We at Alameda Fitness understand how hard it is to commit to a healthy lifestyle day in and day out. This is why we have brought together a staff that can provide you with motivating workouts, fun and challenging classes, extra services when you need them such as personal training and nutrition, and a friendly smile that can help you get through even your toughest days.
We believe in truly caring for each and every one of the clients we serve and we welcome the opportunity to help you move toward a healthier you.
The Crew
Kate Fischer
MS, RD, LD, Owner, Class Instructor, Dietitian
Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology (Oregon State University).
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point).
Completed a dietetic internship at Oregon Health & Science University.
Certified in Adult Weight Management (2008)
Avid runner: recreational and road race from 5K to marathon distance.
Expert granola bar maker (Kate Bars!) and a great workout buddy, although beware, laughter is a core exercise!
Jordan Fanning
AFC Right Hand Man, Class Instructor
Most often you will find Jordan conversing and working out with clients. He is dedicated to helping people achieve their personal goals while developing meaningful friendships along the way.
Jordan has been living an active lifestyle for as long as he can remember. He has played a number of sports including football, baseball, track and field, taekwondo and ultimate frisbee. He is currently pursuing a degree in business with a minor in biology. One day Jordan hopes to also earn a degree in physical therapy.
He enjoys climbing/backpacking, scuba diving, frisbee golf and drinking beer.
Jordan is a firm believer that happiness should be a lifestyle, not just a far away dream.
Jeff Tedder
Cycling and Cycle Core Instructor
Experienced cyclist and seasoned road cycling and cyclocross coach.
Team leader of 4-person Race Across Oregon relay championship teams (‘01,’02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05).
2005 - State Champion in the Masters' Cyclocross Race.
2005 - 2nd place in points for Cross Crusade Cyclocross Masters’ Series.
2006 - State Champion in the Tandem Master Men's Time Trial Championships.
Solid Core Training Coach and Hammer Nutrition Distributor.
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Rachel Crocker
Personal Trainer, Class instructor for Step and Hot Mommas
Bachelor's Degree in Fitness and Sports Management (Central Washington University).
Experienced personal trainer and class instructor for Portland area health facilities including Southwest Community Center.
Client backgrounds vary from those who haven’t ever worked out to athletes training for specific sports like triathlons, etc.
Avid runner and triathlete - completing sprint and Olympic distance triathlons as well as many “fun runs” around the Northwest.
Enthusiastic and motivating personal trainer and instructor for AFC. Rachel is passionate about helping people truly enjoy working out in the neighborhood she now calls home.
Ian Rubin
MA, CPT, LWMC, Wellness Coach, Movement Specialist and Body Mechanic
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Issues & Political Science (Portland State University).
Master's Degree in Health Arts & Sciences (Goddard College).
Master's Thesis - Group Embodied Meals: A practice for balancing our relationships with food and body image. Currently available as an electronic document for purchase.
ACE certified personal trainer and over 10 years experience in the health and wellness field.
Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant.
Avid cook, gardener, martial artist, and lover of food.
Amanda Byars
Pilates Group and One-on-One instructor
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance (University of Massachusetts).
STOTT Pilates Certified - Mat and Reformer(Pacific Northwest Pilates)
Current and prior teaching experiences include:
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Woodland Pilates Studio
Girls Prepatory School
University of Massachusetts
Creative Arts Guild
Also provides in-home Pilates instruction.
Elaina Beam
Yoga Instructor
Elaina is a yoga practitioner and life student of yogic philosophy and esoteric wisdom. With an emphasis in Hatha and Kriya, Elaina's instruction is intentioned to expand awareness of body, mind, and spirit. Her vision is to encourage and support self-acceptance, peace of mind, and equaminity to ultimately raise consciousness and transform our way of being through yogic methodology.
Yoga as a Transformative Art and Way of Being
Come and enjoy the evolutionary and integral practice of Hatha, Kriya, and Intuitive Movement.
These all levels classes offer tools for developing flexibility of both body and mind, while building strength, self-acceptance, and peace.
Simply bring a willingness and your beautiful Self!
Elaina Beam
Mike Milakovic