Our Coaches

Katie's journey into the fitness industry began with her lifelong passion for athletics, where she found confidence and identity through physical performance. After her athletic career ended post-college, she realized how essential fitness was to her sense of self and became determined to help others discover the empowering effects of movement. As a coach, Katie's mission is to guide individuals in building confidence through the strength of their bodies, always meeting clients where they are while offering supportive encouragement and the occasional tough love.

Katie specializes in supporting individuals recovering from disordered eating, helping them develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise. As a certified recovery coach, CPT, CF-L1 coach, and certified nutrition coach, she finds inspiration in her clients' growth, especially as they gain confidence that transcends the gym. Outside of coaching, Katie enjoys hiking, swimming, and traveling, all of which fuel her belief in training for a life without limitations. She envisions GSC as a community focused on performance, functional fitness, and celebrating what our bodies can do, where every member is supported in achieving their goals.

Lindsey's fitness journey began on the tennis court, where she competed at the collegiate level and coached a university team while completing her master's degree. After graduating, she turned her lifelong passion for fitness and nutrition into a career, becoming a coach in 2018. Lindsey's training philosophy centers on helping individuals make fitness and health a sustainable lifestyle. She focuses on building strength, improving technique, and fostering a mindset that prioritizes growth both physically and mentally. Watching clients discover what their bodies are capable of inspires her daily.

Specializing in strength training, weightlifting, and nutrition coaching, Lindsey takes pride in empowering others to transform their lives. One of her most memorable success stories involves a client who went from zero training experience to building remarkable strength, losing 40 pounds, and developing sustainable habits. Outside the gym, Lindsey enjoys exploring new restaurants, visiting farmers markets, and hiking. She is passionate about fostering GSC's supportive and uplifting community, envisioning it as a space where members can not only achieve their fitness goals but also forge meaningful connections.

Brittany’s path into health and wellness began with a strong foundation in science, earning her Bachelor of Science in Equine Pre-Veterinary Medicine with a minor in biology from Otterbein University, followed by her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic. She discovered her true passion in helping people move with confidence, manage pain, and return to the activities they love. Guided by the belief that health is best improved through movement and a comprehensive lifestyle approach, Brittany empowers those who may feel uncomfortable in the gym to build resilience and lasting confidence.

In addition to coaching some of GSC’s evening classes, Brittany runs her own chiropractic practice inside the gym, where she focuses on movement-based care, injury recovery, and performance support—helping members bridge the gap between training and overall health. She is inspired by individuals who persevere through challenges—values she also lives as an advocate for those with chronic illness, including her own experience with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Outside of GSC, Brittany enjoys horseback riding, figure skating, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Aaron, and their pup, Bronco. She is excited to be part of a community built on gratitude, encouragement, and support.

Stacy’s path into fitness didn’t start with a lifelong athletic identity—it started with a decision to try. In 2021, at age 28, she began working with GSC coach Lindsey Yeom, showing up to the gym feeling self-conscious and having to push herself through the door. With consistent coaching, encouragement, and the support of the GSC community, Stacy made real progress and found something even better than “getting in shape”: confidence. She realized how strong and capable she truly was—and that training could actually be fun. After experiencing that transformation firsthand, she became a coach to help others discover the same strength and self-belief.

Stacy’s coaching approach is built on patience and consistency. She knows every member’s goals are personal and take time, and she’s committed to creating a positive environment that helps people keep showing up—especially on the days it feels hardest. Stacy is USAW Level 1 certified in Olympic Weightlifting, with experience in competitive weightlifting and CrossFit. At GSC, she coaches Strength & Sweat and Weightlifting, and she loves inspiring members to step onto the platform, build confidence with the barbell, and celebrate each win along the way.

What inspires Stacy most is community—at GSC and among fellow local weightlifters—because progress is better (and victories are sweeter) when you do it together. Outside the gym, you’ll find her competing in USAW-sanctioned meets or hiking trails around the Pacific Northwest as a dedicated bird watcher, happily counting every bird she can spot.

Abhram’s path into fitness started with a childhood filled with sports—swimming, baseball, and especially soccer. As he got older, he discovered the gym and quickly became eager to learn how different training styles work, with a special focus on CrossFit and Olympic lifting. What began as a personal passion for training evolved into a passion for coaching—helping others build strength, confidence, and the discipline to create lasting change.

Abhram takes a holistic, person-first approach: he wants to understand your background, experience, and goals first, then helps you follow a program designed specifically for you. As a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, he specializes in strength and power training, athletic development, Olympic lifting, CrossFit, and HIIT. He’s also shaped by his own experience overcoming knee injuries through surgery, physical therapy, and smart training—an outlook that reinforces his commitment to helping members move well and stay resilient.

At GSC, Abhram loves the culture of support and accountability—where people consistently push beyond what they thought was possible. Outside the gym, he trains several times a week, enjoys traveling, video games, piano, and airsoft, and is most proud of being a loving husband and father to his son. He’s excited to keep building on the strong foundation that makes the GSC community special.

duh duh  fitness journey began as a sprinter, discovering the joy and vitality of movement, strength training, and proper nutrition. With a Master's in Coaching Education, a CSCS, and USAW Level 1 certification, she is passionate about helping adults stay active and healthy. Kanchana's philosophy centers on empathetic coaching, where self-compassion and understanding guide every step. She also empowers clients through education, ensuring they feel confident and knowledgeable about their training and the "why" behind everything they do.

Kanchana specializes in strength training and Olympic weightlifting for beginners, focusing on individualized programming for clients of all backgrounds. Whether helping someone navigate early arthritis, recover from knee surgery, or regain strength post-childbirth, Kanchana tailors her approach to meet each client's needs. Her clients' dedication to prioritizing their health inspires her daily. Outside the gym, Kanchana is an advocate for marginalized communities, an avid reader, and enjoys hiking, exploring restaurants, and spending time with her husband and dog. She envisions GSC growing into a larger community while retaining its cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

Kendra has a B.S. in Health Science and Pre-Medicine from Whitworth University, where she was also a 4-year college basketball player. After working in Emergency Medicine and seeing preventable health issues firsthand, she shifted her focus to fitness and nutrition. Over the past six years, she's coached hundreds of women through personal training, group coaching, and seminars, specializing in beginner strength training, weight loss, and nutrition coaching.

Kendra's favorite moments are seeing clients fall in love with lifting and gain confidence that carries into their lives. Outside of coaching, she stays active in basketball—playing, coaching, and supporting former elite athletes online—and has competed in powerlifting and bodybuilding. She envisions GSC as a place where members achieve incredible results, build lifelong connections, and have fun along the way.