Education

• Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, Washington 2002-2003
• Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
• Learned all aspects of personal training. Topics covered were exercise science and physiology, kinesiology, client assessment, and exercise programming.
• Gary Gray, PT Functional Design Fitness
• Developed exercise programs to improve human movement
• Worked on pain reduction techniques for the hip, shoulder, and the knee
• C.H.E.K Institute, Del Mar, California July, 2003
• Golf Biomechanic Certification Intensive
• Created, and developed by Paul Chek, one of leading functional training experts in the world.
• Learned client assessment, and swing dynamics.
• Learned complete client exercise programming for golf conditioning covering stretching, static and dynamic stability, strength, and power.
• Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, Vermont 1968-1972, Bachelor of Arts Degree

Work Experience

• All Star Fitness, Fitness Manager/Personal Trainer
• Developed exercise programs for recreational, and serious athletes
• Provided post rehab exercises for pain relief, and postural dysfunction
• Ball & Band Fitness 1995-2002
• Lake Washington Technical College Fitness Center, Kirkland, Washington 2002-2003
• Formulated individual workout programs for healthy, and moderate risk clients.
• Provided instruction to clients in functional training in Swiss ball, medicine ball, resistance bands, balance aids, and foam rollers.

Certifications

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructor SM
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – CPT®
• American Council on Exercise® (ACE) – Personal Trainer
• American Council on Exercise® (ACE) – Clinical Exercise Specialist
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Personal Trainer
• C.H.E.K Certified Golf Biomechanic
• Recertified with Distinction by the NSCA for both NSCA-CPT, and CSCS certifications (earned double the continuing education requirements)
• American Red Cross, the Professional Rescuer, CPR/AED

Professional Associations

• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• ACSM’s Alliance of Health Care Professionals
• ACSM’s Northwest Regional Chapter

Darcy Birkeland

• Personal Trainer Since 1997
• Triathlon Coach Since 2000
• Swimming Instructor Since 2000
• Cycling Instructor Since 2001
• Middle School Physical Education Instructor, 1997
• Elementary Physical Education Instructor, 1995 - 1997

Education/Certification:

• USA Triathlon Certification, Level 1, 2005
• American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certification, 1997
• American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor, 2002
• Exercise Science & Fitness Instructor Certification Program, University of California, San Diego, 1995
• Elementary Education Teaching Credential, San Diego State University
• BA in Elementary Teaching, Santa Clara University
• MA in Computer Science for Education

Specializations:

• Triathlon Training/Multi-Sports events, Cycling, Running, Swimming

Jackie Helton

2+ years of experience in the fitness industry
Group Exercise Instructor for Yoga and Water Aerobics
Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
Yoga Fit Certified Yoga Instructor
Lemond Cycling Certification
WITS World Instructor Training Schools
Water Aerobics Instructor

Specializations:

• Core Strength and total body Fitness
• Flexibility, Strength and Agility training
• Lifestyle Programming
• Weight Loss
• I believe exercise should be a part of everyone's daily life and I know that is easier for some more than others. It is my job to help remove those obstacles and make your fitness goals more attainable. Everyone wants to feel good and look great, let me show you how!

• 6 years in fitness industry
• Apex certification
• NASM certification (pending)

I take a holistic approach to personal training. I want my clients to achieve their goals by integrating fitness whenever and however they are able. Fitness is a way of life and I approach each person with the idea of helping them change their life for the better and feel good doing it. I focus on flexibility, range of motion and functional training to enhance each individual's daily life. Within my training style, I incorporate an emphasis on form, strength and balance while utilizing weight training to develop optimal functional strength. Communication is key to good training, so let me know how I can help you!

Jeoff Burger

• Coaching, Training and Teaching Since 1998

Education/Certification:

• American Council on Exercise personal trainer
• Certified Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Certified Integrated Balance Training Specialist BOSU
• Quantum Living-Leadership and Personal Coaching Graduate
• Lemond certified cycling instructor
• Owner and operator of General Nutrition Center
• Paul Chek –Scientific Core Conditioning

Specializations:

• Body Composition Changes
• Weight loss/healthy eating
• Functional Training
• Posture
• Balance
• Core Strength
• Mind/Body Connection fitness for strength and longevity

Myung Neumann

• 8 Years Experience in Health Club Business and Personal Training Amateur Bodybuilding Experience Figure Competitor

Education/Certification:

