MEET THE OWNER

TREY WATERS, Pharm D., RPh, FAAFRM

Growing up in Bristol, Virginia, Trey spent countless weekends just down the road in Damascus, trout fishing, riding horses along the Virginia Creeper Trail, and soaking up every excuse to be outdoors with his father and brother. It's fitting, in hindsight, that Damascus carries the nickname "Trail Town USA." Long before Trey ever thought about opening a business, those trails were already shaping who he'd become.

That love for the outdoors ran right alongside a love for competition. Trey played every sport he could get his hands on growing up: baseball, basketball, football, before going on to run track and cross country at Campbell University.

It was there, in between races, that he found his way into pharmacy school.

Fitness never took a back seat. Years into his career as a pharmacist, Trey still laces up regularly, because he believes the best thing he can do for his patients is practice what he preaches.

Trail Town Fitness grew out of that belief, that movement, time outdoors, and a little dirt on your boots aren't separate from good health. They're the foundation of it. Trey opened Trail Town Fitness to bring that same trail-born energy to this community, one workout at a time.

MEET yOUR GYM MANAGER

ALYX BARNETT, ND CPT

Alyx Barnett ND CPT our gym manager is a Damascus local, mother of two, and Appalachian mountain enthusiast.

With a background in dance, equestrian, track, cross country, martial arts, and gymnastics Alyx has held a passion for fitness since childhood.

Becoming a coach young and a Cooper Institute Certified Personal trainer at 18 she has been helping others with their fitness and health for over 20 years. Additionally she is certified in Mat Pilates and held a focus on weight loss and nutrition in her Naturopathic PhD.

Alyx's passions have shifted over the years from fighting MMA and boxing professionally, to becoming a nationally ranked WBFF Fitness professional (and professional bodybuilding coach of the year in 2016), to focusing on triathlon, Ultrarunning, just general wellness.

Besides being a professional bodybuilding competitor and coach, Alyx is sub 10:30 hour in the full Ironman, ultra triathlete, and a consistent podium position ultra trail runner in distances between 50k and 262 miles.

Currently Alyx's focus is backpacking and hiking with her children in the surrounding Appalachian mountains , cohosting races with SouthWest Virginia Trail Running, and helping men and women balance the demands of day to day life with their health, weight loss, and athletic goals.

MEET yOUR wellness coordinator

AMANDA ROUSE, CPhT

Amanda brings years of leadership, management, and customer service experience to the Trailtown Fitness team, where she helps with enrollment and day-to-day operations.

An avid trail runner, Amanda understands firsthand how much a supportive fitness community can impact both physical and mental well-being. She’s passionate about helping people feel welcome, encouraged, and confident from the moment they walk through the door.

When she’s not at Trailtown Fitness, you’ll likely find her running the trails, creating art, or spending time with her family.

She’s excited to help build Trailtown Fitness into a place where everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes, feels like they belong.

MEET yOUR community coordinator

SAM BUCKNER

Sam Buckner is a former college athlete at Emory and Henry University. He is currently in his senior year at Emory, where he studies Business Administration.

Sam is an avid outdoorsman, whether he’s hiking, hunting, or fishing, he loves to be outside. Sam has always been into fitness and athletics; he was a multi-sport athlete in high school, including football, soccer, baseball, track, tennis, and golf, earning all-conference and all-region honors in each!

He was named the NC Charlotte Observer athlete of the week his freshman year. He understands the importance of working out and recovering properly!

MEET YOUR Group Fitness instructor

K.T. MARTIN

K.T. brings energy, encouragement, and a genuine love for helping you grow to the Trail Town Fitness team as a group fitness instructor.

A lifelong believer that movement should be fun, she loves blending strength training, full-body combinations, and mobility into classes that leave you excited to come back for more.

After relocating with her husband and two daughters to Southwest Virginia, K.T. quickly became deeply involved in the Damascus community. Along with helping operate her family’s business, The Coffee Thief, she has worked in community events and economic engagement, bringing people together through local experiences and a shared love for this trail town.

Whether she’s leading a workout, exploring the outdoors with her family, or serving her community, K.T. believes health is about having the energy to fully show up for this life you’ve been gifted.

MEET YOUR YOGA TEACHERS

ROBYN RAINES

As a resident of Damascus and southwest Virginia native, Robyn is excited to offer yoga in her home community!

She has owned Whitetop Yoga in Abingdon, VA since 2017, believing both in the practice and community it creates. First introduced to yoga 25-ish years ago, she uses her practice to work toward better life balance and is amazed by its ability to create space and time.

She is excited to support gratitude, mindfulness, and intention with the local community and visitors to the region. She loves balancing her space and time between her yoga and art studios and farming.

MEET YOUR YOGA TEACHERS

KELLY HILL BLEVINS

Kelly Blevins has been teaching with Whitetop since 2021, just after completing her original 200-hour yoga teacher training through the Hawaii Yoga Institute.

As well as being a yoga teacher, Kelly is an exercise science grad and US Air Force veteran living with her husband and son in Abingdon, VA.

She is very close to completing her 500-hour yoga teacher training through Asheville Yoga Center. Kelly is a sun-seeking adventurer looking to empower her students to discover their authentic self through movement and meditation.

MEET YOUR YOGA TEACHERS

BREECE BRYAN

With over two decades of yoga experience, Breece has cultivated a deep and evolving relationship with the practice. What began as a personal exploration soon blossomed into a profound passion and a clear calling to share the practice with others.

In 2018, while pregnant with her daughter, Magnolia, Breece completed her 200-hour teacher training with Vira Bhava Yoga at Whitetop Studio, marking a meaningful milestone in her journey as both a practitioner and a teacher.

Breece’s teaching style weaves music and movement into an intuitive, soulful flow, drawing inspiration from a variety of yoga traditions. Her classes invite students to embrace a go-with-the-flow mentality, move with intention, and connect with the positive energy within themselves. She creates space for students to explore their practice with openness, curiosity, and a sense of ease, honoring the unique journey each person brings to the mat.

Beyond the studio, Breece finds inspiration in the rhythms of everyday life and the natural world. Whether she’s spending time with her two children, creating art, goat farming, practicing metalsmithing, hiking, or camping, she is continually drawn to the beauty of creativity, connection, and life outdoors.

MEET YOUR COACH

Amy Watson

Amy Watson brings an extraordinary athletic résumé and a coach’s purpose to everything she does: helping athletes discover just how far they can go.

A two-sport All-American in lacrosse and field hockey, Amy coached both sports at the collegiate level before embracing motherhood and taking her competitive drive into distance running. She earned a top-100 women’s finish at the Boston Marathon and placed 57th among women at the New York City Marathon, before setting her sights on ultramarathons.

Her achievements at those distances are exceptional: more than 10 course records and first-place overall victories at 50K, 50-mile, 100K, and 100-mile races. Today, she continues to compete in national ultramarathon championships while bringing that same determination to the athletes she coaches. With several years of experience in personal training and group fitness, Amy’s passion extends beyond competition. She loves helping people build strength, gain confidence, and improve their quality of life.

As Wellness Coordinator at Virginia Sports and Chiropractic, Amy specializes in athlete development at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. She also coaches runners across the United States, helping them pursue their running goals with the perspective of an accomplished competitor and experienced coach.

For all her competitive success, family remains at the heart of Amy’s life. She loves spending time with her husband, Dr. Todd Watson, a former professional golfer and practicing sports chiropractor, and bringing her family together for special holiday dinners. An elite athlete, dedicated coach, and proud mother, Amy pairs remarkable accomplishments with a lasting commitment to helping others achieve their own.