Only available at the Marsh

Certifications: B.S. in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, DTR (Diet Technician Registered), ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified

Focus: I have a wide background in the health and wellness field. I have extensive experience as a health coach helping achieve their exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress management goals. As a nutrition coach, I focus mainly on weight loss as I have lost more than 30 pounds myself. For exercise, I love helping people new to exercise and collaborating with them to create a plan that works for them and their goals. I care deeply about my clients and helping them achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle.

Interests: I love to travel. I have been to more than 12 countries and have more planned.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: Core Power Yoga certification, Silver Sneakers, Keiser Cycling, TRX, STOTT Pilates.

Focus: I have the ability to work individually in small groups and large groups with any and all ages. I bring the fun to classes and training sessions.

Interests: Spending time with family and friends, cooking and nutrition, my dog Beep and cat Gigi.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer since 2023 & ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor since 2021.

Focus: General cardiovascular and muscular strength for all levels of fitness.  Focusing on each individual’s goals and interests.

Interests: Spending time with my family (I have three amazing kids). Group fitness is my jam, you’ll probably see me in class even when I am not teaching. I love music, theater, traveling, cooking and putting together a killer playlist for working out.

Certifications: National Board Certified Health Coach (2021), ACE Certified Personal Trainer (2023), Nautilus Strength Training Specialist (2023), ACE Behavior Change Specialist (2025), ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Coach (2025)

Focus: Lifestyle medicine, habit building, strength training, weight machines, dumbbell exercises, full body workouts, working with seniors, fitness for everybody, new exercisers

Interests: Fostering cats, volunteering, biking, video games, reading, cooking

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer since 2024.

Focus: Cardiovascular and strength training, mobility and flexibility for overall health. My focus is on the individual’s needs, goals and their interests in physical fitness. I want you to enjoy working out!

Interests: I love HIIT and Strike. When I am not working out in my favorite classes at Williston, you can find me rolling on the mats training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I enjoy singing in choir, being a Girl Scout Leader and going on adventures with my family. My two kids are my world, along with my awesome hubs and our two pups.

Available only at The Marsh 

Certifications: BA in sports management and a minor in exercise science from Bemidji State University, Health Coaching Certificate from IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition), NASM (National Academy of Sports Management) Certified Personal Trainer and CPR/AED certified.

Focus: Kris is dedicated to helping individuals of all fitness levels achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized cardiovascular and strength training programs. She will work with each individual to build a sustainable fitness routine that enhances physical performance, increases energy and promotes long term well being. Kris’ approach is making those around her feel seen and valued. She will bring joy, curiosity and enthusiasm to the space with the end goal of clients developing the cardiovascular stamina and muscular strength needed to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.

Interests: Kris and her family have a deep appreciation for the outdoors throughout all four seasons in Minnesota. When she isn’t at The Marsh, you will likely find her outside with family and friends enjoying a bike ride, paddle boarding, playing yard games, going for a run or walking. She also has a love for learning and is continuously exploring additional areas of health and wellness.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine  (ACSM) , National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) Yoga, Wellness Coach, Cycling, Prenatal Yoga, & Barre.

Focus: Weight loss/maintenance, flexibility, strength training/toning balance, and working with beginners.

Interests: Mind/body, lifestyle change, prenatal/postnatal. 

Available at The Marsh 

Certifications: Mary has worked in the field of Therapeutic Recreation since 1993; WATSU(r), Zen Shiatsu, Reiki, and Aquatic Integration(TM) bodywork certifications.

Focus: Aquatic bodywork sessions and integrating functional movement and training in the water; Shiatsu practice

Interests: Mary is always finding herself outdoors in nature, exploring and enjoying the healing properties of all the elements. She loves spending time with close friends and finds humor and kindness to be her top priorities. She spends as much time as she can loving up her three grandchildren and orange tabby. 

Only available at The Marsh 

Certifications: Associates Science Degree in Physical Therapy—St. Catherine University 1999;  Personal Training Certification—NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) 2015.

Focus: Functional fitness, aquatics, assisting with transition from rehab-based therapy to independence with exercise programs.

Interests: I enjoy the outdoors, being with family and friends and watching the University of Minnesota Gopher women’s volleyball.

Only available at The Marsh

Certifications: B.S. Corporate and Community Health, ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer since 1998. Certified with APEX nutrition since 1998. CPR/AED, First-Aid certified. 