• National Academy of Sports Medicine

Specializations:

• Core Training
• Functional Training
• Weight Loss
• Weight Lifting for Hypertrophy
• Flexibility training
• Sports Specific

TeRoi Troutman

• Five Years Experience in Fitness Industry

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor Degree, Biology, Minor Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University

Specializations:

• Athletic Training
• Weight Loss
• High Intensity Training
• Functional Training

Thomas Alexander

• National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Paul Chek –Scientific Core Conditioning
• National Black Belt Association 2nd Dan
• Exercise Prescription for Post rehab Training

Specializations:

• Shoulder Replacement
• Hip Replacement
• Knee Replacement
• Back Injury
• Cardio Rehab
• Auto Immune Disease
• Stroke and Neuromuscular Disease
• Diabetes and Obesity
• 24 Cycling Instructor Certification
• Working on Chek Exercise Coach

Teresa Herron

• Bachelor of Science, Fitness and Exercise Science, June 2001NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer, National Strength and Conditioning Association

Specializations

• 5 years personal training experience
• 1 year physical therapy aide
• Seniors aerobic fitness instructor
• Varsity collegiate cross country and track athlete
• Running/Triathlon coaching experience
• Training Philosophy and Style:
• Functional Training Emphasis - focus of training on functional movement patterns, exercises should train the body to perform everyday activites with greater ease and better biomechanics
  Core Stability and Strength - exercises to strengthen the musculature of the abdominals, back, and hips
  Balance and Flexibility - exercises to improve balance, correct posture imbalances, and relieve pain caused by inflexibility
• I enjoy motivating clients to improve their health and overall lifestyle through exercise. It is rewarding to help clients move beyond their physical limitations and overcome challenges that they never imagined possible.

Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA)

• Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM)

Education: Bachelor’s of Arts from Western Washington University

• Ashmead College Professional Health and Fitness Program

Specialty: Enhancements in muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance

Background: I’ve always been very athletic competing in several sports such as football, basketball and baseball. I’m also involved with outdoor physical activities such as snowboarding, hiking, boating. My studies involved a variety of subjects in health and fitness some of which include exercise physiology, exercise programming, fitness assessment, kinesiology, nutrition and wellness. My clients are diverse ranging from beginners who are looking to shed bodyfat to the experienced athlete wanting to enhance their athletic performance. They experience a holistic approach to fitness that challenges both the body and mind. Whether its balance and strength work at 6 a.m. or an afternoon jog around Alki, my goal is to provide quality training and education for my client’s future.
 

My goal as a personal trainer is that every client reaches their desired fitness potential. I believe that this can be achieved through hard work and education. I expect every client to give me a 100% and as a result they will reach their goals. In return, I will always give back a 100% through proper assessment, program design and modifications, education and most importantly, support and encouragement.

I am a busy mother of a 3 year old boy and I have always worked full-time. I understand the demands of life. I also understand the desire to be healthy and fit. Anything worth doing is never easy and your health and fitness are no exception.

Certification:

• ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor®, certified
• Basic ECG Certification

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics with an Emphasis in Exercise Science, 2001
• Arlene’s Academy of Nursing Assistant Education, 2001

Experience:

• Hans’ Gym Fitness Instructor, 2000-2002
• Central Washington University Graduate Assistant, Physical Education Department, 2001-2002
• St. Francis Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department, Exercise Physiologist, 2003-2005

Specialization:

• Functional programs designed to fit each client’s unique lifestyle and fitness goals.
• Senior Fitness
• re/ Postnatal Conditioning

Quentin Burns, CPT

Experience:

• Five years

Education:

• BS in Health and Human Performance (HHP) at the University of Montana where he was recruited to play football.

Recognition:

• 1st Place, Open Men, 2005 NPC Oregon Ironman Naturally, Overall Champion, Open Men, 2005 NPC Oregon Ironman Naturally, 1st Place, Open Men Middleweight, NPC Universal Nutrition 2004 Vancouver, USA Natural Bodybuilding Classic, Overall Champion, Open Men, NPC Universal Nutrition 2004 Vancouver, USA Natural Bodybuilding Classic
  2nd Place, Open Men, 2004 Re-Start Nutrition,
• NPC Oregon Ironman
  Naturally Quentin lives in West Seattle with his wife and 2 kids and is always just “5 minutes from the gym”.

