PERSONAL TRAINING

Maximize your time and get results!

No matter where you are on your journey, our trainers will come along side you and get you to where you want to be. Our personal trainers are expertly trained and will work with you as an individual, assessing your unique needs. Your trainer will develop a workout just for you, taking your goals and current fitness profile into account. They will help you develop realistic goals, guide you along the path to long-term progress, answer your questions and give you instant feedback on exercise selection, movement quality, appropriate loads and intensity.
​For this one hour, their attention is on you and you only. 

Talk to a trainer to schedule your free consultation or contact us  at Customer Service  by calling 360-424-4200.

MEET OUR TEAM

Jesse Dellinger

Personal Trainer

Jesse Dellinger was born and raised in Concrete, WA.  A college graduate from Central Washington University, Jesse has two Bachelor degrees in Nutrition as well as Physical Education & School Health. Jesse was a two-sport athlete in college; wrestling, and football. While attending Central, he received his ACE certification for personal training and worked as a personal trainer for the college. Jesse has a great passion for training and believes fitness is a key to a happier lifestyle. He has experience in strength & conditioning, weight loss, and TRX programs. He is currently enrolled in Central Washington University’s online Masters program for Athletic Administration. 

Rachel Griess

Nutrition Trainer

Rachel Griess was born and raised in South Central Nebraska and moved to Lynden, WA at the age of 12. She graduated high school from Lynden Christian and went on to continue her education at Dordt College in Northwest Iowa, where she achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Following graduation, Rachel moved to western South Dakota and worked at a chiropractic clinic while earning her Integrative Health Coaching certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She received her certification in May of 2016 and began coaching clients one on one. Rachel passed a national examination and received a certification through the International Association of Health Coaches. She is now in the process of completing her Masters of Science in Health Coaching with a concentration on Applied Nutrition through the International Health Coach University. Rachel recently moved back to the Pacific Northwest to pursue her passion for nutrition and wellness coaching.

NIK NAKIS

​PERSONAL TRAINING SUPERVISOR
LEAD CROSSFIT INSTRUCTOR

Nic Nakis was born and raised in Sedro-Woolley, where he enjoyed an extremely active lifestyle in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. After moving to Seattle for college, Nic became one of the first 100 people in the world to get involved with the CrossFit movement in 2003. He took his love for physical culture around the globe as he travelled through Asia and Africa, exploring new sports and training methods. In 2013, this passion for fitness eclipsed his first career and he’s been a full-time CrossFit instructor and Personal Trainer ever since. Nic’s approach to training begins with assessments and corrective exercises, followed by progressive skill development to build well-rounded individuals who can move well, be strong, and work hard. 

RACHEL wright

personal trainer
group fitness & RX instructor

Rachel is a certified personal trainer as well as a TRX suspension trainer. Rachel has been involved in training here at the club since 2012. She has had a passion for sports and exercise for years and enjoys sharing that with others. She really enjoys bringing out each individual’s strengths and pushing them past what they thought was possible. Rachel joined the Riverside team back in 2006 as the Kids’ Club Supervisor. She took a break and went back to school to study Early Childhood Development. She returned as the supervisor in 2011.
Rachel is dedicated to fitness. She is a certified RX instructor, as well as a certified Group Core instructor at Riverside Health Club.
Rachel enjoys playing indoor soccer and staying active with her son, Gibson, and family. She loves hiking, running and working out. Rachel is the daughter of Stuart and Denise Skelton, who are also featured on this board.

heather van hofwegen

FITNESS DIRECTOR
PERSONAL TRAINER
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Heather joined the Riverside Health Club team in 2004. She comes with a Bachelor’s Degree from Dordt College in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Heather has been involved in sports training, coaching and conditioning athletes since 2001.
Heather takes pride in creating unique, individualized workouts that are challenging, fun and effective. She believes each personalized session is an important stone for her clients to achieve their goals.
She has taught Riverside Extreme and currently teaches Group Power. She is known for pushing her participants beyond what they thought they could do. You will often hear her say in class, “You’re not sweating, your fat cells are crying!”
Heather enjoys running, hiking, mountain biking and snowboarding, as well as spending time with her husband, Tim. They have four girls, Hannah, Kayla and the twins, Ella and Emily.

TERRIL MIRE

Personal Trainer

Terril Mire loves to share her knowledge of Aerial Arts, Yoga, and Pilates, making these disciplines accessible to every level of fitness ability. 
Terril has led classes and private lessons for Aerialists since 2005, focused on Aerial silks and other acrobatic apparatus. She worked at studios including Cirque School LA in Los Angeles, CA and the Bellingham Circus Guild’s Cirque Lab in Bellingham, WA. She also trained artists of the international acrobatic troupe the ‘G-Rockets’ in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, CA.  
In 2008, she added Yoga to her repertoire, attending Yoga teacher training at the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA. She’s currently teaching Yoga classes at Riverside Health Club and is available for one-on-one Yoga instruction. 
She recently began her journey with Balanced Body in Bellingham to become a certified Pilates teacher, including specializations in Mat Pilates and Reformer. In addition to her regular Reformer Pilates classes, she is also available for private lessons.

