About

Erin Cantrell Owner & Personal Trainer

As featured in the January 2018 issue of

As a mother of two teenage boys and a baby girl – I know what it means to be busy with the activities that children can so easily bring into our lives, such as hockey, crew, school, and anything else their schedule begs of me. Pregnancy was also difficult in the weight gain arena, as I gained 70 pounds for all three babies for a total of 210 pounds! I understand the struggles of weight loss first hand and also have the tools to be successful.

To keep care of my health and the health of my family, I incorporate strength training, cardio, and clean eating into our everyday lives. I believe in the 80/20 rule and stay on my maintenance clean diet 80% of the time, 20% of the time I enjoy ice cream, pizza, or indulge in extra korean BBQ!

I am not always able to find time to do a workout, which is true for many people, but that just means that I have to make time. When I make the time to work out, I feel healthier, more alert, strong, and ready to take on the day. The best gift that I can leave for my children and clients is the knowledge of eating healthier and working out so they can live with the energy to take on their days and feel their best.

Our Core Principles

Accountability

We will hold you accountable for your health and fitness through measurements & goal setting.

Fun

Not only do you get effective workouts, but fun is always an extra bonus with us.

Attention

Together we will set goals, milestones, a schedule, and lifestyle changes that fit your busy life.

Community

Next-level motivation & education from trainers, classes, and online groups.

Meet the Team

Jalissa Favors

Manager

Former collegiate tri sport athlete and All- American, Jalissa suffered a career ending injury of a torn ACL in 2017. The recovery of the injury turned her love for the court into a promising career of Group Fitness and Personal Training specializing is Sport Injury Recovery, Corrective Exercise and Functional Training. With Jalissa’s many years of coaching and training, upon graduating with a BS in Sport Management she turned her focus to mentoring young trainers to reach their full potential through proper education and motivation.
“ When You Move, Move With Confidence”

Mandy Brennan

Personal Trainer & Group Classes

My Always had a passion for fitness….love to run and sprint interval train…it’s like meditation for me….what makes me smile the most and keep me warm and fuzzy is how happy and good clients feel after a fabulous workout with me…leaving the body and mind feeling great!!

Dylan Rodrigues

Personal Trainer

I come with a background of six years in the Army. During my time in the Military, I earned several high achievements for my physical performance; to include the highest score in our Physical Training test out of 100 plus soldiers while in Basic Training, as well as an Air Assault Badge during Active Duty. However, my passion for fitness began well before the Military. From a young age I have always been involved in sports. As I grew older, I realized how fitness could forever change my life for the better – both physically and mentally; especially after becoming a husband and a father. In 2022, I completed my 1st half Ironman triathlon; it was one of the best experiences of my life. Looking forward, I plan to continue pursuing this sport and eventually completing a full Ironman 140.6. Triathlon has taught me a lot about preparation for endurance sport. For events like this you don’t just sign up and go. It requires a lot of time, blood, sweat, and sometimes tears! “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.” I have gained so much through fitness and I want to instill these same values and the confidence I have been able to gain in each and every person that I have the opportunity to train.

Fallon Johnson

Personal Trainer, Boxing, Group Classes

My passion for fitness and physical movement kicked off when I was just a toddler. After receiving my BFA from New York University I knew I wanted to build a career I was passionate about, and coaching found and inspired me. I have instructed everything from Kickboxing, Strength & Conditioning, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, to OCR Training and am NCSF Certified. My goal is for you to leave every session inspired, motivated, and with a fierce sweat glow!

My words to live by: “Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.”

Lexi Dixon

Personal Trainer & Group Classes

Since I was a little kid, I have always been passionate about fitness. Whether I was playing a sport, running around outside, or following a workout video, I always found a way to move my body. After high school I went on to complete a bachelor's degree at Central Michigan University. While I was at college I tried to stay active, however, I fell out of a routine and felt lost in the gym.

During my senior year of college I found out I had 3 autoimmune disorders. I knew that I needed to make a change to better myself. Balancing my physical and mental health became of great importance to me. This was the push I needed to get back into making my physical health a priority. After college and finding my love for moving my body again, I became NASM certified as a personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist.

I love coaching and making fitness fun! The best part of being a coach is seeing the progress clients make and knowing that they are bettering themselves. It brings me such joy to be a part of their journeys. I will forever be grateful for the positive impact fitness has had on my mental and physical health. I hope to help others have a positive experience with fitness and find a passion in it like I have.

Frank Plonka

Personal Trainer & Group Classes

Hey! I am a personal trainer and group class coach at ECF! I have been in fitness for the past 10 years and have worked with youth athletes, elderly populations, and everything in between! I earned my B.S. and M.S. in Exercise Science and currently preparing for Physical Therapy school. Personally, I am training for CrossFit and Ironman Triathlons. Outside of the gym, I love hanging out with my 4 dogs, visiting national parks, and just being outdoors.

Annie Kula

Mat Class.