Sarah Lee Parker Koumbassa

Experience:

• 7 years as a Personal Trainer
• 13 years as a Group Exercise and African Dance Instructor
• 11 years as a Personal Life Coach
• 3 years as a Dietary Specialist
• Sarah Lee loves supporting and empowering people to reach their goals! Whether it is losing weight, gaining muscle, increasing stamina or rehabilitating an injury, Sarah Lee supports her clients through powerful and straight communication, holding each person accountable for setting and reaching their goals, bringing wellness to each area of their lives.

Education:

• Graduated with Honors from the University of Minnesota
• Bachelor of Science Degree in “Health and Wellness”
• School of Education – Kinesiology and Exercise Science
• School of Public Health – Public Health
• School of Social Work – Youth Studies

Specializations:

• Total Body Strength, Agility and Flexibility Training
• Body Composition Change and Weight Loss
• Lifestyle/Nutrition Programming
• Core Training
• Injury and Low Back Rehabilitation

Denise Geroux

• Ashmead Professional Fitness Trainer Program
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
• Black Belt Instructor in Muay Thai Kickboxing
• Certified U.S. Olympic Amatuer Boxing Coach
• WA. State Licensed Massage Therapist
• Awareness Through MovementTM Teacher (Feldenkrais MethodTM)

Specialties:

• Martial arts conditioning methods
• Endurance running training
• Core strength and flexibility
• Weight loss & maintenance
• Gentle yoga & Tai Chi

Nathan Palmer

• ACSM-CPT
• Tai Chi Chuan Practioner for over 17 years
• Ashmead College 2005-2006
• California Institute of the Arts, Acting 1989-91
• BA, Phillips University; Communication 1984

My desire for all my clients is that they can easily play with their great grandchildren and great nieces and nephews well into their 80s and 90s!

This requires balance, coordination, strength, endurance, power and agility; training the muscles and joints to respond properly to given physical demands. It requires good alignment and range of motion. It requires a ever evolving dynamic balance between engagement and relaxation. It requires starting now!

As a former actor and stage director my unique perspective for fitness is rooted in the necessity for the body to be able to move with ease and effortlessness. In order to be able to express oneself on stage the body has to be both strong and at ease—dynamic! I believe the same applies to every day life. We must become dynamic with and within our own bodies to truly experience the quality of life we desire. I have been practicing Tai Chi Chuan and other movement & balance techniques for over 17 years. Having spent my entire adult life pursuing and learning about balance, movement, and strength I am uniquely qualified to help you achieve your balance, movement and strength goals.

 

Education

• Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma WA
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Experience

• LA Fitness
• Personal Training

Philosophy

I focus on establishing a baseline for my client by accurately assessing them. I then listen attentively to their goals. We then proceed with safety in mind to achieve the results my clients want. I provide a fun environment, and I want my clients to be relaxed during the time we spend together.

Richard Kendrick

Experience

• 1997 through 2001 apprentice strength coach for the Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby team at Plymouth State University
• Aquatic Aerobics for Geriatrics 1999 to 2000 and 2005
• 10 years of experience in the fitness industry

Education

• BS in health And Fitness Administration from Plymouth State University 1997 to 2001
• Certification from Apex
• NASM certification
• RTS Certification
• CPR certified

Specializations

• To assist people in reaching their fitness goal from weight loss to muscle development
• Total body development through functional movement
• Athletic performance that focuses on all aspects of sport
• Program design for any person ranging from rehabilitation to all Athletic adventures
• Total body development through advanced weight training
• I help people reach their top physical condition with an understanding of injury prevention

Stephanie Moores

• I have been involved with athletics my entire life. I have worked in the fitness industry for many years, and find functional training and conditioning to be the most effective and important form of fitness in most individuals' lives. I have experience with rehabilitation, physical therapy, and athletic training, so I can effectively train clients who may have some kind of physical issue. However, I also have experience training elite athletes, and can work with these types of clients effectively as well.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science & Wellness, Bastyr University, June 2007
   
• Working towards ACSM:HFI (American College of Sports Medicine: Health/Fitness Instructor) Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certified

Experience:

• 4 years in the fitness industry
• Island Fitness
• Worked as an assistant Athletic Trainer for the Seattle Sounders, 2007
• Worked as an assistant Triathlete coach for CoachLesley.com, 2007

Specializations:

• Athletic Training
• Functional Training
• Sports Specific