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Specialization: Work Ethic

Certifications: BS Business Administration | NSCA CPT | NSCA CSCS | SFG 1 | TPI 1

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Going on a long sunrise run, with my favorite music blasting, in a city that I've never been to before.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Piano or Chef

Favorite Quote: Remember, you can't outsource self-responsibility.

Connect: @joeywelling | [email protected]

Specialization: Sports Performance

Certifications: BS Exercise Science | NASM CPT | NASM PES | NASM CES

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? My son, above all, and seeing my athletes achieve their goals.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: You've never failed at anything in life, you’ve only experienced what not to do later.

Favorite Quote: Set a goal, a goal that is so meaningful that it creates a drive inside of you, a drive to become better & stronger.

Connect: @cantstoptraining | [email protected] | cantstoptraining.com | @thevault_cst

Specialization: Female Wellness

Certifications: BS Health Fitness Specialist | ACSM CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Hiking or surfing

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: When you dream big or get creative, have a decided heart. “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? The ocean, but regarding work, hormones.

Connect: @ak47fit | [email protected] | 610.360.7296

Specialization: Mindfulness Trainer

Certifications: BS Exercise Physiology | NASM CPT | ACSM | AHC | 1000HR CYT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Singing

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? My body & what foods make me feel the best.

Favorite Quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you’re doing, you will be successful.” H. Cain

Connect: @forbesfitnessyogi | 404.738.1458 | ForbesFitnessRetreats.com

Specialization: Body Shaping & Weight Loss

Credentials: NASM GroupFit & CPT | Military Physical Training Leader | Air Force [Combat Photojournalist]

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? When I reach a connection with my clients that allows them to thrive through appreciation of the hard work they're putting in.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Don’t beat yourself up for not being perfect. Be OK with being better everyday.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Husband & Dad. If I'm good at those things, all else if possible.

Connect: @fitculturebydeno | 805.729.4785

Specialization: Strength training over 40

Certifications: IFA

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? I love seeing my clients' confidence & quality of life increase as they get stronger & healthier. Strong bodies build strong minds.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Music Composition

Favorite Quote: "The secret to getting ahead is getting started." M. Twain

Connect: [email protected] | 864.907.0214

Credentials: BA Business Admin & Finance | BA English | MFA Interior Design

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? I absolutely love helping people. I feel most alive when I’ve been able to help someone, whether it’s personally or professionally. I love making people laugh!

What Excites You Most About Ethos? Having this insanely talented team together. I'm just so excited to give our members the most incredible gym experience they’ve ever had!

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Chef. To be able to concoct my own recipes in the blink of an eye? Mad Genius!!

Favorite Quote: The woman standing on the top of the mountain didn't just land there.

Connect: [email protected]

Credentials: BS Communication Sciences & Disorders | MS Speech Pathology

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Doing something that's meaningful - anything that expands my mind, body and/or soul.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The chance to do what I love most w/ the people I love most & the opportunity to meet new people along the way.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Learn to let it go, whatever 'it' may be. What is for you will be yours no matter what - what isn't for you, you don't need (& you'll learn to not want).

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Fluency in multiple languages so I could travel the world & talk to any & everyone I meet.

Specialization: Reminding people of their inner strength & positivity, including myself!

Certifications: BS Kinesiology | ACSM CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Driving with the windows down & singing at the top of my lungs!

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Dance! Hip-hop

Favorite Quote: For the flower, it is fully open at each step of its blossoming.

Connect: @katie_dellinger | [email protected]

Specialization: Details & Quiet Strength

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Sunrise. Courage. Nature. D*mn good music. Experiencing something new.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? There's such beauty in the evolution of this entire building & process. This place has a heartbeat, an energy & a story. I can't wait to see it reflect in the eyes, smiles & sweaty high fives of everyone else now! The light in here is also pretty gorgeous! :)

Favorite Quote: Find joy in the journey.

Connect: [email protected]

Credentials: BS Exercise Science

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? When I'm around people.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The family dynamic we all share. Whether it's the interpersonal relationships w/ the staff or the relationships we have with the members, it always feels like a family at Ethos.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: If I could speak to my younger self I would probably give him the biggest hug & tell him that it gets better, it won't always be like this.

Favorite Quote: Control what you can control and don't allow what you can't control to control you.

Connect: @strongtower_ft

Specialization: Personal Development. Let's get strong in a myriad of ways.

Certifications: Westside Barbell Personal Training & Athletic Coaching

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Operating at my edge.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Ask questions. It's okay to say "I don't know."

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? How to throw strikes

Connect: @levelsperformancechs | [email protected]

Specialization: Functional training & mindful yoga practice to promote strength, confidence & joy

Certifications: NASM CPT | Level 1 Nutrition Coach | E-RYT 200 | 500 RYT | Vinyasa | Power | Yin

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Moving my body & getting out in nature.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Stop caring about other's expectations of you. You aren’t like anyone else, so naturally you won’t conduct your life like anyone else. Own it!

