Journeys Fitness and Wellness

Journeys Fitness and Wellness was estalished in July 2004 by husband and wife, Kevin Laczko and Debbie Stickney-Laczko. Debbie had already begun her own practice as a licensed massage therapist and Kevin was eager to begin serving those interested in better fitness. The "marriage" of their callings has resulted in Central Florida's brightest up and coming fitness and wellness studio. We are now proudly serving our community in 2 studios with the fitness and wellness expertise of 4 licensed massage therapists, 4 certified personal trainers, and our registered and licensed dietician. We are exceedingly confident that we can help anyone who has a desire to enhance their overall wellness or fitness.

Kevin now serves as Fitness Director and primary trainer. His background includes playing 4 years as a walk-on football player for the University of Florida and over 6 years serving as an officer in the U.S. Army where he developed comprehensive fitness regimens for his soldiers ensuring superior physical readiness for overseas missions.

Debbie continues to passionately hone her skills to ensure the best clinical results of massage therapy, guaranteeing "therapy" remains the foremost objective of massage at Journeys. She graduated top of her class from Florida College of Natural Health in 2002 and has actively persued an even greater understanding of the neuro-muscular systems while serving every client and patient with total care in mind.

Debbie and Kevin, together with their incredibly talented staff, are excited to offer you the very best in clinical massage therapy, weight management, personalized fitness training, expert nutrition guidance, and sports performance enhancement. Come see why Journeys Fitness and Wellness is, without a doubt, THE up and coming fitness and wellness studio in all of Central Florida.

Meet the Staff

George Aguirre Trainer
With 10 years of E.M.S. as an EMT, George used weight training as a tool to help him cope with stress related to his job. Weight training and fitness helped strengthen his mind an body and also improved his overall health. His desire and knowledge grew with strength training and he then pursued a career in Personal Training. Along with ems, personal training has given George the ability to work with clients for the last 10 years, helping them achieve their weight loss goals, and also improve their level of fitness. As a Pilates instructor and practitioner, George has enhanced his flexibility, strengthened joint soft tissue and helped him excel in all aspects of fitness activities. His certifications included: ISSA Personal Training, CPR, Pilates Instructor, Functional Training, Core and Balance improvement.

Laura Bogle, LMT Massage Therapist
Laura is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist as well as a Licensed Massage Therapist through the State of Florida. She graduated top of her class in 2007 from Florida College of Natural Health. Laura is a natural instructor. She is committed to assisting patients and clients to acheive their overall health and wellness. Laura's extensive background in competitive athletics is proven in her approach. She incorporates neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, and active isolated stretching into her all of her therapy treatments.

Karen Burress Trainer
Karen Burris is a Certified ACSM Personal Trainer, Pilates Coach and holds other certifications such as ISCA and Fitour. Karen has been involoved personally with fitness for over 20 years. She combines her vast experience as a marathon runner, triathlete and avid water skier with her passion for Pilates. She offers clients inovative and quality training sessions. She challenges training sessions by incorporating her Pilates (Reformer, Tower and Matt), famous Boot Camps and/or Group Training. She is also valued for her post rehabilitive training andher work in prenatal persoanl training. Karen has an exceptional way to motivate and have clients accomplish things that they never believed they could.

Joy Teston
Joy P. Teston received a B.S. degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Clemson University and graduated at the top of her class in the Augusta Area Dietetic Internship. She has worked in clinical settings at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia and Durham Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. She has several years of experience as a dietitian in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation at Durham Regional Wellness Institute in Durham, N.C. where she met with clients for individual counseling and taught group nutrition courses. In addition, she has worked with Central Florida YMCA meeting with clients for individual counseling and teaching weight management classes. She is certified in Adult Weight Management treatment. Joy has a passion to help people of all ages take charge of their health and improve their quality of life.

Stephanie Wright, LMT Massage Therapist
Stephanie has been practicing soft tissue manipulation since 1998. After receiving her Associates in Science degree from Florida College of Natural Health, she focused her career on helping patients who suffered from acute to chronic musculoskeletal injuries. As a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Florida she has been challenged by the medical community to master her skills. She is proficient in neuromuscular trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and active isolated stretching. Stephanie enjoys working closely with physicians and physical therapists to attain patients overall goals.