Team
Our Coaches
At Lakeland Health and Fitness, our certified trainers are dedicated experts committed to helping you achieve your goals. With customized training plans, encouragement, and support, they ensure you have the best possible experience on your fitness journey.
Ashley Russ
Operations Director
Ashley is our Operations Director. She is a NASM certified Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coach. She has been competitive her whole life, from playing collegiate soccer at the University of Memphis, to Skating for the Armed Forces Japan All-Star Roller Derby team, to now competing in the Sport of Fitness. She has an immense passion for helping others excel past their own pre-conceived capabilities to reach their full potential. You will constantly find her in the gym, seeking to better herself and those around her.
Steven Earwood
Facility and Training Director
One of the founding members of Lakeland Health + Fitness, Coach Steven is our Facility and Training Director. He has a passion for helping his clients live a stronger and pain-free life through fitness. Coach Steven is NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certified personal trainer and is also a NASM certified Corrective Exercise Specialist. With over 8 years in the fitness industry, he has the skillset to help you achieve your goals!
Eddie Davis
Coach
A member of Lakeland Health + Fitness since the very beginning, Eddie remains dedicated to each and every client’s success here at the gym. When he’s not showing off his newest pair of workout shoes, Eddie is either working out in or leading one of our Strength+Conditioning sessions. In addition to serving at LHF as a Group Fitness Instructor, he is a pastor at River City Church.
Bryce Melton
Coach
Bryce graduated from The University of Memphis with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science. Prior to that, he also played baseball at Arlington High School. Bryce has been a coach at LHF since March 2019. He has a passion for helping others in the gym to achieve their goals.
Braedon Melton
Coach
Braedon graduated with a Molecular Biology degree from Lipscomb University and went on to become a Nurse Anesthetist. Braedon has been coaching group exercise for 5 years and enjoys helping people improve their fitness. He has been working out at LHF since 2017 and loves the community of dedicated individuals LHF possesses.
Summer Eason
Coach
Summer is a NASM certified Personal Trainer with a passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals. She leads personal training and group fitness sessions at LHF. As a competitive athlete her whole life, Summer finds joy in her own training, nutrition, and lifestyle journey. When she’s not training, coaching, or in class at The University of Memphis, she enjoys traveling and being outdoors.
Bella Jones
Coach
Bella is a competitive athlete, qualifying for the CrossFit semifinals this past year. At LHF, Bella coaches group fitness sessions.