Favorite Quote: Mood follows action

Connect: @elevateyogafit | [email protected] | 843.819.5356 | elevateyogafit.com

Specialization: Strength & Mobility

Certifications: NASM CPT | 200 RYT | KBCU - Level 2

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Being in the ocean, hiking in the mountains & dancing to good music.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Gardening/Nature

Favorite Quote: Today and every day, let love be your guiding light.

Connect: @maggie_jean04 | [email protected]

Certifications: ISSA CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? When I’m moving my body in the fresh air & sunshine, while surrounded by the people I love.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? Having our team (that feels like family) working together in a new space. I can’t wait to be in our new home!

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Stay present, take nothing for granted, believe in your wildest dreams & fight for what you believe in.

Favorite Quote: Never lose faith - the best is yet to come.

Credentials: BS Nutrition [In Progress]

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? When a good song comes on & it feels like a party.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The energy makes me want to get up & go!

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Push hard now - it will be worth it.

Favorite Quote: Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow is too far. Today is now. Focus on that.

Specialization: Physical Therapy & Performance Rehab

Certifications: PT | DPT | CSCS

What makes you feel most alive? Competition

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: You're not as smart as you think you are.

Favorite Quote: Be micro-ambitious.

Connect: @made2movept @elliotlance_dpt | [email protected] | 843.640.5244

Specialization: Variety in Strength & Conditioning

Certifications: NASM CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Taking the time to be in the now, and really feel & be healthy & happy. I get to wake up each day & pursue my passion further - that's pretty awesome! We are all an integral part of this thing called life - own it!

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Talk & listen to your body. And don't take any day for granted.

Favorite Quote: If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams & you will always look lovely.

Connect: @chow_birdy | 540.270.2083

Specialization: Functional Strength Training | Keeping each workout fun & challenging

Credentials: ACE CPT | Army [Mortarman]

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Being outdoors

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: When life hands you lemons, make lemonade, but don’t forget the sugar.

Favorite Quote: Excuses will only hold you back!

Connect: @go.green.fitness | [email protected] | 803.210.9109 | GoGreenFitnesschs.com

Specialization: Functional Strength

Certifications: WITS | Underground Strength Coach | Power Athlete Block One Coach

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Listening to music moves me & makes me feel very alive.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Start sooner. No one's going to do it for you.

Favorite Quote: "Far & away the best prize that life has to offer is a chance to work hard at work worth doing." T. Roosevelt

Connect: @andrew_fig_newton

Specialization: Hockey, Leadership, Loyalty & Energy

What makes you feel most alive? I have a great wife & 2 wonderful kids & a great group of friends.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? I wish I could read people's minds to know whether to say "hello" or leave them alone.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Listen more, talk less

Motto: LFG!!!!

Specialization: Intuitive Bodywork & Mindful Movement

Certifications: LMT | E-RYT 200 | Vinyasa | Power | Yin

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Movement - it clears my head. Traveling the world does as well, but that's pricier.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Trust that the way your life is unfolding is for the greater good.

Favorite Quote: "I don't like to gamble, but if there's one thing I'm willing to bet on, it's myself." Beyonce

Connect: @katie.edwards.bodywork | [email protected]

Certifications: Group Fitness NASM | 200 RYT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? A fun day out with my friends.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? Getting to see everyone’s smiling faces, while being together in the new space.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Everything happens for a reason.

Favorite Quote: Onward!

Certifications: NASM GroupFit & CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? That post workout feeling! Whether that’s 6AM RUSH with my favorite people or a solo lift, I've never regretted a workout.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? I'm so excited to get into this top notch facility & see our community come together & continue to grow. The building is amazing, but this team excites me the most.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Nutrition

Favorite Quote: Fuel your fire

Connect: @wellness.by.mk

Certifications: ACE CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Anything & everything outdoors - hiking, camping, the beach, challenging activities. I like to be in the elements.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The people that I will have the opportunity to work with & learn from, as well as the new clientele & unique atmosphere as a whole.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Stay focused, be patient & always have a goal set to work towards.

Favorite Quote: You’ll never regret the work you put in, only the work that was never done.

Specialization: Therapeutic yoga & massage. Currently studying functional neurology.

Certifications: LMT | 500 RYT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Making a spur of the moment decision [big or small].

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Start saving money now, even if it's just a little bit each month.

Favorite Quote: Bring out the best in yourself & you will bring out the best in others.

Connect: @mytherapeutics_ | [email protected] | 501.993.4722

Specialization: Group & Performance Training | Strength & Conditioning

Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 | CPT, PES & CES [In Progress]

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Adventure & connection in work, service, exercise & travel.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Have great ambition without attachment to perfect outcomes, believe in yourself & your passion, trust & be present in the process, and rejoice in your growth.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? All things construction related (homeowners - can I get an Amen?)

