FS8 Amelia Island

As a long time resident of Nassau County, Amanda has always believed that wellness is best shared together. After falling in love with the dynamic energy of functional training, Amanda decided to turn her personal fitness journey into a local community hub. Amanda is opening FS8 Amelia Island to create a welcoming and supportive space where members not only come to move and disconnect from daily stress, but where they feel seen, supported and strong. Amanda focuses on making fitness accessible for every level, ensuring that whether it’s your first time on the reformer or your hundredth, you leave feeling empowered.

Gabriel is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with three years of lifeguarding experience and a background in hospitality at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. He also brings two years experience in both swimming and track. Gabriel is passionate about helping others improve their fitness, build confidence and achieve their personal goals. Outside of work, Gabriel enjoys spending time at the beach, working out, playing basketball and surfing.

Lexi is a graduate from MTSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science as well as an Associate’s degree in Physical Education. She was an assistant coach for cross country and track for two years and has additional experience in lifeguarding and swim instructing. She is proud to now be a part of the FS8 Amelia Island team and cannot wait for the studio’s opening.

Lindsay’s passion for movement began in 2008 when she discovered yoga in California and fell in love with the connection between physical strength, mental clarity, and overall well-being. After moving to Florida in 2020, she felt called to deepen her practice and share its benefits with others, completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2021. Over the past five years, Lindsay has built a career teaching a full schedule of classes, helping students develop strength, mobility, balance, and a deeper connection to themselves through mindful movement. Her teaching style blends intentional movement with a focus on proper alignment, breath, and the importance of challenging yourself while honoring your body. Lindsay is excited to bring her passion for movement, fitness, and community to FS8. She believes that movement should empower you, challenge you, and leave you feeling stronger both physically and mentally. Her goal is to create an encouraging environment where every member feels supported, motivated, and inspired to keep growing.

Madison is excited to be a part of the FS8 team. She has a passion for fitness, personal growth, and helping others feel their best. She loves being part of an environment that encourages people to challenge themselves, build confidence and reach their goals. Outside of work, Madison enjoys staying active, trying new things and continuing to grow both personally and professionally. She is looking forward to connecting with our members, building relationships and being part of a community that inspires others to become stronger inside and out!

Marybeth holds certificates in Pilates, Barre, Group Exercise and Personal Training. She is dedicated to helping clients move with strength, confidence and intention. With years of experience and a passion for mindful movement, she creates classes that are both challenging and welcoming, blending precision, encouragement and a supportive atmosphere. As a mother of five, Marybeth understands the importance of making time to care for yourself. She believes that a workout is not just an investment in your physical body but also your mental well-being. Her goal is for every client to leave class feeling stronger, more empowered, and inspired to carry that confidence into everyday life.

Nicoletta is a PT and group fitness instructor with a lifelong passion for health, fitness, and helping others become the strongest versions of themselves.She’s known for bringing an upbeat, playful, and energetic personality to every class and training session, creating an environment that is both challenging and fun. Her greatest reward is knowing that she’s inspiring others to push beyond their limits, never give up, and embrace healthier, happier lifestyles both physically and mentally. Fitness has always been a huge part of Nicoletta’s life. Before starting her own fitness company, Nicoletta’s career was in veterinary medicine. Growing up, she was actively involved in competitive swimming, weightlifting, track & field, and continued playing soccer throughout college. Her lifelong love of athletics and movement ultimately led her to turn her passion into a career, and she feels incredibly blessed to share that passion with the FS8 community. Outside the studio, Nicoletta’s a proud wife of 17 years and mom to three young children, 2 black labrador retreivers and 2 bobtail cats. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, being outdoors/on the water, coaching, cooking and of course shopping! Nicoletta genuinely loves meeting new people and building meaningful connections, both personally and professionally. She looks forward to getting to know you, sharing her enthusiasm for movement, and helping you discover just how strong you can be. She is so excited to be part of the FS8 family!

Samantha loves meeting new people, making connections and getting to know those around her. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to music, spending time outdoors and trying new things. Samantha is excited to be a part of the FS8 team and is looking forward to meeting everyone new and also seeing some familiar faces around the studio!

Sierra loves meeting new people, staying active, and inspiring others to feel their best. Outside of work, you can find her enjoying live concerts, spending time outdoors, or going on adventures with friends. Sierra is so excited to be part of the FS8 team and can’t wait to connect with the community, encourage others on their fitness journeys, and help everyone feel stronger and more confident. She looks forward to meeting you all!

Skylar is passionate about helping others feel strong, confident and empowered while creating a fun, welcoming and motivating environment. She can’t wait to connect with our members, grow as a coach, and be part of everyone’s fitness journey!