About - Woodslawn Fitness

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ABOUT Woodslawn Fitness

At Woodslawn Fitness, we create a fun and safe environment where busy parents and professionals can focus on their fitness goals without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re new to strength training or just looking for a supportive community, we’ve got you covered.

THE TEAM

Through the combination of strength training, aerobic training and focused nutrition he saw a profound effect to improve one’s health Additionally, as a dad to a little girl, Dan appreciated how not only men, but women were celebrated for being strong. With all this crystal clear and the unwavering support of his family, Dan decided to make a shift from clinical medical work and open Woodslawn Fitness in 2018. Dan has his CrossFit L2, 15+ years as a medical professional and a lifelong purser of all things active. When not coaching Dan enjoys spending time with his family, Wife-Cynthia and kids- Mabel and Cole, mountain running and drinking good coffee.

He began as an athlete in CrossFit classes, which is where he recognized that there is significant value in both the community that is built in the gym and the knowledge that comes from physical therapy. Tyler holds a CrossFit Level 2 Certification and he obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from USC. He has now lived in Portland for several years now with his partner, Abby. Conversations with Tyler tend to revolve around the great outdoors, the Portland food scene, and his four pound dog, Poppy.

Soon after, her CrossFit Level-1. Anna believes that physical fitness is about more than just hitting your new PR, but about using functional movement to keep you active throughout your life. She thinks that the best part about training is helping people gain confidence in themselves as well as the great connections you make. In high school, Anna was a competitive swimmer in Texas, she then attended college in the UK where she spent her time off exploring the Welsh mountains and coastlines. In her free time, she loves film photography and taking advantage of all the outdoor adventures Oregon has to offer. Anna is a NASM certified Personal trainer, PN certified nutrition and habits coach, and has her CrossFit FL-1.

A lifelong athlete and experienced coach, Jonathan combines decades of leadership, training, and competitive experience with evidence-based nutrition and strength methodologies. He specializes in helping busy adults over 40 build strength, improve body composition, and sustain long-term health and performance. Jonathan’s integrated coaching approach focuses on movement quality, metabolic health, and resilience – empowering clients to perform at their best both inside and outside the gym.

James has participated in dozens of CrossFit competitions and adventure races, took up snowboarding at 51, and loves being outside hiking, running or snowshoeing on a trail with his two dogs and family. James has taken advantage of what the CrossFit community offers and has dropped-in at dozens of gyms across the U.S. and abroad, including in Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Italy, and Scotland. James is a CF-L2 trainer and holds certifications in Endurance, Gymnastics, Olympic Lifting and CPR/First-Aid.

His desire is now to teach members how to Focus, Execute, Succeed and have fun in their fitness journey.

While completing her bachelor’s degree in Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard, Maria had the opportunity to race top rowing teams around the country and abroad. After college she started to race Ultra-Marathons and began to build more muscle endurance through strength training, even competing in a few strongman competitions. Maria is passionate about helping people move well and be able to say yes to any adventure that is offered to them. Her emphasis in coaching is developing efficient, safe and strong movement patterns. She loves to help all athletes reach new personal bests, in the gym and beyond! Currently she is pursuing her Doctorate in Chiropractic medicine at University of Western States. When she is not at the gym, you can find her running in the mountains, spending time with her family, grilling and geeking out about movement patterns.

He’s been coaching for nearly 15 years and is a CrossFit Level 2 and NASM-certified coach. Erik has also owned his own gym, where he coached CrossFit and small-group training for five years. He specializes in working with adults and older populations, and he especially enjoys helping people discover that fitness can be a powerful tool for thriving-not just maintaining-as we get older. His goal is to make strength training and smart movement a sustainable, enjoyable part of everyday life.

Erik brings fun energy and a bit of silliness to class, but he takes movement seriously. His coaching philosophy is simple: no matter what phase of life you’re in, move well and move often.

When he’s not coaching, Erik enjoys podcasting, music production, and drumming, and continues to explore fitness as part of a holistic approach to health.

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