Meet the Elevate Team that will make you workout and push past your exercise boundaries.
Our team of fitness professionals are invested in your health and fitness. We make every decision with our members’ well-being in mind. Achieve your goals with us!
The Team
Hector E. Bones
FOUNDER
Education: Bachelor in Exercise Science (Temple University)
Hi, I’m Hector! I created Elevate with a simple belief system based on the Dinner Table – it is the place where you often learn life’s greatest lessons. People bring their favorite dish, their stories to laugh, questions to ponder, and energy to inspire. Everyone brings something! At the table we are nourished; we come together, exchange ideas, learn, share, serve and grow.
Hence Elevate was born! I believe that sustainable fitness isn’t just about exercise; it’s a lifestyle. I strive to create a supportive and challenging environment where clients not only reach their goals but also develop a lasting passion for a healthier life. To change the narrative of Personal Training, I want to build a relationship with you, know your routines, and believe that we can keep you away from the hospital by being active and strong.
I graduated from Temple University with a B.S. in Kinesiology. I went on to be a Personal Trainer at a Sporting Club at Bellevue. After being there six years, I believed there had to be a better way for our industry to be elevated – for a Team to be created, interact, and learn from each other. I also believe that the clients can have an experience that is intimate, efficient, and feeling that they are in a place where they can grow.
Ryan Scalia
General manager and Head Coach
Education: Music Performance (Berklee College of Music), Certified Personal Trainer
Husband, Brother, Son, Drummer, Bowler
I’ve been playing drums professionally since 2012 and began fitness coaching in 2017. I’ve done both now in some capacity since then.
I love being able to help others work towards their fitness goals and strive to help them enjoy the process along the way. Whether coaching them through their programs or facilitating a positive experience through managing duties, it feels good to provide our members the best service I can from start to finish.
In my free time, I enjoy exploring Philadelphia with my wife, playing gigs around the area, going bowling, and listening to our record collection at home.
Not so much other hidden talents but other interests of mine include learning about ancient archeology and reading philosophy and psychology.
I want my clients to not only feel capable and challenged in their training but also to feel seen and heard as a human. If they leave their session feeling in a better place mentally along with physically, I’ve done my job.
Everyone has their own goals, values, struggles, and perspectives in life. It’s easy for us to get caught up in our own obligations. I encourage each of us to find even the smallest connection with someone else each day and to find those moments to be present with ourselves.
Caitlynn Daniels
FEMALE PERSONAL TRAINER
Education: B.S. in Kinesiology – Exercise Science, Iowa State University, ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Caitlynn brings energy, empathy, and a true coach’s heart to the Elevate team. Originally from the Midwest (Minnesota and Wisconsin proud!), she moved to Philly and quickly fell in love with both the city and our community.
Whether she’s leading a small group personal training session or dialing in form during a one-on-one, Caitlynn meets every client where they are. She shows encouragement, challenge, and the belief that you’re capable of more than you think.
She’s a lifelong mover. Playing sports, coaching since college, and chasing after her pup Millie on long walks. Off the training floor, you’ll likely find her playing pickup basketball, curled up with her Kindle, or adding mushrooms to just about every meal.
Caitlynn grew up in a town of just 800 people, where she learned the value of connection, resilience, and showing up for your people. Those values show up in her coaching every day. What drives her? Helping clients move better, get stronger, and build the kind of confidence that carries far beyond the gym.
At Elevate, Caitlynn is here to help you feel strong, supported, and empowered—one rep, one session, one small win at a time.
Brandon Crooks
PERSONAL TRAINER
Education: The Pennsylvania State University — B.S in Psychology; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Brandon has been helping people achieve their fitness goals for over 7 years, guiding clients of all backgrounds toward strength, confidence, and resilience. What started as a hobby in college quickly grew into a meaningful career built on supporting others in becoming their best selves.
At Elevate, Brandon is known not just as a trainer, but as your biggest fan—cheering you on, pushing you forward, and celebrating every step of progress. His favorite part of the job is witnessing the moment when it all clicks: when the knee pain disappears, when a hike feels easier, when confidence in your body comes rushing back.
Outside the gym, Brandon has a sweet spot for… well, sweet treats (they never stand a chance when he’s around). He’s also a natural early riser with a contagious smile.
Brandon’s goal is simple: to help every client leave their session feeling more confident—confident in how they move, how they look, and how they’ll take on life’s challenges. For him, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a journey that can be shaped uniquely for each person. And with Brandon in your corner, that journey becomes a lot less daunting—and a lot more rewarding.
C.P. Boles
Strength and Conditioning Coach | Ayurvedic Practitioner
C.P.’s journey into fitness began at 21, when he was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. What started as a personal mission to reclaim his health turned into a transformation—losing 130 lbs, earning his personal training certification in 2017, and discovering a lifelong passion for helping others do the same.
Believing that true wellness integrates both physical and mental health, C.P. went deeper into his studies, completing a B.A. in Ayurvedic Medicine in 2024. His philosophy is simple but powerful: self-compassion is the foundation for real change.
At Elevate, C.P. finds joy in the deep connections he builds—with clients, teammates, and the community. His goal is to help each person feel empowered, confident, and cared for, no matter their goals or ability level.
Outside the gym, you’ll often find him sketching, playing guitar, or diving into a video game. He’s also brushing up on his Spanish and has a lifelong dream of becoming a tattoo artist.
For C.P., coaching is about more than just movement—it’s about helping people connect with themselves, believe in their strength, and know that love is the key to positive change.
Adam Raven
Licensed Massage Therapist
In collaboration with Elevate Health & Performance
After 10 years working as a social worker with young people and about the same time working for the man in Corporate America I decided to flip it upside down and retrain as a Massage Therapist, so am now Adam Raven LMT(Licensed Massage Therapist)
I was born and raised in Leicester, England, moving over to North America in 2009. Philly, and indeed Fairmount has been my home since 2011. I’m a keen runner, cyclist, yogi, skier, and pretty much anything else outdoors, so wanted to move into a career that more closely aligned with my interest of living a heathy lifestyle both mentally and physically.
I have an 8 year old son who follows many of my interests, although I am yet to find his level of passion for Pokemon, Roblox or spinning in circles until I fall over.
MY APPROACH
I use variety of massage modalities to create a relaxing environment aimed at complementing other aspects of your life be it running, cycling, yoga, climbing or just staying generally healthy. I use massage to help with improving recovery speeds before and after workouts, races or competitions. Recovery is the key to improving and being ready for that next event, and crucial to recovery is good quality sleep, particularly before and after those big workouts or during high stress times.
Whilst I can work with most people, if we are involved in similar activities, the reality is I’ll be in a better position to understand your interests and in turn priorities from a first hand experience. That’s why I was keen to tell you a little bit about myself above and why most of the people I work with are enjoy running, cycling, yoga, climbing, boot camps or hit class type activities.
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