Meet Our Staff

Greg Bachman : Owner, Physical Therapist, Instructor

Greg Bachman

Owner, Physical Therapist, Instructor

Greg is actively involved in the health and fitness industry. He is a physical therapist at PT Associates of Emporia, where he specializes in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.

Kyle Ayer : Manager/ Group Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer

Kyle Ayer

Manager/ Group Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer

Kyle graduated from Emporia State University in December of 2020 with a B.S. in Health and Human Performance and is also a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Health and Fitness has always been a big part of his life as he has played a variety of sports including football, soccer, and track and field. He also has experience in strength and conditioning and powerlifting.

kyle@emporiafitness.com
Audrey Crumbliss : Instructor

Audrey Crumbliss

Instructor

Audrey has a B.S. in Health Promotion from Emporia State University and with a minor in Business. While attending ESU she was also a collegiate tennis player.

Audrey has been teaching a variety of group fitness classes since 2009 including spin and HIIT. She believes in challenging you while also making modifications available so that all fitness levels can join in!

Melissa Johnson : Instructor

Melissa Johnson

Instructor

Melissa is an Emporia Native and is a mother of 3. After attending the afternoon HIIT/Spin classes to get away from work and stress, she found her passion for Fitness. Melissa is one of the spin instructors and will occasionally teach HIIT classes.

Brielle Gaskill : Instructor

Brielle Gaskill

Instructor

Brielle was born and raised in Emporia, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia High School and went on to become an esthetician. She owns Be-You-tiful aesthetics here in Emporia as well.

Brielle has always had a passion for dancing. She started when she was just 3 years old and has continued ever since! She has experience teaching water aerobic classes and currently teaches Zumba Beat here at Emporia Fitness.

Rachael Correll : Physical Therapist, Instructor

Rachael Correll

Physical Therapist, Instructor

Rachael graduated from Bethel College with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree in 2011 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Wichita State University in 2014. While attending Bethel, she was a collegiate basketball and tennis player. She currently is a Physical Therapist with PT Associates of Emporia.

Carrie Poersch : Instructor, Personal Trainer

Carrie Poersch

Instructor, Personal Trainer

Carrie started teaching group fitness classes in 2003. Carrie has taught Step Aerobics, Body Sculpting and a senior fitness class. In 2007, she became certified in PiYo and has been teaching PiYo since 2008. She loves yoga and sharing the many benefits of it through her classes.

Carrie is also a Certified Personal Trainer through AFAA.

Contact Carrie for personal training information!

cpoersch3@gmail.com