Kim Neal – Boot Camp Coach
Soccer has continued to be Kim’s sport of choice and she is active on a handful of indoor and outdoor teams. While in college at Cal Poly, SLO Kim discovered running. Still a big part of her life, she participates regularly in marathons, half marathons and more recently, triathlons.
As the wife of an ultra runner and mother of two girls ages 8 and 6, being active and healthy is very important to Kim for both physical and emotional reasons, as well as to show her girls that women can be strong and healthy.
Kim started participating in the Boot Camp program over a year ago. It has transformed her body in ways she had never imagined. She says, “My core and legs are so much stronger and my running has improved dramatically. I am such a believer that I decided to make my passion my work.” Kim earned her NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification and soon after became a LiveFit Boot Camp trainer. “There is nothing more rewarding than helping people meet their fitness goals and seeing results!”
Kim is currently a substitute trainer in Healdsburg, CA
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer – National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association,2010
- CPR/AED Certified – American Health and Safety Institute (AHSI),2010
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Kathy Salisbury – Boot Camp Coach
Several friends introduced Kathy to Bootcamp and she quickly knew she wanted to be a part of the LiveFit team. “I love to encourage and support others in pursuing their health/fitness goals.” Kathy lives in Healdsburg with her husband & 3 young daughters.
Kathy is currently a substitute trainer in Healdsburg, CA
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) – American Council on Exercise (ACE), 2011
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Sean Humle – Boot Camp Coach
Over the years, Sean has learned many diverse and effective modes of training, from the fast paced muscle-shredding plyometric style and sport-inspired exercise, to the more mind-body oriented flowing styles of movement like Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates. LiveFit was a perfect match for him because he likes the variety it offers, promoting the change in routine he sees as being so important to the success of his clients. “I love helping people who want to make themselves better, for the sake of being healthy and not just for competition. I couldn’t imagine a better way to make a living than helping people on the path to better health and better lives.”
Sean has a love of travel, organic gardening and cooking, and has a constantly expanding interest in healthy living through nutrition, diet and exercise. He enjoys all outdoor activities, particularly kite surfing, soccer, golf, and hiking. He plans on going back to school to obtain further degrees in nutrition and psychology.
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Massage Therapist, (2002)
- Certified Personal Trainer, AAFA (2012)
- Certified Mat Pilates Instructor (2010)
- Certified Les Mills BodyPump Instructor (2010)
- Certified Les Mills CXWorX Instructor (2012)
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Mick Harrison – Boot Camp Coach
After moving to Auckland, New Zealand, Mick turned to rugby and began a love for the game that saw him play semi-professional in Australia and Great Britain, until a serious shoulder injury ended that level of his career.
Being introduced to LiveFit as a way of getting in shape for an upcoming rugby season, he was immediately struck by the high energy, upbeat training atmosphere and the similarities to professional pre-season high intensity training clinics. After achieving results first hand, Mick decided that he too wanted to be a part of the LiveFit team. After training directly with Jaron for six months, Mick has been leading Boot Camps at the Santa Rosa Finley location… where his 5:30am campers hear the same, “Let’s go, thrill seekers!” call to arms he heard many, many years ago.
Mick enjoys helping his clients achieve their health and fitness goals, but also loves identifying and challenging the athlete within ALL his clients, of any age, and all fitness backgrounds.
Mick Lives in Santa Rosa and can be found most days passing, kicking or playing with one of many different shaped balls with his 8 and 11 year old sons, or training to squeeze out one more season of rugby with the Santa Rosa Rugby Club.
“Let’s Go, Thrill Seekers!!!”
Mick is currently teaches the 5:30am, 6:45am, 9:00am class at Finley Park and the 6:00pm class at Ursuline HS
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) – National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 2012
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Stevie Tabrett – Boot Camp Coach
Originally from Dartford, England and the eldest of four children Stevie is an avid soccer or “football” player and enthusiast. Coming to America at a young age opened Stevie’s eyes to more sport opportunities. While growing up she played sports year round from swimming, volleyball, basketball, to competing in dirt biking enduros with her family. Other passions include running, hiking, camping, and playing the guitar.
As a freshman in college and away from home for the first time Stevie struggled with her weight. With some intrinsic motivation and finding a passion for fitness she was able to improve the way she looked and felt. This inspired her to make a career out of helping people experience the dynamic duo of living fit and being happy! “I truly believe that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind.”
