Katie grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to the city once she graduated from high school. After trying out college for a year, and working as a waitress for many, she stumbled upon a bootcamp studio nearby her Chicago apartment. Her longtime fear of working out in gyms would soon subside. This new fitness studio brought such a welcoming and comforting vibe. She noticed that it was more than just working out, it was a community of people who were looking for a lifestyle change. That is when she realized this was something she wanted to be a part of. Changing people’s lives for the better and breaking them out of their comfort zones.

In 2012, Katie expanded her knowledge of fitness by receiving her ACE personal training certification and in 2014 she completed her 200 Hour Power Vinyasa Yoga certification. A few years later, her first year in Tahoe, Katie completed her Barre Above certification. Along with fitness, she broadened her knowledge on nutrition and received her Precision Nutrition Certification. Katie also has certifications in TRX group training and TRX suspension training.

Katie found a true love for Tahoe and enjoys all it has to offer. Surrounding herself with athletes, she knows how beneficial her workouts are for people in her community, and knows what it means to be Tahoe Fit. Katie is always keeping her focus on clients' form and posture, moving around the classroom strategically. Her classes are always filled with positive energy and uplifting music. Challenging but functional workouts in a fun environment is Katie’s goal as a fitness instructor. Come in for a workout and leave feeling happier, stronger, and more confident!

Born and raised in Peru, Chata is a true lover of the outdoors. Fitness has always been a part of her life and now a career. Her mom owned a gym in Peru when she was young, so she started getting her first jumping jacks in at age 8. She has been in the Tahoe area since 2004 and truly loves the Tahoe lifestyle. In the winter, you can find her getting her runs at Squaw, and in the summertime hiking, hanging by the lake, or riding her vintage motorcycle. But you can always find her getting in her early workouts at Tahoe Fit! As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Barre Above Instructor, Chata believes exercise should not be a chore but a form of therapy and stress relief. Chata’s classes are always fun and filled with high energy and a sweet playlist! 

A California Girl, Katie grew up in Southern California right down near the beach. She moved to Tahoe after graduating from Sacramento State to achieve her dream of living and working in the mountains. As a life long teacher and learner, Katie taught snowboard lessons and coached the snowboard team at Squaw/Alpine for 9 years, and eventually worked and received her Masters in the Arts of Teaching at Sierra Nevada College. She now teaches 5th grade Two Way Immersion at North Tahoe School. Growing up, Katie was an avid skier, surfer, cheerleader, and dancer, which bridged naturally into a love for Barre. She recently completed the Barre Above Certification training. Her classes are a blend of functional pilates and barre, creating a fun, burning workout. She is excited to be a part of such an amazing group of trainers and people. Come pulse it out and feel the burn with Katie! 

Jamie, a Montana native, is a mountain girl at heart. Her love for fitness started in college when shge started taking group fitness classes. Instantly hooked, her path has continued and she has found her niche in teaching barre and yoga sculpt style classes. She holds a 200 RYT, SUP Yoga certification, Barre Above training, Tabata Bootcamp, and Reiki Level 1 & 2. She loves the mental and physical aspects that yoga and fitness bring, helping her students find their path to health and wellness. Her barre classes will awaken your body and muscles that may have been dormant for a while. Jamie's goal as an instuctor is to help her clients lengthen and strengthen while using muscle control. 

Lucie has been an athlete her whole life. A high school cheerleader growing up in San Jose, CA., she continued to pursue sports into her adult life. She played racquetball, cycled, and spent many hours in the gym. She rowed crew, competing with the Los Gatos Rowing Club Masters program for many years. When she moved to Tahoe in 2002, Lucie discovered downhill skiing and Nordic skiing. She continued to push her limits on a road bike, which she now rides around 1,000 miles a year in long-distance cycling efforts. A licensed cosmetologist since 1977, she's owned her Tahoe City salon, Shine Hair Studio, since 2004. Now with her most current endeavor, she holds an ACE Certified Personal Trainer certification as of 2021. Lucie is now a part of the team at Tahoe Fit of coaches, offering a low-impact Bootcamp option to add to the fun filled, motivating classes that are always so welcoming to athletes of all ages, fitness levels and ablilities.

Kristi is a Boston native who spent her childhood as a competitive gymnast and dancer; though she jokingly says she grew up in a car on Griswold-family-like road trips exploring various mountain ranges and National Parks around the continent. 

A high school growth spurt forced her to shift focus toward other passions, but she didn't find anything that kept her feeling powerful the way gymnastics had—until 13 years later a friend suggested she try a barre class. Kristi was hooked and the rest is history.

Kristi comes to us with 8 years of teaching experience with The Dailey Method at a few San Francisco studios. She trained under the owner, Jill Dailey. A stickler for form, Kristi is a passionate educator about the importance of body awareness and strength to stave off injury, and the meditative aspects of “going inward” to connect our mind and body in ways we often don’t. Her classes are form-focused, challenging yet meditative, energetic, and welcoming to all levels. 

“That’s what I love about barre. If you’re new, it’s hard, but you learn a lot about your body and feel improvements quickly. If you’re a regular, it’s hard, but it works and that’s why you keep showing up. Barre is more than just an exercise class. It’s a powerful and up-beat practice that attracts a strong and encouraging community; it’s one hour where you tap into the mental and physical strength within you.” 

After taking a 4-year break while she settled into her new home of Truckee, Kristi is excited to be teaching again and helping to continue building a supportive barre community.

Originally from Los Angeles, Nicki moved to Tahoe in 2005. She has worked in many different industries and held a variety of different positions. Starting her first career as a freelance female athlete, she found that ambition, self motivation, and drive have always been her guiding force. Nicki has worked independently to showcase her skills and inspire those around her with the joy of snowboarding. As she continued on this athletic journey, Nicki transitioned into coaching and teaching. It was very important to her that she pass on my genuine passion for this sport, encouraging the next generation of young athletes. Now moving into a coaching position for physical fitness, she feels grateful for another opportunity to create and instill ambition, motivation, and drive in so many others!

She has a BS in Biology from UC Santa Cruz and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine.  Having been trained in techniques including Active Release, cupping, taping, and many others, she is currently studying to be a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). She also trained with and worked under local providers Rich Bozzio, Truckee PT and Tahoe forest.

Jen is passionate about her career and providing for the Tahoe community. She wants to provide a different PT service that you can’t find at the hospital. Her philosophy is to develop programs specific to patient goals so they can get back to doing what they love.