How Premier Personal fitness Began
Veronica Rasicci started Premier Personal Fitness because of her passion to help everyone reach their fitness goals and feel great in their body. Her company is on a mission to make sure you feel better than you did 20 years ago!
She put this team of fitness coaches in Sarasota together to educate individuals on how to live healthier lives by teaching the tools they need to lose the weight, to keep it OFF, and enjoy life pain free.
Are you ready to move like you did 20 years ago and live life to the fullest? Reach out to our personal trainers today!
Work Out With Our Sarasota fitness coaches!
When you train with our team, your fitness coach is focused on you and customizes your plan to fit your needs and goals. Our trainers know how to motivate and support you throughout your fitness journey. Get started by reaching out and scheduling a complimentary consultation today!
Veronica Rasicci, MS: Owner & Head Trainer
It all started when Veronica joined her high school’s cross country team looking for friendships. What she discovered was so much more. She learned how to train, to work hard, to be a part of something bigger than herself. She started learning about exercise and eating healthy. Her passion grew even stronger when she started studying Exercise Science at Bowling Green State University and became intrigued by the human body & exercise. She took additional classes in nutrition and health promotion and earned her certifications as a group fitness instructor & personal trainer.
In the summer of 2017, she continued her education at Miami University and earned her Master’s degree in Exercise & Health Science. She dove deeper into her passion for wellness and started studying exercise science from a holistic standpoint. She learned that each individual is unique & therefore, so is their health journey -- all programs at Premier Personal Fitness are individualized tailored for each person’s specific goals.
The combination of her experience & education give her an unparalleled edge in the wellness field. Over the past ten years, she’s been honored to have trained & educated hundreds of individuals in order to help them reach their health goals! But her team doesn’t just train her clients to lose a few pounds. They educate on how to live healthier lives by teaching the tools they need to lose weight, keep it OFF, and enjoy a pain free life!
Kaia Clark-Toth: Certified Personal Trainer
Kaia is a certified personal trainer who’s passion is to not only help her clients reach their fitness goals, but to also teach them how to maintain their progress and live a healthier lifestyle long term!
She would love to get to know you, learn your fitness goals, and help you achieve them!
Bruna Deichmann: Certified Trainer
Bruna’s love for health & wellness started back when she was 13, playing basketball in Brazil. Then, her US college basketball experience taught her to connect her mind & body, fuel with whole foods, and train hard with proper technique. Since 2013, she has been helping people feel their best through education and tailored workout plans. She is a certified personal trainer and has her bachelors in Psychology. Bruna is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. She’s honored to guide your health journey!
Margaret Silva: Certified Personal Trainer
Margaret has worked as a personal trainer for the past 20 years and loves to share her passion for health, wellness, and fitness with others.
She believes in a sustainable approach to fitness, which looks different for every individual based on age, lifestyle, nutritional preferences, & past injuries.
As an empathic listener she has a strategic approach when it comes to pursuing client’s goals with careful planning and a custom program.
Kaci Shepherd: PTA & Certified Personal Trainer
Kaci is a recent transplant to Florida, who first developed a love for physical therapy and patient care as a teenager when her grandmother had a major stroke. She spent many hours helping her with her exercises and recovery for years, and went on to earn her PTA degree in 2002. With experience in everything from sports medicine to home health and memory care, Kaci has continued to grow and refine her skills as a poffesional. Earning her personal training certification as allowed her to work with several discharged physical therapy patients to help them continue with functional fitness training and maintenance programming. When she’s not busy helping others reach their fitness and wellness goals, she’s enjoying the Florida lifestyle with her three amazing children!
Jo-Anna Mitrano: Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Jo-Anna has been teaching group fitness classes for over 30 years. She teachers sculpt, barre, Pilates, and dance-based cardio classes.
Jo-Anna has taught and presented for UCSD, USD, and San Diego County YMCA’s, as well as other private gyms in San Diego.
She has a B.S. in Holistic Nutrition and enjoys spending her spare time riding her bike and taking long walks with her world-class Potcake pup!
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Hear What Our Amazing Clients Have To Say
“Bruna is my trainer and she is phenomenal. I am getting stronger both physically and mentally and my cholesterol has gone down and I lost weight (which my doctor said I needed to). Bruna is very positive, fun, and encouraging. I recommend this company highly. ”
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We are hiring at Premier Personal Fitness! Come be part of our collaborative and supportive team of personal trainers and coaches. If you are a certified personal trainer or fitness instructor, who is passionate about helping others live healthier, happier lives, please CONTACT us!
Check out our podcast
Tune in to "Flex Your Knowledge," hosted by Veronica, our founder and lead trainer. The podcast covers essential topics like nutrition, exercise science, mindset, and beyond, offering insights that empower your wellness journey.
Interested in fitness classes?
Join our inclusive fitness classes, designed for participants of all skill levels. Enjoy a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere that helps you meet your fitness objectives and draw inspiration from the collective energy of the group.
Purchase fitness resources!
Explore our online shop to find a variety of workout programs and guides tailored to support your fitness ambitions. Each resource is created by our certified personal trainers, providing you with the strategies and workouts needed to achieve your health goals.