Our Staff

Steve Newman, Performance Specialist joined The Cutting Edge staff in May of 2002.  He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Arizona State University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  He is also a certified USA Wieghtling Club Coach Level 1 and a Certified Personal Traininer through the American Council on Exercise.   Steve is currently working on his master's degree at Long Beach State, where he was also a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for 3 years.  Along with his passion to learn and excel as a trainer, Steve has an energetic personality and works extremely well with young athletes. Due to Steve's work ethic and commitment, he has become a vital assett to The Cutting Edge.

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Will Otto, Performance Specialist joined The Cutting Edge in January 2007. Will began training as a client at The Cutting Edge while attending Fullerton Junior College where he played fullback for 2 years. Training at The Cutting Edge helped Will achieve his ultimate goal of playing football during his last two years of college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln., where he earned his Bachelor's degree.  Will is a hard worker with an incredible work-ethic.  His passion to train and motivate others to achieve their goals, in addition to his fun and energetic personality makes WIll one of our most popular trainers.

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Scott Von der Ahe, Performance Specialist received his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University . He was a member of the 1992 junior college football team at Saddleback College where he was selected as a first team All-American and still holds the California junior college record for QB sacks over two seasons, with twenty-five. Scott went on to ASU where he was voted most valuable defensive player in 1995 and co-captain on the 1996 Rose Bowl team which finish fourth in the country. Scott was drafted in the sixth round in 1997 by the Indianapolis Colts. He retired from football in 2000 due to a recurring injury. In addition to his extensive knowledge and background in football, Scott also played soccer for ten years and is very passionate about the game. Scott's balances a demanding work ethic, with attention to technical detail and positive encouragement and reinforcement.

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Kori Lyn Malyszek, Performance Specialist received her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton.   She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is also a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine.  Her academic studies emphasized Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, and Sport Psychology.  Kori is also currently involved in several biomechanics research projects based on current concerns in the fields of Athletic Performance Enhancement.   Likewise, having demon-strated a great deal of success in distance running, equestrian competitions, soccer, and inline hockey, Kori has an extensive back-ground in a variety of individual and competitive team sports.   Kori's passion and objective is to expand the paramount physical skills of the athlete while creating a conscious attitude that will enhance their maximum athletic performance. She has proven to be a very passionate and professional trainer who has a great work ethic and cheerful personality.

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Laura, Yoga Instructor, has been a student of yoga for the past 8 years and acquired her teacher certification in March 2003 from Dianne Harman of Wellness Encounters.  Laura completed a second certification in December 2003 with Erich Schiffman. Being that Laura comes from a very athletic background in kick-boxing, running and biking, she is passionate about offering a class where one can blend his/her athletic capabilities with the beauty and philosophy of yoga... "I enjoy offering a class that not only challenges one's endurance and strength, but their spirit and will as well." Laura's classes are powerful, creative and fun.  Over the past 4 ½ years, Laura has established herself as a respected member of the Orange County yoga community, and a much sought after teacher.  Laura is continually expanding her yoga education by participating in ongoing classes, workshops and training's.  She is always eager to go to another level in her own practice and in turn offer something new to the dedicated students that come to her classes week after week!

Chuck Rudolph, M.E.d, Nutritionist, Chuck Rudolph is a Registered Dietitian and holds a Masters degree in Nutrition Education with concentration in Biochemistry. Chuck is a Nutritional Research Investigator and Nutritional Product Developer for Metabolic Response Modifiers (MRM) - an elite nutritional research and supplement company.  As former college athlete, Chuck's expertise is directed at enhancing sports performance through superior nutrition planning. He has developed successful meal plans for various professional, college and high school athletes. Chuck has authored and co-authored various published scientific articles that are written for health care practitioners and consumers. Chuck has acquired an excellent reputation for his ability to assess and implement nutritional excellence. His years of practical and clinical experience have given him a unique ability in connecting together the disparity between nutrition science and its application for optimal physical wellness and performance.

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