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

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.