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A Program That Works
Success comes from a fitness approach that works for you. It is not one size fits all. To help you build a well-balanced routine, our Personal Trainers tailor a program that meets your individual needs.
Let’s get on the path to more efficient, effective and more importantly fun workouts.
Personal Training
Personal training is an effective way to take your fitness goals to the next level. Achieve results with the motivation, encouragement and accountability of your very own coach. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle tone or improve your overall fitness level, our certified Fitness Advisors are ready to help you succeed. All are nationally certified and have the expertise to create cutting-edge, personalized programs to support you in living your best life. Ready to get started?
GROUP TRAINING
Our group training programs combine revolutionary results-based techniques and team-camaraderie to take your workouts to the next level. All led by elite coaches and trainers, motivating you to go further than ever before.
Meet Our Trainers
Tell us your goals and we will match you with the best fitness professional—along with the latest results-based technologies and tools—to help exceed your expectations. Get to know our trainers and learn how they can help you.
Mana Shintani
Certified Fitness Specialists
I am not a stereotypical personal trainer because of my background in injury prevention and rehabilitation. I believe my role is to guide you toward YOUR goal in the most effective, safe and fun way. I believe exercise is medicine. Even moderate exercise is beneficial for your health and well-being. I am your training wheel. Train with me until you can ‘ride’ on your own!
CERTIFICATIONS
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
American College Of Sports Medicine - Certified Better Bones & Balance® Instructor
Better Bones & Balance®
EDUCATION
- M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology
University of North Carolina - B.S. Exercise Science
University of Georgia
Deb Best
Certified Fitness Specialists
Deb brings 25 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Originally from Colorado, Deb moved to Portland to lead corporate wellness programs and eventually joined a cancer research team studying the effects of exercise during patient treatment and recovery. A certified yoga instructor since 2001, Deb believes in an integrative approach to exercise, building strength, improving flexibility, and increasing energy in order to tap into one’s inner athlete.
Deb enjoys adventuring with her family, long walks with her dog, and exploring her creative self cooking for family and friends. She has a daily pen/ink/pencil drawing practice which she shares with other art students all over the world.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise - Certified Yoga Instructor
YogaFit
EDUCATION
- B.S., Exercise and Sport Science
Colorado State University
Mike Kachnik
Certified Fitness Specialists
Mike comes to AWC Kruse Woods with more than a decade of experience in fitness, from personal training and boot camps, to physiological testing and healthy lifestyle coaching. Mike believes in building solid foundational movement patterns before earning your way into complex exercises and heavier lifts. “A solid training program does not have to be complicated. I help my clients master the basics and then progressively add load to build strength consistent with their goals.”
Mike began his career in 2014 providing health and wellness coaching services. He most recently was a Master Trainer at LA Fitness, and has been a Personal Trainer at Fitness Together and MUV Fitness. Mike lives in Beaverton with his partner and two ferrets, and enjoys working out, playing sports, reading, and writing in his spare time.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
EDUCATION
- B.S., Exercise Science – Integrative Physiology
Pacific University