Island Fitness (206)842-5720 | Bringing Strength, Flexibility & Balance to Bainbridge Island

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Department Heads

Jillian Bateman	Carol O'Neill Hasko	Laura Plourde	Brenda Prickett
Michael Rosenthal	Alexa Rosenthal	Ishya Silpikul	Daphne Stewart
Amy Willmann

Personal Trainers

Jillian Bateman	Gavin DeWitt	Carol O'Neill Hasko	Marc LaSof
Megan Livingston	Jose Lugo	Renae McCloud	Michael McCloud
Darcy Monette	Ann New	Diane Peterson	Alexa Rosenthal
Ishya Silpikul	Loretta Stanton	Lisa Timmins	Jenny Trimble

Massage Therapists

Metabolism Consultants

Nutrition Coaches

Fitness Consultants

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Department Heads
Jillian Bateman Group Fitness Manager	Carol O'Neill Hasko Massage Manager Fitness Consultation Specialist	Laura Plourde Welcome Desk Manager Pro Shop	Brenda Prickett Membership Director
Michael Rosenthal Owner, General Manager	Alexa Rosenthal Owner, Assistant Manager, Personal Training Manager	Ishya Silpikul Director Fitness Systems	Daphne Stewart Childcare Manager
Amy Willmann Business Manager
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Personal Trainers
	Jillian Bateman jillianb@island-fitness.com
	Jillian Bateman started dancing when she was 3 and has continued with her passion as a dance/aerobic instructor for the last 8 years. Along the way, Jillian studied to become a certified Kick Boxing Instructor, and also graduated from ATDI as a Certified Dance Teacher. Her company, “Just Tap,” merged with Bainbridge Ballet winter of 2003 where she now teaches. Having dance tie in so closely to fitness, Jillian felt compelled to expand her knowledge and become certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Jillian’s passion is to see people build up their self-confidence and worth. To see people achieve their goals and find their passions is something Jillian searches for. When not at the gym or the dance studio, Jillian, is enjoying her daughter and husband’s company. When working with clients, Jillian strives to work to make everyone feel like their individual needs are met with their goals as her primary focus. “Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.” -Franklin P. Adams back to top

	Gavin DeWitt gavind@island-fitness.com
	Gavin is a lifelong athlete and advocate of health and fitness. While growing up on Bainbridge, he played high school football and competed in baseball at the international level. In college, he played baseball and earned degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from Central Washington University. He has coached various sports teams with an emphasis on mental as well as physical conditioning. Gavin focuses on helping individuals to believe in themselves by helping them to realize and exceed their own expectations. Gavin specializes in sports specific exercise to develop powerful and explosive yet well-balanced athletes. Through the use of functional movement training, Gavin works to improve all aspects of athletic movement and performance. Whether working with athletes or not, Gavin helps all his clients to excel by addressing their specific needs and then appropriately modifying their programs in order to maximize their potential. Gavin is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is First Aid, AED, and CPR certified. In his spare time, Gavin participates in local baseball and flag football leagues. He enjoys yoga, martial arts, and climbing in the Olympic Mountains. back to top

	Carol O'Neill Hasko carolh@island-fitness.com
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	Marc LaSof marcl@island-fitness.com
	Marc comes to Island Fitness after many years in marine rescue, and his focus changed from those in need on the water to those in need of improving their well being and future well being. Marc knows firsthand that if you take care of your body, it will take care of you. He has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was Washington State Champion in his age group in 2001 and 2003, taking silver in 2002. He was also highly competitive in open water kayak racing, garnering numerous wins and top-three finishes, oftentimes against those twenty years his junior. (Training six days a week, often in harsh conditions, gives one a whole new appreciation and respect for what the body can do!) Marc was a kayak and water safety instructor in addition to being a guide for Olympic Outdoor Center for several years. It was there that Marc discovered his love of teaching, and that there is nothing more rewarding than watching the progression of an energized student -- whether that student is a young, competitive athlete or a senior looking to improve quality of life and basic mobility. Marc is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and believes in training from the inside out, stressing technique, and emphasizing quality over quantity. Although his training is heavily influenced by modern advancements and studies, he firmly believes everyone can use a dose of "old school" now and then. back to top

