Our Coaches

Christine is the heartbeat behind Rebuilt Fitness. She's been coaching in some capacity — gymnastics, CrossFit, personal training, athlete development — since she was 15 years old, over 25 years now. A former competitive gymnast and competitive CrossFitter herself, she's lived the same process she now guides others through every day.

As Owner & Chief Everything Officer, she wears every hat the gym needs — coaching classes, building out training programs, running marketing, managing operations and staff, and even keeping the tech and website running behind the scenes. But what drives her most is watching the team here do their thing and change lives — not just building strength, but building confidence.

Because strength training was never just about muscle to Christine. It's about character. Persistence. The willingness to do hard things — and that willingness carries you so much further than the gym floor. It shows up in how you handle a bad day, a hard conversation, a goal that once felt impossible. That's what Rebuilt is really building.

Growing up, Michael played football, baseball, track, and was an avid skateboarder (ask him sometime how he convinced his wife to marry him with a skateboard trick). After graduating art school, Michael went a completely different direction and became an Infantryman for the Army National Guard - where he scored a perfect 300 on the APFT (The Army Physical Fitness Test). It was around then, in 2018, that Michael began doing CrossFit, and has also done it competitively since 2021. He is now a CrossFit level 1 trainer, a USA Olympic Weightlifting level 1 coach, and has been coaching at Rebuilt since 2022.

Michael believes everyone has the potential to become more athletic with the right training and guidance. His goal is to meet athletes where they are, coach & program with purpose, and help them make steady, measurable progress. Whether you're preparing for competition, looking to improve your performance in sport, or simply want to become stronger, faster, and more capable, Michael is passionate about helping you reach your goals and discover what you're capable of.

I've been involved in sports almost my entire life — 24 years across various sports, and 3 of them here at Rebuilt. I started coaching young as a way of giving back, moved into coaching middle school sports, and now I coach CrossFit here at Rebuilt. I really enjoyed the community at this gym and figured I'd enjoy coaching here too — turns out I was right.

My focus is general classes and personal training. My coaching style is flexible, friendly, and motivational — I like to meet people where they're at and keep things moving forward without overcomplicating it.

I genuinely enjoy working with all of our groups. Each one has its own challenges, but they're all willing to put in the work and have fun while they're at it — that's really what makes it worth showing up for.

What I want every client to walk away with: a good workout and a good time with the class. That's the goal, every time.

If you're nervous to start: Relax — we'll adjust to your needs, and we'll have fun doing it.

Outside the gym, you'll probably find me playing golf or just relaxing at home.

Most humbling gym moment? I was demonstrating on the tower one day and forgot to strap in my feet. Ended up flipping right off the seat. Lesson learned.

Hype song: "Welcome to the Jungle" — Guns N' Roses.

I've been coaching for 10 years, 3 of them here at Rebuilt.

My journey started as a collegiate soccer athlete, which led me into an undefeated 5-year kickboxing career. After that, I had my daughters and found myself wanting to lift and compete in CrossFit — and now I'm an aspiring age-group Games athlete. Somewhere along the way, people kept coming to me for advice, so coaching just became the natural next step.

My specialty is injury prevention and rehabilitation, along with coaching beginner competitive athletes. I love helping people get inspired and helping them actually reach their goals — that's the whole job for me.

My coaching style: dance parties, energy, fun, and still professional when it counts.

What I want every client to walk away with: the confidence and know-how to walk into any gym and know exactly what kind of workout they could do.

If you're nervous to start: Just show up. It can feel daunting at first, but Rebuilt is so much more than your typical gym — it's truly a community. You'll find yourself wanting to be part of more than just the workouts once you join.

Outside the gym, I'm usually working my other job 😅, helping out on the home farm with the horses and dogs, playing with my girls, or cooking up way too much food on the Traeger.

Most humbling gym moment? Let's just say some stories are better left untold 😅

My phrase: "Just show up. Fitness is FU...N — fun."

