Overview

Wellness Team

The Cliffs Wellness team lends a wealth of expertise, encouragement, and customized solutions to help you optimize your life.

Vance Ferrigno | Wellness Director. Vance Ferrigno joined The Cliffs as Wellness Director. A graduate of Florida State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, Vance is certified as a Health/Fitness Director with the American College of Sports Medicine, a Health/Fitness Instructor with American College of Sports Medicine, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Level 3 Coach with USA Cycling, and Club Coach with USA Weightlifting.

Before joining The Cliffs he worked as a Director of Fitness, Spa and Pool operation for 15 years in the South Florida country club market. His clients have included former four-time Gold Glove shortstop Tony Fernandez and PGA Masters winner Bernhard Langer.

Vance has spoken at the national level at fitness and health conferences and currently sits on the Journal Review Board for the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Vance Ferrigno has co-authored a book entitled Training for Speed, Agility and Quickness.

To contact Vance Ferrigno, call 864.660.1180 or email.

Jeff Thompson, M.A.| Wellness Manager. Managing The Cliffs' 10,000-square-foot Wellness Center at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, Jeff Thompson has amassed nearly 10 years of health, wellness and fitness experience in both the educational and medical environments. Before joining The Cliffs in February 2005, Jeff served for eight years as Director of the Montgomery Cardiovascular Associates Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, a medical fitness facility that operates in tandem with a leading group of cardiologists in Montgomery, Alabama. Jeff completed his undergraduate study in Physical Education at Lander University and went on to complete his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science at East Tennessee State University. With this educational and clinical background, Jeff taught exercise physiology as an Adjunct Professor at Huntingdon College. Jeff oversees the wellness operations at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Wellness Center, including serving The Cliffs' Members by offering them a diverse slate of fitness orientations, consulting, personal training and custom fitness solutions.

To contact Jeff Thompson, call 864.868.8300 or e-mail.

Ernie Cloer | Head Tennis Professional. Ernie Cloer joined The Cliffs in October 2005 as Head Tennis Professional. Having taught tennis for more than 25 years, Cloer is steeped in experience in all aspects of imparting the game to others. In addition to his skill set on the court, his extensive knowledge of clay court resurfacing and maintaining, budgeting, and racquet repair ensures he manages The Cliffs’ high-quality tennis complexes within each community.

Ernie Cloer is a USPTA certified professional with a P-1 ranking.

Before joining The Cliffs’ Wellness Team, Ernie spent fifteen years as Director of Tennis for Grandfather Golf and Country Club in Linville, NC. As Director of Tennis at Cedar Bluff Racquet Club in Knoxville, Ernie honed his skills and talent for teaching and had the opportunity to coach USA League Teams.

To contact Ernie Cloer, call 864.660.1180 or email.

Lisa Gassmann |Group Exercise Coordinator. Lisa joined Cliffs Wellness in 2003 as Group Exercise Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Minor in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina, as well as many certifications including ACE, AFAA, Keiser Power Pacing, AFAA Personal Trainer, AFAA Weight Training Certification, Freestyle Weight Training, Lower Body Solution, Physical Mind Institute for Pilates Mat and Reformer, United States Tae Kwon Do Union 1st Dan Black Belt, and First Aid & CPR Instructor.

Lisa Gassmann began her fitness career in 1982 by teaching aerobics. From 1984 to 1987, Gassmann owned and operated an aerobic studio in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the following years, she managed the Waist Away Aerobic Studio in Greenville, SC, served as the Aerobic supervisor for Life Center Health & Conditioning Club, managed Working Women Health Club and Day Spa, held the position of SC Program Director for Jeff Galloway Marathon Training Program, and has been a contract Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor. Ms. Gassmann began teaching Pilates classes five years ago and personal training on the Pilates Reformer three years ago. Marathoning since 1998, Ms. Gassmann has completed 24 Marathons since October 1998.

To contact Lisa Gassmann, call 864.660.1180 or email.

 

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