	Megan Livingston meganl@island-fitness.com
	Megan has always been passionate about fitness and education. She is eager to share her knowledge and help individuals realize their full athletic potential. Growing up on Bainbridge, Megan began swimming on the Bainbridge Island Swim Club. She excelled in the sport, winning state titles and competing at a national level while in high school. In college at Brown University, Megan helped the swimming and diving team win four consecutive Ivy League Championships. During her collegiate career she achieved a number of awards, including the Kate Silver Award for most outstanding female freshman varsity athlete at Brown. After college Megan redirected her ambition and hard work from in the water to the pool deck and classroom. She began teaching and coaching in Connecticut then Rhode Island. While in Rhode Island, Megan worked with a club team as the head coach of an elite group of swimmers age 9-12 as well as an assistant coach of a senior group. She helped the development of swimmers from the regional to international level through stroke analysis, nutritional counseling, and psychological preparation for competition. Since returning to the island in 2005 Megan has been an assistant swim and dive coach and taught biology at Bainbridge High School. In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband Brian hiking, kayaking, and cycling. Megan holds a degree in Environmental Studies and a Masters in teaching biology. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. back to top

	Jose Lugo josel@island-fitness.com
	An accomplished international athlete, USAT certified coach and referee, Jose prides himself primarily in working one-on-one with his clients, and helping them feel comfortable and encouraged in reaching their goals for long-term health. Since 1996, he has dedicated himself to working with adults and children of all ages as a Master Instructor of Taekwondo - a Korean Martial Art. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Jose has also worked with a variety of clients, including elite athletes, post rehab patients and the elderly. In addition to sports-specific and functional training methodologies, Jose uses a positive motivational approach while working with clients of all abilities. Jose’s previous involvement in the Health and Fitness industry as a Club Manager, and a current Business Owner, gives him a unique perspective of the needs of members looking to improve the quality of their lives. Jose holds certifications as Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine), Cancer Exercise Specialist (Cancer Exercise Training Institute, West Linn, OR), CDT Master Trainer (Personal Protection Specialist), Kickboxing Instructor, Indoor Cycling Instructor, and Certified Master Instructor of Taekwondo (WTF). Finding comfort in life, balancing work, family, and play, is Jose’s approach to preserving personal health and longevity. Jose is a native New Yorker and a Kitsap County resident for over 20 years. He holds a degree in Business Management and his interests include music, movies, dance, and traveling. back to top

	Renae McCloud renaem@island-fitness.com
	Renae McCloud has participated in sports all her life and has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. She started her professional career as a Certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor and has expanded her knowledge and experience over the years by becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist, ACSM Certified Health Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor and most recently a Master Trainer teaching workshops for GRAVITYSystem and TRX Suspension Training. Renae invites you to join her in one of her Group Fitness or Supergroup workouts or now as part of the Personal Training team. Her training clients include athletes, exercise enthusiasts to exercise newbies, seniors and clients working through injuries. Renae believes fitness and wellness is a lifestyle and lives by example. She spends her spare time with her husband Michael and friends enjoying cycling, seasonal sports, Sudoku, and spending as much time in tropical environments as her schedule will allow. back to top

	Michael McCloud michaelm@island-fitness.com
	Michael has spent a great portion of his life dedicated to the adventure of sports; sports as diverse as triathlons, rock climbing, mountaineering, skiing (water and snow), cycling and power lifting. Michael has also been a coach of young and old for many years. He started teaching swimming at the age of 14, became a skiing instructor, a volleyball coach a triathlon coach and after a few decades he still enjoys sharing his passion for sports by helping people reach their fitness and athletic goals through efficient training. A few of Michael’s proudest athletic accomplishments include; Multiple Ironman Triathlon finishes, Beach Volleyball AAA rating. Climbing of Yoesmite’s “Big Walls” and summiting all of California’s “Fourteeners.” Michael’s professional career has been spent in the construction and information technology industries. Currently he manages the Americas division for a Munich Germany based technology company. Michael holds a National Academy of Sports Medicine personal training certification and NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. Michael enjoys spending his spare time with his wife Renae participating in a variety of seasonal sports and traveling. back to top