Hype song: "Ain't No Other Man"

My introduction to real fitness came at 5 a.m., three mornings a week, in classes a guy was running out of his car — and I was hooked almost immediately. What kept me coming back wasn't just the training; it was how much I grew emotionally in the process. I'm also a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I've come to see the work I do in the therapy room and the work we do under the barbell as the same work: showing up, pushing past what you thought you could handle, and coming out more capable. My style is collaborative — I trust you to know your body, and I'm right beside you as you build new strength and set new goals. The gym can feel intimidating, I get it, but everyone here started out with no idea what they were doing. You'll be surprised how fast it clicks, and how quickly this place starts to feel like yours.

Fast facts: therapist by trade • dance dad • D&D player • has dropped more barbells than he'll admit • catch him calling out "Fun — we're having fun!" mid-workout

I've been coaching for 4 years, and I've been part of the Rebuilt family for 3 of them. I grew up as a multi-sport athlete and quickly discovered how therapeutic exercise could be. At 16, I found CrossFit and fell in love with strength training, along with the energy and community that came with it. As I got older, I became especially passionate about helping and empowering others, which led me to become a women's health coach in 2023, with the goal of making fitness and nutrition an accessible part of women's lives.

I'm passionate about working with the geriatric population — I love helping them build strength, improve balance and mobility, and enhance overall wellness. I also love supporting prenatal and postnatal women through their unique physical journeys. Nutrition, though, is where my deepest passion lies. It's a field I'm constantly studying and striving to deepen my knowledge in, because I believe it's foundational to real, lasting wellness.

My coaching style is calm, relational, and detail-oriented. I want every client to feel better than they did when they arrived — supported, encouraged, and motivated. I want you to feel like you know me, and feel more known after each class with me.

If you're nervous to start, here's what I'd tell you: I know starting at a gym can feel intimidating, but I promise, everyone in here was a beginner once, including me. You don't need to walk in knowing what you're doing — that's what I'm here for. We'll start wherever you are and build from there, one step at a time, so nothing ever feels rushed or overwhelming. And honestly, no one's paying as much attention to you as you might think — most people are focused on their own workout, not judging yours. This is your space too, and I'll make sure you feel supported every step of the way.

Outside the gym, I'm married to my best friend, Ethan, and we live in Tigard. My "real job" is being a mental health therapist — I absolutely love all things psychology. I love outdoor sports like snow and water skiing, and I'm a huge animal lover with a ragdoll kitty at home named Misty. I'm a bit of a nerd too — I love Harry Potter, Marvel, and Lord of the Rings! I'm from a small town, Washougal, in SW Washington, and my family means the absolute world to me. My faith in Jesus is the core of who I am, and I love sharing that with others.

Most humbling gym moment? Oh boy… one of the most embarrassing things I did when I first started lifting was thinking the belt for weighted pull-ups was a lifting belt — and I proceeded to wear it while doing back squats. 😂 We've all been there... right?

My hype song? Anything 80s hard rock. Turn it up and watch out.

Find me: @fortitude.fw (coaching) | @brooklyn__kass (personal)

Officially, I handle outreach, retention, and coach our Retired & Fit class. Unofficially, I'm the person who remembers your name, your goals, and probably your dog's name too.

My fitness journey started in 2021, and it did not start pretty. I was over 300 lbs, on 19 medications, and had pretty much given up on ever feeling healthy — or liking myself — again. Walking through the doors at Rebuilt Fitness wasn't a hopeful moment. It was more of a "what do I have to lose" moment. Turns out, a lot. In the best way.

I've been working on myself ever since, and in 2023 I got the surprise of my life: an invitation to join the team. It's the job I didn't know I needed. Every day I get to help people push past fear, shame, and that nasty inner voice that tells us we don't belong in a gym. I get to show people this can be a safe space — because I promise you, it is one.

These days I basically live here. When I'm not at the gym, you'll find me hunting for my next addition at the plant store (200+ houseplants and counting — send help, or more pots), or at the BMX track cheering on my husband and son as they race.

I especially love working with our retired members — hearing their stories and helping add good years to their lives — and with folks walking the same weight-loss road I did, figuring out who they are on the other side of it.

If you're on the fence about coming in, here's what I'd tell you: the heaviest weight you'll lift is the front door. Everything your head tells you is harder than the actual workout. The community here is incredible, and we're already cheering for you. Everyone deserves a safe place — this can be yours.

