Our coaches are ready to help you achieve your fitness goals, provide guidance, and make lasting, long-term change.
Ashlye
Bootcamp | Semi-Private | Well Life | Fit For Life
Ashlye is a fitness coach with a medical assistant background who believes training should be smart, safe, and sustainable. With a strong understanding of how the body recovers and adapts, she helps clients build strength, improve movement, and feel confident in their workouts.
Ashlye’s goal is to support long-term health, not just short-term results. She doesn’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all plans; instead, she focuses on consistent, thoughtful training that helps you build a healthier, more capable body over time. Her coaching style is supportive, educational, and results-driven. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to train with more intention, her goal is to help you feel empowered, informed, and confident every step of the way.
Brendan
Program Lead | Tranzform Elite | Tranzform Next Gen | Personal Training | Bootcamp
Brendan is a performance-focused personal trainer dedicated to helping clients move well, feel strong, and reach their goals with confidence. With three years of experience coaching all ages in group, semi-Private, and one-on-one settings, he delivers clear, effective, and motivating training. A former four-year varsity athlete and podium finisher in his first NPC bodybuilding show, Brendan brings a strong athletic foundation and a passion for structured, results-driven programming. His coaching style emphasizes clear communication, effective physical cueing, and sustainable progress—whether someone is new to fitness or pushing for peak performance.
Chris
General Manager | Tranzform Next Gen | Bootcamp | Semi-Private | Personal Training | Fit For Life
Chris is the General Manager of Tranzform Fitness and a seasoned performance coach with a deep passion for developing young athletes. As a former athlete, he understands the dedication, discipline, and mindset needed to excel. His experience working with middle school, high school, college, and professional athletes has shaped his approach to building strong, confident, well-rounded competitors.
With over 15 years of combined Strength & Conditioning and Physical Therapy experience, Chris brings a comprehensive understanding of movement, injury prevention, and athletic development. He holds the prestigious CSCS certification and has coached in large groups, semi-private formats, and individualized one-on-one settings, allowing him to meet each athlete exactly where they are and ensure both safety and high-level progress.
Chris is now bringing this expertise to a Youth Athletic Conditioning Program designed to help young athletes reach their full potential. His mission is not only to develop speed, strength, and coordination, but also to instill habits, confidence, and character that set kids up for success in sports and in life. Under his guidance, athletes receive training that is purposeful, positive, and built to last.
Emily
Social Media Manager | Bootcamp | Fit For Life
Emily is a passionate fitness professional dedicated to helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. She earned her degree in Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University in 2019 and went on to complete her Physical Therapist Assistant degree in 2021.
With a strong foundation in human movement, injury prevention, and performance training, Emily focuses on helping clients grow both physically and mentally and helping them realize they’re capable of more than they ever believed. She is passionate about supporting, educating, and motivating individuals as they build strength, improve mobility, and work toward becoming their healthiest selves. She cannot wait to see you on the mats!
Hannah
Bootcamp | Semi-Private | Well Life
With 8 years of experience in the fitness industry, Hannah is dedicated to helping clients move better, feel stronger, and live healthier. She specializes in corrective exercise and functional movement training, creating tailored programs that improve mobility, reduce pain, and build lasting strength.
Hannah trains a wide range of clients, from young athletes boosting performance and strength to seniors optimizing health and mobility, through group, semi-private, and one-on-one settings.
As a Precision Nutrition-certified coach, she integrates nutrition science and behavior-change strategies into her training for holistic, sustainable results. Clear communication and progressive programming are central to Hannah’s approach, helping clients stay confident and consistently improve.
Joy
Yoga | RYT-200 Instructor
Fitness and movement have always been a big part of Joy’s life! She has over 20 years of experience practicing yoga and is passionate about helping others build a deeper connection between mind and body. Joy’s journey began while raising two young children, as she sought ways to support her own well-being and balance.
She sincerely believes that yoga is much more than a physical practice, allowing individuals to be present for themselves and to stay grounded beyond the mat. Joy recently completed her alignment-based Vinyasa 200-hour teacher training in 2025. She is dedicated to helping students form a stronger mind-body connection, feel present, and be supported both during and beyond their time on the mat.
Outside of work, Joy enjoys yoga, gardening, cooking, exploring nature with her dog, and traveling with family and friends.
Julie
SHEStrong | Stretch & Mobility | Bootcamp | Semi-Private | Personal Training
Julie is a NASM-certified personal trainer with over two years of experience helping clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable fitness routines. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Grand Valley State University and certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and a Stretch and Mobility Coach through NASM, providing her with a strong foundation in human movement, physiology, and injury prevention.
She is especially passionate about women’s fitness and empowering women to feel their best through intentional movement and strength training. Julie believes that fitness should enhance your life, not limit it, and focuses on helping clients move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in their bodies.
Outside of coaching, she is an avid hybrid fitness athlete who competes in events such as HYROX, DEKA, and Spartan races. She also enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and continually challenging herself both inside and outside the gym.
Kelly
Well Life
Kelly is a cardiology nurse, health coach, and team leader who is passionate about helping individuals build sustainable, long-term health. With a clinical background in cardiology and a focus on preventive care, she brings both knowledge and empathy to her coaching, supporting clients in making meaningful, lasting changes.
