Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Jay Tavares
Head Trainer/ CEO
Jay is the owner of above all Fitness Center. He has been a trainer for over five years, focusing on functional training, strength and conditioning training, weight loss and athletic improvement. He is certified by the International Sport Science Association (ISSA) in personal training and sports nutrition. His clients’ success comes from the right mix of proper guidance, motivation and utilizing important tracking tools. With his medical background, his main focus is getting his clients on the healthy path and making sure that they perform each exercise with the proper technique (form).
Cassia Gonçalves
Trainer
She was born in Luanda, Angola, and raised in Lisbon, Portugal. Since she began her fitness journey back in 2014, her knowledge, experience, and passion for it have all continued to grow and she loves to help others reach their fitness goals. In 2019, after receiving a lot of positive encouragement from friends, family, and members of the community, she decided to create a fitness-specific page on Instagram.The goal of Cassia’s page is to inspire, and motivate others to become the best versions of themselves. Also in 2019, she decided to join the above all Fitness Center team with the purpose of helping clients reach their physical, and mental goals. This is done by providing clients with appropriate workout routines based on their needs, and fitness levels. In order to perfect her knowledge in the fitness industry, in October 2020, Cåssia became a Certified Personal Trainer.She loves to push people to their limits so that they can reach levels that they’ve never reached before. She does her best to make the gym feel like a supportive home, instead of a nightmare.
Christine McDonald
Trainer
It took enormous courage to join above all Fitness Center; however, in April 2019, she decided to change her life. At the time, she was morbidly obese, extremely unhealthy and mentally/physically tired. The turning point for her was when she realized that she wasn’t living as her true self. She was living with a quitter mindset but deep down she believed that she had the fighter mentality in her. She became relentless, determined and committed herself to attaining her health/fitness goals. Throughout her journey with above all Fitness Center, she learned to love the process: establishing new habits, setting a daily routine and managing setbacks which life can bring. She worked on becoming self applauding as opposed to self doubting and most of all, loving HERSELF. Two years later, Christine has lost over 100 pounds and gained mental toughness and a determined mindset. She fulfilled her goals and grew as a person in so many ways. Through this experience, she realized how passionate and happy she is in the gym.In July 2021, she received her Certified Personal Trainers License from International Sports and Science Association (ISSA). She is excited to encourage others to reach their truest potentials. In her full-time roles, Christine is a mother and also an Assistant for an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Melany Vicente
Customer Service Manager
Melany began as a client of above all Fitness Center and her bubbling personality welcomed everyone who walked into the gym. With that, Melany now provides direct customer service to all who enter the gym and to prospective clients who are interested in learning more. Melany also assists with the Mindbody integration, the software that the gym uses for scheduling. Melany's most important role is being a mom to her daughter.
Jessica Descartes
Business Manager
Looking to become a healthier version of herself, Jessica began as a client at above all Fitness Center. During her time there, she truly enjoyed the environment and support she received from the staff; thus, she offered support wherever she could. While she still considers herself a client, she nows assists in overseeing the gym's internal operations and finances. In her full time role, Jessica is a licensed guidance counselor for a grade 6-12 public school.
