Meet Deanna Preston, a massage therapist at Elite Sports Club–Brookfield. Deanna has a passion for showing others that massage is more than a luxury—it’s an essential part of overall well-being. She loves making a positive impact on her clients’ lives and embraces a well-rounded approach to health.
Get to Know Deanna Preston
- What position(s) do you currently hold at Elite and any you have held in the past?
I’m currently a massage therapist at Elite-Brookfield.
- How long have you been working in the health/fitness/tennis industry and how long have you worked at Elite?
I started working in the industry in 2020 and joined Elite in 2025.
- What made you want to start working in this industry and/or for Elite?
I wanted to show people that massage is not a luxury, but that it can be beneficial to your health and well-being. I also wanted to be in an industry that helps push me to a healthier lifestyle.
- What is your favorite part about your job?
Hearing my clients tell me how much they appreciate me and to know that I am making a difference in their lives.
- What activities do you participate in at the club or outside of the club that are health/fitness/tennis related?
Group fitness classes, acupuncture, massages, chiropractor, home workouts, roller skating and playing at the park with my daughter.
- What has been your biggest personal struggle with health/fitness/tennis?
My biggest personal struggle is not being consistent with my workouts and going on a spiral with bad eating habits.
- What has been your biggest personal accomplishment with health/fitness/tennis?
I have been vegetarian for 2 years. When I am consistent with my fitness journey, I do very well on it. Seeing how my family is motivated to want to be apart of it as well.
- What advice do you give people who are coming to the club for the first time?
Welcome, there is a lot to explore.
- What advice do you give people who are struggling to make health/fitness/tennis a priority or are getting bored/burned out?
It’s ok to start over and don’t do more than you can handle. Take your time and follow your own path.
- What personal advice do you give someone who is looking to get to a healthier point in their life in general?
Find what works best for you to become healthier. It’s not a one size fit all. Everyone’s journey is different.
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