OLD EDWARDS INN & SPA FITNESS CENTER

He also provides guidance in meal prep and planning, supporting clients beyond the gym with practical strategies that make healthy living more achievable and consistent. Known for his approachable style and motivating energy, Cole works with individuals of all fitness levels, meeting them where they are and helping them reach where they want to be.

Outside of fitness, Cole brings rhythm into everything he does—literally. A passionate drummer for over 20 years, he channels that same discipline, timing, and creativity into his training style, creating sessions that are both structured and energizing.

Passionate about long-term health and performance, Dylan focuses on building strength, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall well-being for clients of all fitness levels.

Outside of training, he enjoys creating music, hiking, and training in martial arts.

An entrepreneur at heart, he also founded and successfully operated a mobile fitness business, bringing personalized training directly to clients. His background extends into nutrition and retail as well, having owned and operated a General Nutrition Center (GNC), where he was selected to represent the brand at the prestigious 2001 Mr. Olympia Expo.

He holds a degree in Sport Management from Western Carolina University, with an emphasis in psychology and exercise physiology, and is a Master Personal Trainer certified through the National Endurance and Strength Training Association (NESTA). He is also certified in Active Isolated Assisted Stretching through NESTA, reflecting a comprehensive approach to performance, recovery, and overall wellness.

Outside of the gym, he enjoys spending time with his son Jake, who has also been part of the team, along with pursuing his interests in motorcycle riding and the art of magic.

With a Bachelor of Science in Education and over two decades of experience as a certified yoga instructor, Erica has dedicated her life to helping others feel at home in their bodies. She is also a certified breathing and stress reduction instructor and a trained Thai massage therapist specializing in assisted stretching, giving her a well-rounded, intuitive understanding of how the body moves, recovers, and thrives.

Since relocating to North Carolina in 2016, Erica has spent the past 10 years as an OEI Fitness Instructor, inspiring clients through functional fitness rooted in real-life movement. Beyond fitness, she is a passionate outdoor adventurer, medicinal plant enthusiast, and hospitality advocate. In 2018, she and her husband David—her partner of 27 years—co-created an organic food and flower farm in Franklin, cultivating both community and connection to the land.

A fun reflection of her nature-loving spirit: Erica is also the name of a genus of more than 800 flowering plants. Fittingly, her personal motto mirrors that quiet resilience: “A plant doesn’t rush to grow—it simply stretches toward the light, one leaf at a time.”