Education and Experience:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree: Exercise Science
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): Certified Personal Trainer
• Functional Aging Institute (FAI): Certified Functional Aging Specialist
• Career Pathways Diploma: Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Leader
• USA Weightlifting: Certified Level I Sports and Conditioning Coach
• National Association Sports Medicine (NASM)/Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AAFA): Certified Walk with Ease Instructor
• Certification in Adult Mental Health First Aid
• Lead Coach for Rock Steady Boxing Portland, all levels

Brandy’s own wellness journey of struggling with morbid obesity helped her realized that her true passion lies in helping others reach their health and wellness goals safely and effectively.

After adopting a new lifestyle, falling in love with fitness, and losing 160 lbs., she left her job of 22 years working in Finance to obtain a degree in Exercise Science. It was here that she was introduced to Kimberly Berg’s Rock Steady Boxing program and completed her internship with them. Brandy was not only hired as a lead coach; she also became Kimberly’s assistant and operations manager of the Rebel Fit Club.

Brandy loves working with our fighters because of their determination, positive attitude and sincere appreciation for the training we provide. Brandy offers both group fitness circuit and cardio kickboxing training, as well as personal training for overall wellness, strength and conditioning, and mobility support.

In her spare time, Brandy enjoys playing with her two sons, reading, hiking, trail running, and obstacle course racing.

Her favorite motto is: “Fall down seven times, get up eight”.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Health Education
• Bachelor degree; Physical Education
• Bachelor degree; Exercise Science
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer and movement disorder specialist with over 35 years of experience.
• Oregon Health and Sciences: EE (Exercise and Education) for PD research instructor
• Team PD: balance and agility training
• Parkinson’s Wellness and Recovery (PWR) Certified instructor and has worked at PWR retreats for the headquarters in Arizona.

Instructor certifications for:

• Power for Parkinson’s
• Tai Chi for Better Balance
• Staying Active for Independent Life (SAIL)
• Neuro-Com Master Trainer
• Aqua Stretch
• Silver & Fit and Silver Sneaker Instructor/Advisor

You can clearly see why Jan is so good coaching our Rock Steady Boxing: SW Washington Classes. She has such compassion and drive to help others! The fighters in her classes say, “She is one AWESOME coach!”. She is so in-tune with their progress and is quick to modify an exercise if they need it for their daily changing symptoms so that they don’t miss a beat.

In Jan’s leisure time, she loves climbing mountains including Mount Hood, Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams. She is also a huge animal lover and enjoys spending time with her family.

Coach Jan’s motto: “It has been my lifelong ambition to educate, motive, and inspire people to exercise and have fun doing it. After all, if you don’t use it, you will lose it!”

Education and Experience:

• AAS in Exercise Science
• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
• Specialties in Movement Theory, Sport Psychology, Kettlebells, TRX, and Mental First Aid.
• Special interest in Gait Analysis and Functional Movement
• Certified Cycling coach through Schwinn
• Certified Yoga instructor.
• Coaches all Levels Rock Steady Boxing Portland Classes

Kris Myers has been a fitness professional since 2007 but has loved fitness her whole life. She left the Construction industry to help people feel good in their bodies. She started as a Schwinn cycling coach, then added yoga where she focused on movement therapy and helping people with movement imbalances.

Really connecting with functional movement and psychology, Kris pursued a degree in Exercise Science and became a certified Personal Trainer.

Kris loves teaching special populations and is great at adapting teaching styles to reach a variety of learning styles which drew her to the fighters of Kimberly Berg’s Portland Rock Steady’s Boxing program.

She enjoys the challenge of eliminating obstacles for anyone interested in being active.

Kris has created specialty programming including SI Joint Stability, Myofascial Release, Yoga for Athletes, Chronic pain workshops, Yoga Fundamentals, Commitment to health and wellness, and Older Adult Functional Movement.

Kris also volunteers for the Scouts BSA offering a summer program in backpacking, hiking, cycling, and personal fitness. She also volunteers as an assistant coach for our local Speed N Action Track Club.

Kris loves backpacking, kayaking, cycling, and believes in a balanced in life including Yoga, Meditation and continual education. She is passionate about Leave No Trace principles and enjoys educating about life in the outdoors that is sustainable for years to come.

Kris’s Moto “Be the change that you want to see in the world” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from New York University.
• Exercise Science and Healthy Older Adult Fitness from Portland Community College.
• Certified National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
• Years of teaching senior fitness including Advanced Balance and Stretch classes.
• Lead coach at Rock Steady Boxing Portland all levels and Rose City Knock-Out Ladies Boxing /Bootcamp class.

Gina is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor who especially loves working with older adults and people with Parkinson’s Disease. She is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and has a Bachelor’s degree from New York University. After working in the nonprofit sector for 10 years, she returned to school and earned certificates in Exercise Science and Healthy Older Adult Fitness from Portland Community College. She began volunteering with Kimberly Berg’s Rock Steady Boxing in 2016 and became a coach in 2018. She also loves teaching senior exercise balance classes for the general public.​​

Gina is incredibly grateful to be a part of the Rebel Fit Club family and is continually inspired by the fighters she works with. Helping people improve their lives through exercise is both a privilege and a joy. Outside of work, Gina enjoys spending time in nature with her husband and their baby girl.​​

Coach Gina’s Moto “Don’t count the days; make the days count.” -Muhammad Ali

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Exercise Science and Healthy Older Adult Fitness
• BFA and MFA in Design
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (American College of Sports Medicine)
• Certified Vitality Guide: Focus on Functional Movement, Nutrition, & Mindfulness
• Certified Manual Therapy Specialist
• Coaches all Levels Rock Steady Boxing Classes

Val began her career at Nike, working her way up the ranks to become the US Creative Director of Nike Brand Design. After 25+ years of sitting behind a computer, Val decided to further her passion for health and fitness through 3 intensive years of study and internships in exercise sciences. One of those internships was working with Kimberly as a volunteer and part-time coach. The energy, passion, and personal relationships of the fighters made this experience the most rewarding! Human connection is just as important as movement and good nutrition, and Kimberly’s Rebel Fit Club combines high-energy fun with a caring community of amazing fighters!

Val also mentored under Lynette Deschler, Founder of Basecamp TH3, which offers specialized individual treatment for functional movement, nutrition protocols, manual therapies and behavior modification. Experience there focused on corrective techniques of revitalization and tissue repair, often working with aging athletes. Val also works with older populations teaching chair yoga, breathing and mindfulness as well as lecturing on the topic of “Vitality at any Age”.

She loves to laugh, dance, snow ski, and “work the slip-rope” with the Rose City Rebels. She is honored to be part of this life journey with so many wonderful individuals.

Val’s personality profile is that of “The Advocate-who walks in the light of creative altruism”.