
Meet Our Trainers
All of the trainers on our team are Nationally Certified as Personal Trainers and are capable of helping you with any of your personal goals.
Learn more about individual trainers below.

Kylie Ascher
Personal Trainer
Fitness and exercise can be a daunting realm, especially weight training. I first started lifting in a Strength and Conditioning class where I was one of 3 girls (Freshman) in a class of 40 upperclassmen, all on the football team. I was beyond nervous, the teacher and other classmates made it even more unwelcoming. My personalized programming aims to introduce you into the world of fitness and focus on building your confidence in your capabilities in a welcoming environment.
My passion for fitness goes beyond just working out. Since I was a kid I was a multi-sport athlete and felt kind of lost when I didn't have those team sports anymore. When I graduated and stopped playing sports I turned to bodybuilding. Bodybuilding has taught me so much about health, wellness, and learning that my body was capable of much more than what I had initially envisioned. It has taught me the importance of balanced nutrition, recovery and sustainable habits that promote longevity. More importantly it has taught me mental resilience, discipline and respect for my mind and body that has improved not just my physical health but my mental and emotional wellbeing. My goal is to show people they can achieve and surpass their goals they set for themselves and I'm here to guide you through it! Let’s work together to unlock your full potential—I’m excited to be a part of your journey!
Trainings and Certifications
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National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NAMS-CPT)
- American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
- WSU FIT Certified (Fitness Instructor Training)
Experience and Education
- B.S. in Business Management - Washington State University (pending)
- Multi-sport Athlete - Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field
- NPC Bodybuilder - Two 1st Place Titles and Two 2nd Place Titles
Specializations
- Body Composition and Aesthetics
- Strength/Resistance Training
- Motivational Training
- Improving Relationship with Exercise

Daniel Coifman
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
For the first 15 years of my life, I was scared of exercise. When I signed up to play football—a sport I loved—the weight room intimidated me the most. Over time, I saw incredible progress and gained confidence in myself and my abilities. These experiences shaped my passion for fitness and drive to help others achieve their goals. As your personal trainer, I’ll use a science-based, empathetic approach to craft a program tailored to your unique needs, whether your focus is on just learning about the gym, optimizing your body composition, or trying to gain more athleticism at all levels of experience. My mission is to not only help you reach your goals but also build lasting confidence along the way.
Beyond personal training, I’ve worked extensively as an educator. I’ve taught students of all ages as a tutor and coached young swimmers, learning how to adapt to each person’s learning style. I also spent a semester in strength and conditioning at Washington State University, working with collegiate athletes in baseball, track and field, and girls’ soccer. Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, I understand both the challenges of beginning a fitness journey and the demands of advanced training, and I’ll be here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Trainings and Certifications
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National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NAMS-CPT)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)
- American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
Experience and Education
- B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (pending)
- Strength and Conditioning - Washington State University
Specializations
- Fitness & Nutritional Education and Skill Development
- Body Composition and Weight Loss
- Athletic Development for New & Intermediate Athletes

Hunter Drews
Personal Trainer
Beginning in elementary school and building to freshman year of high school I feared sports, I was intimidated. I had a negative self-image as I remember receiving comments about my body. My 8th grade P.E teacher changed this, I saw him as a mentor who pushed me out of my comfort zone. He taught high school football and convinced me to try out which was an unforgettable experience that significantly altered my direction in life as I fell in love with fitness. I became healthier and I felt confident in my own skin. Since then, I’ve developed a passion for bodybuilding and cycling. I want to impact others like he impacted me.
Within my programming I create a productive yet encouraging environment that is an experience rather than just a workout. I want to help you achieve your goals; enhancing both you’re physical fitness and mental fitness through my background in psychology. The end goal for me is to encourage you to have positive feelings towards exercise, so that one day you can continue your fitness journey independently passing on the gift to others. I will use my education in Kinesiology to help create an effective and time efficient workout prescription to fuel your success. Using an additional background in sports and my passion in bodybuilding I will create a program designed for your needs.
Trainings and Certifications
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
- American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified
Experience and Education
- B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (pending)
- Minor in Psychology - Washington State University (pending)
- Multi-Sport Athlete - Football, Wrestling, Boxing, Rowing, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding
Specializations
- Increasing Muscle
- Fat Loss/Healthy Body Composition
- Mindset and Mentality in Fitness