Kelly is a strong believer that sustainable health isn’t reserved for someday. It’s available to you right now, exactly as you are. She specializes in helping clients balance blood sugar and build eating habits that last, without restriction, guilt, or giving up the foods they love. Her approach is rooted in real food, real life, and practical strategies that fit into everyday routines, helping clients create progress that feels both achievable and sustainable.
Outside of coaching, you’ll find Kelly chasing sunsets on the Lake Michigan shoreline, curled up with a good book, exploring new places with her family, or on a very serious mission to find good food and the perfect cup of coffee.
Kim
Yoga | RYT-200 Instructor
Kim is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher who has been practicing since 2020. Her classes are accessible, breath-centered, and supportive for all bodies, emphasizing gentle movement, mindful awareness, and meeting students exactly where they are.
Before finding yoga, Kim worked as an ICU nurse. After multiple hip surgeries made it impossible to continue in the career she loved, she faced the challenge of rebuilding her life in a body with new limitations. That journey led her to yoga, a practice she often says saved her life. Through breath, movement, and mindfulness, she rediscovered strength, resilience, and a deep sense of connection to herself.
Today, Kim is passionate about sharing what she has learned. She believes yoga is for everybody and every stage of life, and she is living proof that healing, growth, and joy are possible even when the path looks different from what was expected. Students can expect a welcoming, supportive environment where they are encouraged to move gently, breathe deeply, and leave class feeling more at home in their bodies.
Lindsey
Owner | Bootcamp | Well Life
Lindsey brings a rare blend of analytical expertise and heart-centered leadership to the fitness industry. With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering and 15 years of experience in consulting and corporate IT, she approaches health and wellness with both strategy and empathy—always evaluating what works best to deliver effective, cutting-edge fitness in a safe and sustainable way.
A mom of three, Lindsey has spent years teaching group fitness through Jazzercise—something she continues to do today—while raising her family and deepening her expertise through certifications as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. When the opportunity to own a gym presented itself, she embraced it with passion and purpose, driven by a desire to bring high-quality fitness to the community while creating a place where people feel supported, motivated, and connected.
Today, Lindsey is dedicated to empowering an incredibly talented coaching staff and cultivating an environment that is encouraging, energizing, and welcoming to all fitness levels. She believes fitness goes far beyond workouts and nutrition. Lindsey is deeply committed to building a strong fitness family—one that not only supports each other inside the gym, but also gives back to the greater community. Her mission is to help members become the healthiest versions of themselves while fostering balance, connection, and lifelong wellness.
Nicole
Yoga | E-RYT 200 Instructor
Nicole is an experienced yoga instructor with over 20 years of personal practice. In 2019, she deepened her study of yoga philosophy and earned her first 200-hour certification, followed by a second in 2022. She also holds certifications in Yin Yoga and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga.
Nicole is currently pursuing certification as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and continues to expand her holistic approach to wellness. She believes movement is medicine and that your breath can set you free if you will allow yourself to slow down, settle, tune inward, move with intention, and be.
Ross
Yoga | YTT 500 Hour Instructor
Ross is a yoga instructor who brings the discipline and focus of traditional Ashtanga Yoga into his classes, helping students build strength, mobility, balance, and mental resilience. Through purposeful movement, breath, and mindful practice, he creates sessions that are both challenging and accessible, supporting physical performance, recovery, and overall well-being.
Ross has completed both 200-hour and 500-hour advanced teacher training programs with Hilaire Lockwood and continues to deepen his practice and teaching through ongoing study.
Ryan
Director of Coaching | Bootcamp | Semi-Private | Personal Training
Ryan is a personal trainer with over 12 years of experience helping clients move better, get stronger, and feel more confident in their bodies. He has worked with a wide range of clients in large group, semi-private, and one-on-one settings, developing a coaching style that emphasizes personalized, thoughtful coaching, not one-size-fits-all approaches.
His approach focuses on building strength, improving movement quality, and creating habits that support long-term health and performance. Ryan holds certifications as a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC), Precision Nutrition Level 1 and Master Health Coach, Functional Movement Screen Level 1, and Functional Capacity Screen Certified. His goal is to help clients train with confidence and build a body that supports their life for years to come.
Sara
Bootcamp | Semi-Private
Sara brings over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry and has been a dedicated coach at Tranzform Fitness for the past four years. She has worked with clients of all fitness levels, offering one-on-one training, semi-private sessions, bootcamp-style workouts, and a variety of group exercise classes.
Known for her motivating coaching style and positive energy, Sara is passionate about helping people build strength, confidence, and longevity. Her mission is simple: helping people feel forever young through fitness. Whether she’s coaching a high-energy class or working closely with individuals to help them reach their goals, Sara believes that movement is the key to living a strong, vibrant life at any age.
Zach
Bootcamp | Fit For Life
Zach is a personal trainer and Exercise Science graduate from Grand Valley State University, where he earned his B.S. in Health and Fitness Instruction. A standout component of his education was EXS 320: Exercise Testing and Prescription, and he brings a strong foundation in fitness assessment and evidence-based program design, applying his education in real-world training environments.
Zach is a highly energetic coach at Tranzform Fitness with experience training a wide range of clients in large group and semi-private settings. He is passionate about strength training, functional movement, and helping clients build sustainable habits that support long-term results.
