Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, e-RYT

"Deep within all of us lies dormant faculties and talents that can be realized and developed through living a healthy and fitness conscious lifestyle. It is within our ability to foster and develop these forces that we can reach our truest and deepest potential."

Johnny Gillespie, a dynamic and youthful teacher of health and fitness, founded Plexus in 1999 with the perspective that fitness was more than just exercise. He began his career in 1995 after graduating from West Virginia University School of Physical Education. He holds numerous certifications in the fitness field including the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

In 2002 he founded Empowered Yoga a subsidiary of Plexus which currently operates yoga centers in Wilmington , Newark and within the Hockessin Athletic Club. Johnny is a national presenter with the NSCA where he teaches the Balanced Athlete Program. He currently lives in West Chester with his wife Sara and their three children Jimmy, Leia and Liam.

Cara Bradley, CSCS, E-RYT

Cara Bradley, Director of Balanced Athlete, has over 25 years experience teaching and/or coaching sports, fitness and yoga. Cara trains the Villanova men's basketball, men's soccer and football teams in addition to high school and club teams.  She works with hundreds of athletes in the Olympic Development Program and other sports training programs and camps.

Cara, a life-long competitive athlete, was a professional figure skater and professional in-line skater. She was a member of Team Rollerblade® and the Nike Elite In-Line Skating Team and was Producer of Camp Rollerblade®.

Cara is the founder of Verge Power Yoga in Wayne, PA. She is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength & Conditioning Association and an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Cara graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Stern School of Business at New York University.