Our Personal Trainers have training and backgrounds in a wide variety of fields, including Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Athletics, Nutrition and more. What they all have in common though, is the desire to empower as many people as possible to achieve better fitness, health and quality of life. Learn more about our trainers here.
Carol Nelson
PERSONAL TRAINER
“Start with a positive attitude.”
Sometimes the hardest part of a workout is not the weight or exercise but your own mindset. See yourself achieving and exceeding expectations. Maintain a “can do” philosophy. Visualize your goals read more
Every day is an opportunity to make another small change. Your health determines your quality of life, both now and in the future. Strive for your best health. Give it 100% effort to reach your goals. Making excuses or not giving it your best shot will only delay your goal and decrease your motivation. Your effort will affect your achievements. Reward yourself along the way with healthy incentives and most of all have fun. With a positive attitude, attainable goals, and 100% effort, you will succeed!
Experience and Credentials
• National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer
• 9 Years as a fitness professional – including Personal Training, Sports Performance Training, and Group Training
• 9 Years Ongoing Continuing Education
• Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Minor in Gerontology
Gillian Rubin
PERSONAL TRAINER
Are you new to exercise? A little nervous to walk through that gym door? I have been in your shoes. I was a sedentary kid, overweight and listless. I drifted through life with little energy or zeal until I hit my 20s, at which point I had a breakthrough: I started running. Thanks to a good friend, I discovered a new power within myself, which proved to be my gateway to fitness. Running led to joining a gym for the first time which led to lifting weights… with each step, I broke through a new barrier; with read more
Today I am a different person- stronger, healthier, energetic and, most importantly, happier. My emotional connection to exercise led me to the decision to make a career out of helping others realize the same potential within themselves.
Whatever your goal may be- running a 10K, doing your first pull-up, or just getting moving and having fun doing it—I am here to show you it is possible. There is an athlete within you, and I will help you find her.
Experience and Credentials
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross Adult CPR and AED
- 13 years professional pastry chef
Liane Burns
PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP FITNESS DIRECTOR, CLUB DIRECTOR
As a dancer for over 25 years, movement has always been my greatest passion. I believe we are our best selves when our minds and bodies are strong. Everyone deserves to move through life with confidence, grace and strength.
Whether you are new to fitness, returning to it, or looking to take your fitness to the next level, I am here to encourage you every step of the way.read more
With a bit of sweat, hard work, and a whole lot of fun, together we can create a plan to achieve your goals.
A happy and healthy life is the best gift we can give ourselves!
Experience and Credentials
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- AFAA Group Fitness Trainer
- TRX Group Trainer Certified
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Chapman University
- American Heart Association CPR and AED Certified
Jeanette Sanker
PERSONAL TRAINER
What I love about this career path is the ability to meet new individuals of all shapes, sizes, walks of life, backgrounds and views. I enjoy listening and learning about people’s lives, their stories, and by doing so helping them live more empowered
lives by feeling stronger. Whether my clients are looking for a strength program, weight loss, recovery from injury, or just for fun… I am happy to help! My workout style is fun, fast-paced and always something new or different to keep challenging my clients to be the best they can be.
My interests and passions in life have ranged over the years.read more
But one thing that has always kept me grounded has been my love of fitness. I have always lived an active lifestyle.
While working as a welder in an extremely physically demanding job I made the commitment to get stronger. Through that process I found a new passion for strength building and also found a welcoming community of people who were like minded in their zest for a healthy lifestyle. I decided to take a leap and pursue my forever passion as a personal trainer.
I am outgoing and talkative so don’t be afraid to say hello! Looking forward to working with you at NWWF.
EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Welder
- Group Fitness Instructor
- CPR First Aid and AED Certified
Sarah Angell
PERSONAL TRAINER
PHILOSOPHY
“Progress, not perfection.”
After an emergency appendectomy in 2013, I made a commitment to get my body healthier. I found a personal trainer in line with my goals, and got to work. Gaining not only strength, mind, body connection, I also gained confidence. I wanted to provide that same experience to others. I will utilize the knowledge I have learned, to provide you with customized workouts based on your needs and abilities. My overall focus is functional body health… movements we use in real life on a daily basis.read more
EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- 15 years as a dancer
- 8 years as a trainer
Mira Fishman-Helfer
PERSONAL TRAINER
“She believed she could, so she did”- R.S. Grey
After moving to Portland from Philadelphia in 2020, I began experiencing chronic back pain. I could barely stand to cook myself a meal at only 23 years old. From a young age, I was terrified of exercise and felt extremely disconnected from my body. One day, I decided to make a change and signed up for a 12-week exercise and nutrition program. Within the first couple weeks, I was hooked. I fell in love with fitness and nutrition and discovered a passion that I never expected. Getting into strength training completely changed my life and allowed me to become the person that I always wanted and needed to be.read more Early on in my journey, I felt a calling to share this passion and help others become the absolute best version of themselves. Whether you’re experienced or a total newbie, I am so excited and able to work with you to live your happiest and healthiest life, whatever that may look like. While I am new to the training game, I have the passion and dedication to help anyone who is looking to achieve their goals through fitness. Experience and Credentials:
Raina Munson
NUTRITIONAL COACH
Meet Coach Raina
Raina has been Coaching Movement and Nutrition for 13 years with a Kinesiology Degree and is a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist. She is focused on using whole food eating as a tool to prevent disease, improve quality of life and increase performance. Her goal is to empower everyone with education, resources, discussions about food, sustainability and longevity.
I look forward to helping you achieve your best healthy life. -Raina
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