	Darcy Monette darcym@island-fitness.com
	Darcy has been in the fitness industry as a participator for most of her life. Before she had children she was a Childcare Center Director for six years, while spending her free time in the gym and running. After children, Darcy began to pursue her passion of fitness more formally and was certified through the National Academy of Fitness Certification and the National Association of Sports Medicine. For the last three years, she has loved working with a variety of people in the areas of aerobic training, weight lifting and nutrition. She enjoys helping people new to the fitness arena increase their confidence and health as well as challenging the more experienced athletes with creative workouts. She strives to keep her clients motivated and excited about their workouts, their progress and lifestyle improvements that come with a regular exercise routine by assisting them in goal setting, application and results evaluation. Whether you need a little advice or a lot of motivation and challenge, Darcy can help you set and meet your goals through a healthy balance of exercise and nutrition options. She looks forward to joining you on this adventure! back to top

	Ann New annn@island-fitness.com
	Ann approaches exercise and training with the fundamental awareness that linking an individual’s health and fitness goals with passion and enjoyment is what creates and sustains success! At the age of 7, Ann had her first encounter with what would become her lifelong passion for dance, and she has been inspired by movement ever since. As a young person she intensively studied many forms of dance, swam competitively, taught swimming lessons to children and worked summers as a lifeguard. As a young adult, Ann translated her passion for movement to group exercise and for 25 years has taught Step, Hi-Lo, Circuit Training and most currently Group Power. She has taught group exercise on the island for 17 years and at Island Fitness since the club opened in August of 2002. She worked as Island Fitness’ Group Fitness Coordinator for 4 years. Ann has been teaching people to move with music since she was 16 and intends to continue doing so until her last breath. She hopes that’s okay with Michael and Alexa. Adding Personal Training to the mix is a wonderful and natural extension of Ann’s lifetime experience in teaching and coaching. Prior to moving to Seattle, Ann worked as Marketing Director for Indianapolis Ballet Theatre and subsequently owned and operated her own dance school in Bloomington, Indiana. Upon moving to Bainbridge Island in 1990 she had the privilege of directing the Preparatory Dance Program at Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts for 12 years, coordinating community programs at IslandWood and serving as Interim Executive Director at Bainbridge Youth Services. In November 2007, Ann joined the Center for Courage & Renewal as Development Associate. Ann’s education and certifications include National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Body Training Systems Group Power Instructor, ACE Group Exercise, BS in Ballet and MA in Arts Administration, Indiana University, Bloomington. back to top

	Diane Peterson dianep@island-fitness.com
	Diane has been working in the fitness industry since legwarmers were in style. Teaching aerobics was a natural transition from her dance background, and she soon developed a passion for lifting weights. Personal training is a natural fit for Diane. She loves teaching and finds it rewarding to help clients achieve their goals. Her training philosophy involves listening to the client's needs and mapping out a plan to turn those needs into a reality. She enjoys watching her clients discover more about how their bodies move and then working with them to improve function in their Activities of Daily Living. She utilizes her Pilates background to help clients move more efficiently in their favorite recreational activity or improve body mechanics thrown off by an old injury. Besides personal training and group fitness, Diane has taught SCUBA, swimming and dance. When not in the club, you can find her pursuing her favorite sport...diving in the Puget Sound. She also enjoys running and biking on local logging trails. Diane is certified by ACE-Personal Trainer, AFAA-Group Fitness with specialties in: Pilates, Silver Sneakers, Reebok Spinning, Kickfit Kickboxing. She is also a certified swimming instructor (Red Cross) and SCUBA instructor (SSI, PADI). back to top

	Alexa Rosenthal alexar@island-fitness.com
	Alexa loves people and finds great personal satisfaction working with clients to develop a balanced approach to fitness and nutrition. Assisting clients with their individual goals and helping them realize that they have the potential to achieve results and improve the quality of their lives is my passion. Alexa is a Certified Personal Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.), a C.H.E.K. Institute certified Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, a certified group fitness instructor and co-owner of Island Fitness. She and her husband Michael built Island Fitness on the cornerstones of quality, integrity, ethical business practices and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Everyday they feel honored by and draw energy from the faith that people have placed in them and the Island Fitness staff. When not at the club, Alexa cherishes time with her three boys and husband. back to top