Focus: I mostly specialize in working with clients that are looking for core and balance with corrective exercises and circuit training routines.

Interests: In my space time you will find me outside. I enjoy every season and am an avid outdoors man and still play hockey once a week. 

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA), Group Fitness, Cycling and Personal Training.

Focus: Help others feel better both physically and mentally through exercise, discipline and self-respect. My goal is for others to enjoy being active and taking pride in their hard work, accomplishments and dedication to improve their health. 

Interests: Travel, running, training for events, sports and family.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist, Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science & Nutrition 

Focus: Strength training for beginners and using a wide variety of equipment (ex: machines, dumbbells, TRX)

Interests: Learning new things, painting, attending local concerts, fitness, dancing and music.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: BS degree in physical education from Michigan State University, ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Physiologist 1991, voted personal trainer of the year (Excelsior Sun Sailor 2019), Keiser and Stages Cycling Instructor certified 1999, Kettlebell Level 1 2016,  American Red Cross WSI and Advanced Lifeguard certified 1978, USMS (United States Masters Swimming) Level 1/2 Coach and Adult Learn To Swim 2018, past AEA (Aquatics Education Association) and ARTIC (Aquatic Rehabilitation Therapy Instructor Certified) 2005.

Focus: Working with 55+ adults of all abilities and experience. My focus is functional movement and exercise with an emphasis on strength, balance and flexibility. I also enjoy helping people rehab pre- and post-surgery through water and dryland exercise. I was a competitive runner, triathlete and biker in my youth and still enjoy sharing basic training for these activities.

Interests: Being active outside, Nordic skiing, biking, swimming and hiking with friends are part of my everyday activities. I also enjoy playing the piano (especially The Marsh grand piano). I enjoy travel and family time. I’m looking forward to becoming a new grandparent in February.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer since 2016, USAPL Club Coach (USA Powerlifting)

Focus: Body recomposition, muscle gain, weight loss, mobility enhancement, health and wellness, nutrition, strength training/powerlifting and body building. 

Interests: Spending time with family and friends, cooking/nutrition, music, powerlifting, teaching and business.

Only available at Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: B.S. in Dietetics, Exercise Sports Science, College of St. Catherine. NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer 2006, Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition – Adult Weight Management certificate 2014, NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association), Wellness Coach certification. Trainer since 2023 & ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor since 2021.

Focus: Small groups, fitness ball, practical and understandable nutrition. Working with older adults, beginners, chronic disease and injuries. Experienced in bariatric weight loss.

Interests: Hiking, 19th-century reenacting and exploring new places.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

Focus: General cardiovascular and muscular strength for all fitness levels. Focused on each client’s individual goals.

Interests: Spending time with my husband and four kids, competitive board games with friends, playing tennis and group fitness classes.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: M.A. in Exercise Science, B.S. in Community Health/Corporate Fitness, NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), SCW Group Exercise Certification CPR/AED.

Focus: Functional fitness for older adults. Cardio and strength training for decreasing body fat and overall fitness improvements. Making fitness a part of your life, for the rest of your life.

Interests: Raising two energetic boys. Spending time with family and friends. Staying committed to my daily workouts and to never take life for granted.

 Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: B.A. Germanic Studies and French, double major, IU Bloomington. NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Personal Training certification, Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification, BCS (Behavior Change Specialist, NASM). CPR/AED.

Focus: I would love to build your muscles and endurance through strength and stability training, combined with cardio – at any age! I’m loud and can show you that getting fit is FUN!

Interests: Travel, my zany family (kids ages 18, 16, 11) reading and cooking.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications: B.S. Health, Wellness and Fitness, NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association) Certified Personal Trainer 

Focus: I enjoy working with people across ages and abilities and feel that it is my job to help you achieve your goals to the best of my ability. Exercise and being active area a hug part of my life both physically and mentally and I love to help others find that joy as well.

Interests: Outside of the gym I can usually be found watching or talking about any kind of sport or watching a good movie or show.

Available at The Marsh and Williston Fitness Center

Certifications:  NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association) Group Fitness and Personal Training.

Focus:  Working with older adults and small groups to improve mobility, strength, and confidence. Fitness programming with a strong emphasis on functional fitness – helping you move better and more confidently in everyday life. 

Interests:  Hiking, camping, genealogy, history, technology. Future crazy cat lady.