Personal Trainers

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Meet Our Trainers

WORK WITH A TRAINER: Safe, Focused, Effective, Fun! TRAIN SMARTER…..NOT JUST HARDER!

Eli, Advanced Personal Trainer

  • Athletic Background: Six years of rowing experience.
  • Weightlifting Foundation: Developed a daily habit of weightlifting through rowing.
  • Balanced Training Approach: Combines resistance training with endurance training for overall health.
  • Athlete-Focused Training: Enjoys working with athletes and individuals looking to improve strength, power, and endurance.
  • Coaching Philosophy: Believes any exercise can be enjoyable for anyone.
  • Client-Centered Approach: Aims to make training exciting and fulfilling for each client.
  • Certifications: Degree in Kinesiology specializing in sports psychology from Western Washington University

Bridget, Advanced Personal Trainer

  • Holistic Training Approach: Combines multiple movement disciplines for a well-rounded fitness experience.
  • Diverse Athletic Background: Experience in athletics, dance, aerial circus, and yoga.
  • Passion for Teaching: Dedicated to helping individuals from all backgrounds find joy in fitness.
  • Client-Centered Workouts: Tailors training to each client’s unique needs, including rejuvenation and stress relief.
  • Inspiration Through Experience: Uses personal bodybuilding competition goals to motivate and inspire clients.
  • Empathetic Coaching Style: Enthusiastic and supportive in guiding clients through their fitness journey.
  • Certified: NASM, StrongFirst, TRX, RYT, OSF, StrongFirst SFG level 1 certified kettle bell instructor 

Zawdie, Personal Training Manager/Elite Personal Trainer

  • Seattle Native: Grew up in an athletic household with a strong fitness background.
  • Early Start in Training: Began lifting at 13 and training others by 17.
  • Diverse Training Methods: Specializes in customized programming based on the NASM OPT model.
  • Holistic Program Design: Focuses on all aspects of fitness, including body composition, flexibility, strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health.
  • Empowerment Through Wellness: Committed to helping individuals transform their lives through simple, effective fitness practices.
  • Lifestyle Integration: Guides clients in making fitness and wellness a sustainable part of their daily routine.
  • Certifications: NASM

Henry, Certified Personal Trainer

  • Educational Background: Earned a Biology degree from Washington State University.
  • Physical Therapy Experience: Worked as a physical therapy technician for four years.
  • Athletic Foundation: Lifelong athlete with a strong passion for fitness and the gym.
  • Safe & Effective Training: Focuses on teaching proper lifting techniques and injury prevention.
  • Athlete-Specific Training: Specializes in agility and explosive performance training.
  • Functional Training Advocate: Prioritizes long-term health and peak performance through functional movement.
  • Certification: NASM

Jen, Elite Personal Trainer

  • Extensive Experience: Over 30 years in the fitness industry.
  • Specialization in Women's Health: Focuses on female fat loss, strength training, and optimizing metabolic and hormonal health for midlife women.
  • Personal Transformation: Discovered strength training in her 20s, which improved athletic performance and confidence.
  • Passion for Empowerment: Dedicated to helping others feel strong, fit, and confident in their own skin.
  • Expertise in Strength & Fat Loss: Uses targeted training methods to support women's fitness goals.
  • Certification: NASM
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Zac, Advanced Personal Trainer

  • Experience: 6+ years in personal training
  • Client Focus: Busy professionals and high-stress individuals
  • Specialties:
    • Strength building
    • Mobility improvement
    • Sustainable fitness habits
  • Education:
    • B.S. in Kinesiology
    • Background in Chiropractic & Physical Therapy pre-requisites
  • Training Philosophy:
    • Science-backed, efficiency-driven
    • Emphasis on injury prevention
    • Believes in progress over perfection
  • Approach:
    • Balances pushing limits with maintaining life balance
    • Customizes programs to individual goals
  • Goal Support:
    • Strength gain
    • Performance enhancement
    • Improved daily well-being
  • Quote: “If you change nothing, nothing will change”
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Mihaela, Elite Personal Trainer

Certifications: NASM, Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Educational Background:
    Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a background as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Corrective & Rehab Focus:
    Specializes in improving mobility, reducing pain, and correcting movement imbalances
  • Movement Assessment:
    Identifies limitations and builds programs that improve how your body moves and feels
  • Safe & Effective Training:
    Emphasizes proper form, control, and long term joint health
  • Functional Strength Training:
    Builds strength that carries into everyday life and real world movement
  • Training Philosophy:
    Move better first, then build strength and confidence that lasts
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John, Advanced Personal Trainer

Certifications: NFPT Certified Personal Trainer

  • Educational Background: Graduate of the University of Montana
  • Specialized Education: Corrective Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep Coaching, and Stretching Principles
  • Coaching Philosophy: Focuses on practical, sustainable fitness habits that support long-term health
  • Strength & Weight Loss: Helps clients build muscle, lose body fat, and improve overall fitness
  • Movement Quality: Emphasizes proper technique, injury prevention, and efficient movement
  • Athletic Background: Experience in football, baseball, and soccer
  • Lifestyle Focus: Creates realistic programs that fit each client’s goals and schedule
  • Personal Interests: Snowboarding, hiking,
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Joseph “Skoob”, Elite Personal Trainer

Certifications: ACE, Stick Mobility, MovNat, Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Holistic Training Approach:
    Combines strength, movement, and lifestyle to support full-body progress
  • Movement & Mobility Focus:
    Improves balance, coordination, flexibility, and control
  • Pain-Aware Coaching:
    Works with clients managing injuries, chronic pain, or movement limitations
  • Real World Strength:
    Builds strength through natural movement patterns and functional training
  • Personalized Programs:
    Creates structured programs tailored to your body and goals
  • Training Philosophy:
    Build a strong, capable body through movement first

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