Group Fitness Instructors
Meet Your WSC Instructors
Cassie Capp
Group Fitness Instructor
Craig Valentine
BOX 'N BURN Coach
Crista Buckley
Group Fitness Instructor
Danielle Brown
The Studio & Group Fitness Instructor
Danielle Brown
The Studio & Group Fitness Instructor
Danielle started practicing yoga as a teenager and has been hooked ever since. She trained at Kula yoga project in NYC in alignment based vinyasa and has been teaching since January 2012. After having her first child she did a prenatal/postnatal teacher training program at Bliss Baby yoga. She also likes to mix in barre and Pilates, with plenty of focus on the breath. Danielle is a proud mama of three. At the club since 2018
Darren Robinson
Group Fitness Instructor
Darren Robinson
Group Fitness Instructor
Darren brings 10+ years of experience helping people move, grow, and thrive. He teaches aquatics, strength training, and senior-focused classes that improve balance, stability, and confidence. Certified in fitness, nutrition, and behavior change, he inspires members of all levels to stay active and strong. At the club since 2025
Elisa Carter
Group Fitness Instructor
Elisa Carter
Group Fitness Instructor
Elisa Carter emigrated from the Netherlands more than 30 years ago. She is bilingual, has traveled/lived abroad to various countries while holding various executive level management positions working in the corporate world. She is passionate about sharing the healing practice of Spring Forest Qigong when she retired to help others live a healthier life. She is the president of her own company, AZUL-Moving Healing Energy Through Strength and Calm with Qigong, LLC, in Wheaton IL. She is a Certified Qigong Practice Leader, Certified in Level 1 and Level 2 under the teachings of Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ), Master Chunyi Lin. SFQ is a revolutionary approach to the ancient Chinese teachings, revised and enhanced for the 21st Century. While preserving the authentic practice of Qigong, Master Chunyi Lin created SFQ to help everyone live a life of optimal health, wellness, and happiness. At the club since 2025
Gail McLaughlin
Pilates, Reach & Group Fitness Instructor
Gail McLaughlin
Heather Nieting
The Studio & Group Fitness Instructor
Heather Nieting
The Studio & Group Fitness Instructor
Heather is thrilled to join the team of yoga instructors at Wheaton Sport Center. She decided to pursue her 250 hour certification through Prairie Yoga after seeing how much a consistent yoga practice benefited all aspects of her life. As a five-year member of the club, Heather has been influenced and inspired by the many wonderful teachers at WSC and looks forward to sharing the joyful gift of yoga to those who join her for practice. Off the mat, Heather enjoys traveling, dancing, and going for nature walks and bike rides with her husband, three children, and dog. At the club since: 2022
Jaimee Thonn
Group Fitness Instructor
Jessica Banaszek
Group Fitness Instructor
Jessica Banaszek
Group Fitness Instructor
Jessica Banaszek is returning to WSC with over 15 years of experience teaching Zumba, CardioDance, Strength, and Aqua Fitness. She brings energy, challenge, and fun to every class. A lifelong Wheaton-area resident and NM Central DuPage Hospital employee since 2000, Jessica raised three children in CUSD 200 and now lives in Warrenville. She’s excited to reconnect with the WSC community and share her passion for fitness once again. At the club since 2025