Married 20 years, animal lover, plant hoarder, and proof that you can absolutely do hard things — and that it's okay to fail along the way.

My weight loss journey on Instagram @300tohealth

I've been an athlete my whole life — skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, all of it — until my fourteenth concussion closed that chapter and sent me looking for a new way to be strong. Lifting became that way, and twelve years later it's still what I love most. I'm a CrossFit L1 and NASM-certified coach who lives for the barbell, and after finding Rebuilt during our COVID move, I started our Women's Strength Program because women deserve real, dedicated strength coaching in a space built just for them. Nothing beats watching someone hit a lift she never thought she could and walk out trusting her own body a little more. If you're nervous, good news: so was every woman here before her first day. No experience required — just show up, and I'll handle the coaching, the form, the pace. You'll come for the strength and stay for the community.

Fast facts: English teacher by day • watercolor, pottery & D&D by night • dog mom to Filson • has absolutely smacked herself in the face with a barbell mid-snatch • runs on 80s hair-metal 🤘

I grew up a multi-sport athlete, all the way through college basketball, and the coaches who shaped me most were the ones who saw how much I cared and went the extra mile to help me get better. They're the reason I do this. I earned my degree in exercise science and have spent the years since chasing both sides of the craft: the science of how bodies actually improve, and the art of coaching people well. I coach functional fitness along with the crossover work I love most — building strength in endurance athletes and endurance in strength athletes. My style is patient, encouraging, and completely individualized to you. Whether you're brand new or training for something specific — standing up on a surfboard, a fitness test, a race — tell me your goal and how you'd feel crossing that line, and I'll map out exactly how we get there. You'll walk out strong, educated, and genuinely optimistic.

Fast facts: trail racer and all-day cyclist • always hunting the best chips and margs in town • spent two full years as (self-proclaimed) the least coordinated Olympic lifter alive • known to bellow "HELL YEAH, BROTHER" across the floor

Coach — 15 years coaching (12 years high school track, 3 years at Rebuilt); Rebuilt member for 8 years

My fitness journey started young — I played football and basketball from third grade through high school, then added track and field in seventh grade and rode that all the way through college as a sprinter at Western Oregon University. I played football in college too, though I never saw game action in two seasons (one of them a redshirt — you're welcome for the highlight reel that doesn't exist).

My coaching career actually started by accident. As a sophomore in high school, I was out for most of the season with an injury and got asked to help coach the freshman football team — my first real taste of it. By the time I finished at WOU, the program didn't have a dedicated sprint coach, so I found myself coaching up underclassmen during my junior and senior seasons. I knew I wanted to stay in track and field after college, so I started volunteering at my old high school the season after I graduated. I went from volunteer assistant sprint coach to the sprint coach pretty fast. Over 12 seasons, I coached one state champion relay, one individual state champion, and a good number of league champions and state placers.

After a few years off, I got the itch again — I've never hesitated to speak up when I see something someone could work on in the gym, so becoming a coach here just felt like the natural, official version of what I was already doing.

My specialty is speed and power training, followed closely by barbell strength work. My coaching style: calmly encouraging — even if I talk loud. Usually casual, but serious about my athletes' progress. I'm just not a big rah-rah guy, so don't expect a ton of excitement from me — but I will notice your progress, and I will tell you about it.

I love working with anyone who has a genuine desire to improve. It's fun watching beginners progress fast, but it's even more rewarding watching someone who's been stuck for years finally break through with the right tweak.

What I want every client to walk away with: more confidence in themselves than they had walking in.

If you're nervous to start: We meet everyone where they are and build them up from there, keeping what's best for you in mind.

Outside the gym, it's concerts, concerts, and more concerts — followed by movies or just chilling at home with my family and pets. I still love video games, even if I don't get to play as much as I used to. Throw in the occasional fishing trip or water sports when I can.

Most humbling gym moment? I've never been humbled… just kidding. Honestly, I don't hold onto much of that stuff. If I had to pick something — going from fastest guy in high school to feeling pretty average at football practice in college definitely humbled me a little.

My gym phrase: "One day or day one — you decide."

Find me: IG @big_derek_energy

Coach of All Modalities, Nutrition Master of None — NASM (in progress)

I've been coaching for 12 years, and I've been part of the Rebuilt team for 1 year.

