Hi! My name is Emily Breaker. My family and I moved here from Washington, although my home state is Minnesota. We have two teenage boys, two young dogs a hamster and some aqua frogs to fill the house with an assortment of noise and shenanigans!

As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, my background encompasses 15 years of experience. I enjoy working alongside clients to develop the building blocks to help them realize their continued success.

When I am not at the gym, I enjoy camping, hiking, paddleboarding, tubing and spending time with extended family since we now have them in the area!

Contact Emily: embreak@gmail.com

Hey, my name is Kim Ouellette, I’m a Mom of two youngsters, a Coastie Spouse and have the best pup named Herc. As a Maine Native I love all things outdoorsy, but also love to be crafty, indulge in a good show, or book.

I’ve been in the fitness world for the better part of 2 decades, I was a high school and collegiate athlete, coach and graduated with my bachelors in exercise science and psychology.

I’m a NASM certified trainer, and have specialties ranging from Corrective Exercise, Sport Nutrition, Group Fitness, Youth Exercise, Behavior Change, and am currently working on Physique and Bodybuilding as well as Performance Enhancement.

Contact Kim: kimberly2ouellette@gmail.com

Hi, I’m Linda Sutton, NASM certified personal trainer since 2018. I am so happy to be a part of the RAF team! I hold NASM specialist certifications as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Behavior Change Specialist, and in Group Personal Training.

One of my greatest passions is helping people increase their confidence, strength, and overall health and wellness through proper nutrition and training that they can sustain for a lifetime.

I’ve been involved in fitness since 2003, when I battled cancer and won!. I then, made the best investment ever! I hired my first personal trainer who taught me so much about lifting, cardio and nutrition.

Contact Linda: suttonstrong4life@gmail.com.

Hi, my name is La’Kendrick “Ken” Lee. I came to Elizabeth City, NC in 2006 to attend college at Elizabeth City State University, where I received my bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, and had the opportunity to play football as an outside linebacker/strong safety. I am the husband of my beautiful wife Tashayla, and we have 3 sons.  I made All-Conference, and All-State in high school and was selected to play in the NC East-West All-Star football game. I coached women’s college basketball for 2 years at Elizabeth City State University, where my title was Director of Sports Performance and Assistant Coach. I am currently the head football and basketball coach at Elizabeth City Middle School where I also teach Health/PE.

Contact La’Kendrick: cold_war1906@yahoo.com

Hello! My name is Melissa, I moved to Elizabeth city last summer from Wisconsin. I have 2 children and have been a stay at home mom for the last 9 years. I walked into Rick Anderson fitness about a month ago and met a few of my (now) coworkers. Everyone was so helpful and outgoing I knew I had to try and join the team too! I’m so glad to be working here and look forward to the future at Rick Anderson fitness!

Hi! My name is Stephanie. The one thing that has never changed is my belief in its transformative power and its ability to challenge and change anyone. Unlike so many other facets of life, adaptations such as strength, power, and muscle growth, do not care who you are, where you come from or what you look like.

There’s no denying that achieving fitness related goals is a delicate balance of energy in, energy out, of pushing hard enough to signal growth, while managing fatigue, of going all out and knowing when to scale it back.

Contact Stephanie: stephanie.chancey4@gmail.com

I’m Natasha!

I’m a military spouse, mom of two, and have lived in Elizabeth City for the past nine years. I had the pleasure of teaching a variety of Group Exercise Classes at the Y for four years.

What I love about group fitness is the community aspect. I love that no matter your skill level we are all there for the same reason- to be better, healthier versions of ourselves! Plus, it’s just FUN!

I’m excited to be a part of the team and the community here at Rick Anderson Fitness! 

Hi, my name is Calvin Bright III, and I'm a proud Perquimans County native now living in Pasquotank County with my wife, Rachel. I own Eastern Landscapes LLC, and I've spent 30 years in the landscaping industry. Fifteen years ago, I started my fitness journey at the YMCA in Elizabeth City, NC, shedding nearly 100 pounds. Fitness transformed my life, and I've trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, CrossFit, Kettlebell Training, Group Fitness, Functional Fitness, and Yoga. I've had the privilege of training with elite individuals, including USCG Rescue Swimmers and Military Special Forces members. I believe that while only about 5% of our time is spent in the gym, the other 95% is crucial for living healthily. As a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, I aim to help others overcome obstacles and achieve their fitness goals. I'm also excited to become a certified Stretching and Flexibility Coach in August 2024. Thanks to Rick Anderson Fitness for helping me grow in this journey.

