About Christine

Hi, I'm Christine! I want to help you FIND YOUR GRIT. Grit is defined as mental toughness and courage.  You have it, I know you do, and I will help you pull it out to become your healthiest, fittest YOU.

I started doing Jazzercise in college and looked for health clubs in every city I've ever lived Corvallis, Reno, Medford, and Portland. I took my workouts to the front of the room as a group fitness instructor almost 10 years ago. I never stop learning or gaining fitness skills. Now, I'm here to help you feel leaner, stronger or more stable wherever you live. 

My athletes say I'm energetic, have a positive attitude, create unique challenges and support their individual wellness, eating and fitness needs. Don't worry, I will push you to try and level-up your abilities. It's that pushing that will get your body to adapt to a new you. The body you're striving for but are struggling to get on your own. 

You are an athlete, so train with one! I believe moving your body trains it for the everyday movements we need to do (walking up/down stairs, carrying heavy groceries), want to do (play with our kids or grandkids) and dream of doing (taking trips that require a lot of walking to sightsee).

If you can't or don't want to workout alone, I am the ideal workout partner - encouraging, energetic, motivating, supportive of all body types. Just ask the people who workout with me and take my Les Mills high intensity interval and strength endurance classes.

I am a people person! After graduating from Oregon State University with a bachelor's degree in broadcasting I became a TV health reporter, media relations expert for a Asante Health System in Southern Oregon and then at Oregon's only medical school Oregon Health & Science University. While my children were in school I was the office manager for St. Agatha Catholic School in southeast Portland. In addition to owning my coaching business I also teach Les Mills group fitness classes at 24hour Fitness around Portland. I live in West Linn, Oregon, with my two teenage children and husband of 24 years.

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My Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (nasm.org)
Certified Level 1 Nutrition Coach (PN1) - Precision Nutrition
Group Fitness Coach - Les Mills International (BodyPump, GRIT and CORE)/ 24Hr Fitness
Functional Aging Specialist - Functional Aging Institute 
TRX Certified Coach