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Kenji L. Jackson is a CPT/Wellness coach and founder of BKS Fitness. Specializing  in individual and group fitness, core training, HIIT and resistance band training, Kenji strives to make a healthy lifestyle available via the zoom platform from the convenience and comfort of your home. With no equipment or working with whatever is accessible to you, Kenji will partner with you to reach your health and fitness goals. Whether you have a goal of shedding some unwanted weight or building a more toned body, Kenji is able to support you with customized workouts to suit your specific needs.

Shannon Gowens was born in Pisa, Italy and lived there for 19 years. She has a B.A. in Adult Fitness and Exercise Sciences with a minor in Nutrition, and an M.S. in General Psychology. Shannon has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years and teaches almost every type of group fitness class there is. She also works as a personal trainer and private yoga instructor. She has a background in dance and competes in Latin ballroom. For fun she likes to spend time reading, traveling, and hanging with her two boys, aged seven and ten.

Russell began regular Pilates training in 2001 and has practiced on the Reformer, Cadillac, and other
Pilates apparatus weekly since then. Certified in Stott matwork, Russell began teaching in 2010 and ran
regular classes and private sessions until interrupted by the pandemic. With over 45 years of resistance
training and 15 years as an amateur powerlifter my body was ready for the focused attention and
intelligent approach of the Pilates system. Sustained application of Pilates principles, in well thought out
exercise routines, increases mind to body awareness, strengthens the powerhouse, and aids in the
avoidance of exercise induced injury. The regular practice of Pilates exercises forms the basis for the
body to engage in competitive activities, at all levels, and at all ages. Pilates works for everyone and the
more you put into it the more you will get out of it. Make your body be what you want it to be.
Russell’s is an avid skier, rower, and competitive singles tennis player. And, of course, a Pilates fanatic!

Lynne King, P.T. has been blessed to assist patients and clients back to better function, more comfort and/or new achievements for the last 30 years.

Since entering her 50’s, she has committed to stay challenged and fit by taking up new activities including snowmobiling, golf and the use of power tools for construction. She also relies on her long standing loves of swimming, hiking, cycling, kayaking for strength and sanity. 

Lynne has worked for the last 25 years as a physical therapist and independent contractor within the Longfellow Health Club. 2 years ago, she and 2 partners took over ownership of their practice, Longfellow Holistic Health Center in Wayland, MA.

You can find Lynne on site at LHHC most days of the week, working with patients in the pool, in the gym, outdoors and/or over Zoom. 

She has served as an instructor locally and nationally on use of aquatic physical therapy, and previously on use of the Burdenko Method. She serves as a clinical educator for physical therapy students and prospective PT students. She remains active in her professional organization and takes continuing education classes as often as possible.

He has spent his whole life developing a true passion for fitness, and he’s grateful to be able to share it with you. Fitness has always been an innate part of him, and his desire for helping others adopt a healthier lifestyle has become a great part of what drives him. He started playing sports before he can even remember, and began helping family and friends with their workout goals when he was in high school. Fast-forward into adulthood, and he has worked as a health fitness specialist intern, motivational coach, and a wellness coach helping anyone from the young to active adults on their wellness journeys. It takes small steps to help you get closer to your life goals, and he will be there every step of the way.

He’s intentionally worked to improve his physical, mental, and emotional well-being each day. Fitness isn't about living in the gym. Fitness is a lifestyle change. It is about taking small steps and learning to develop healthy habits to help you see your self-worth, and become an all around better version of yourself. What are your goals? What is your passion? Where do you see yourself this time next year? Just like with anything in life, in order to get better at it, it takes grit, accountability, and consistency. He is blessed to be a part of your life, and he looks forward to being there alongside you during your health & wellness journey!

Educational Background: Kinesiology degree with a focus in Exercise Science (ACSM based program), pursuing ACSM EP-C. 

Fitness background: NOUFLEX Virtual Trainer; Health & Wellness coach 3 years

Meet Megan: a Massachusetts-born NASM Personal Trainer and Nouflex Virtual Trainer looking to help you reach your lifestyle, health, and fitness goals! When she isn’t teaching eighth grade English, she’s programming workouts, running Nouflex workshops for new trainers, creating healthy recipes, surfing, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. 

Her fitness journey started with following ill-advised fitness trends that made her body and mind miserable, before she truly educated herself and became the happiest and strongest she’s ever been! Because of this experience, she doesn’t promote fads or endless burpees, but instead uses science and peoples’ preferences and abilities to help them achieve the lifestyle change that makes them mentally and physically happy. She believes that health and fitness should ultimately help you be a capable, functional person who can do any activities you want! She would love to meet you.

Instagram: @traintravelteach

Iwona Rhoads, owner of Rhoads to Fitness LLC, was born and raised in Poland, where she received her M.A. in Physical Education. Competing at a young age as an ice speed skater, Iwona has always been intensely involved in sports and fitness. From biking, swimming, and Triathlon participation, to playing tennis and even training in martial arts, Iwona believes that physical exercise is paramount to a healthy mind and body. She loves to spend her free time traveling with her son, hiking, surfing and rollerblading. 

Iwona has various certifications, including certifications in Functional Movement, Pre and Post Natal Training, Russian Kettlebell Instruction, Suspension Training, Bulgarian Sandbag Training, and others.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Functional Movement Specialist – FMS L1,L2
• Myofascial Trigger Point Performance Therapists – Trigger Point
• Suspension Training – TRX GS L1 and FT L2 Certified
• Russian Kettle Bell Instructor – Kettle Bell Concept
• DVRT Sand bag certified
• Mat Pilates Teacher Certified by Power Pilates L1,L2
• Pre and Post Natal Training – Annette Lang
• Bulgarian Sand Bag Certified
• NSCA-CPT
• NOUFLEX Virtual Trainer

Sarah is 25 years old and lives in Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from the University  of North Florida with a bachelor’s degree in PreK/Primary Education. She has  always had a passion for health and fitness. She ran cross country in high school and working out has always been a huge part of her life. She loves to be  surrounded by nature and is an avid hiker. She believes in living a healthy lifestyle,  loves to cook, and has a vegetarian diet. In her spare time, she loves to hike, do  yoga, and spend time with her puppy! She is dedicated to helping you feel like  your best self and believes that a healthy lifestyle not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude, and your mood. She looks forward to working with you!