	Ishya Silpikul ishyas@island-fitness.com
	Ishya's introduction to movement came very early through the strength, flexibility and coordination of years in ballet. While still a practicing architect and interior designer, Ishya began training in the early 1980s with aerobics pioneer Jane Fonda. Ishya's fitness education is complemented by cycling, hip-hop, kickboxing, Pilates and BOSU certifications. Before coming to Bainbridge, she performed for 8 years with Community Street Jam, a Northern California hip-hop dance troupe. Her decades of work in the visual and physical realms have taught her the value of balance in all aspects of structural effectiveness. Her specialty: the balance of strength, stability and flexibility is the synthesis of her years in architecture and fitness. Ishya's goal is to impart the best of her fitness knowledge to anyone seeking to live well, because it's not what you do, it's how well you do it that achieves the desired results. Ishya attended Rhode Island School of Design and Harvard Graduate School of Design, and holds degrees in Fine Arts and Architecture. She has certifications from ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) and NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). back to top

	Loretta Stanton loretta@island-fitness.com
	Loretta Stanton began her career in professional dance and fitness in 1983. She started dancing at around age 4, shuffle ball stepping with the best of them. During high school, track and gymnastics were added to the mix. While in college, Loretta’s love of dance took over and she performed extensively with the dance company at James Madison University. After graduation, she joined the Downtown Dance Company in Baltimore, Maryland. There she danced and began her career in the fitness industry as an aerobics instructor. Over the years she became certified in group fitness, indoor cycling and personal training. Loretta enjoys teaching a variety of classes as well as training people with a wide range of fitness goals. Loretta uses her experience and education to meet the challenges of teaching in a large group and working one on one with a client. When not at work, she spends time with her two children and husband. Her hobbies include baking, reading and coming up with new and improved ways to challenge her clients. Loretta holds a BBA in Information Systems from James Madison University; AFAA Primary and Telefitness Certifications; CycleReebok and Cyclistics indoor cycling certifications; and a National Academy of Sports Medicine personal training certification. back to top

	Lisa Timmins lisat@island-fitness.com
	Though movement and health have been intrinsic to Lisa’s life for as long as she can remember, she strongly feels that it is never too late for anyone to get in shape or make positive changes. She believes in establishing a solid foundation of fitness with a proper combination and progression of exercises, together with appropriate lifestyle choices. Such an approach can help any client reach his or her true potential – whether that be improved athletic performance, increased energy, weight management, or living without aches and pains. Lisa earned an art degree from Yale University and then returned to school to study the human body and its movements. She has since become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a certified sports massage therapist. She also holds specialty certifications for Olympic lifting, SAQ (speed, agility, and quickness) training, postural re-education, pre-natal fitness, and TRX, Pilates, and yoga instruction. An accomplished distance runner and club-level ultimate frisbee player, Lisa loves to do anything and everything active - especially with her husband and two little boys. back to top

	Jenny Trimble jennyt@island-fitness.com
	While teaching elementary school in 2001, Jenny became a member of a local gym and met briefly with a personal trainer. At that time, she decided to make some lifestyle changes and set a goal of working in the health and fitness industry, so in 2006 she began teaching group fitness while continuing to teach elementary school. She completed her first personal training certification (Premier Resisted Movement Training) in August 2007 and additional certifications in 2008 (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and 2009 (NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist). Jenny has become an avid runner and recreational cyclist, and is passionate about helping others achieve goals that sometimes seem impossible. She enjoys working to help people lose weight and also to develop a love of fitness that ensures a continuing healthy lifestyle. She believes flexibility and pain-free movement are necessities, not luxuries, for life and works to improve the quality of daily functional activities for her clients. Jenny and her husband have just relocated to the Pacific Northwest from Florida, and she looks forward to helping as many people as possible here at Island Fitness. back to top

Massage Therapists
	Carol Hasko carolh@island-fitness.com
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	Bailey Nickel baileyn@island-fitness.com
	Bailey became interested in massage while still in high school, and after spending a few years thereafter as a medical assistant, she finally decided to pursue massage as a career. She graduated from the Seattle-based Brenneke School of Massage in 2007. During her time at Brenneke, she studied various manual modalities, including Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, sports/injury massage, hydrotherapy techniques, and lymphatic massage. She finds working as a massage therapist to be very rewarding, and enjoys helping clients move towards taking charge of their own health and growth. back to top

	Alexis Pickering alexisp@island-fitness.com
	After eleven years in the bicycling industry, Alexis retired to become a massage therapist. She is a graduate of the Body Mind Academy in Bellevue, WA where she studied Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage for athletes of all levels. “At Island Fitness, I find my clients are in tune with their health and are eager to learn what it takes to maintain good body health.” An avid athlete herself, Alexis understands how massage can make a difference in recovery time as well as reduce the incidents of injury, and how working with a massage therapist while training is beneficial toward helping you reach your fitness goals. Alexis also specializes in relieving pain and tension in the neck, shoulders and lower back. In her free time Alexis volunteers with Hospice of Kitsap Co. doing massage on terminally ill patients and their caregivers. back to top

