OUR COACHES

MARY DRINKHOUSE

My journey began over ten years ago when I decided to change my life.  I saw a photo of myself and did not recognize the woman in the swimsuit holding my daughter’s hand.  I thought, who is that?  And then it hit me, I did not know myself anymore.  I had been hiding behind baggy clothing and feeling terrible about myself.  

I decided to change and got serious about weight loss, losing 45 pounds with group support, and I slowly started to get back to running.  I wanted to feel like the best me possible!  

Running a marathon had always been on my bucket list so I trained for the Portland Marathon and learned that crossing the finish line of a marathon is one of life’s sweetest moments!  After completing ten marathons in fives years, I was inspired to help other women feel the best they could, and I became a personal trainer and fitness coach to help women build confidence, feel better about themselves, and enjoy fitness and running and clean, nutritious eating!  

As co-owner of K Fit Studio, I love what I do because I love helping people, and I would love to help you!

TAMMY SALVATO

Seven years ago I was the heaviest I had been since being pregnant, and I was stuck in a rut of eating poorly and rarely exercising – and hating myself for it.  The endless diets and “quick-fix” exercise programs I was constantly trying would work for a short time, but then a few weeks/months later, I would be right back where I started.  It was a never-ending cycle that I couldn’t pull myself out of.   A friend joined a group exercise program for women and encouraged me to go.  It was really, really tough at first.  Then slowly, but surely, I got into the best shape of my life.  I was feeling stronger, both physically and mentally, by the day.

What I realized is that the key to getting and, more importantly, staying healthy is to be in an environment where you’re with others who support and encourage you.  To be in a place where you make friends AND accountability partners.  To have loads of FUN even when you are working HARD and things get tough.

I wanted to be a part of creating just such a place - a place where I knew women would find an incredible community to join while on their fitness and health journey, and as co-owner of K Fit, I've been able to do that.  I am so excited to be able to help other women get healthy and strong and feel amazing!  I can’t wait for you to THRIVE at K Fit!

GENEVIEVE MOORE

I have been an active human my whole life. When I was a child, my mom couldn't keep me in one place. I was always outside running, climbing trees, skateboarding, and BMX biking. I later focused my athleticism into soccer and played throughout high school.  In college I studied dance and took up bike commuting and touring. I joined the circus and studied trapeze.

Twelve years ago I found the sport of my dreams: Roller Derby, a full contact sport for women. When I started, I could barely skate. As my skills grew for the sport, my strength and conditioning also needed to grow. The higher the level of competition, the harder I had to train. A few years in, I was told I wouldn't be able to compete at the highest level because I was too small, so I started lifting big to gain strength and muscle mass. I'm now addicted to working out and being strong.

The same year I started playing roller derby, I began studying Chinese medicine. I focused my studies on structural diagnosis and injury recovery.  I'm now a certified acupuncturist and herbalist at my business, Sportland Acupuncture, specializing in sports medicine. As a personal trainer and an acupuncturist, I can utilize both both skill sets to work with clients who are recovering from injury and help athletes and active humans strength train to prevent injury.  I'm excited to work at K Fit in an environment that is comfortable for all women and bodies.

MELISSA RUMSEY

As a professional dancer that was coming off quite a few injuries and a dance teacher that was watching my students have chronic injuries I began to realize that dancers are not trained as athletes, so I embarked on a year long journey of learning that included personal training certification, corrective exercise specialist certification, and training in the dance injury prevention techniques of Embodied Awareness, Sugarfoot Therapies, and Progressing Ballet Technique.

I believe exercise is fundamental to living a well-balanced life, and am an avid supporter that exercise can prevent health problems and injuries, improve quality of life, and be a great step towards learning how to advocate for yourself and be your biggest fan.

A recent transplant to Oregon from Colorado I have been outside with my dog exploring the great PNW since I got here and am so excited to start my journey here at K Fit!