Annie Kula is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Ann Arbor in 2022.
Annie is a professional dancer and choreographer working with Royal Caribbean Int, Twenty One Pilots, Exhalations Dance Theatre & more.
Fitness has always been a key focus in her dance career leading her to train and gain knowledge in strength training, pilates & barre. Since retiring from the stage she continues to use her background and training to give back to young dancers and the A2 community.
She believes that movement is medicine, dedicating her time to help others improve their fitness and overall goals.

Mary

Mat Class.

Mary holds her BA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Hope College. She has an extensive dance background training with the Joffrey Ballet, Virginia School of the Performing Arts, Merce Cunningham, and Paul Taylor to name a few. After teaching dance for several years Mary discovered Barre, and became an instructor in Minnesota in 2017. Since moving back to Michigan in 2019, Mary now teaches Barre and Pilates. When she’s not in the studio Mary has 5 children who keep her very busy! What Mary loves most about teaching group fitness is the connection with her clients.
“ I want everyone in my classes to feel welcomed, safe, and like they are being personally trained by me even in a group fitness atmosphere. I love to motivate my clients and help them effectively get the most out of their workouts.”

Mason

Personal Trainer

I am excited to be a trainer and group fitness instructors at ECF! I played football at the University of Louisiana — Monroe and was a cheerleader at Louisiana State University. After my collegiate career, I began training youth, high school, college, and professional athletes at Traction Sports Performance in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where I was also a head strength and conditioning coach at a local high school. My passion is to make others move easier, live longer, and be a better functioning human! I seek to do this in the best way possible — with JOY! I graduated from LSU with a degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance. I am gaining my CSCS certification and wish to pursue my masters in Exercise Physiology in the near future! My long term goal is to be a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Michigan and then in Europe! Come hang out and get better! I promise you’ll have some fun and laugh a little.

Ben

Personal Trainer

Ben's journey began early, steeped in the discipline of martial arts and strength training, evolving into a certified personal trainer in 2012. His prowess extends beyond the ring—he's graced bodybuilding stages and sculpted champions across diverse athletic domains, from fighters to marathoners, and everyday athletes striving for transformation. With over a dozen cutting-edge certifications, Ben embodies perpetual growth and expertise, ensuring every client journeys towards peak performance under his expert guidance.

" Good is the Enemy of Great"

Bitty

Yoga Sculpt

Hi, I am Bitty! As an ambitious trainer, I am passionate about growing alongside my community, both mentally and physically. I believe fitness is a lifestyle built on self-love, resilience and hard work. For me, it's a journey in learning, adapting and pushing past limits, My goal is to guide others to discover their true potential, surpass what they thought was possible and become the best version of themselves, both in and out the gym.

Bella

Body by Erin

My name is Bella, and having a strong dance background, fitness has always been a part of my lifestyle! In my career as a dancer I have won a national championship as well as multiple awards at the national level. I am a current student at The University of Michigan and will be continuing to study dance. As a trainer I aim to be supportive, authentic, and motivational! I look forward to teaching classes and starting this new journey as a trainer!

Becca

Body by Erin

Becca is a Michigan native and has a passion for mental and physical fitness. Born and raised a swimmer turned endurance athlete, Becca got in touch with Pilates and consistent strength training after a low back injury and has never looked back. Come visit Becca at Body by Erin classes, she would love to meet you and get to know your fitness goals!

Brad

Personal Trainer

Brad's love for fitness ignited in his early childhood participating in his fathers workouts. Brad began his personal fitness journey four year ago under the guidance of his mentor and life coach. Taking the time to learn and grow, Brad received his Personal training certificate in 2023 and hasn't looked back since. His goal is to help you build confidence and strive to be your best.

"The gym is a lifestyle and a form of therapy."

Olivia

Personal Trainer - Body by Erin

My movement and fitness journey began in the world of dance, where I spent many years both training and teaching. This led me to the University of Michigan, where I got my B.S. in Movement Science. During my undergrad, I found power-lifting and have since competed a couple times, including Collegiate Nationals 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. After assisting friends and acquaintances in the gym, I realized I loved helping others embark on their own fitness journeys and decided to pursue my personal training certification. Through these experiences, I’ve seen how exercise nurtures confidence, improves mentality, and promotes overall well-being. My goal is to help you achieve all of this and more, while making fitness an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Lindsey

Yoga

Lindsay found yoga over 10 years ago to heal her relationship with herself. Her yoga practice has helped her learn that she is capable of staying in her body during moments of intensity or discomfort and it has taught her that she and her body are on the same team. Her teaching philosophy is to provide a safe place to land: a space where every student can show up just as they are, a space where we can peel back the layers and masks of inauthenticity in order to foster a deep and authentic connection with our true selves, and a place to hold space for students to dive deep and sit with emotions or feelings that may come up during the practice. Yoga has been a critical component to Lindsey’s emotional, physical, and spiritual healing, and she knows sharing this tool is part of her soul's work and life purpose: to feel it all through movement, to show up authentically herself in her practice and invite others to do the same.