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REACH YOUR GOALS

Meet our Trainers

Karen Wollgast

Karen Wollgast

Personal Trainer

kwollgast@yahoo.com

​A long time instructor, Karen has been involved in wellness and fitness for over 20 years. She has taught and trained in a myriad of modalities throughout that time. Karen is an Ace certified professional and certified Yoga instructor. Her classes and personal training sessions focus on range of motion, body awareness, alignment, strength and stability for sustainable movement to keep participants doing the things they love to do. Karen’s classes are self paced and suited for all types of participants who want a safe challenge and are able to continue to master movements, explore boundaries and tap into their bodies full potential.

Specialties

  • Maintaining functional movement for activities of daily living we love
  • Corrective exercise for post-injury and prevention for the future
  • Varying degrees of focus and intensity depending on client’s needs
  • Postural awareness and mind/body agility

Education & Certifications

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Certified Group X Instructor
  • Certified Yoga Instructor
Tristan Carbery

Tristan Carbery

Personal Trainer

tristan.carbery@nurahealth.com

​Tristan has more than a decade of experience in the health and fitness field with a Bachelor’s Degree in exercise physiology from Humboldt State University. Tristan has worked in corporate gyms in Colorado Springs and San Diego as the lead personal trainer, as well as owning and operating his own private training business in southern California.

More recently, he has taken a deep dive into Integrative Medicine and Holistic Healing. What makes Tristan unique is his comprehensive understanding of the human condition and what it takes to move a person toward optimum health and wellness. He recognizes the connection between mind, body and spirit and utilizes this understanding to promote well-being for all his clients. He is a certified Psych-K facilitator, in active myofascial release technique and regularly practices Qi Gong.

Specialties

  • Weight Loss
  • Athletic Performance
  • Rahabilitative and Corrective Exercise
  • Kettlebell Training
  • TRX Training
  • Olympic-style Weightlifting
  • Nutrition and Supplementation Counseling

Education & Certifications

  • B.S. Exercise Physiology
  • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Active Myofascial Release Technique
Claire Denise

Claire Denise

Personal Trainer

clairecdenise@gmail.com

I have been certified through ACE for more than 20 years in both personal training and health coaching. I have additional background in yoga and nutrition. I enjoy teaching Senior classes in yoga and overall fitness at the VAC!

Specialties

  • Senior Fitness
  • Healthy Aging

Education & Certifications

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • Senior Sneakers Certified
Axel Sullivan

Axel Sullivan

Personal Trainer

AxelFSullivan@gmail.com
206-259-0783

With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Axel specializes in understanding and optimizing your fitness goals. Axel's expertise extends to bodily alignment, sports performance, and customized fitness program design. Providing long- term fitness and lifestyle guidance. Focusing on growth and building solid fundamentals so you’re able to face whatever the world throws at you. Beyond qualifications, Axel is known for being kind, detail-oriented, and exceptionally knowledgeable, offering a premium training experience that's tailored to your unique needs.

Specialties

  • Sports Performance
  • Kickboxing fitness
  • Balance and Alignment
  • Nutrition and Supplementation Counseling
  • Fitness Program Design
  • Long Term Fitness and Lifestyle Counseling

Education & Certifications

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • ISSA Certified Kickboxing Instructor
  • SafeSport Certified
  • Over 10 years of fitness industry experience

Our Training Options

Semi-Private Training

Exercise with up to 4 other like-minded participants under the guidance of a personal trainer in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Sessions cover strength and aerobic conditioning, as well as, mobility, balance, agility, and core work.

1-On-1 Personal Training

Get the guidance, motivation, encouragement, and personal attention you need to reach your goals with a personal trainer who will tailor your program to meet your individual needs.

  • Vashon Athletic Club
  • Vashon's premier gym for personal training, swimming, and fitness.
  • Hours
  • Monday - Friday: 4:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • 19120 Vashon Hwy SW
  • Vashon, WA 98070
  • (206) 463-5601
  • info@vashonathleticclub.com