Getting back in the gym wasn't just "for fun" for me — it became an absolute necessity for my physical and mental health when I was 33. I had my first back surgery and had to find something that actually fit into my daily life. From there, people naturally started coming to me with questions, and eventually I found myself coaching my first class. Seeing the results in others is genuinely satisfying — it's what keeps me going.

I work with any level, as long as someone's open to ideas. Bring the willingness, the motivation, and the consistency, and the results will show up.

My coaching style is motivated but calm — simple instructions, simple techniques. I don't like to overcomplicate things, because it should be fun. I enjoy coaching people of all different fitness levels; there's no "type" of client I'm looking for, just people ready to put in the work.

A lot of people put off the gym because life is busy and full. So when my clients leave a session with me, I want them to feel like they've accomplished something — something that carries them through the rest of the day, maybe even the week. Often, the rest of their to-do list starts to feel a little more manageable too.

If you're nervous to start: Being nervous isn't a bad thing. It's your body telling you that you're excited for a new chapter in your life. If you're not excited, it's probably not that important to you.

Outside the gym, I've got more hobbies than I probably need — one of my favorites is ballroom dancing. I also try to make time to visit my two daughters whenever our schedules line up.

Gym phrase: "3-2-1, Work!"

I've been part of Rebuilt for eight years and coaching for seven, and my whole approach traces back to one mentor: Byron Shenk, whose Gymnastics and Principles of Conditioning classes at George Fox University showed me the kind of coach — and lifelong athlete — I want to become. I'm a CSCS, NASM-certified trainer and CrossFit L2, and you'll usually find me leading our Community Class, Gymnastics Club, or Mobility & Flexibility Club. My goal for every session is simple: safe, fun, effective, and everything I've got toward helping you reach your goals. I love working with people who want to stay athletes for life, right here in our community. If you leave feeling better than when you walked in, I've done my job. Nervous to start? Come try my free community class on Saturdays at 10:30 — bring a partner and just give it a shot.

Fast facts: ranch hand and seminary student • says "good job!" more than anyone alive • Loves Dairy Queen Blizzards • once face-planted his first backflip AND tore a pec maxing out bench (a two-way tie for most humbling) • Instagram is equal parts CrossFit and cute fluffy animals

I've been in sports my whole life — basketball from second grade through a three-sport high school career — but CrossFit is what stuck, because the programming, the coaching, and above all the community gave me something to show up for. My real "why" came in 2021, when a life-altering surgery meant rebuilding my strength and my confidence from the ground up. Slowly getting back to moving pain-free gave me a deep appreciation for what our bodies can do, and now I get to help other people find that same joy. My coaching is laid back, adaptable, and lighthearted (usually with Bad Bunny blasting). I love working with all bodies, and I'm especially passionate about women and adolescent girls — I want them to know that being strong in a world that tells us to shrink is a superpower. Nervous about starting? Welcome home. Lay your worries at the door and come move with friends.

Fast facts: future clinical psychologist • dog parent to Perse, unofficial gym mascot • powered by Bad Bunny and her partner's home cooking • once skidded across the floor mid-snatch and wore the bruise for days • may yell an expletive or two when burpees appear

Two coaches shaped how I see fitness — and how I coach. My Russian gymnastics coach taught me, at seven years old, the value of never giving up. And my high school basketball coach supported and challenged me through some of the hardest years of my life, when it felt like the world had given up on me. That's the coach I try to be for other people. I've been coaching for nearly twenty years — fourteen and a half of them right here at Rebuilt — specializing in gymnastics, Olympic lifting, functional movement, mobility, and coaching kids of every age, who, I'll admit, are my favorites. They're the future. My style is high-energy and detail-oriented, with a touch of stern patience. If you're nervous to start, hear me on this: we've got you. We'll go through it together, every step, tailored to you and your skill set — and you'll walk out feeling safe, understood, and valued.

Fast facts: mom, hiker, hunter, angler & serious bookworm • your 8:30 energy-bringer • insists she has "zero skills" (don't believe her — try nearly 20 years of them) • once dropped a barbell on her own neck mid-snatch and lived to laugh about it • runs the floor to Gloria with a steady "you're gonna do great, guys"

Instagram: @mothersway

I've been coaching off and on for 10 years, and I joined the Rebuilt family in the summer of 2026.

