Brittani is responsible for overseeing the departments of Fitness, Group Exercise, Aquatics as well as Youth and Family. Brittani earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Kansas State University and is a certified American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EPC). She joined the Y team in December 2009 as a South YMCA personal trainer, served as Fitness Director for the Downtown YMCA from November 2010 to November 2014, and currently serves as Senior Program Director. Brittani enjoys building connections within the Downtown community as well as working with members to reach their wellness goals.

Rachael graduated from WSU in 2015 with her Bachelors in Exercise Science. Her career at the YMCA began with an internship which then led to Personal Training for the North YMCA for over 4 years, and she is excited to now be the Fitness Director at the Downtown YMCA. Fitness has been a part of her everyday life, and she has enjoyed helping others make it a part of theirs as well. She says being able to witness the impact it makes on people physically, mentally and emotionally has been the greatest reward.

Brylea was born and raised in Wichita, Ks. She has been with the YMCA for almost two years. She has over a decade of childcare experience in various leadership positions. She has been a lead teacher at daycares and a childcare manager at other health and wellness centers in the area. Working with children has been a passion of hers. She understands parents’ needs and the importance of trust and communication. Brylea has two children of her own. During her free time, she likes to work out, read, and spend time with her family. 

Isabel is a graduate from Hutchinson community college where she played softball and attained an Associates in art. After she graduated, she found herself gravitating towards jobs that allowed her to connect with others, including lifeguarding and health and wellness centers. Through these experiences, she discovered that helping others work towards their goals was really rewarding. Whether it was teaching swim lessons, watching children while their parents worked out or offering a positive conversation, Isabel was happy to contribute to their health and well-being. When she stumbled upon the aquatics' position at the Downtown Y, all of her passions seemed to intertwine. The Y allows her to reach a wide community of people looking to better themselves and cultivate relationships. She is determined to positively contribute to the community and help others grow to their full potential.

Rachael graduated from WSU in 2015 and has been a part of the Y for 8 years. She grew up playing many different sports through school and knew that Fitness would always be a part of her life. During her years at the Y, she has enjoyed helping others make Fitness a part of their life as well, from beginners to advanced. She loves being able to push individuals in reaching their maximum potential. And the best part is seeing them realize just how much their body is capable of. You are never too young or too old to get started!

Karina became a personal trainer in 2018. She has experience in corrective exercise, joint rehabilitation and functional movement therapy. Karina played many sports growing up but her love of movement was heightened when she found Taekwondo at the age of 11. She went on to becoming National champion at 16 and again at 17. Karina has recently slowed her lifestyle down just enough to spend quality time with her two children. She loves helping people achieve their goals and believes that with proper nutrition, movement and a little bit of support, the benefits are endless. She believes that the body is meant to move and approaches fitness with a similar mindset as she did Taekwondo. Teaching clients basic movement patterns that can be progressed and sequenced together to create a routine that safely moves the client towards their goals.

Caleb is an undergraduate student at Wichita State University. He became an ACE certified personal trainer in 2022 and is currently working towards a bachelor's degree in health and science. Caleb is striving to become his best self and persistently looks for opportunities to learn everything he can about the world of fitness and health. He wants to use his training and expertise to aid others.

Daniella received her bachelor’s degree at Fort Hays State University in 2022. She then acquired her ACE Certification in personal training. Daniella spent 14 years playing soccer. Once she stopped playing soccer her fitness came to a stop as well. She took multiple years off from exercising and eating right. After all this time, creating a healthier routine was incredibly difficult for her. Once she changed her lifestyle to include regular exercise and intuitive eating, she was able to lose 30 pounds, gain muscle, and gain confidence! This helped her empathize with her clients and plan accordingly to ensure a transformative fitness journey. She understands that fitness is not a one size fits all. Her goal is for her clients to find a happy, well-balanced lifestyle that will minimize future health risks. Daniella is passionate about helping others find their confidence inside and outside of the gym.

Breezy is an extremely motivated & highly enthusiastic fitness professional. Her passion for health and fitness carried her through some of the hardest moments in life. She went to school to become a fitness professional abroad, receiving multiple certificates in Galway, Ireland. Breezy is especially passionate in sharing the how and the why behind the necessity of moving your body to not only look your best, but to FEEL your best.

“When we feel good, we do good. Sometimes a person has to ACT their way into feeling better and exercise is a great way to tap into that better design for living.”

Breezy approaches health and fitness with the same script as being a parent; love. It is her goal to meet people where they are, while reminding them of their worth inside and outside of a gym. She is a magnet of empowerment and self love for her clients and work environment.

“I help people kill their insecurities for a living. My purpose is to love and my passion is to inspire”

Isaac certified through NASM in 2023 and is working toward a Nutrition Coach Certification. He incorporates physical therapy exercises into his training routines and is motived to help others become the strongest version of themselves. He is passionate about sailing, fishing and spending time with family.

Irene is very passionate about helping others find happiness in life and feel good about themselves. She believes that when you FEEL GOOD, you excel in life. For her, a healthy lifestyle is much more than just lifting weights. It’s about being mobile, eating healthy and getting necessary rest. She loves helping others see and experience what their bodies are capable of with just enough hard work. Irene makes it a goal to help individuals achieve a happy and well-balanced lifestyle that will minimize the risk of future health-related issues.