WE TRANSFORM LIVES AND GUARANTEE RESULTS!

Our clients achieve life-transforming results. Whether it’s fat loss, toning muscle, raising energy levels, lowered stress or gaining confidence, you will achieve the goals you set for yourself.

OWNERS

AMANDA MITTLEMAN
Owner, M.S Kinesiology, Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness & Small Group Instructor

Amanda has been involved in the fitness industry since 1995. She is a successful entrepreneur and business owner, certified personal trainer, functional movement specialist, and group fitness instructor. Amanda is a published author and has presented her research for the National Strength & Conditioning Association, California State University, Long Beach, The University of Binghamton, New York, and The University of New Mexico. Amanda has also been featured in many fitness videos including the current top selling infomercial and video set, TurboFire™. In everything she does, Amanda believes in empowering people to take actions everyday towards creating lives that surpass their wildest dreams. She strongly believes that a healthy body is essential for a healthy mind and spirit. Mo-Mentum Fitness began as Amanda’s dream, to create a place which empowers people and redefines fitness and health vital and enjoyable parts of life. Upon completing her Master’s Degree in Kinesiology at California State University, Long Beach in 2009, Amanda created and opened Mo-Mentum Fitness. Today Amanda and her inspiring Mo-Mentum Fitness team, continue to help people bring out their inner super heroes, creating the highest quality, life enhancing fitness programs that are guaranteed to be the best part of your day everyday!

STEVE MITTLEMAN
Owner, Scottish Highland Games Trainer & Athlete, Strength & Weightlifting Coach, Group Fitness & Small Group Instructor

Steve Mittleman grew up in Southern California and moved to the Long Beach area in 1988. He lifted weights recreationally at LA Fitness and 24-Hour Fitness but never achieved any substantial results, except for a slight increase in strength. Everything changed when he met Amanda; he was inspired by her contagious motivation. When he turned 40, he participated in the Scottish Highland Games, which is a 9-event competition revolved around throwing heavy objects; the most common event is known as the Caber Toss. Since his participation in these games, he has become more involved in strength sports like the Highland Games, Power lifting and Olympic Weightlifting.

TRAINERS & INSTRUCTORS

HUE TA
DPT-Physical Therapist, L.A.c and DACM-Acupuncturist, Pop Pilates & Yoga Instructor

Dr. Hue Ta, PT, DPT, L.Ac., DACM is both a Physical Therapist and an Acupuncturist. She is experienced in practicing in various settings, which includes acute care, wound care, cardiovascular rehab, neurology, geriatrics, pediatrics, women’s health, orthopedics, and sports medicine to name a few. With over 16 years of service in the healthcare setting, her experience has helped shape the way she provides her expertise. Her goal is to promote longevity using a holistic approach to ensure that her clients remain healthy and active for as long as possible.

Hue is also a certified group fitness instructor, RYT-200 Yoga instructor, reiki healer, POP Pilates enthusiast, and teaches many other formats to keep her mind and body moving.

She offers the following services: Cupping, Gua Sha, Infrared (TDP) Therapy, Tuina, Tai Chi / Qi Gong, Herbal / Nutrition Counseling, Graston Technique, Electrical Stimulation, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Kinesio-Taping, Primal Reflex Release Technique, Fall Prevention, and Individualized Exercise Plans.

ASHLEY VAN DER SLUYS VEER
Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

Ashley recently graduated from California State University, Long Beach with her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis on fitness. Ashley started as an intern at Mo-Mentum in 2021, and she has since become an incredible certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and part-time office manager. Ashley offers personal training, small group personal training, and stretch and recovery sessions. Ashley grew up as a competitive figure skater for 14 years. She competed at the 2020 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships and the 2020 U.S. Collegiate National Championships. She now also works as a figure skating coach. Ashley loves being able to help others achieve their goals and strongly believes that fitness plays a huge role in being able to live a healthy, happy life.

JAMES PHAM

Strength and Hypertrophy Personal Trainer

James attended California State University, Long Beach and holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Starting an internship with Mo-Mentum Fitness during college, James now works with the team filming videos, training members, and expanding social media. As a strength and hypertrophy based coach, James enjoys competitive bodybuilding and helping others learn about fitness, training and nutrition. James specializes in starting from the ground up, learning safe and proper form for movement while increasing strength and knowledge in weightlifting and strength training. He strongly believes that building muscle is not only necessary, but required for a healthy, long lived life, and believes that by working with him and the team at Mo-Menteum, anyone can learn how to build muscle, permanent strength, and proactive lifestyles.