Stevie is currently completing her bachelors of science in kinesiology at Sonoma State University and plans on furthering her education in nutrition and becoming a certified strength and conditioning coach. With a love for life and everything that it has to offer Stevie is very excited to become part of the LiveFit team and help people achieve their fitness goals.
Stevie is currently a substitute trainer in Kenwood, CA
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) – National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 2012
- B.S., Kinesiology, Emphasis in Lifetime Fitness, Dec 2012 Sonoma State University
- AED and CPR for Adult/Child/Infant – American Heart Association, 2012
- Certified ASEP Coach, 2011
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Dan Ertel – Boot Camp Coach
Daniel was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and after moving several times to Boston, Massachusetts and Plano, Texas finally ended up in Healdsburg California. He grew up playing almost every sport and continues to play any sport that he can get involved in to this day. He played Varsity Tennis and Basketball at Healdsburg High School where he won All-SCL honors.
Following his high school success, Daniel began school at Sonoma State University. After completing the Fire Program and getting certified as an EMT-Basic he decided to continue on and finish up his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. He will graduate in the summer of 2013 with an Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) concentration. While attending school he decided to get his NCAA accredited personal training certificate from the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association.
Daniel’s love for sports and drive in making himself and others around him better pushes him to bring the best out of his clients. He likes bringing the competitive edge out of people and helping them push their limits to reach the goals that they thought were never attainable.
Dan currently teaches the 5:30am class in Rohnert Park, CA
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer – National Exercise & Sports Training Association (NESTA), 2012
Shelli Main – Boot Camp Coach
Shelli is a fifth generation Sonoma County girl who is deeply rooted in the community. Her love of sports and adventure started at a very young age. Growing up playing with her male cousins and her younger brother ingrained a competitive spirit and drive she carries with her today. Shelli has two grown daughters, both of which, she is extremely proud of and a wonderful husband who is equally athletic and adventurous. She thrives on the fact that being “50” really is “fabulous.”
Shelli has a passion for running that has led her to participating in 5 marathons, including twice qualifying and running in the Boston Marathon. She has run in numerous half marathons, 10k’s and many other distances. She has also been an adventure racer, mud run adventurer, duathlete, tri-athlete, soccer player, road and mountain bike rider, hiker, and last but certainly not least, boot camper. You can find her competing monthly in races in and out of Sonoma County. One of the more crazy things she has done has been to be a competitor on the TV show “Wipeout”. She was on season 3, episode 14 entitled” Mustard, Ketchup, and Wipeout Weenies.” She made it to the second round of competition. “Quite an unforgettable experience, but one not to be repeated”
Shelli loves to share her enthusiasm for health and fitness which led her to being a volunteer running coach for young girls for several years as well as becoming an ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer. In the spring of 2011 she discovered LiveFit Boot Camp and began their instructor training process as well as participated in the classes. This style of workout has always been a favorite of hers because of the results in her strength, endurance, and flexibility as well as the friendship and camaraderie you build with the group. She told owner Jaron her nickname was “Coach Shell Bell” which he carefully contemplated and by the following week of her training as an instructor, gave her the new nickname “Shell Hell”. Shelli loves to have fun and brings her passion, energy, and sense of humor to her classes. Come join her and get “Shell Helled!”
Shelli currently teaches the 9:00am classes at Howarth Park
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)- American Council on Exercise (ACE), 2012
- Certified CPR/AED, First Aid – American Heart Association, 2012.
- Certified Coach; American Sport Education Program, 2008
- AA Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2011
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Matt Holmes – Boot Camp Coach
While studying for his AA in Fitness, Nutrition and Health as well as becoming a certified personal trainer, Matt learned of key principles that were involved in his own weight loss and why he was so successful. He truly believes that everyone can reach their health goals with proper guidance, support and clear information. Matt passionately seeks to share his knowledge and serve his community to anyone who is willing to put in the work.
Feel free to pick Matt’s brain at any time as he loves to talk to people and enjoys researching new strategies to help others achieve their goals.