	Margaret Wilder margaret@island-fitness.com
	Margaret graduated from Seattle Massage School in 1987. She enjoys doing slow, deep, unwinding work. Releasing constrictions results in healthier connective tissue. Her preference is to do full body treatments with occasional sessions focused on “spot areas." Margaret's touch is intuitive, compassionate and strong. The modalities Margaret has studied include: Barefoot Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Orgodynamic Deep Touch, Cranio Sacral with the Upledger Institute, Polarity, Hot Stone Therapy, various Energetic trainings, Dreambody work, Hydrotherapy, herbal wraps and scrubs, and treatment sessions for injuries especially whiplash. She has donated pro bono sessions to a fibromyalgia group and to hospice earlier in her career. She enjoys creating a positive atmosphere in which her clients can thrive. Margaret's passion in life is personal growth; she perceives bodywork as an essential ingredient in well-rounded self-care. Currently she spends time with family and friends, explores the mountains and ocean beaches, and continues her education at Seattle Central Community College in Social and Human Services. back to top

Metabolism Consultants
	Jillian Bateman jillianb@island-fitness.com
	Jillian Bateman started dancing when she was 3 and has continued with her passion as a dance/aerobic instructor for the last 8 years. Along the way, Jillian studied to become a certified Kick Boxing Instructor, and also graduated from ATDI as a Certified Dance Teacher. Her company, “Just Tap,” merged with Bainbridge Ballet winter of 2003 where she now teaches. Having dance tie in so closely to fitness, Jillian felt compelled to expand her knowledge and become certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Jillian’s passion is to see people build up their self-confidence and worth. To see people achieve their goals and find their passions is something Jillian searches for. When not at the gym or the dance studio, Jillian, is enjoying her daughter and husband’s company. When working with clients, Jillian strives to work to make everyone feel like their individual needs are met with their goals as her primary focus. “Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.” -Franklin P. Adams back to top

	Diane Peterson dianep@island-fitness.com
	Diane has been working in the fitness industry since legwarmers were in style. Teaching aerobics was a natural transition from her dance background, and she soon developed a passion for lifting weights. Personal training is a natural fit for Diane. She loves teaching and finds it rewarding to help clients achieve their goals. Her training philosophy involves listening to the client's needs and mapping out a plan to turn those needs into a reality. She enjoys watching her clients discover more about how their bodies move and then working with them to improve function in their Activities of Daily Living. She utilizes her Pilates background to help clients move more efficiently in their favorite recreational activity or improve body mechanics thrown off by an old injury. Besides personal training and group fitness, Diane has taught SCUBA, swimming and dance. When not in the club, you can find her pursuing her favorite sport...diving in the Puget Sound. She also enjoys running and biking on local logging trails. Diane is certified by ACE-Personal Trainer, AFAA-Group Fitness with specialties in: Pilates, Silver Sneakers, Reebok Spinning, Kickfit Kickboxing. She is also a certified swimming instructor (Red Cross) and SCUBA instructor (SSI, PADI). back to top

	Jenny Trimble jennyt@island-fitness.com
	While teaching elementary school in 2001, Jenny became a member of a local gym and met briefly with a personal trainer. At that time, she decided to make some lifestyle changes and set a goal of working in the health and fitness industry, so in 2006 she began teaching group fitness while continuing to teach elementary school. She completed her first personal training certification (Premier Resisted Movement Training) in August 2007 and additional certifications in 2008 (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and 2009 (NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist). Jenny has become an avid runner and recreational cyclist, and is passionate about helping others achieve goals that sometimes seem impossible. She enjoys working to help people lose weight and also to develop a love of fitness that ensures a continuing healthy lifestyle. She believes flexibility and pain-free movement are necessities, not luxuries, for life and works to improve the quality of daily functional activities for her clients. Jenny and her husband have just relocated to the Pacific Northwest from Florida, and she looks forward to helping as many people as possible here at Island Fitness. back to top

