Darnell Fray-Stephenson

Darnell Fray-Stephenson is certified Personal trainer with an advanced strength training certification and has 14 years of experience. She graduated from IET as a nutrition educator and has a wealth of experience in nutritional guidance. In addition she practices level I yogafit and has completed numerous hours of continuing education units and workshops in the health and fitness related fields. Darnell has taken workshops in corrective exercise and her experience includes breast cancer recovery and fitness. In addition she specializes in understanding and promoting health and fitness in the LGBT community.

Darnell is dedicated to helping others become knowledgeable, motivated, and capable of achieving and maintaining their fitness and health goals as a lifelong pursuit. It is her belief that when you exercise regularly and have an active lifestyle you make and investment in yourself that will positively effect all aspects of you life. Fitness is a lifelong commitment, therefore those who seek health must commit themselves to the journey.

Julie Fray-Stephenson

Julie Fray-Stephenson has been using her knowledge and experience as an Advanced Health Specialist-ACE for over 6 years to help people achieve and maintain health as a personal trainer. She is also certified by ACE as a Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant which allows her to educate people on the benefits of a nutritiously balanced diet. Julie has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education, courses, and workshops in fitness, health, and medical education.

Her secondary education started at Modesto Junior College where she played college basketball for 2 years. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. Later she completed her Physician Assistant (PA-C) education at Western University of Health Sciences and is currently certified and licensed as a PA. As a PA Julie has worked in orthopedic medicine and medical weight management which serves well as a foundation for her career at Urban Fitness as their Advanced Health exercise specialist.

Julie enjoys family time and travel with her partner and their two dogs DJ and Hootie. She believes that the basis of a happy and fruitful existence is balance, moderation, and always humor!