Jacksonville’s longest standing personal training gym

One-on-one & group training.

3,900+ sq. ft. of fully equipped training space, customized programming, and trainers who actually coach you through every rep. No cookie-cutter workouts. No big-box crowd. Just serious, supportive training that meets you where you are.

Meridian logo icon Small Group & 1 On 1 Personal Training
Meridian logo icon 24/7 Gym Access For Members
Meridian logo icon Chiropractic & Rehab Services On-Site
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Owner John DiPatre coaching in the gym
Owner John DiPatre

About Us

Real coaching.
25+ years
of experience.

John DiPatre is a Certified Master Trainer (AMFPT), sport-specific trainer (ASFA), and CPR certified — known for direct coaching, customized programming, and results that come from consistency.

Experience 25+ years training
Credentials AMFPT • ASFA • CPR
Background College & pro football (QB)
Coaching Strength & conditioning coach
Read John’s full story

Prior to becoming a personal trainer John was a college and professional football player as a quarterback. John was formerly the quarterback coach and strength and conditioning coach for the Ponte Vedra Sharks high school varsity team for three seasons, during which the team was class 5A district champs back-to-back seasons.

John has trained many athletes from high school boys and girls, beauty pageant contestants, college athletes, and professional athletes. No matter what your goals are, “you have to find a way to make exercise a part of your life… for life.”

Meet Our Team

Experienced coaching, rehab support, and training built for real-world results.

Caroline Jenney
Trainer

Caroline Jenney

Personal + Group Fitness • Injury Rehab

20+ years of experience. AFAA certified with expertise across conditioning, nutrition, and senior functional training.

Caroline Jenney brings over 20 years of experience to The New Meridian Fitness. Certified under AFAA, she carries qualifications in both Personal Fitness Training and Group Fitness Training.

Proficient in injury rehabilitation, sports and conditioning, nutritional programs, and senior functional training, Caroline's clientele range in ages 16 to 75. Among her accomplishments as a competitor in women's bodybuilding she twice qualified for the NPC Nationals.

Lindsey Hendrick
Trainer

Lindsey Hendrick

CPT (ACE) • Strength + Mobility

Passionate about helping clients push past limits with a foundation of functional strength and mobility.

Lindsey is a C.P.T. (ACE) with a passion for helping others to push past their limits. She has an athletic background in soccer, volleyball, and basketball, plus a long history of power and strength training.

She has enjoyed training a multitude of clients from 16–58 years of age and loves the unique challenges each represents. Her philosophy is on building a foundation of functional strength and mobility.

Matt Hendrick
Trainer

Matt Hendrick

C.S.C.S. (NSCA) • USAW Club Coach

Results driven programs for clients ranging from beginners to professional athletes.

Matt has Bachelor's degrees in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine; as well as being certified as a C.S.C.S. (NSCA), USAW Club Coach, and Post Rehabilitation Specialist. He has worked as a Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach for the past 25 years.

His training philosophy is built on corrective exercise, functionality, strength, and flexibility.

Bruce Jackson
Trainer

Bruce Jackson

NASM • UESCA • Endurance Athletics

Performance Enhancement Specialist and Endurance Runner Coach.

Bruce Jackson holds certifications through NASM and UESCA for Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective Exercise, Nutritional Specialist, Runner Coach, and Youth Athletics. Bruce is also an avid OCR (obstacle course racing) competitor and Hybrid Racer.

Mia Hughes
Trainer

Mia Hughes

Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach

Helping clients build sustainable, healthy habits so they can reach their full potential and feel their best—inside and out.

Mia Hughes is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Jacksonville University. She’s passionate about helping clients build sustainable, healthy habits so they can reach their full potential and feel their best—inside and out.

Tara Herndon
Nurse Practitioner

Tara Herndon
APRN, FNP-BC

NuEra Wellness at New Meridian Fitness

Tara Herndon is a Nurse Practitioner with NuEra Wellness, located within New Meridian Fitness. With extensive experience in patient-centered care, she provides medical weight management, performance and recovery support, and advanced spa treatments designed to enhance both physical results and overall well-being.

Tara is committed to creating a private, welcoming environment where personalized, science-based care supports strength, confidence, and long-term vitality.

Dr. Alexis Piarulli
Chiropractic Physician

Dr. Alexis Piarulli

Fearless Movement Rehab & Chiropractic PLLC

Rehab chiropractor helping active adults stay well, overcome injury, and keep doing what they love.

Dr. Alexis is a rehab chiropractor and is the founder Fearless Movement Rehab and Chiropractic PLLC. She helps active adults stay well and overcome injury so that they can keep doing the things they love.

Her goal is to give you the tools that you need so that you can keep moving, without fear. When she’s not treating patients, you can find her surfing around Jax Beach.

David Brown
Licensed Massage Therapist

David Brown

Therapeutic Deep Tissue & Recovery

Specializing in therapeutic deep tissue techniques that target chronic tension and muscular imbalances.

I am a licensed massage therapist offering relaxing, soothing sessions, as well as focused deep tissue work. While my massage style is calming and supportive, I specialize in therapeutic deep tissue techniques that target chronic tension, muscular imbalances, and problem areas.

This work can be intense at times, as it is designed to create meaningful change in the body, but I always work within each client’s comfort level and goals. My intention is to support lasting relief, improved movement, and overall well-being.

Katey Toledo
Massage Therapy

Katey Toledo

Spirit Fingers Massage Therapy

Using an athletic background to help clients with pain management, deep tissue therapy, and prenatal treatment.

Katey Toledo is the sole proprietor of Spirit Fingers Massage Therapy. Originally from Canada, Katey moved to Florida to run track and cross country in college. She has used her athletic background as a segway to her career in wellness.

Helping clients with everything from pain management, deep tissue therapy, migraines, prenatal treatment and more. Meridian fitness has partnered with Katey to provide onsite, convenient massage services to all members!

Find The New Meridian Fitness

Train just minutes from the beach, with coaching, chiropractic, and rehab services all under one roof.

Address

820 A1A N Suite W21
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Hours

Mon–Fri: 5:30am – 7:00pm
Sat: 7:30am – 11:00am
Member Gym Access: 24/7

Let’s Get In Touch

Ready to start your fitness journey? Have a question? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

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