Ramona Darden
Ramona received her Bachelor of Applied & Sciences from San Diego State University with an emphasis in Athletic Training. During that time she had the opportunity to work in the Athletic Department as an assistant Athletic Trainer for the San Diego State Football Team and as an assistant Physical Therapist in the Rehabilitation Department working with clients with ALS, MS, as well as those recovering from injury.
She did an internship with the corporate headquarters for Carl's Jr. and accepted a position as Assistant Wellness Director after graduation. She later went on to work as an Exercise Physiologist for the World Famous Golden Door Spa where she had the opportunity to work with celebrity clients.
After the birth of her son Chadwick she returned to Maine to be closer to family where she grew up and worked for corporations such as LL Bean, UNUM, Hannaford Bros. and Brunswick Naval Air Station as well as private Health Clubs developing their Wellness programs.
Ramona started her own Wellness Studio in Buxton Maine until her venture to Virginia in 2004. She became certified as a Personal Trainer with ACE, working in private gyms in the area and become the owner of Bodyfit in Williamsburg in 2009 providing a private and motivating setting that includes the resources for individuals to be successful in their pursuit of overall health and wellbeing. Bodyfit relocated to White Stone in 2014 and has expanded to a 7,600 square foot building allowing for many more offerings such as Bootcamp, Yoga, Pilates, Dance, and Small Group Personal Training. The Silver Sneaker program has been a huge success in helping seniors to be healthy and stay independent which is covered by some health plans.