Steve Cunningham

Owner/Director of Fitness

Steve has over 15 years of wellness and fitness training experience. He began his career as a paramedic and has fully transitioned into his current career as a certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Instructor. Steve has extensive experience and success in all areas of fitness and training, including strength, speed, endurance, and agility training. He is known for his ability to personalize fitness programs to suit the needs of each client, including pageants, bodybuilding, athletics, pregnancy, weight loss and gain, as well as general wellness maintenance. Steve uses energy, optimism, and passion for others to fulfill his personal mission of providing a welcoming environment that is fun for all. Steve is married to Linda and they have three children: Crystal, Shawdrissa and Steven; and three grandchildren: Christian, Iyana, and Sage.

Linda Cunningham
Owner/Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer

Linda brings over 5 years of experience in the fitness industry being certified as an Aerobic and Spin Instructor. Linda has been training for over 18 years and currently holds the title of 2003 Ms. Dothan. Linda is one of our fitness instructors and she is employed full-time at Vaughn-Blumberg Services as the Director of Human Resources. Linda is married to Steve and they have three children: Crystal, Shawdrissa and Steven; and three grandchildren: Christian, Iyana, and Sage.

 

Scotty Snell

Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor

Scotty, a six-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was first introduced to the world of fitness in 2000 as a bodybuilder. During the four years of his bodybuilding career he accumulated several titles, including that of Mr. Dothan. It was during those years of intense training, dedication, and sacrifice that Scotty gained a passion for fitness and a desire to help others. Since then, he has helped many people reach their personal fitness goals. Scotty is a 2008 graduate of Troy University Dothan Campus, where he majored in chemistry and minored in mathematics. He is also the owner and operator of DaBarber Shop and has two daughters, Destiny and Kazani.

 

Dana Cody

Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor

Dana has been training with Steve for six years. She has a strong dedication to working out and living a healthy lifestyle. Dana's training has enabled her to reach her own personal fitness goals and now she is working to help others reach theirs as well. She also owns DC Paperie, an invitation and stationery shop and is married to Chris Cody. Together they have two small children, Conner and Edmund

 

Joe Brown

Personal Trainer

Joe is a Desert Storm veteran, and he served in the U.S. Army for 17 years. After his retirement, he played semi-professional football for the Dothan Chiefs for 2 years. He became a certified Personal Trainer in 2005 and he uses his experiences from the military and sports to customize his training sessions. Joe and his wife Beverly have one son, Trey.





Rachel Hale

Certified Pilates Instructor

Rachel Hale is one of the newest additions to the Synergy staff. In May 2010, she joined the Synergy Team as the Pilates instructor. She is a 2008 graduate of Troy University, where she obtained her Business Finance degree. Rachel is currently employed full time at Servisfirst Bank in Dothan.

 

Mary Helen Richards

Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor

Mary Helen has a passion for health and fitness with over 20 years experience in the industry. She is the fitness trainer for the Houston County Jr. Miss Program and a former Marathon and Triathlon Competitor. She has extensive experience in Bodybuilding with titles including Ms. Dothan and placing first in both the Alabama and Florida Open Lightweight Division Competitions. In addition to personal training, nutrition counseling and fitness program design, Mary Helen is a certified yoga instructor and offers private and group yoga sessions. She is married to Danny and has two children, Falin and Paul Williams.

 

Carrie Givens

Spin Instructor

Carrie is no stranger to teaching. She started teaching in the dance studio at the age of 14 and gradually moved into the fitness world. She has earned a black belt in Taekwondo and is certified in aerobics, Step, Ti-Bo and Spin. Her love is teaching Spin and was one of the very first certified instructors here in the South. She believes her passion for teaching Spin enables her to encourage members towards a total fitness experience. Carrie graduated from Dothan High School and the University of Alabama. She is married to Keith and has 2 sons John and Chase.

Bonni Montgomery

Massage Therapist

Bonni graduated with honors from the Massage Therapy program at LBWCC where she received training in various healing techniques such as Swedish relaxation massage, Deep Tissue massage, Myofascial Release and Reflexology. She believes in treating the whole person and that optimal health is achieved when we are brought into complete balance, body, mind and spirit. Bonni is totally committed to the well-being of her client and her goal is that they will be better when they leave a session than when they came in.

Rochelle Gethers

Front Desk Manager

Rochelle joined the Synergy staff in August of 2009. She attends Troy State University and will soon earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Management and minor in Marketing. Her future plans include obtaining a Real Estate License and a MBA.

Ashton McHahen

Front Desk Staff

Ashton started training with Hammer when he was 16. It was then that he became more educated about weight training and overall fitness. He just fell in love with it. When Synergy opened, he knew that it was something he wanted to be a part of. Ashton currently works at the front desk and helps manage the overall maintenance of the gym. Ashton is a graduate of Northside Methodist and currently attends Wallace Community College.