Our Team
Our team members are a dedicated and valuable team players, contributing their skills and expertise to our facility’s success!
Trainers
Our Team - Trainers
Personal Trainer
Mark, ISSA CPT, NASM CES, NASM CPT
Mark brings a wealth of expertise among other prestigious certifications. Mark’s educational foundation is robust. His athletic background includes gymnastics, martial arts, and extensive powerlifting affiliations with WABDL, USAPL, and AAU.
Mark excels as a Certified Powerlifting Coach and holds roles as a Powerlifting Coach, Referee, and Judge with the International Powerlifters Council and AAU. With over 20 years leading group fitness classes and serving as an Exercise Therapist Specialist, Mark specializes in corrective exercise, post-rehabilitation, and biomechanics. He offers expertise in powerlifting, free weights, strength training, and machine workouts.
PERSONAL TRAINER
Dave, CSCS, Crossfit Level 1 Certified
Dave is a dedicated Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS) and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer with over a decade of experience in CrossFit and functional fitness. Having discovered his passion for exercise in his late 30s, Dave brings a unique perspective and deep empathy for those new to fitness or returning after a long break.
He specializes in working one-on-one with individuals, particularly office workers and those seeking to rebuild their strength and confidence in the gym. Focused on functional fitness, free weights, and compound movements, Dave believes in the transformative power of physical growth at any age, emphasizing that fitness is a courageous and rewarding journey of self-improvement.
Personal Trainer
Wes
Wes is a fitness expert and life-long athlete. From football, to track and field, boxing to powerlifting, He has a deep understanding of what it takes to be an athlete and how to safely train and recover from activity.
While Wes specializes in sports-specific athletic training, he also enjoys training people of all fitness levels through effective, efficient, and enjoyable strength and mobility-focused workouts.
Personal Trainer
Shanda, NASM CPT, CNC, CES
Our Team - Massage Therapists
Massage Therapist
Erica, LMT
Say hello to Erica, our talented massage therapist! Erica started honing her massage skills after graduating from Discovery Point School of Massage in 2019. She found her flow specializing in working with athletes – helping them achieve their fitness goals and conquer events like marathons and powerlifting competitions through her goal-oriented massage treatments and precision techniques.
Erica’s expertise also extends to treating whiplash, migraines, and neck injuries using myofascial and neuromuscular techniques. Beyond her healing hands, Erica is an avid rock climber and boulderer, embracing the great outdoors with enthusiasm. So whether you’re looking for deep relaxation or specific athletic or injury treatment work, you’ll be in good hands with Erica!
Massage Therapist
Lisa, LMT
Lisa is a skilled massage therapist that is able to quickly and comfortably adapt to a variety of depth preference and tolerance, making her massages perfect for treatment work while still being able to relax.
Massage Therapist
Diego, LMT
Diego is your go-to deep tissue specialist and relaxation expert. He’s experienced in both injury treatment and relaxation massage. Being a powerlifter, Diego has experienced first-hand how beneficial bodywork can be for both preventing injuries and recovering from them.
Massage Therapist
Michael, LMT
Michael has been a massage therapist for over 12 years, following his service in the U.S. Coast Guard. He is a deep tissue and injury treatment expert. Michael also employs numerous tools to complement his treatment work – from stainless steel rollers, to precision pressure instruments, his use of massage tools helps add a new dimension to traditional massage.
Massage Therapist
Annalie, LMT
Annalie is a myofascial treatment pro. By utilizing a unique style of structural myofascial work, she’s able to affect the layers and structure of the body in both a deep and relaxing way.
Admin
Our Team - Admin
Membership + Front Desk
Alyn
Keeping our facility and processes clean and optimized, Alyn coordinates with all staff throughout Innovative Health to ensure our members have the best experience possible.
Whether it’s putting member feedback to action, helping maintain gym equipment, scheduling Wellness Services, or just answering member questions, Alyn is always there to help and support you.
