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Meet the coaches

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Krista Tidwell

Certified Personal Trainer

I found my passion for fitness while in high school through participation in various sports and activities. It was not until 2015 that I discovered functional training and developed a passion for fitness. As a coach at Stronger, I enjoy helping people move better and find an active lifestyle that brings them better health. I am here to help you reach all your goals and then some!

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jena novotny

Certified Personal Trainer

I’m Jena! I have been connected with the Stronger Community for over 4 years now. Hands down, this is the place! I’m so thrilled to be coaching here and to bring in some new and exciting things for you all. I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with nearly 10 years of experience. I also hold a specialty as a RRCA Running Coach. My favorite pastime is finding some woodsy trails to run and hang with my family and dog, Twiggy.

Whether your goals are for strength, running education, overall fitness, or just a fun sweat, I am here for it!

RRCA Certified Running Coach

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Autumn Grover

I’m a midwest transplant who chose Oregon as my home because of its natural beauty and strong sense of community. I am a Registered Nurse, Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutrition coach. With 12 years of experience working in hospitals I've learned my true passion is helping people create lifestyle changes in an effort to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. I enjoy all things outdoors - camping, backpacking, boating, hiking, climbing mountains, etc. When I’m not at Stronger or doing Nurse work, you’ll likely find me with my family, whom I am incredibly grateful for!

Certified Personal Trainer

Certified Nutrition Coach
Registered Nurse

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EDWARD VOAKES

Certified Personal Trainer

As a person who formerly weighed an unhealthy 305lbs, I have been on an incredible journey toward improved health and wellness for the past 10+ years…ask me about it! Over the last several years I have become an ACE Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor. While pursuing these certifications, I discovered my passion for helping others become healthier and have developed the belief that everyone deserves a mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy life – one full of joy and lived with mindful intention!

I am a native Southern Californian (I know, I know...) who now lives in Happy Valley with my wife, Lori. We have three grown children and no pets (but we dog-sit occasionally!) I enjoy cycling (#reachthebeach), kayaking, hiking, traveling, and playing music as a member of the Oregon National Guard 234th Army Band where I play saxophones/clarinets and lead the unit's Health and Safety Team.

Certified Health Coach

Owner

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Mario Oliveras

Group Training Coach

My name is Mario and I am a native of the PNW, I became passionate about training after spending years as an athlete even leading me to a college football career at Eastern Oregon University. After suffering a substantial knee injury, I began to learn the importance of intricate techniques for lifting, stretching and rehabilitation resulting in a better well rounded athlete. I enjoy working with folks who are passionate about learning and bettering their lives while incorporating fun in doing so. Encouraging whole body care is also a strong passion of mine. Lifting has taught me to live in the present and disconnect from all outside stressors, allowing full focus on what I have control of: what’s right in front of me. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging outside with my two sons, my wife and our dog.

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LOgan Steelman

Logan was born and raised in the Portland area. He has always had a passion for staying healthy while helping friends and family do the same. He started training in 2017 for commercial gyms, but found that they weren’t as passionate about helping others as he was. He wanted to join a gym where clients felt safe and cared for. At Strong Clackamas, he feels the owners care about each person who walks through the door.

After years of training and growing his knowledge for health and fitness, he found a new passion with basketball. He now coaches an AAU program for middle and high school girls basketball, along with playing weekly with friends. He has turned his love for helping others towards youth, developing kids at a level he wishes he had when he was growing up. His future goal is to open a basketball gym for multi-sport athletes of all ages.

His philosophy on training is to have a large enough impact on his clients so that they use everything they learn in the gym in their everyday lives. He wants to train clients so they can feel happier and healthier everyday, whether it applies to the gym or not. He believes fitness and health should improve more aspects of their lives other than the gym, such as work life, parenting, relationships, or even helping you have more time and energy for hobbies.

Certified Personal Trainer

Brooke

Brooke Orloff

Registered Yoga Teacher

I began practicing yoga in 2004 and it has been a regular part of my life for 20 years now.  It has helped me work through injuries, encourages me to breathe through the difficult and teaches mindfulness; bringing the attention to be present in each moment. Ten years in, I got my certification and have since taught here locally as well as on the Southern Oregon Coast.  I appreciate the balance that yoga brings to my fitness routine and enjoy sharing the practice with others; I hope to see you on the mat soon!

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