Personal Trainers & More

EDUCATION
BFA – Art, concentration in Graphic Design

CERTIFICATION

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist
• NASM Corrective Exercises Specialist (In Progress)
• TRX Group Fitness Instructor
• CoreFirst Lvl 1 Instructor
• Queenax Foundations Instructor
• Schwinn Cycling Certified Instructor

EXPERIENCE

Ashley began her fitness journey after she realized that her lifestyle was not maintainable long term. After years of trying different exercise modalities and much prayer, she finally fell in love with a fitness pursuit that pushed her body and mind to its limits. She has been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for 8 years, in various facilities and locations, as is the military and ministry life. She has experience coaching for hypertrophy (bodybuilding), running, weightlifting, and general wellness. It wasn’t until she became a mother that she really began to understand what people meant by “I just don’t have time/motivation.” In the last 6 years, she’s had 2 beautiful little girls and has had to adjust her perspective and personal training techniques to allow room for her fitness journey in addition to motherhood. She believes this journey has made her uniquely able to work with young moms who are still trying to make their way back to “themselves” or even find their “fit” for the first time. Her most recent position was as manager and head coach at a women-only fitness facility in Georgia, where they focused on creating a lifestyle and fitness routine that fit into the lives of women of all ages. In moving to a new state and expanding her clientele, Ashley plans to take what she’s learned from this experience and apply it to training both women and men alike. Ashley hopes to bring a daily 1% better mentality to the Dickinson community, and dreams of a day when doing a fun, empowering workout is an option for a hangout with friends.

PHILOSOPHY

CERTIFICATIONS

• ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• PPSC Level 1 and 2 (Pain Free Performance Certification)
• Matrix Ride Certification

EXPERIENCE

Karen has over 30 years of experience in the fitness world with teaching group fitness classes, offering one on one training and online training. She started her fitness journey at the age of 16 and, fell in love with the community that it brings. She decided to get her Certification to teach classes when she was 19. She taught classes varied from step, slide, cycle, muscle factory, TRX, to boot camp classes. The one-on-one focuses directly on the individual and their needs. She has multiple certifications from some prestigious organizations and utilizes that training to provide excellent programing designed just for her clients.

She is a wife of 38 years, a mother of two grown men, Cody and Austin and now a grandmother of a beautiful baby Girl, Millie Breeze. Her clientele ranges from young adults (14) to older adults in their 70’s from all walks of life, and she enjoys watching them meet their fitness goals.

PHILOSOPHY

EDUCATION
Associate of Science, Utah Tech University

CERTIFICATIONS
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
PPSC*M Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
RRCA Level 1 Certified Run Coach, Road Runners Club of America

EXPERIENCE
Natalie Hall is a warm and friendly mother of three, fueled with a passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals. Her education backs up that passion with her industry renowned certifications, along with her continued education in an ever evolving profession. In 2017, she started her career by teaching a broad range of fitness classes. She soon discovered her love for small groups and individualized training. She currently specializes in Small Group Personal Training and Individual Personal Training, that can be accomplished in-person or online.

Natalie loves the atmosphere of her small groups, who help keep each other accountable and train hard. She leads her groups with a science-backed, results driven approach. Each small group is catered to the individuals in the session and their specific needs. Natalie can create a team environment where everyone is encouraged to make positive lifestyle changes, help lift each other up and work together to get incredible results.

If one on one is more your style, Natalie accepts all levels, from beginners to the more seasoned athletes, each with varying running or training goals. Her individual clients work hard and see positive changes and progress in their overall physique. She is also committed to helping them improve all aspects of their health: from sleeping habits, to food choices, to positive mental health changes. She believes you should train the whole body, not just one part of it. Natalie prides herself in making your training personal for your unique situation, achievable and safe.

PHILOSOPHY
I believe anyone can reach their training goals with the right coaching. You need someone who is in your corner, capable of overcoming hurdles, and can make it as fun as possible! I love helping beginners get started, showing them the joy in their journey and focusing on their progress. I enjoy the challenge of helping more experienced runners and lifters get moving more efficiently, dialing in their programs and reaching their specific goals. You just need to show up and I’ll help you get the results you desire.

EDUCATION
B.S. from Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

CERTIFICATION
ISSA Multi-Certified Elite Personal Trainer

• Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• Sports Nutritionist
• Powerlifting Instructor

USA Judo Instructor

EXPERIENCE
Ryan is a lifelong athlete that has competed in multiple sports throughout his career including high school and Division II athletics. In his post collegiate career he took up Judo and earned his black belt and continues to compete and help instruct students. He also added BJJ to his training and has earned a blue belt in that discipline. Ryan has also been a Crossfit member previously and has recently taken up boxing.

PHILOSOPHY
Ryan’s objective is to build a program and train anyone looking to improve his or her fitness level to attain their individual goal(s) using strength & conditioning with a functional fitness approach.

EDUCATION

• PhD (ABD) Performance Psychology- Grand Canyon University (2024)
• M.S. Psychology- Grand Canyon University (2017)
• B.S. Exercise Science- Dickinson State University (2015)
• B.S. Psychology- Dickinson State University (2015)
• Minors in Leadership and Coaching- Dickinson State University
• Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Scholar- Dickinson State University

CERTIFICATION

 NASM Certified in the following areas:

• Corrective Exercise Specialist 
• Weight Loss Specialist 
• Performance Enhancement Specialist 
• Stretching and Flexibility Coach (In Progress)
• CPR 
• Nutrition Coach (In Progress)
• Sports Nutrition Coach (In Progress)

EXPERIENCE

TJ grew up in Dickinson and established a fitness/sport-oriented lifestyle from an early age due to growing up in a military/coaching family. He was a five-sport athlete growing up and played football at Dickinson State University. His training career started in 2013 with athletes at the Human Performance Center on the campus of Dickinson State University under the guidance of his mentor Pete Leno, a well-respected professor, coach, and entrepreneur for many years in our community. He then broadened his scope of practice outside of sports in 2015 when he began personal training at a big box gym in Scottsdale, Arizona with a diverse population.

TJ took an interest in anatomy and biomechanics early on due to his extensive injury history. To date, he has undergone four knee reconstructions, four hernia repairs, and currently deals with severe spinal stenosis among others. He is a perfect example of someone who ruined their body very early on due to improper guidance and excessive work ethic. He strives to help people avoid the pitfalls he experienced by providing proper guidance and meeting clients where they are with an open heart and mind.

Through his psychology coursework, TJ hopes to apply advanced principles of performance psychology with clients to help them be their subjective best inside and outside the gym. His dissertation will involve synthesis of the emotion regulation paradigm and self-determination theory.

PHILOSOPHY
Cut out the fluff and focus on what’s important. It won’t go perfectly, so cut yourself a break and keep working hard. FRONTSIDE FOCUS! If you fully engage in the PROCESS and enjoy it, the results will come. Faster for some, slower for others, but it will happen. If that process involves reliable information and proper guidance…even better! HOKA HEY!

EDUCATION
B.S. Dietetics
North Dakota State University

CERTIFICATION
Licensed Registered Dietitian (LRD)

EXPERIENCE
Prior to her many years of experience as a private dietitian consultant, Kailah worked in a clinical setting for two years. Kailah enjoys helping others to learn to live healthy lifestyles and custom builds nutrition plan for lasting success. It doesn’t matter the age, Kailah can map out a plan for anyone. 

PHILOSOPHY
Eating right is a lifestyle. You have the power to live well every day. As a dietitian, I help my clients make the right choices based on what is right for their bodies.