Rachel Hudson
Personal Trainer
I know life gets busy, so balancing how you spend your time and energy can be difficult to manage sometimes. Because of this, our fitness aspirations may sometimes get put on the back burner. It may seem challenging to switch up or incorporate a new exercise routine into your lifestyle, but I would be thrilled to guide and coach you on that journey!
As your personal trainer, my mission is to help you achieve your fitness goals from wherever you're starting or picking up from, using a wholistic and science-based practice, as I have seen great success with these methods in my previous clients. Utilizing my NSCA-CPT and nutrition certifications, I will create a program tailored to fit your goals, whether they include general fitness, strength, body re-composition, weight loss, your relationship with food and/or exercise, or anything else within my scope of practice. Together we can come up with a reasonable plan and time frame to achieve your goals and we will turn them into a reality!
Trainings and Certifications
- National Strength and Conditioning Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
- Small Group Training and Personal Trainer - Washington State University (WSU)
- American Red Cross First AID, CPR, AED
Experience and Education
- B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (WSU) (pending)
- Associates Degree - Green River College
- Personal Trainer - Fitness Quest Puyallup
Specializations
- Wholistic health coaching
- Strength/Resistance training
- Programming to optimize body composition
- Healthy weight management

Rylie Jessee
Personal Trainer
I grew up playing basketball and running track. In my experience in track I was able to learn how to weightlift and that is where I fell in love with the weight room. Throughout my sports career I came to understand the importance of fitness and love the science behind it. I learned so much about ways to use the skills and improvements in the weight room and apply it to my performance in athletics. Throughout this valuable experience, I gained the valuable skill of pacing myself.
I most enjoy helping clients fall in love with the fitness process and teaching the "why's" of exercise. Being able to get other people excited to be active is something I have greatly fallen in love wit hand will always be my favorite thing about being in the field of exercise and health. Being afraid to go to the weight room and try new things is something I am very familiar with and I use this as a strength when working with my clients. Additionally, I love getting clients to build their self-confidence and love who they are. I want them to learn that I am here for them and to help them build that confidence and love and ability for physical activity.
Trainings and Certifications
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Corrective Exercise Specialist
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross - CPR/AED/First Aid
Experience and Education
- M.S. in Athletic Training at Washington State University (WSU) (pending)
- Completion of EMT Course at Spokane Community College
Specializations
- Motivational Training
- Cardiorespiratory Endurance
- Agility Training
- Corrective Exercise
- Balance/Stability

DJ Johnson
Personal Trainer
Stress sucks. These two words carry so much impact and mean so many things to so many different people, but what matters is how we deal with it. I believe that so long as we are moving our bodies, we make that stress just that a bit easier to deal with. That’s where I come in to help you!
Starting college in my mid-twenties, I know what it’s like to tell yourself that it’s too late to start. It’s never too late. I too know what it’s like to fall off the exercise horse and not recover immediately. That’s why I try to work with clients who may need help with that first step, but it’s up to you to take that first step. With my background in Triathlon, Iron man, and strength training, I am confident that I can get you to where you want to be and I’ll be there every step of the way.
Trainings and Certifications
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric - CPR/AED/First Aid
- WSU FIT Certified (Fitness Instructor Training) - WSU UREC
- Schwinn Certified Cycling/Spin Trainer - WSU UREC
Experience and Education
- Completed 2 Triathlons, Several marathons, & an Iron Man
- Personal experience with weight loss and gain
- 12+ years basketball experience and played on a travel team
- B.A. in Music Business, Business Minor and Music Production Certification, Washington State University (In Progress)
Specializations
- Iron Man, Marathon, Basketball, and Strength Conditioning
- Focus on Clients who have little to no training experience
- Cardio Health Focus

Halle Lovejoy
Personal Trainer
I have a passion for sharing my love of exercise and helping others find their joy in fitness. Growing up playing sports and getting introduced to strength training during high school basketball, I discovered not only the physical benefits of fitness but also the mental and emotional empowerment it brings. This passion led me to pursue kinesiology and dive deeper into understanding how our bodies move and how exercise can enhance our lives.
My goal is to help you experience the same love for fitness that has transformed my life. I have struggled a lot with body image and comparison, and fitness has helped to completely reframe my way of thinking and see myself in a different light. I believe fitness is personal to everyone, and the more tailored your training is to your unique needs, the more likely you are to see lasting results. Whether you're training for a sport-specific goal, wanting to get stronger, build confidence, improve your overall health, or improve your relationship with movement, I’ll design a program that fits your lifestyle, motivates you, and gets you excited about progress.
Exercise is for everyone, and I’m here to support and guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to help you reach your goals and fall in love with fitness along the way!
Trainings and Certifications
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer
- WSU UREC FIT Certified (Fitness Instructor Training)
- American Red Cross - CPR/AED/First Aid
Experience and Education
- B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (in progress)
- Personal Trainer - University Recreation at WSU
- Basketball, Track & Field, Weightlifting Background
Specializations
- Strength/Resistance Training
- Healthy Body Composition/Weight-Loss
- Muscle Growth
- Sport Specific Performance Training
- Improving Relationships with Exercise

