Illysa graduated from Rutgers University, NJ in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Former Zumba and Personal Training studio owner 2012-2016. She has worked on and off as a certified personal trainer since 2013 and certified through National Academy of Sports Medicine. For the past 3 years, Illysa has been teaching group fitness classes 4 nights a week in a local community center. She is a Certified Nutrition Coach through NASM. She recently completed her Holistic Health Coach Certification through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is recognized by her clients for being the perfect balance and compassionate and motivating simultaneously.