A team like no other.
Ready to help you every step of the way.
Who We Are
At Great Day Personal Training, we’re all about wellness. We genuinely care about helping each person become healthier and happier. We create a positive and supportive environment to help people reach their goals and improve their lives in all aspects. There is no "cookie cutter" generic programming here; every program is customized and appropriate just for you.
It all starts with a consultation where we chat about your goals, any past experiences, time constraints, and more. Then, we conduct a full fitness assessment to get a clear picture of where we’re starting. This includes things like your health history, body weight, body fat percentage, body measurements, cardiovascular and strength assessments. This info helps us design a program tailored to you and your goals. We meet with some clients twice a week, others once a month, and others in a group of two. We’re flexible and will find what works best for you; there’s no minimum or maximum number of meetings. We also create programs for people to do at home, for travel, and at other fitness facilities. We’ll keep you motivated and supported to keep pushing yourself and achieving greatness.
Our clients come from all walks of life, from kids to seniors, and everything in between. We love the diversity and the challenge each individual client brings to us. Our core values are hard work and positive energy and we believe these are the keys to success. We’ll challenge you in a way that’s appropriate for you while having fun along the way!
The Great Day Personal Training Team
Jacques-Luis Nodar
Owner + Personal Trainer | jacques@greatdaypt.com
Jacques-Luis is a wellness professional with over 25 years of experience and holds a personal trainer certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He has trained extensively in various settings including senior living facilities, sports teams, and businesses for employee wellness programming.
He believes strongly that with hard work, a proper plan, great support, and positivity that anyone can push themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally to achieve great things. His approach is a positive and nurturing style that helps people build confidence and feel capable both inside and outside of the gym. Jacques believes that overall wellness is the key to unlocking your full potential and being set up for success in every aspect of your life.
His philosophy as a business owner is to provide a positive and inclusive setting where everyone feels welcomed, comfortable, and part of a supportive family.
Dan Howell (He/Him)
General Manager + Personal Trainer | dan@greatdaypt.com
Dan is an ACE certified personal trainer who possess a passion for helping find their place in the fitness world by providing a comfortable and supportive space to learn and grow so clients can be their authentic self. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, he is ready to help other community members find ways to be more comfortable in the fitness world in the same ways he benefitted from support and encouragement.
As the General Manager of GDPT, Dan can be found around the facility maintaining the brand identity, completing paperwork, fixing things, and creating a place where everyone feels welcome while supporting clients and trainers alike.
Patty Bascomb
Community Outreach Coordinator
Patty began her career as an educator. Teaching at all levels, she was an Assistant Professor in the field of Communications then became a permanent substitute teacher in the Victor Central School District while raising her daughters. After her twenty years in education she joined the corporate world where she found her niche as an event coordinator. She has planned everything from small corporate events to international trips. Patty has been training with Jacques-Luis twice a week since 2003. Her long-term goal has been to maintain a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle during her “golden years” through her consistent workouts. She is excited to help share the the vision of GDPT with the Greater Rochester Community!
Marty Butler
Facilities Coordinator + Personal Trainer
Marty has been an ACE-certified personal trainer since 2016 and a UESCA-certified running coach since 2022. His passions include his family, running, and helping others achieve their goals. In 2021, Marty dedicated himself to enhancing his running capabilities and personal growth. Since then, has has achieved notable milestones, including:
• Completing two 100-mile ultramarathons
• Winning the 2023 and 2024 TrailsRoc Last Runner Standing
• Securing first place at the 2023 Mendon Ponds 50K
• Finishing 8th overall in the 2024 Buffalo Marathon with a time of 2 hours and 43 minutes
Marty's success stems from years of building both physical and mental strength, a belief in his ability to achieve great things, and a readiness to embrace challenges beyond his comfort zone.
Whether you aim to enhance athletic performance, lose weight, improve overall well-being, or focus on general wellness, Marty has the expertise and tools to help you achieve your goals.
Maureen Conley
Operations Coordinator + Personal Trainer
Maureen is an ACE certified personal trainer and excited to be a part of the GDPT team. After retiring from a 32 year career in education, she was encouraged to continue her path to wellness by her own trainer Jacques-Luis Nodar. It is important to her to give back to others after all she has been given. There is nothing better than achieving personal wellness goals!
Mike Flatt
Personal Trainer
Mike is certified through the National Academy of sports medicine (NASM) and has over 15 years experience in the fitness industry. Mike has competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting and volunteers as a judge for natural bodybuilding competitions. He has also worked as a fitness consultant with high-end home exercise equipment and bicycles. Mike is ready to put his knowledge to use and helping you reach your fitness goals!
Maureen Kellar
Personal Trainer
Maureen began as a client because she was frustrated that she could not lose weight while doing exercise programs that had previously worked well for her in the past. She was so pleased with the support and the subsequent results that she decided she would like to help others facing similar challenges. In particular Maureen feels as though she can help people that are struggling to lose weight as they age. She is excited to help people get healthy, happy, and fit and that it's never too late to feel great! Maureen obtained her certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and has been a registered nurse for 20+ years.
Gabe McMurtrie
Personal Trainer
Gabe has a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). During Gabe's coaching career he's had three internships, most notably working with the University of Washington Football through the Summer of 2024. While working with the Huskies, he was able to train train NFL Combine Invitee Carson Bruener.
For the past three years before joining Great Day Personal Training, he has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Rochester New York Football Club Major League Soccer Next Academy.
He loves building up his clients no matter their background, boosting their self-confidence. And instilling the belief that they can achieve anything they put their minds to!
Kevin Pabon
Lead Trainer + Personal Trainer
Kevin is an Internationally Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach based in New York with extensive experience in both fields. His expertise is rooted in functional fitness, which means strengthening the movements we do every day, as well as a practical outlook on nutrition. Knowing that success means something different to each client, he maintains a multi-faceted approach which includes weightloss, strength training, and mobility while analyzing the many factors that contribute to optimal health.
Emily Shortt Symer
Massage Therapist
Emily received her Massachusetts Massage License in 2012 after graduating from Elizabeth Grady School of Massage Therapy and her New York License in 2015 after studying at Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage. Passionate about giving back to her community, Emily currently volunteers her time with 13thirty Cancer Connect and is a former Big Sister for Big Sisters of Boston. She hopes to become certified in Oncology Massage as well as Massage for Veterans. Emily loves helping people reach their wellness goals through massage.