Our Team
Nelle
Nelle, a Boone native, has dedicated over 15 years to the fitness industry. After graduating from Appalachian State, she moved to Chicago, where she opened her first gym in 2012. With certifications from NPTI, NASM, TRX, and RealRyder, she is ready to assist you on your fitness journey.
“Every athlete is different, and programs should reflect individual goals. I am also so excited to bring fun and creative classes to the High Country”
When not training, she can be found chugging coffee and cuddling with her BFF, (Best Frenchie Freind), Frites!
Richie
Richie, a born and raised Chicago boy, has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) with a degree in Kinesiology, he jumped straight into training. After managing several fitness facilities, he realized he wanted a space of his own. Upon moving to Boone, Richie worked hard to make his dream a reality and opened FA Supp Shop in May 2024.As a natural bodybuilder, he had to carefully evaluate the supplements he used throughout the year. He applies that same careful approach to the supplements in the Supp Shop, assisting and educating clients about products.
“Do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do, because on the other side of hard is FREEDOM.”