MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Linda Costello
Linda Costello
Linda Costello
Linda started The Wellness Network over 25 years ago. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in Kinesiology. Linda's professional certifications are from the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) and the Arthritis Foundation in both Aquatics as well as Chair and Yoga
Linda started The Wellness Network over 25 years ago. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in Kinesiology. Linda's professional certifications are from the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) and the Arthritis Foundation in both Aquatics as well as Chair and Yoga Fit. She is a master trainer for the Arthritis Foundation. She is also a Silver Sneakers instructor. Linda loves to teach a variety of classes and educate her students on the importance of and benefits of regular movement and functional fitness.
Sharon
Linda Costello
Linda Costello
Sharon has 15+ years as an instructor,Teaching deep water running and shallow water aerobics all over Montgomery county. She does it because she loves it and believes in it! She loves to learn new moves and customize great music for her classes to enjoy She enjoys her students and thrives on their enthusiasm! She is happily married
Sharon has 15+ years as an instructor,Teaching deep water running and shallow water aerobics all over Montgomery county. She does it because she loves it and believes in it! She loves to learn new moves and customize great music for her classes to enjoy She enjoys her students and thrives on their enthusiasm! She is happily married to her best friend for over 20 years. She has 2 adult children, 2 dogs and 2 Harleys. Come join one of Sharon's water classes at either Olney or Germantown!
Shannon
Linda Costello
Shannon
Shannon has been an instructor for 10 years. Originally from Hawaii, she has been in the DC area for 17 years but always brings a bit of 'aloha' to her classes. Currently teaching Deep Water Running at Olney and KSAC, she's also taught Water Aerobics and Aqua Spin in the past. If you enjoy a positive, inclusive and fun class that happens to include a good workout, come join us!
Lisa
Cheryl
Shannon
Lisa has a BS degree in Kinesiology from University of Maryland, is ACE certified and has been teaching fitness classes since 1994. She specializes in land and water fitness classes , including step aerobics, yoga/pilates and kickboxing, deep water running and water aerobics. Lisa Teaches at the
Olney Swim Center..
Flee
Cheryl
Cheryl
Felecia is also known as FLEE. The once Research Biologist is now a 9 year Certified Aquatic Instructor. Even though Flee has Multiple Sclerosis her high energy style of teaching with funky music keeps her students returning session after session because they know they will get a great cardio work out that encourages body toning with lots of fun!
Cheryl
Cheryl
Cheryl
Cheryl is a certified instructor in both shallow and deep water exercise. She has been teaching since 2017, primary at Olney Swim Center. She enjoys music from the 50s, 60s, & 70s and uses upbeat tunes to keep her students moving. Her classes are fun, energetic and guaranteed to get you going.
Betty
Betty
Betty
Betty H. Smith’s passion for excellent posture, excellent alignment and excellent deep breathing is a carryover from her internationally-ranked ultra-running accomplishments Science says these excellent skills result in minimizing injury and maximizing energy. Betty’s expertise is in guiding students to strengthen the heart and burn the fat by rigorous non-stop running in the deep water.
Tania
Betty
Betty
Tania is a very energetic, happy and free spirit person. She has been teaching water aerobics for ages. Her focus is to promote health and healing in the water. Join her for an exhilarating class at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center.
Beth
Betty
Nancy
Beth has been teaching Water Fitness classes with the Wellness Network for over 20 years. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Join Beth in deep water or shallow for a fun-filled, energetic class perfect for all fitness levels.
Nancy
Michelle
Nancy
Nancy has taught Water Exercise for 16 years! She is a Therapeutic Recreation graduate from MD., and tries to practice what she preaches! She has been part of The Wellness Network's crew for a long time, and always has a great time with her classes.
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle is an aquatics, Aqua Zumba, and dance fitness instructor who is passionate about music, movement, exercise and water (especially the ocean). She has branched out from her career as a writer and college instructor by teaching in-pool and on-land dance fitness classes since 2017. She is excited to bring her enthusiasm to the Wellness
Network students!