Contact Calvin: calvinbright23@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Deborah Sollazzo, I have been living in the Camden / Elizabeth City area for 15 years. I have two beautiful daughters who are now in their twenties. I have been blessed with a beautiful granddaughter Emma; she is the light of my life! When I saw the posting for the front desk position at Rick Anderson Fitness, I said “that’s for me!" I am always there working out or taking classes, so why not make money enjoying what I love to do. In my free time, I love spending time with my granddaughter, working out, walking, traveling and beach time.

See you at Rick Anderson Fitness!

Hi, my name is Tyra. I received my Health and Fitness Science certificate from College of the Albemarle in 2022 and received my Certified Personal Trainer certificate through IFTA in 2024. I am continuing my education at Elizabeth City State University where my major is Kinesiology. I believe in making fitness fun! Passion and dedication are required to stick to any fitness regimen in order to see results. There won’t be any long-term dedication to anything you don’t enjoy. I believe in balance and consistency. I love to challenge myself through workouts, preferably CrossFit. I'm also a former athlete, I played volleyball and basketball in high school and have competed in powerlifting. Over time, my passion for fitness and weight training grew. As I continue my education, I begin to want to reach out and help others who are looking to grow themselves as well.

Contact Tyra: tiggerfitness2019@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Rachel Stallings, I’ve lived in Elizabeth City for 16 years and absolutely love it! After failed attempts to exercise on my own, I joined No Limit Fitness (now Rick Anderson Fitness) and discovered group classes! I’ve been a dedicated gym goer since 2018 and have lost 35 pounds! I decided to become a personal trainer and help others to take control of their health and fitness while still having fun.

I became a certified Level 1 Personal Trainer with Body Design University and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer in 2024. I currently help teach group classes but am excited to start helping individuals with their fitness goals!

Contact Rachel at: rachelstallingstrainer@gmail.com

Hi, I’m Kim! I live here in Elizabeth City with my husband Rick (USAF, Ret.). We moved here almost three years ago from the Atlanta area to be close to family. Not only are we Blessed to

have our son, daughter-in-love (also her amazing family!) and our grandson mere steps away from us, we also have family in the Annapolis, MD area. I love spending time with family, cooking, reading, genealogy research, gardening and of course, staying fit!

Having been a military family moving around for 23 years, I know all too well the challenge of keeping up with your own physical fitness and oftentimes, that ends up on the bottom of the list.

After getting settled here and accomplishing a few projects, we decided to make our health and wellness a priority again. Discovering Rick Anderson Fitness was like coming home!

This gym offers everything we need and then some! What I love most: the staff! Everyone here is so friendly, welcoming, caring and they are genuinely interested in helping you achieve your

goals to become the very best version of yourself! I love this so much that I am joining the team as a Pilates Instructor! I am excited about this new adventure and forward to working with you!

Hi, I'm Keisha. I'm a wellness advocate and a certified yoga and meditation teacher. I am soft spoken and encouraging and have a spunky personality.

I believe that yoga helps us gain a better understanding of our mind and body. With this new found connection, we will start to view our world and the people in it with more compassion.

Hello. My name is Liz. I was born and raised in a town called Visalia, California located in the Central Valley. When I lived in Visalia, it had a population of around 70,000 people and was surrounded by cornfields, almond groves and dairies. Starting around the age of 5, I started playing softball and I played up through high school.

In 2010, I joined the Navy which gave me many opportunities for travel. While in the Navy I met my husband. Lucky for me, because I like to travel, his hometown is in Poland so I have the opportunity to venture off to Europe from time to time. Shortly after I separated from the Navy, I had the first of three daughters. Now after 15 years of being affiliated with the Navy, both as the service member and spouse, I have had the opportunity to live on both coasts as well as spend time in Japan. Japan was such an amazing experience.

The Navy brought us to Norfolk. A large bustling city where we just did not fit in. Looking for a place more like where I grew up, we ventured down to North Carolina and there we found the quaint small town of Elizabeth City. In the short time living here, Elizabeth City has felt more like home than any other place we have been.

Mom to three amazing kids-Cameron

(24), Westin (13), and Lily (3)—and wife to my wonderful husband, Jason, for 15 years.

Passionate about fitness, I'm a certified group exercise instructor and love helping others get fit and healthy. When I'm not teaching, you'll find me running (10ks are my favorite!), kayaking, gardening, or singing on the worship team at my church.

Proud graduate of COA's Health and Fitness Science program.