Maggie Merritt

Personal Trainer

Maggie was voted "most likely to be seen on a Wheaties box" in high school. She played Division 1 soccer and golf, later went on to qualify and play in the US Amateur and US Open, and played on the All Military Soccer Team at 34 while serving in the Navy.
She has experience training an racing up to the half marathon distance and sprint triathlons. She spent over 3 years doing the Egosque Method, learning about improving posture and primal body movement while countering all the sitting we do in this culture.
Maggie brings a wealth of experience in sports, health and nutrition. She believes exercise makes people happier and helps them enjoy their overall lives on a deeper level. 
She holds a Bachelor's in Exercise and Nutritional Science with an emphasis Fitness and Wellness. She is certified to teach Zumba and Zumba Gold. In her spare time she creates art, reads, trains for races and spends time with her son, Quin.

HELENA HUDAK

Personal Trainer

Helena was raised in Prosser, WA in a family of 13 siblings. After graduating from Prosser High School, she began her career working full time for the Army National Guard. She is still currently going on her 8th year in the guard. Helena moved to Skagit Valley and began civilian work in 2015. While working, Helena also earned her certifications as a Fitness Trainer, Nutritional Trainer, and a Specialist in Strength and Conditioning. Helena has a strong and lengthy background in athletics and is currently a member of the USAW. She competes in Olympic lifting around the state of Washington.

Leland Nopson

Personal Trainer

Leland was born and raised on Lopez Island and left the island to gain a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Eastern Washington University. Leland was able to intern at the varsity strength and conditioning facility at EWU and gained experience working with division one athletes from a variety of sports. After college he then worked as an assistant performance coach at APX sports performance in Spokane Washington where he was able to work with clients from youth athletes to the professionals and everything in between. Leland has a deep passion for training and wants to facilitate physical as well as mental growth for all of his clients. He is currently enrolled in the Skagit Valley college registered nursing program. 

Janna Fowler

Personal Trainer

Janna was born and raised in Alaska and has always led an active lifestyle. She recently joined Riverside Health Club as a Personal Trainer (ACE) and brings years of experience as a group fitness/yoga instructor as well. Janna’s passion for health and fitness began at an early age and in 2004 she began instructing yoga and group fitness classes in the Yelm/Olympia area. 
Janna specializes in training the “older” adult population but enjoys helping all age groups attain their individual fitness goals. Her motto is: “Move your body in some way DAILY!”
Janna’s hobbies include: long walks, golf, dancing and cooking.
Additional certifications:
Yoga
TRX
Silver Sneakers

Michael Popp

PERSONAL TRAINER
TRX INSTRUCTOR

Michael Popp joined the Riverside Health Club team in May of 2003 as a Personal Trainer. Michael has made a life-long commitment to fitness for both himself and helping others. Michael’s years of participation in a health club setting evolved into a desire to train people professionally, which led him to be certified through the American Council of Exercise. Michael comes to Riverside Health Club with a BA in Psychology and a Minor in Biology.
Michael has trained all levels of clients, including specific sports training, and believes in making workouts fun and diverse as well as productive. Michael’s dedication to keeping himself fit allows him to further enjoy activities he loves, such as hiking, fishing and surfing.

Liz McNett Crowl

Personal Trainer
Reformer Pilates Instructor
Mayo Clinic Diet Instructor

Liz McNett Crowl has been a health and fitness professional for over 40 years. Her extensive health and fitness training and experience combined with years of teaching a variety of group fitness formats and abilities give Liz a seasoned and insightful approach to helping individuals and small groups meet their health and wellness goals.
Liz is passionate about physical activity. She believes that being healthy and fit is a lifestyle. Liz works at Skagit Regional Health as the Healthy Communities, Coordinator. She is along-distance hiker and fitness walker, and enjoys adventure travel, having hiked Mont Blanc, the Southern Alps of New Zealand, and the Swiss Alps as well several destinations in the US. Liz enjoys volunteering for the Mountaineers as a hike leader and a snowshoe trip leader. Liz serves on the Skagit County Parks Board, the Mount Vernon Parks Foundation, is a member of the Skagit Land Trust,and is a Mount Vernon Trail Builder.
 Training and Certifications include:
• Balanced Body Pilates comprehensive modules: Mat I and Mat II; Reformer I, II,III; Tower or Trap Table, Chair and Barrel Apparatus
• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
• Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach 
• ACE Group Exercise Instructor
• TRX Suspension Training, TRX Group Training and TRX Sports Medicine Training certificates
• Yoga fit instructor training levels 1-5, Senior, Anatomy and Alignment I &II, Restorative, Restorative Therapeutics, YogaBack, YogaStrength, and has also studied with Leeann Carey and Stephanie Adams.