Trainers
GRETCHEN CHILES
Gretchen received her BS in Education from Baylor University. She is Cooper Institute certified in Personal Training. She has been personal training for the past 27 years. Gretchen specialties are improved overall fitness, weight loss and functional fitness.
EMMA CERVANTEZ
Emma Waco native who attended Lorena High School. Emma has always had a passion for health and fitness and grew up playing sports. She is certified through NPTA and specializes in strength training, weight loss and conditioning.
LauraRose CASILLAS
LauraRose was born and raised in Waco and Graduated from Midway high school in 2003. She graduated from Tarleton in 2009 with a Mathematical Science Degree. She received her Master’s degree in 2011 from TWU. LauraRose started her Karate career at age 7. Her career rose to the elite level where she was on Team USA and won the 2014 Pan American Games. LauraRose integrates Martial Arts into her training.. Whether you want Karate, Boxing or kickboxing; LauraRose focuses on form and body awareness.
JULIE COSKREY
Julie received a B.S. in Exercise Science from Schreiner University. She has a fitness training and group exercise certification through The Cooper clinic in Dallas. Julie has been training at WRS for 25 years.
HEATHER GREGORY
Heather Gregory is from Olympia Washington and moved to Waco in Feb. 2024. Heather is married with 3 beautiful children and 1 on the way. Heather has a degree is Business and Creative arts from William Jessup University. Heather grew up in sports and played softball for 15 years. She received her group fitness certification from ACE and NASM. Specializing in corrective exercise and nutrition.
ANNIE RHODES JOHNIGAN
Annie is a Waco native who attended Midway high school and Baylor University. Annie received a degree in Kinesiology from Baylor University. She is certified through ISSA. Annie is a 3 time All American Pole Vaulter. She competed for Team USA traveling the world in the Diamond League track meets. Annie loves to help men and women lose weight, gain weight and live healthy lives.
ALEC HORVATH - Alec grew up in Houston Texas and enjoyed sports from a young age. He graduated from West Virginia University where he played baseball while getting his degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology. Alec is a certified life coach, nutritionist and health coach. He loves encouraging his clients to reach their full potential by calming the mind and moving the body.
ROBBIE LITTLE
Robbie has been personal training for 28 years at WRS. He has a Business Degree from Ole Miss and is certified through NSCA.
JAN MICHAELIS
Jan is a Baylor University graduate and Cooper clinic personal fitness trainer. She has been training at WRS for 20 years and specializes in nutritional guidance and life style coaching. Jan works with post rehab clients in areas of back and core strengthening.
ROSS RASNER
Ross joined the WRS team in 2023. Ross went to high school locally at Reicher. He then went on to play football at The University of Arkansas. After being on the Denver Broncos practice squad for one season, Ross moved back to Waco and started his personal training business. Ross loves working with all types of clients who need help reaching their goals. He has a passion for working with young athletes who are looking to gain an edge.
JEROME SMITH
Jerome is from Katy Texas and graduated from Baylor in 1991 with am Education degree. Jerome has been training at WRS since 1995. He also had stints as the Athletic Director and Head Basketball coach at Vanguard. Jerome is now full time back at WRS. He is Certified through the Cooper Clinic. Jerome enjoys working with all types of clients.