I love coaching people who are ready to build strength, gain muscle, or lose weight. My specialty is combining fitness with nutrition education, helping people understand how food impacts the body from the inside out.

My own transformation is what shaped how I coach. I went through a lot of challenges along the way — I did the dieting, I did the workouts, I was consistent — but that last bit of progress I needed to step on stage for a bodybuilding show just wasn't happening, no matter what I tried. It wasn't until my coach at the time had me get a hormone panel done that things clicked: everything was off. My coach made me stop my prep entirely and focus on improving my hormone levels first. That experience completely changed my perspective on health. There's so much more to a healthy body than just diet and working out.

My coaching style is patient and understanding — but if you're doubting yourself, you won't be by the end of the session. I love working with anyone who's truly dedicated and passionate about wanting to change and better their life.

What I want every client to walk away with: feeling better about themselves, more confident, and believing they can do more.

If you're nervous to start: Rebuilt is truly an amazing space and community. It's not just a gym — it's a place people come to when they want some form of change in their life, big or small. Not only do the coaches truly care about your progress and success, but so does everyone else around you in this space.

Outside the gym, I'm trying to keep up with my daughter — we're either hiking, swimming, snowboarding, or playing Barbies.

Most humbling gym moment? Well… 50-cent taco Tuesday before a heavy squat session wasn't my best idea. Also dislocated my kneecap jumping six inches off the ground once — I can almost laugh about that one now.

Hype song: "Party Up" — DMX (of course).

Find me: @Mzh_coach on Instagram

I fell in love with yoga after taking a class in college and starting to build my own practice. I loved how good my body felt afterward, and I just kept coming back to it. Eventually, I took a yoga teacher training with my mom, and that's when I realized I really enjoyed teaching and helping other people find that same feeling I'd found.

I love helping people move their bodies and become more aware of their breath. I especially enjoy teaching yoga to people who are new to it, or who may not think yoga is "for them." I like making classes approachable and helping people build real confidence in their movement.

My coaching style is welcoming, encouraging, and not too serious. I most love working with people who are newer to yoga, or who don't typically think of themselves as a "yoga person" — that's exactly who I want in my class.

What I want every client to walk away with: feeling relaxed, like they've released some tension, and proud of themselves for taking the time out of their day to move and breathe.

If you're nervous to start: I was nervous when I first started too, but I was met with the most welcoming group of people. Just show up and give it a try!

Outside the gym, you'll usually find me walking my dog Wilson, watercoloring, hiking, or spending time outside whenever I can.

Most humbling gym moment? I lost the weights off one whole side of my bar mid–back squat. Not fun in the moment, but I can laugh about it now!

Find me: @chandlerredding on Instagram

Perse has been a CrossFit pup ever since joining her human, Tyler, in 2020. Since puppyhood, she's made the gym her second home. You'll usually find her in the middle of the gym floor, tucked safely under a bench while the barbells are flying, or enthusiastically helping you recover by licking the sweat off your face after a tough workout.

As adorable as she is, Perse appreciates her personal space and prefers to be the one initiating the pets. Once you've earned her trust, though, you're in for life and you'll be greeted with enthusiastic butt wiggles every time you walk through the door.

Her favorite movement is the sprint, especially if it involves chasing a squirrel up a tree. Outside the gym, Perse enjoys splashing through creeks, hiking mountain trails, and snoozing in her favorite corner of the couch.

Perse brings a little extra joy to every class, and while she may not have any coaching certifications, she's an expert in boosting gym morale.

Filson has been showing up at Rebuilt since he moved to Newberg in the summer of 22, and he helped co-found the Women's Strength Program with Amanda. Like his parents, he is staunchly anti-cardio and very food motivated. His favorite exercise is sled pulls, which he enjoys training every time he goes for a walk, and swimming in any body of water he can find. Outside the gym, you will find him collecting tennis balls, eating whole heads of cabbage, and demanding pets from patrons at his favorite bars and wineries.

Filson also believes that pets are an essential part of post-exercise recovery, and will happily lend his services to any who require it.