Dawn Handley

Dawn Handley

Dawn began her fitness career back in high school as an athlete for her schools Volleyball and Tennis teams.  With a degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon and an Associates Degree in Fitness Technology, Dawn knows the level of determination it takes to reach your goals.  Her motto for training anyone from nervous novices, to advanced and seasoned athletes, is “move well first, and then move often”. Dawn exemplifies is quality throughout her whole body approach to fitness coaching and programming, drawing on her extensive experience and background in sports, group exercise and functional movement. Dawn has a passion for working with people who have a desire to improve overall fitness and/or athletic conditioning.

Dawn holds her national personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and her group exercise certification from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFFA). Dawn is also certified in Group Power (BTS), Group Active (BTS), Gravity GTS (EFI Sports), Aquatic Aerobic (AEA), Aquatic Athletic Conditioning and Rehabilitation (AQx), Nike Training Club (NTC), Functional Fitness & Kettlebells (Power Systems), TRX Suspension Training, as well as being a Certified  Functional Movement Screen Specialist. Dawn enjoys working with a variety of clients, and has successfully trained several athletes to greater success in there sports, including marathon runners, cyclists, fencers and soccer players. As an active marathon runner herself, Dawn knows that it takes hard work and dedication to achieve success in your fitness goals. Whether your goals are to get up and just get moving, to tone up, or get into the best shape of your life, she can help you achieve your goals.

“Life is dynamic, Train for it”