Lisa Meinhofer, Director
Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Lisa went to college at SUNY Plattsburgh and worked in Marketing and Business Development, at one point giving away the “Big Checks” for Publishers Clearing House.

After eight years in the professional field, Lisa attended Massage School at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY. She then worked as a self- employed massage therapist and a Spa Manager for Equinox Fitness Clubs in NY.

In April 2004, Lisa moved to Puerto Rico and took the position of Associate Spa Director at the El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa in Farjardo. Lisa then moved to San Juan in November of 2005  and became Spa Director of the Ritz Carlton Hotel. She joined Nemacolin as Spa Director in the summer of 2006.

Lisa speaks fluent Spanish, loves to travel and experience the outdoors.

 Jim has been a personal trainer for 11 years, seven of which he has spent with Nemacolin. He has been an ACE certified personal trainer since 1996 and has also completed the ACE Clinical Exercise Specialist Program.

Jim graduated from the Clayton College of Natural Health with a Bachelor's Degree in Holistic Nutritional Studies and provides nutritional consultation at the Woodlands Spa.

Susan Claar, Fitness Supervisor
Susan has been with Nemacolin since 1989 and has completed 16 marathons, including the Boston Marathon three times. 

Susan began her career at Nemacolin as a fitness instructor before becoming fitness supervisor in 1995. She has been an AFFA group exercise leader since 1992 and an ACE certified personal trainer since 1997.

Susan also has certifications in Pilates Mat, Pilates Powerhouse, and Yoga fitness levels 1 and 2.

Jim Barnes, Wellness Coordinator 

In addition to his experience in personal training and nutrition, Jim has 15 years of martial arts experience. He currently holds the rank of Third Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, and Black Sash in Chi-Na Kung Fu. He uses this experience to teach the "Streetwise Self Defense" class to Nemacolin's guests in one-on-one and group seminar sessions. 

Jim also has certifications in Pilates Mat, Golf Conditioning, and Advanced G Ball Fitness through the Power House Insitute and GMP Fitness.