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Meet Our Team

Marco Gonzalez

Fitness Coach | Personal Trainer

Maggi Gonzalez RN and Owner of Valley Center Fitness Gym, and vitamin therapy RN

Maggi Gonzalez

Fitness Coach

Wil Solis, CMT/CPT Personal Trainer at Valley Center Fitness Gym, Strength Training, Strength Coach

Wil Solis

Personal Trainer | Fitness Coach

Julie Stroh, Spin-cycle class trainer at Valley Center Fitness

Julie Stroh

Spin Coach

Travis Shain, Personal Trainer at Valley Center Fitness Gym

Travis Shain

Personal Trainer

Angela Fay, Certified Personal Trainer, exercise physiologist, and corrective exercise specialist at Valley Center Fitness Gym

Angela Fay

Personal Trainer

Olivia Crist-Front desk attendant at Valley Center Fitness Gym

Olivia Crist

Front Desk Attendant

Sri Podratz, front desk attendant at Valley Center Fitness Gym

Sri Podratz

Front Desk Attendant

Jordan Thomkins- Valley Center Fitness Gym's front desk attendant

Jordan Thomkins

Front Desk Attendant

Jesse Bray - Valley Center Fitness Gym's front desk attendant

Jesse Bray

Front Desk Attendant

Marco Gonzalez

Owner | Fitness Coach | Personal Trainer

Born and raised on Rincon Indian Reservation until I was 18 years old. Joined the U.S. Army and served as a Military Police Officer for 5 honorable years. Played Defensive End for the Palomar Commits in 2009 and later served as a Firefighter/EMT for Rincon Indian Reservation for 7 years. Coached weightlifting for 2 years at Oak Glen High School until 2020 and I’ve been a Personal Trainer for the past 5 years. Out of all my career choices I truly feel like I have helped more of my community as a Personal Trainer than both the military and fire service combined. Allow me the opportunity to help you reach your fitness goals and start training towards a better and healthier you.

Maggi Gonzalez

Owner | Fitness Coach | RN Vitamin/IV Treatment

I am a registered nurse who has been working in a hospital setting since 2008. I also work for Arrive Health and Wellness as a registered nurse, providing vitamin therapy and weight loss management. My passion is to promote health and wellness and to help people live as the best versions of themselves. My husband and I have owned Valley Center Fitness since March 2020. I love how, in every aspect of my career, I am helping people achieve optimal health in the community where I grew up and currently live.

Willian Solis

CMT / CPT | Massage Therapy | Strength Training | Strength Coach

Wil is not only a movement and strength and conditioning coach but also a highly skilled licensed massage therapist and manual therapist. With a wealth of experience as a massage therapy instructor, he has a deep understanding of the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK). Wil’s journey into the field of pain management, rehabilitation, and injury prevention began after he sustained injuries early in his personal training career. This led him to explore alternative modalities and training styles, moving his focus away from traditional weightlifting.

Deeply invested in the study of Pain Science, Wil explores the nature of chronic pain and the intricacies of human movement. He is a certified practitioner in Applied Neurology (Z-Health) and a certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC). His expertise enables him to assist clients in transitioning from pain to performance by providing them with a better understanding of their bodies. Wil is dedicated to teaching clients methods to improve their well-being, ensuring he is fully equipped to achieve his goal of enhancing client performance through comprehensive body knowledge and personalized training approaches.

Julie Stroh

Spin Coach


Julie has been a dedicated professional in the fitness industry since her college days, with a focus on exercise physiology. She is known for creating safe, effective, and innovative exercise programs, one of which was a popular Christian choreographed aerobic program in the late 70s. Currently, she teaches a SPIN/CYCLE class that caters to all fitness levels, emphasizing fun, music-driven workouts that enhance the mind-body connection. Julie prioritizes fitness safety, correct posture, and injury prevention, ensuring that her classes provide both a challenging and rewarding experience. Her commitment to proper alignment and pacing has helped many recover from joint issues. Throughout her career, Julie has taught various fitness disciplines, always with the goal of promoting strength and wellness.

Travis Shain

Personal Trainer

Travis Shain, a dedicated personal trainer, boasts over twenty years of expertise in enhancing the well-being of the Valley Center community. As a devoted husband and father of four, his fervor extends beyond physical fitness to include a profound emphasis on mental wellness and resilience. Travis is committed to transforming lives by melding his deep-rooted knowledge with a nurturing approach, thereby assisting clients in achieving their health objectives. His holistic strategy not only focuses on physical training but also on mental well-being, enabling clients to realize their utmost potential. Esteemed across generations in Valley Center, Travis is unwavering in his pursuit to cultivate healthier and more joyful lifestyles for everyone.

Angela Fay

Personal Trainer

Angela is a seasoned exercise physiologist, corrective exercise specialist, and certified personal trainer (CPT) with an unwavering commitment to enhancing well-being through education and movement. With a rich experience spanning 28 years, she expertly guides her clients towards achieving their goals in mobility, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and boosting self-confidence.

Angela’s expertise is backed by an impressive array of certifications from prestigious institutions, including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the Cooper Institute, and the Nautilus Institute. She takes pride in her role as a catalyst for positive change, dedicating her career to helping others live healthier, more fulfilling lives.