Membership + Front Desk
Nasra
Nasra is here to support you with your scheduling and membership needs. With her calm and collected demeanor, she’ll happily answer any facility or membership questions you may have, get you scheduled for a super relaxing or hyper-effective treatment massage, or help you figure out the best Wellness Service for you to use your Wellness Credits on based on your goals and preferences.
Membership
Ryan
Ryan helps support the gym and members by keeping the facility clean and well-maintained. Ryan leads an active lifestyle and has developed incredible strength and functional fitness through his powerbuilding practice and fitness-oriented diet.
Management
Our Team - Admin
OWNER
Kevin
Introducing Kevin, the owner and dynamic force behind Innovative Health. With a professional background in chiropractic and rehabilitation exercises, Kevin brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to our fitness community. He is committed to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals in the most effective and enjoyable way possible.
Now, after 15+ years of entrepreneurship and several successful businesses under his belt, he’s putting his expertise to work by pushing the realms of health and fitness. He is propelling Innovative Health into a new era of hybrid fitness and wellness by spearheading our expansion into the cutting-edge hyper wellness space. Services like red light therapy, lymphatic drainage compression pants, cold lasers therapy, and infrared sauna with chromotherapy are just a few of the new additions to our Innovative Health arsenal. Keep your eyes out for more dynamic changes and life-enhancing additions to our services and facility!
Manager + Massage THERAPIST
Rilla, LMT
Rilla, our exceptional gym and massage manager, brings over 10 years of experience in clinical, relaxation, and athlete-focused massage therapy to our facility. After graduating from Discovery Point School of Massage, Rilla honed her massage skills at some of the top clinics in Seattle before moving into management at Innovative Health.
She is passionate about supporting our gym members and massage clients on their journey to improved well-being. Knowing how important one’s environment and atmosphere are to overall health and balance, she strives to create an environment that promotes knowledge about health and fitness – empowering individuals to take charge of their own wellness. Rilla enjoys gaming, sleep, cats, food, and exploring new places in her free time.
Marketing + Massage THERAPIST
Brian, LMT
Introducing Brian, our behind-the-scenes website and marketing specialist and massage therapist! Brian graduated from Cortiva Institute for therapeutic massage in 2012 and worked as a lead massage therapist at two top-rated clinics in the Greater Seattle area before starting his own massage private practice in 2015.
In 2018, Brian studied web development at Coding Dojo. After which he worked as the lead web developer at a local Seattle startup for a couple of years before going solo to freelance as a web designer and SEO consultant. He now joins the Innovative Health team as our in-house web and marketing expert and massage therapist.
Fitness Director + Personal Trainer
Alex, NASM CPT
Alex is a dedicated fitness professional with a strong educational background and diverse athletic experience. His athletic journey spans 15 years of competitive baseball, followed by collegiate participation in football and rugby, instilling a deep understanding of strength training since middle school.
With over a year of experience in remote and in-person training, Alexander excels in both 1-on-1 sessions and group classes, specializing in athlete program design. His expertise lies in strength and hypertrophy training, injury rehabilitation, and general fitness and mobility care. He emphasizes compound lifts, form education, and utilizes free weights and dynamic exercises with real-world application in his training modalities.
Wellness director + Yoga INSTRUCTOR
Alicia, E-RYT 200
Alicia, our skilled and passionate yoga instructor, brings care and attention to every class she leads. Her sessions are designed to be both calming and challenging, making them accessible for students of all experience levels.
With over five years of experience managing and teaching in yoga studios, Alicia has completed two 200-hour yoga teacher trainings. Her first training took her to the breathtaking Ko Samui in Thailand, while her second, right here in Seattle, focused on the Anatomy of Movement.
Currently, Alicia is expanding her expertise with trauma-informed yoga training, adding another layer of depth to her teaching. Her mission is to help you grow your yoga practice while guiding you on a transformative journey of movement and meditation.
