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Michaelann Lee
American College of Sports Medicine – Health and Fitness Specialist
American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer
Certified LaMond In-door Cycling Instructor
KINESIS - Certified Functional Exercise Trainer


TITLE:
Certified Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
A.S. Exercise Science, Lake Washington Technical College.

B.A. Recreation Management, Western State College of Colorado.
BIO
Specialties

• Post rehab exercise therapy
• Weight loss exercise programs and nutrition counseling
• Sport-specific training


Michaelann is certified with the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health & Fitness Instructor, the gold standard for fitness professionals and received her Bachelors Degree from Western State College of Colorado.

In Seattle, WA -Michaelann founded and ran an exercise rehab center for people with injuries and chronic disabilities including spinal cord injuries M.S. Stroke and Brain Injuries. She received specialized training from Christopher Reeve’s doctor. Dr. John McDonald. Before that, Michaelann worked at the Bellevue Athletic Club where she helped many people reach their weight loss and fitness goals and did sport –specific training for athletes to get them ready for their sport. Michaelann is a veteran of the ski industry; she founded and organized the first Extreme Skiing competitions in Chamonix, France and Las Lenas, Argentina and is a member of the Flathead Nordic Backcountry Search and Rescue Patrol.

Michaelann has many success stories of her clients reaching their weight loss and fitness goals. One is John Michael’s, DJ for The Bear Radio station. John lost 30 pounds through her exercise and nutrition coaching.

Michaelann is available Mon – Friday to help you get started with a successful exercise and weight management program.


Helen Cates
ACE certified Personal Trainer
TITLE:
Personal Trainer, Yoga, and Cycling Instructor
EDUCATION:
M.S. and B.S. in Health, Exercise Science and Sport from Kansas University and the University of Missouri, respectively. B.S. in Economics from Purdue Univeristy.
BIO
I moved to the Flathead Valley from Kansas City, Mo. in 2004, where I recently taught Lifetime Fitness at the University of Missouri. I also taught numerous yoga classes and privately trained clients. Before that, I lived overseas for 17 years with my husband and three children.
I also work on Big Mountain as a Ski Ambassador and enjoy the many outdoor activities the Flathead Valley area has to offer.
Lynn Grossman
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Aqua Education Associate
MADD Dog Athletics Spinning Certified
KINESIS Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
TITLE:
Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
University of Montana- Majored in English Education and Reading.
BIO
Born and raised in Montana, Lynn spent 21 years teaching English and Reading to middle school students in Alaska before retiring in 1997. Always involved in bike racing, long-distance cycling, hiking and skiing, it seemed a natural fit that she became a personal trainer and group fitness instructor that fall. Three years later, she and her family moved to Whitefish and she began working at the Summit in Kalispell, teaching group cycling and being a clinical personal trainer specializing in rehabilitation from work-related injuries.

She was hired in February 2005 when the Wave first opened, as a personal trainer and cycling instructor. Since then she has added Ball Pump, Aqua Conditioning, Women's Boot Camp and Golf Conditioning to her repertoire.
Lynn loves working with people of all ages and abilities, especially "women of age" of which she is a proud member. Lynn is a firm believer that you are never too old or out of shape to become fit.
Holly Stevenson
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
KINESIS - Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
PilatesFit Certified Pilates Instructor
TITLE:
Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
B.A. in Kinesiology at Western State College of Colorado
BIO
Holly thrives on creating fun, goal-specific, and effective workout plans for her clients. She was trained to lead Boot Camps in California and is delighted to offer this program at The Wave. As an avid skier, Holly runs a challenging sport-specific ski conditioning program to have you at your best on the slopes. Yet with a clinical background Holly is proficient in designing and leading well balanced senior and post-rehab programs. "I will give you a program to meet your specific goals and then ensure that you enjoy your workouts."
Geoff Gibb
National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USA Cycling - Registered Sport Coach
Kinesis Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
TITLE:
Fitness Manager
EDUCATION:
B.S. Health Club Management
M.S. Exercise and Sports Science
BIO
Geoff received his B.S. degree in Health Club Management from Pacific Union College where he championed a collegiate mountain biking team. He went on to get his M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Montana State University in 1998. Geoff is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Geoff enjoys outdoor recreation such as mountain biking, hiking, hunting, backpacking, four-wheeling, and snow shoeing. Geoff believes that fitness should be fun and functional and enjoys training people who want to improve their quality of life through recreational or competitive aspirations.
Mary Corrao
American Council on Exercise - Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
The Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research - Physical Fitness Specialist
NESTA - Certified Life Strategies Coach
American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals - Certified Post Rehab Specialist
KINESIS - Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
GMP Fitness - Longevity & Wellness Specialist

TITLE:
Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
B.S. Health Education
BIO
Mary was born and raised in New York City. After living and traveling throughout Europe, the middle east, south east Asia, Japan and the Pacific Islands, she hung up her backpack and wound up in Montana.
Being in the fitness business for 35 years, she has seen the field go through many changes. Mary has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and holds numerous certifications including:American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals Post Rehab Specialist, and NESTA Certified Life Strategies Coach.
Always staying on the cutting edge of the fitness industry, she specializes in core and functional training and post rehab workouts. However, she trains people at all levels of fitness from the competitive athlete to the beginning exerciser. In the words of one of her clients "Mary makes my workout sessions something to look forward to...challenging, entertaining, humerous and uplifting...pushing me to the point of amazement at what I can do!"
Mary is available Monday through Friday by appointment and is looking forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Rachel Gibb
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
ACE Certified Weight Management Consultant
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
MADD Dog Athletics Spinning (R) Certified
KINESIS - Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
TITLE:
Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
B.S. Exercise and Wellness
Montana State University
Currently working on a M.S. in Kinesiology from University of Wyoming
BIO
Rachel is great at helping people lose weight through permanent lifestyle and behavior change. She has had almost three years of experience with advanced rehab and pool therapy at a physical therapy clinic and is able to design safe exercise programs for people with previous injuries post-rehab. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Rachel is also qualified to design sport specific workouts for athletes desiring to reach maximum performance.
Tracey Gridley
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach
TITLE:
Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
B.S. Communication Public Address, Theory and Research
University Wisconsin – Madison
BIO
Tracey has been involved in fitness all of her life. However, it was Tracey’s personal journey (losing 50 pounds and maintaining for 5 years) that inspired her to become certified as a Personal Trainer and a Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach. By doing so Tracey has had the honor of helping others reached their health and fitness goals through nutrition and exercise. She strongly believes that through proper guidance and support we can all achieve our goals.

Favorite quote: “If you don’t take care of your body ~ where else will you live” unknown
Erin Sabin
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach
TITLE:
Personal Trainer
EDUCATION:
B.A.A. Engish Literature and Creative Writing - The University of Montana
BIO
Erin is a certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant through the American Council of Exercise.
Erin has lived an active lifestyle as a backcountry long distance runner, telemark and nordic skier, whitewater kayaker and fly fisher. She also has a history in dance, a love of yoga and a passion for overall health and wellness.
Erin believes that everyone has the potential to meet and exceed their personal health goals and strives to help her clients embrace a vision of themselves at the highest level of personal potential. She feels honored to help people recognize and achieve their health/wellness goals.
In addition to training clients with a wide array of fitness goals, Erin enjoys working with athletes, helping them enhance their athletic performance.

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