Michele Ladowski, co-owner.

My name is Michele Ladowski. My dream came true. My life is complete. I am able to help people in our community feel better and get healthier. I reside in Lancaster, NY. I have three daughters. Monique is married, Melissa, engaged, and Ashley, a Junior at Nazareth College. The girls are a huge help with the business. Thank you very much Monique, Melissa, and Ashley. If it wasn’t for my husband John, there would be no Simply Fit of WNY. Thank you John, from the bottom of my heart.
I’ve been connected with fitness since I was 14 years old. I have worked in the medical profession for over 30 years as a nurse and presently am on leave from Hospice Buffalo. I’ve been with Hospice for approximately 10 years. I’ve seen how debilitating illness and disease becomes, especially due to lack of physical activity. I have been a member of several health clubs in the area and have worked in several health clubs throughout the area. As a consumer and as an employee, I’ve had hands on with what the woman wants and needs in a health club.
Through the development of this health club, I am seeing how I am able to touch the lives of so many. Quality life through good health starts with physical activity and strengthening the heart. My goal is to help as many women as possible. In helping these women, we are also playing as a role model for our children. We can be an inspiration to our husbands and other family members as well. Customer service in the real sense is how I plan to achieve these goals. It’s as ‘simple’ as asking each member, each day; “How can I help you with your workout today?” “If there is anything we can do for you, please make sure that you let us know”.

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Josephine Ellis, co-owner.

God has blessed my life with a beautiful family, a dedicated business partner and a dream turned into reality. Simply Fit is a dream that both myself and my partner Michele want to share with you.
Born and raised in Buffalo I have watched the obesity rate steadily increase throughout the years affecting both adults and children. After having my son Matthew I struggled with my weight for quite some time. I can really relate to other women having similar struggles and I want them to know they can make small changes that over time turn into a healthier lifestyle. There are really no quick fix diets or pills that are a magic cure to our weight loss dilemma. I think most women know this. Women have to make a decision to make themselves a priority. We aren’t any good to those around us if we don’t take care of ourselves.
We are on a mission to help as many women as we can make positive changes towards a healthy self image and to be the best woman you can be. If I can do it, so can you! Looking forward to meeting you.

To your health,
Josephine Ellis

None of this would have been possible without the efforts and support of the following:

We were able to operate at a great location, thanks to DDR Developers, who graciously worked together with us to make this happen. Thank you Jason and associates: 604-9596.
M & T Bank, Transit-French Branch, compliments of Lisa DeJohn, Vice President: 656-8872. Thank you again and again.
Krislyn Company, LLC. Contractor. Thank you Rocco Del Grosso for creating this dream: 913-8200.
Santoro Signs, Inc. Thank you Rocco, John and Joe: 895-8875.
SSC Custom Apparel. Custom Embroidery and Silk Screening. Thank you Jim Mahoney: 348-0292.
G & G Fitness: Equipment: Thank you Jim Clapp: 583-6987.
Fred Hazzan, CPA. Thank you Fred: 380-2062.
Boudi Jaudi & Assoc.: Computer management, THANK YOU Boudi: 480-3642.
Hughes & Wray: Attorneys At Law. Thank you Mike and Diane: 856-0400.
Paychex: Payroll services: Michael Laspesa, Thank you Michael: 909-4647.
Thank you to Kaufmann’s Galleria Mall, compliments of Roseanne and Stephanie: 684-6267.
Clarence Center Millwork: John Russ: Cabinets, lockers, counters: Thank you John. 308-8194.
Audio Video Tech: Sound System: Kevin Clark: Thank you Kevin: 912-2063.
Thank you Kathy @ Silverstone Printing: 683-1488.
Josh Garverick, website design: 864-0115.