Our Professional Staff:

AquaFit has recruited some of the most experienced fitness instructors and personal trainers.  Each is required to maintain State and/or national certifications and many offer private instruction on a fee-for-service basis.

If you would like to join the AquaFit team please view our employment opportunities page.

AquaFit Fitness Personnel:

Ellen Moore, Manager

Ms. Moore holds an impressive resume of professional health and fitness certifications. She is a certified personal trainer, which demonstrates expertise in “risk factor screening, fitness assessment, nutrition, exercise science, exercise programming with appropriate progressions, instructional and spotting techniques, lifestyle modification coaching and professional scope of practice,” according to the requirements of the American Council on Exercise.

Additionally she is a certified Group Exercise Instructor, which demonstrates her understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology and instructional techniques including class design, cueing and injury prevention. She is also certified in Cardio Kickboxing instruction, water aerobics and CRP/AED and first aid.

Moore’s passion for fitness began in high school where she ran cross county for Hopewell Valley High School in New Jersey and held Mercer County’s cross country and mile record. After attending college and receiving an Associate’s Degree in Special Education, Moore began teaching aerobics at the Fitness Corner health club in Pennington, NJ, nearly 16 years ago.  She relocated to Rock Hall, MD, in 2000. Since then, she has taught a multitude of very popular fitness classes for Kent County Parks and Recreation, Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation, Kent Athletic and Wellness Center and Washington College.  In her spare time, Moore can be found jogging the country roads in Kent County with her husband, Steve, or running after their six children, who range in age from two to 15.

Mark R. Pagano, M.S., CSCS

A dedicated fitness professional, Mark has been athlete, coach and/or instructor for most of his life. In October 2008, he will return home to the east coast, and join the AquaFit Team as Head Personal Trainer. Mark has been traveling, training, learning and gaining experience around the country for the past 8 years, living in Texas and then Alaska for most of the time. Mark brings to us experience as a head trainer in other clubs; educator at the University of Alaska; more than 10 years as martial arts instructor; and has visited such places as Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research (CIAR).

Specialties include: Back Strengthening, Functional Training, Core stability & Strengthening, Flexibility & Range-Of-Motion, Sport Specific Training, Movement Mechanics & Analysis, Weight loss, Return to Activity.

Certifications, Education & Experience:

• M.S. Health & Physical Education: Concentration in Biomechanics

• B.S. Health & Physical Education

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• CIAR Biomechanics Specialist

• NIS Master Sports trainer

• Over 10 years of experience in personal training

• Over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry

• Internationally certified Instructor of Tang Soo Do Karate - click here for more info

Jacqueline von Voss, L.Ac., M.Ac., Dipl.Ac., RYT

Jacqui Flisher von Voss is a nationally board certified acupuncturist (NCCAOM), craniosacral therapist and registered yoga instructor licensed to practice in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

After receiving her B.A. degree in Eastern philosophy, Fine Art, and western biosciences at Washington College in Chestertown, Md., she went on to complete her Masters degree in Traditional Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), the nation’s oldest college of Oriental Medicine.  Jacqui also completed advanced training in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (CST) through NESA, as well as CST, Somateo-Emotional Release (SER), and Meridian Therapy through the Upledger Institute. Her clinical experience includes private practice in Cambridge Ma., Philadelphia Pa., as well as work in numerous healthcare settings specializing in pain management, women’s heath, and integrative medicine.

Jacqui is able to draw upon numerous disciplines to assist her clients in their health goals and personal development.  She is especially interested in helping people to cultivate a balanced body and mind as a means towards deeper realization, peace and joy in their life.

Meghan E. Shand, LMT

Has been licensed and practicing in Maryland for two years in both a private and spa setting. Her specialties include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Sports, and Pregnancy Massage. If you would like to schedule a massage or have questions regarding massage, including which massage would best fit your needs, please call Meghan at Aquafit 410-778-6555.

Allison F. Harper, LMT, NASM CPT, certified run/walk coach

Having been a runner most of her life, Allison has learned many things about the art of running and movement. In 2005, she completed her first endurance event with Team in Training and has been hooked ever since. Now she thrives on bringing that same joy to others by helping them train for endurance events be it half marathon, marathon, triathlon, or just walking to the mail box. Allison holds an Associates of Applied Science degree in Massage therapy and is licensed in the state of Maryland. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger point therapy and myofascial stretching. She is also part of the AMTA and the NCBTMB, nationally recognized professional organizations for massage therapists. She will continue her schooling, early spring 2010, through Salisbury University to earn a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science. Having an insatiable desire for learning, Allison looks at every challenge as a gift to learn something new.

Massage Therapy

Want to invest in your health?      

Consider getting frequent massages as a part of your health and wellness plan. The benefits of massage are numerous, and if you enjoy the occasional massage, just imagine how wonderful frequent massages would be. Massage can benefit you in a number of ways. Some find massage relaxing and a good way to escape the stress of a busy life. Others use massage to relieve pain from injuries or repetitive activities. With many different types of massage offered, there is a massage that will fit your body’s needs. Whatever your reason and whatever your schedule, consider a massage plan an investment in your overall health. 

Some of the Benefits of Massage

• Enhance overall well-being

• Ease tension, stiffness and pain

• Improve circulation

• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow

• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles

• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts

• Improve the condition the skin

• Increase joint flexibility

• Lessen depression and anxiety

• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks

• Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling

• Reduce spasms and cramping

• Relax and soften injured, tired, or overworked muscles

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion