Pattiy Knox, former professional Muay Thai kickboxer and mother of two very cute kids, has more than fifteen years experience in the nutrition and fitness industry having earned certificates from The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and The American Association of Lifestyles Counselors.
Pattiy has experience working with Seniors, Men, Women, Teens & Kids. She has taught running clinics/groups, water-fitness, boxing, kick-boxing, in-home training, self defense, senior balance, bodybuilding and sculpting, Muay Thai Camp (featured on Fox-11), Various Fitness Camps, "Lighten-up at Lunch" 45-Minute Circuit Camp and has most recently been seen on Discovery Channel’s Fit TV “The Gym” all about BodyImage trainers and owners.
Based in a clinical setting, Pattiy successfully coached individuals on the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. Her approach to nutrition and fitness is "Realistic, emphasizing Balance and Lifestyle" She was also featured on the Discovery Health Channel for personal training and nutrition.
Her passion for helping people make changes to their bodies as well as teaching a healthy approach to well-being and fitness and her independent and outgoing attitude along with the personal attention she gives inspires clients and members to reach their optimal goals. Teaching that Fitness is about Quality of Life in 10, 20, 30 years...."looking great now is just a perk!"
In addition to personal training and nutrition, Pattiy also helps run the day-to-day operations of BodyImage: everything from organizing community events (health fairs, charities, etc.) to sales to the company's financials. Although busy, Pattiy pays special attention to customer service and is available for clients, members and trainers always open for new suggestions and requests. As she puts it, "At BodyImage we want everyone to feel welcome".
Pattiy also is co-owner of American Mist Systems.
Steve Saucedo, co-owner of BodyImage, has been involved in the fitness industry for 24 years. A native of Southern California, Steve has always made fitness a part of his lifestyle. He ran track and field and practiced martial arts in high school, and became a manager of a gym at age 19. Steve began a career in law enforcement when he was 21.
One of his notable assignments was to create a gym where
his fellow police officers could train in defensive tactics
and weaponless defense.
Steve became certified in personal training at the Cooper
Institute. After nine years as a police officer, Steve's
entrepreneurial side got the best of him. He resigned from
the department and embarked on a full-time career as a professional
fitness trainer. As his personal training business grew
he decided to open his own gym.
In 1999, he co-founded BodyImage. Steve currently teaches one-on-one Muay Thai kickboxing and strength training, in addition to helping run the day-to-day operations.
Steve continues his extracurricular sports activities. He
became a champion amateur Muay Thai kickboxer, a corner
man, referee, ring announcer, live commentator and interviewer.
Steve has also appeared on soap operas and television shows
including "The Gym".
At home, Steve cherishes his time with his family: wife
Pattiy son Cade and daughter Kira. Steve's hobbies include
running, mountain biking, beach rollerblading, long rides
on his Harley, bowling, movies and working the fights.