Nutrition Coaches
	Alexa Rosenthal alexar@island-fitness.com
	Alexa loves people and finds great personal satisfaction working with clients to develop a balanced approach to fitness and nutrition. Assisting clients with their individual goals and helping them realize that they have the potential to achieve results and improve the quality of their lives is my passion. Alexa is a Certified Personal Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.), a C.H.E.K. Institute certified Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, a certified group fitness instructor and co-owner of Island Fitness. She and her husband Michael built Island Fitness on the cornerstones of quality, integrity, ethical business practices and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Everyday they feel honored by and draw energy from the faith that people have placed in them and the Island Fitness staff. When not at the club, Alexa cherishes time with her three boys and husband. back to top

Fitness Consultants
	Elizabeth Churchill elizabethc@island-fitness.com
	Not a natural-born athlete, Elizabeth was always the proverbial "last kid picked" for every team. She bumbled through life with an aversion to anything physical until she was well into middle age, when she suddenly discovered an unlikely passion for weightlifting and threw herself into the sport with a ferocity not typical of the average grandmother. She is now a firm believer that it's never too late for even the most deconditioned non-athlete to develop a genuine affinity for fitness and overcome the obstacles of aging to achieve a strong, healthy, athletic body. Elizabeth recently moved to Bainbridge Island from the heart of Louisiana's Cajun country where she worked for four years as a strength training coach and competed in local power lifting events. Prior to that she has been employed as a food chemist, an editor, a rosarian, and a professional humor writer. She holds a B.A. in neurophysiology from Wesleyan University and a certification in the Biomechanics of Resistance Training from the Cooper Institute in Dallas. She is certified in CPR and First Aid. If she's not at Island Fitness pumping iron, Elizabeth is probably out zydeco dancing, swashbuckling with roses, or hiking around the island with her albino Doberman Superman, a Hurricane Katrina rescue. She will be happy to show you her biceps and/or pictures of her newest grandchild. back to top

	Gavin DeWitt gavind@island-fitness.com
	Gavin is a lifelong athlete and advocate of health and fitness. While growing up on the Island, he played high school football and competed in baseball at the international level. In college, he played baseball and earned degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from Central Washington University. He has coached various sports teams with an emphasis on mental as well as physical conditioning. Gavin focuses on helping individuals to believe in themselves by helping them to realize and exceed their own expectations. Gavin specializes in sports specific exercise to develop superior athletes. He helps clients to excel by addressing specific needs and modifying exercise to maximize performance. Through the use of functional movement training, Gavin assists in creating powerful and explosive athletes by improving balance, agility, speed, and endurance. Gavin is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is First Aid, AED, and CPR certified. In his spare time, Gavin participates in local baseball and flag football leagues. He enjoys yoga, martial arts, and climbing in the Olympic Mountains. back to top

	Carol O'Neill Hasko carolh@island-fitness.com
	Carol is fascinated by our body’s ability to change and heal, once we are given access to information, motivation, guidance and support. It is to this end, that she is excited to move into the new positions of Fitness Consultant and director of the Member Services Center. Carol respects and values the family of people that she has come to know over the last 4 years working at Island Fitness. She enjoys lending support to Island Fitness members who are committed to improve their health and fitness by directing them to the club services that fit their personality & lifestyle. Carol is a Licensed Massage Practitioner, holds a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certification and is interested in expanding her knowledge through ongoing education. Carol also serves as a doula on occasion, helping friends navigate childbirth. She enjoys her close-knit family and travels whenever she can. back to top

	Jenny Trimble jennyt@island-fitness.com
	While teaching elementary school in 2001, Jenny became a member of a local gym and met briefly with a personal trainer. At that time, she decided to make some lifestyle changes and set a goal of working in the health and fitness industry, so in 2006 she began teaching group fitness while continuing to teach elementary school. She completed her first personal training certification (Premier Resisted Movement Training) in August 2007 and additional certifications in 2008 (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and 2009 (NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist). Jenny has become an avid runner and recreational cyclist, and is passionate about helping others achieve goals that sometimes seem impossible. She enjoys working to help people lose weight and also to develop a love of fitness that ensures a continuing healthy lifestyle. She believes flexibility and pain-free movement are necessities, not luxuries, for life and works to improve the quality of daily functional activities for her clients. Jenny and her husband have just relocated to the Pacific Northwest from Florida, and she looks forward to helping as many people as possible here at Island Fitness. back to top