Meet the Team
Kristin Rios – Founder
Specializations
B.A., UC Berkeley
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NESTA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Kickboxing Instructor
TRX Certified Instructor
As a lifelong athlete, my love of movement started early. I was a gymnast, a competitive tennis and softball player, a skier turned snowboarder, and a rock climber. My dad instilled in me the importance of exercise from a young age, doing step aerobics in our living room for years. That early passion grew and eventually led me to strength training, which changed everything for me.
But what I love most about this work isn't the workouts. It's the people. My background is in sociology and psychology, and over the years I've realized that my real gift is connection, listening, understanding, and genuinely caring about the people I coach. It's personal for me, too. I recovered from an eating disorder when I was young, and it's given me a deep, lasting empathy for how complicated our relationships with our bodies can be. It's a big part of why I care so much about shifting the focus from how our bodies look to what they're capable of. My clients trust me with their goals, their fears, and their wins, and I don't take that lightly.
I believe getting strong is one of the most empowering things you can do, for your body, your mind, and your confidence. My goal is to help you discover what you're truly capable of, and to have a great time doing it. Because a tough workout and a lot of fun aren't mutually exclusive, they're kind of my specialty.
Suki Khalsa
Specializations:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Certified Trainer
Certified Yoga Instructor
B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior at UC Davis
Suki has had a lifelong passion for movement. Inspired by the capacity of the human body and the energy generated from exercise, she has always found herself happiest when she is moving in some way, whether it be walking, hiking, dancing, practicing yoga, playing sports, running, or lifting heavy weights. She is a firm believer in exercise as an essential part of a healthy, balanced life. Suki became a trainer because she wanted to share this love with other people and help those that need guidance and support in this area.
Suki loves working closely with people. She has worked in customer service her entire adult life and prides herself on creating deep and meaningful relationships. Training clients allows her to create connections while being part of someone’s health and wellness journey. She works with clients of all ages and creates programs to target each client’s particular goals. Watching her clients work hard and make progress keeps her motivated and inspired in her work.
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Aharon Sgobba
Specializations:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Certified Trainer
Certified Yoga Instructor
B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior at UC Davis
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Pascha Brown – Founder
Specializations
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Pilates Instructor (Balanced Body University)
TRX Certified Instructor
B.S. California State University Fresno
Pascha brings life, creativity and positive energy to help members and clients achieve their ultimate fitness goals.
As a mother she has been her own best client, exercising off more than 45lbs in only four months after delivery. With eight years in the fitness industry, she currently teaches Bootcamp and TRX Power classes and conducts personal training for individuals, partners and groups.
While Pascha’s programs are packed with variety and fun, you will still feel every bit of your workout. Her specialties include functional training, core conditioning, athletic training, and weight loss. Pascha excels in working with young people, the elderly, as well as women who are pre/post natal.
Zak Altenberg
Specializations
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Certified Instructor
Zak grew up in Berkeley commuting around town on his bike, working in the service industry, and playing a lot of sports in his free-time.
After a series of injuries, Zak's focus turned towards rehabilitating his body and strengthening his muscles to prevent future injuries. Through his own healing process, Zak gained a deep passion for human movement and a desire to share his knowledge in the service of others.
Train with Zak to experience the fun and satisfaction of an intelligently constructed fitness program. Together, you will master technique and safely work towards your fitness goals.
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KJ Dahlaw
Specializations
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Certified Instructor
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Sandi Ford
Specializations
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Certified Instructor
Pilates and Mat Exercise Certified Instructor B.A. Evergreen State College
M.S. Holistic Nutrition Education
I have loved herbal medicine, nutrition, fitness, and healthy living for over thirty years. Having overcome a major health crisis myself, I love helping people get strong in mind and body, boost energy levels, reduce stress, and get fit while having fun. I believe that feeling great physically, having energy for the things we enjoy, and aging with strength and tenacity is the true state our bodies are designed for. I love watching people grow in confidence and strength while providing guidance and well designed programs, all with a good dose of humor and laughter. I have a passion for building core strength, teaching correct technique, functional training, pilates, and all forms of dance. I love working with people of all ages and abilities! When I'm not at work you can find me hiking, sailing, swimming, cooking, in mygarden, or on a dance floor somewhere in the Bay Area.
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Brie Martin
Specializations
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Certified Instructor
Pilates and Mat Exercise Certified Instructor B.A. Evergreen State College
M.S. Holistic Nutrition Education
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Gail Hotten – Manager
Specializations
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Madd Dogg Athletics Spin Instructor
B.A. U.C. Berkeley
Gail is passionate about sports and fitness and working with people. She combined those two passions when she became an instructor at a local gym in Berkeley years ago. Starting as a spin instructor, Gail found that she loves to teach and motivate others and then watch people’s fitness and technique improve. Her love for teaching spin led to teaching bootcamp classes and becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. She loves working with clients, setting goals and then creating challenging and fun workouts. She believes that fun comes from being challenged, training weaknesses and watching them become strengths.
Gail promotes a balanced, active lifestyle and has a passion for making a positive difference in people’s lives.
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