Tanner Mitchell
Personal Trainer
I first fell in love with training people in my junior year of high school. My head strength and conditioning coach at the time would often leave me in charge of looking after my fellow peers' workout plans and making sure they understand the excises and finish all workouts assigned. When I would look at the workouts my coach designed for them, I was so intrigued by the precision for every athlete and reasoning why he targeted every muscle he did. After high school, I began dwelling more and more into fitness until I decided to become a personal trainer and share my love for fitness with other people.
I especially have loved coaching younger athletes as well as high school athletes in the Tri-Cities area, which has helped me grow as a trainer to meet a wider spectrum of clients and not just stay in a certain age group. My main goal as a personal trainer is to break barriers with my clients and help them achieve triumphs, which they never thought possible. Let me help you become the best version of yourself inside and outside of the gym.
Trainings and Certifications
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross - Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED/EPI/Asthma
- Offensive and Defensive Line Coach (Football)
- Defender Coach (Soccer)
Experience and Education
- B.S. in Kinesiology and minor in Strength and Conditioning, Washington State University (WSU) (pending)
Specializations
- Strength Training
- Mobility/Flexibility Training
- Body Movement Training (Calisthenics)

Steven Pettengill
Personal Trainer
After losing seventy pounds, I firmly believe that movement is medicine as I've learned a lot about what my body can do and how amazing moving our bodies is. I wrestled and trained in jui-jitsu in the past, but when I worked with personal trainers and had more guidance, it helped me become more proficient and consistent in the gym and helped me place movement as a priority in my life. I want to help you achieve your goals, using my knowledge, background, and experience, while also giving you the tools and knowledge so you know why were doing what we are doing so you can apply it for life.
I understand that it can be intimidating stepping into the gym for the first time, as I was when I did, so I want to make sure you're not only achieving your goals but also feeling safe and comfortable. I will ensure you feel included and welcomed within the gym space to create a positive relationship with fitness and wellness for you to achieve those goals. One of the many things that make me enthusiastic about training is being able to not only teach but also learn from you since everyone is unique. Let's learn and grow together!
Trainings and Certifications
- Functional Movement Screening - Level 1
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Experience and Education
- Head Personal Trainer, University Recreation at Washington State University
- B.S. in Kinesiology - Washington State University (Pending)
- Personal Trainer, University Recreation at Washington State University
- A.S. - Bellevue College
Specializations
- Weight Loss
- Movement for Daily Living
- Health and Longevity

Isaiah Townsend
Personal Trainer
By seeing the height of what the body can do through sports on the TV or at a big game we can admire the great things humans are capable of. In turn, by using some of the same training methods these athletes use, we can enable our own bodies to move, feel, and even look a little more like theirs. The part I love the most is that this type of training isn’t exclusive only to those who play sports. With the right accommodations and adjustments, anyone can train like an athlete.
As an athlete, I believe that training like one will get you the ability, mobility, and healthy relationship with your body that we all strive for. For the past 5 years, I have gained experience, training, and knowledge from 2 different strength and conditioning coaches, several personal trainers and physical therapists, athletic trainers, and even pro athletes. This has given me a wide outlook on the training, rehabilitation, and high-level performance of the body.
Trainings and Certifications
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- American Heart Association CPR and AED
- American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
Experience and Education
- Close work and strength conditioning with WSU Football Team, Redmond High School Football Team
- Personal and Group Training
- Human Anatomy, Nutrition Biology, Physics of Movements
Specializations
- Strength Training
- Conditioning/Endurance Training
- Speed and Agility Training

Ella Young
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
I’ve been in love with sports and exercise pretty much my whole life. I started with gymnastics and soccer and eventually ventured out into volleyball, basketball, and track. My sophomore year of high school I started going to the gym and really learning about weightlifting, the science behind it all, and how beneficial it can be to your life. It wasn’t until my junior year when I got the opportunity to coach my school's junior high volleyball team that I realized that I loved coaching and that it is something I want to make a career out of.
Along with coaching volleyball, I’ve also coached track and field and gymnastics. Coaching many different athletes in a variety of sports has helped me grow as a coach and trainer to be able to meet, help, and care for a wide range of clients and their needs. My main goals as a personal trainer are to help my clients overcome any challenges they are facing, help them become more confident in themselves and their abilities, and aid them in reaching their goals.
Trainings and Certifications
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- American Heart Association CPR and AED
- American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
- Small Group Training – WSU UREC
Experience and Education
- B.S. in Kinesiology – Washington State University (pending)
- Assistant Junior High Volleyball Coach
- Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Specializations
- Strength and Hypertrophy Training
- Mobility/Flexibility Training
- Body Composition and Weight Management
Apprentice Trainers
Our personal trainers go through extensive training before they start working with you. Interested in becoming a personal trainer with UREC? Contact us.