YUMI YAMAGISHI
Turbo HIIT Group Fitness Instructor

Yumi is our World Class Turbo/HIIT group fitness instructor. Born in Japan Yumi has lived in the US for almost 20 years. When she moved to America, Yumi did not have a background or even much interest in fitness. It was actually by accident that she took a Turbo Kick class 20 years ago and from that day on she has been passionate about fitness. When one of Yumi’s favorite instructors (the incredible Chalene Johnson) told her that she should become a group fitness instructor because she was so inspirational, Yumi listened. It wasn’t long after that Yumi became a certified Group Fitness Instructor. Today at Mo-Mentum Fitness we are all grateful Yumi chose to share her passion with others because Yumi’s energy is contagious and transformational. Fitness changed Yumi’s life for the better. She gained vibrant energy, lost fat, gained confidence and felt better all around. Today, Yumi thrives on sharing fitness and empowering our member’s. Yumi is also Mo-Mentum’s official Fitness Police Woman and our Fitness Stalker! She will make you sweat, lovingly nudge you to push a little bit harder and make you smile and laugh every time you see her challenge you to live your most extraordinary life!

ALEX WILLIAMS
Group Fitness Instructor

Alex Williams is an amazing, fun and passionate group fitness instructor with over 20 years of experience. She teaches Boxing, HIIT, spin and strength based classes.

SUSIE BRIGGS
Group Fitness Instructor

Susie is a retired Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy. Staying fit & healthy has always been part of her life. Susie ran cross county & track & field in high school & college. She started helping people at Orange County sheriff’s office get in shape in 2005, when she started her own, Susie’s Bootcamp. At her Bootcamp, she trained her members for running events like 5k, 10k, half marathon & full marathons and she also offered full-body workouts for her coworkers during their lunch hours. She has trained groups of 5 -60 people at a time and teaches Cycle Circuit Training (CCT), cardio boxing, TRX, Bootcamp, & helps train for running events. You will love Susie’s energy and her passion for health and fitness is contagious!

LORRI DEBRABANDER
Group Fitness Instructor

Born and raised in Long Beach, CA, Lorri has always had a passion for healthy living and exercise and loves to be as active as possible. She has over 23 years of experience in strength training/weight lifting. She enjoys running, mountain biking, paddle boarding, and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Lorri started as a member of Mo-Mentum Fitness after knee surgery in 2014 and fell in love with spinning and the energy of the instructors. She became a Cycle Circuit Trainer in 2020 and loves inspiring others on their own health journey.

LORI SMITH
Group Fitness Instructor

Lori is a wife, mother, and certified and highly professional group fitness instructor with over 31 years of experience. Lori teaches Pilates, spin, step, and strength training classes. She is unashamedly fitness-obsessed. As a certified instructor, it is her passion and goal to empower YOU to stay healthy and fit. Not only is exercise the way to do just that, but it’s the best mood lifter available to you! Join Lori for a Pilates or any of her group fitness classes and let her walk alongside you on your fitness journey!

MARIANNE HUNTER
Yoga Instructor

Marianne is a highly sought-after yoga professional with a passion for helping students reduce stress and cultivate calm through Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative Yoga. With compassion and curiosity, Marianne creates a nurturing environment for new students and empowers experienced practitioners with proper alignments. She helps her students recover from hard workouts by integrating the mind, body, and breath to experience ease and relief from stress. As a busy mom of three young children, she understands that in order to be active and powerful in life, one must slow down and rest. As a balance to yoga, Marianne enjoys an active lifestyle and has done numerous triathlons, half-marathons, and open-water swim events. Marianne’s extensive yoga training has been through YogaYorks.

MARLENE HANKIN

Yoga Instructor

Marlene has been practicing yoga since 2011. Since completing Teacher Training at a local yoga studio in 2013, she has amassed over 1500 hours of teaching experience in Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. She believes that, above all else, yoga is a service to others. It is her sincerest desire to help others every time they bring themselves to their yoga mat. Her classes will assist you on your journey of self-exploration with a blend of reverence and humor. Outside of class, you’ll find Marlene having lots of laughs with her husband Richard, working full time as a data nerd, or studying to complete her Masters’ Degree in Data Science.