Noelia
Michelle
Michelle
Noelia was a student in water exercise for two years and enjoyed it so much that she decided to pursue instructor training. She teaches water aerobics, deep water, and arthritis.
Patty
Christina
Patty
Patty has been a water nut since she was 5 years old, when she started swimming on a swim team and later went on to coach swim teams. Years later, Patty received her certification in water fitness and has been leading aqua fitness classes ever since. Patty has taught various shallow, deep, and aqua cycle classes. Patty is retired as a saf
Patty has been a water nut since she was 5 years old, when she started swimming on a swim team and later went on to coach swim teams. Years later, Patty received her certification in water fitness and has been leading aqua fitness classes ever since. Patty has taught various shallow, deep, and aqua cycle classes. Patty is retired as a safety engineer for the Federal Government, and recently became an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, thus is also a swim instructor for children and adults.
Julie
Christina
Patty
Julie competed on swim teams from 6 years through college. Her love of water and fitness eventually led her to teaching water aerobics. She has been teaching since the 1980s and teaches shallow water fitness and deep water running. She teaches with an emphasis on attention to personal fitness needs. These formats can help with general f
Julie competed on swim teams from 6 years through college. Her love of water and fitness eventually led her to teaching water aerobics. She has been teaching since the 1980s and teaches shallow water fitness and deep water running. She teaches with an emphasis on attention to personal fitness needs. These formats can help with general fitness or the recovery of injury or surgeries. There is much encouragement of personal fitness in a fun and companionable environment. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with each class member.
Christina
Christina
Christina
Christina, nicknamed "CT" started as a Group Fitness Instructor in 1998 at the YMCA, in Gainesville, Florida, while completing her Bachelors and Masters in Education at the University of Florida. Go Gators! Christina grew up in Orlando, Florida before attending college in Gainesville. She taught Bootcamps, Cycling, Aqua, Aqua, Bodyflow,
Christina, nicknamed "CT" started as a Group Fitness Instructor in 1998 at the YMCA, in Gainesville, Florida, while completing her Bachelors and Masters in Education at the University of Florida. Go Gators! Christina grew up in Orlando, Florida before attending college in Gainesville. She taught Bootcamps, Cycling, Aqua, Aqua, Bodyflow, Kickboxing, and BOSU & Sculpting classes. She has 2 beautiful boys and her sweet daughter is the youngest. Christina would say (like most mothers) her greatest achievements are her children but also the program E.A.T., she created for PTSD, and teaching; ESL or Special Education students of all ages, including community college. Christina genuinely enjoys people and teaching aqua classes because of the relationships created and the interesting people she meets. "My personal philosophy I teach my kids is that wherever you go, bring your own sunshine." - Quote by Christina M.Ed.
Claire
Claire
Christina
After 8 years of taking every water exercise class she could find, Claire joyfully took the plunge and became an instructor. Her focus on whole person wellness is based in her many years of expertise serving her community as a social worker. Join one of her positive vibes only classes at Olney or Germantown pools!
Janet
Claire
Janet
Janet has been an avid fitness participant for decades, and in 2023, she became a certified Aquatic Fitness Professional, teaching for The Wellness Network. Janet is also certified by ACE as a Group Fitness Instructor and a Senior Fitness Specialist. She finds helping people stay health and active extremely rewarding.
When she isn’t tea
Janet has been an avid fitness participant for decades, and in 2023, she became a certified Aquatic Fitness Professional, teaching for The Wellness Network. Janet is also certified by ACE as a Group Fitness Instructor and a Senior Fitness Specialist. She finds helping people stay health and active extremely rewarding.
When she isn’t teaching fitness, Janet is swing dancing with her dance partner and husband of more than 30 years. She is a teacher in training with the DC Hand Club. She is also a Boy Scout Leader and has backpacked at Philmont National Scout Reservation in New Mexico and canoed the Atchafalya Swamp In Louisiana at Swamp Base. In addition, she has twice walked the Camino to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain.
An experienced communications professional, Janet has her B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University and her master’s in organization development and leadership from Saint Joseph’s University.