Our Team

Clay Burwell

Clay has been a personal trainer since June 1999, when he completed service in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division. His celebrity clientele list includes Matt Damon, Anna Paquin, Drea DeMatteo, Stevie Van Zandt, Adam Ferrara, Lenny Kravitz and many others. His numerous magazine and TV spots are no accident. He has a reputation for pushing people to reach their goals and getting results. His passion is changing people's lives through fitness and the Martial Arts.

Clay holds the rank of Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu jitsu awarded to him by Pan-American gold medalist Josh Griffiths, owner of Clockwork Jiu jitsu. Clay has been studying jiu jitsu world wide since 2005. His other instructor certifications include: USA Boxing Coach (level 2), WKA Muay Thai Kickboxing (level 2), Crossfit Level 1 Coach, Crossfit Olympic Lifting, National Association of Sports Medicine - CPT, and Russian Kettlebell by Kettlebell Concepts. Clay is proud to have competed in the Golden Gloves twice.

Elizabeth Burwell

Elizabeth has been passionate about fitness and bio-mechanics for as long as she can remember. After graduating from Birmingham-Southern College with a BA in French and dance, Elizabeth moved to New York City where she spent over 10 years working as a professional dancer and personal trainer. Her unique training style combines dance-style movement, Pilates and weights and has led to her services being sought out by Sandra Oh, Christina Ricci and Katie Cassidy, to name a few.

In addition to personal training, Elizabeth works as a Cardiac Nurse. She holds certifications and titles in the following: Registered Nurse - SC, National Association of Sports Medicine - CPT, Pre and Post Natal Fitness, Pilates, TRX, Kettlebells, Cancer Exercise Specialist, and CPR/AED.

Missy Birritella - BJJ

Missy began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2010 and currently holds the rank of blue belt. 

Jonathan B - BJJ

Jonathan is an upstate South Carolina native. He began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2013 and currently holds the rank of black belt. He has also trained kickboxing for over 20 years.