Matt currently teaches the 5:30am and 9:00am classes in Windsor, CA
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer – National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association,2010
- CPR/AED Certified – American Health and Safety Institute (AHSI),2010
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Rick Vacek – Boot Camp Coach and Sonoma County Membership Director
Shortly after graduating with his degree in communications, Rick decided it was time for an adventure and, ahem, a warmer climate, so he applied to newspapers in California, Arizona and Florida. He landed a job covering high school sports for the San Jose Mercury News and three years later was on the Oakland A’s beat, traveling with the team and seeing the country. But his original goal — to be a sports editor of a large newspaper — burned ever stronger inside him, so he decided to pursue that path and eventually was hired to be Executive Sports Editor of The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa. He later managed the sports departments of the Los Angeles Daily News, Fresno Bee and Kansas City Star, then moved into the online world and was Executive Editor of The Sports Xchange, a sports content provider.
Through it all, he maintained his equally fervent passion for a healthy lifestyle, but he really got serious about it in 2011 and decided to get in the best shape of his life. He had lost 30 pounds a little more than a year later when he started attending a LiveFit camp, and he took off from there — literally. At his first camp he couldn’t even run a quarter-mile without stopping to catch his breath; now he regularly runs five miles. He decided to transition from the media to the fitness industry, and in November he got his personal trainer certification and later became a LiveFit trainer. Rick continues to feed his love of baseball by playing in the Redwood Empire Baseball League, and he’s game for just about any other sport, especially golf and racquetball. His goal for the remainder of his career is simple: to help as many people with their fitness as he can.
Rick currently teaches the 5:30am class in Kenwood, CA
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) – National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 2013
- CPR/AED Certified – American Health and Safety Institute (AHSI),2010
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Phil Johnson – Boot Camp Coach
Phil currently teaches the 5:30am class at Strawberry and the Weekend Express at Ursuline
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer – National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association,2010
- CPR/AED Certified – American Health and Safety Institute (AHSI),2010
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Greg Good – Boot Camp Coach
Greg was born in Marin County, CA and has spent the majority of his life there. Growing up, he spent some of his childhood in the Florida Keys and San Luis Obispo, California but always seemed to make his way back to the Bay Area. Greg has always been passionate about sports (baseball, football and basketball included) but was mostly drawn towards the sport of boxing. What started off as throwing on boxing gloves and messing around with friends eventually developed into a deep love and passion for the sport. Greg made his way into a boxing gym in San Luis Obispo and through time developed basic boxing skills. In his late teens, he began boxing competitively out of the Novato Boxing Club and participated in several tournaments such as Golden Gloves.
After a short break from boxing, Greg was once again drawn back to the sport and began training in Vallejo. After a few years there he moved to the Straight Forward Boxing Club in San Francisco where he finished out his career. While working alongside amateur and professional athletes, Greg continued to fight in tournaments and local bouts. He was invited to train with many local pros, including some World Champions, as their chief sparring partner in preparation for their bouts.
Greg became well versed in the underlying, essential training aspects of the sport such as switching weight classes while maintaining and building strength, speed and endurance. Soon Greg’s love for boxing grew into his passion for helping others train and he began helping his coach by running classes at the gym, working the mitts with promising amateur fighters and using his knowledge to help them prepare for upcoming bouts. Greg is a licensed U.S.A. Boxing Coach and N.A.S.M certified personal trainer. He found his true passion in the training aspect and has been working with people ever since.
Greg currently teaches the 6:00pm class in Novato, CA
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) – National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
Michael Krick – Boot Camp Coach
His professional journey began at Saint Mary’s College where he earned his degree in Kinesiology. With a thirst for knowledge he then attained the notable CSCS certification. After managing fitness programs at a prestigious health club, he recognized his preference for working closely with individuals and helping them set, reach and maintain goals of health and wellness. He consequently launched himself into the world of personal training.
His style is direct, yet sensitive, creating workouts for the individual with the purpose of living long, happy and healthy lives. Under Michael’s direction, your goals become his mission: whether it’s keeping up with the kids, hiking Mt. Tam, running Bay to Breakers, or looking great on your next vacation. His wide array of knowledge and techniques keep sessions fresh and challenging. A motivator, a friend, and a teacher, Michael guides his clients to well-rounded lives by also focusing on nutrition, sleep patterns, and the right amount of fun.
Michael is currently teaching the 9:00am class in Greenbrae, CA
Degrees/Certifications
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach- NSCA
- CPR/AED Certified – American Health and Safety Institute (AHSI),2010
- Certified LiveFit Boot Camp Fitness Trainer
- CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach
- Certified TRX trainer
