Rock Steady Boxing Tri State Westchester Connecticut New Jersey NY - www.letsfightparkinsons.com

Let's Fight Parkinson's

Instructors

Meet Our Awesome Instructers

Toni Mafes

Training for 12 years and teaching for 10 years has provided Toni with the experience to compete in Muay Thai matches and in the New York Daily News Golden Gloves boxing tournament.

Her active interest in coaching and instructing stems from 2 years of collegiate cheerleading coaching at St. John’s University, where she designed workout regimens and diet plans for University’s athletes.

As a certified nutritionist, Toni has also written a number of books The Most Beautiful Color Is YOU, No One Will Play With Bossy Bobbie, Crayons and Save BeeVille

John Wieland

John has been involved in athletics for his entire life.
In 2010 he became a Crossfit Level 1 coach. During this time he worked with some of the top Crossfit athletes in the region. Eventually he transitioned to personal training. This allowed him to utilize his background in boxing and strength and conditioning to develop unique and effective exercises programs for his clientele.

In 2015 John was introduced to the Rock Steady Boxing program for people living with Parkinson’s. In his own words, this program has been some of the most meaningful and rewarding work he’s done in his career. John has a deep passion and enthusiasm for working with people who are ready to put in the effort to improve their health and fitness. John is also a teacher at Bronx Lab School. He has certifications in special education and social studies.

Fitness Certifications:

  • Certified personal trainer with the National Association of Sports Medicine.
  • RockSteady Boxing coach.
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist with National Association of Sports Medicine.
  • Certified Nutrition Coach with National Association of Sports Medicine.
  • Crossfit Level 1 coach (not active)

Linda Madsen

Linda Madsen is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor.
Gentle Yoga: Enjoy a mix of Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin Yoga.
Meditation, stretching, and restorative poses.
Develop self-awareness, strength, flexibility, and a sense of calm.

Fitness Certifications:

  • Certified 200-hour yoga instructor