Connect: @chadrreese | [email protected] | 570.367.8823

Specialization: Boxing | Mixed Martial Arts

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? When I'm around people that I've created bonds with. Seeing people improve physically & mentally is an amazing feeling.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Japanese Katana Swordsmith

Favorite Quote: Where there is a will, there is a way.

Connect: @artofboxingusa | 843.847.7808 | artofboxingusa.com

Certifications: ATC | CrossFit Level 1 | Precision Nutrition Level 1

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? In the gym: PRing a lift, or knowing I sold my soul during a workout. Outside of the gym: Laughing - the kind where you don’t really make a sound, your abs hurt & you have tears in your eyes because it hurts so good.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The fact that we are creating the “one stop shop” for all things health and fitness - whether you’re just getting started on your fitness journey or you’re already an exercise fanatic, Ethos will be able to serve every individuals’ needs.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Don’t worry about what other people think of you. The quicker you learn to love yourself, the quicker you can become your best self.

Favorite Quote: Choose happiness

Specialization: I’m a very intuitive teacher. It sounds simple, but I teach to people, not at people.

Certifications: E-RYT 200 | ACE CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Being outside either climbing or hiking! (Both if I'm lucky)

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: It is ok to not have all the answers right now, babe.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Not sure many people know this about me, but I've always dreamt of becoming a doula. I think it would be incredible to help women navigate something as challenging & miraculous as childbirth!

Connect: @fluxcharleston | [email protected] | fluxcharleston.com

Specialization: Mindful, creative flows for every body

Certifications: 200 RYT [100 Yang 100 Yin] | 50hr Grounded Training | 15hr Creative Flow Sequencing | Ayurvedic Counselor Certification [In Progress]

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Nature! The ocean, the mountains, the grass beneath my feet.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Respect yourself! Do not light yourself on fire trying to keep others warm.

Favorite Quote: “For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn't understand growth, it would look like complete destruction” C. Occelli

Connect: @kebeaver | [email protected]| vedasoulyoga.com

Specialization: Tier 3 Certified Baptiste Power Yoga Instructor

Certifications: 500 RYT | NASM CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Feeling my heart beat, sweat on my skin & my breath flowing.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Forensic science! I'm so fascinated how science can help solve crimes.

Favorite Quote: I am enough.

Connect: @michelleilanag

Specialization: Connection. Encouraging self-actualization

Certifications: 200 RYT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Sunrise on the beach, a tough, sweaty workout & laughing with friends & family

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Make yourself a priority. Spend time with yourself, take the time to truly understand what lights you up & what weighs heavy on you. You can be selfless without the expense of putting yourself first.

Favorite Quote: “We may not always have the power to control what shows up at our door, but we always, always, always have the power to decide what stays & what goes.” Cleo Wade

Connect: @chellemi31

Specialization: Finding balance between physical therapy, performance training & mindful movement

Certifications: PT | DPT | RYT-200

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Running into the ocean, dancing to awesome music, watching sunsets & being outdoors.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Speaking multiple languages and break dancing.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Don’t worry about what other people think. Make yourself a priority. At the end of the day, you are the most important project you will ever work on & your longest commitment.

Connect: @thebalancedrach | [email protected] | 843.640.5244 | thebalancedrach.com

College Laundry | 843.577.3484

Specialization: Personal Training & Nutrition Coaching

Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer | ISSA Strength & Conditioning | NCI Level 1 Nutrition Coach

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Surfing, snowboarding, running, live music & connecting with the outdoors.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Don’t let anyone tell you that you CAN’T do something. There are no limitations on what your dreams are, so chase them with heart & passion.

Favorite Quote: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Walt Disney

Connect: @anchordowntraining | 757.724.6502 | [email protected]

Certifications: USATF Level 1 Track & Field Coach

Specialization: Life Coach for Young Women

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Adventure & spontaneity

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The amazing community of people here who constantly are growing, learning, challenging one another & loving deeper.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Do it. Take a risk. Buy the ticket. Have the hard conversation. Ask the tough questions. Love deeply. Give grace. Say I don’t know. Be curious. We’re all on this journey.

Favorite Quote: Live simply. Love fiercely.

Connect: @sarahhelton_ | @sarahheltoncoaching | sarahhelton.com | [email protected]

Credentials: BS Graphic Communication

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Adrenaline rushes [yikes]

What Excites You Most About Ethos? I love how encouraging everyone is!

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Please drink more water, homie

Favorite Quote: "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap." Dolly Parton

Credentials: BS Public Health & Communications Minor [In progress]

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Early mornings. It’s a time I can dedicate to myself each day, whether it’s a workout or being outside before taking on whatever the day has in store.

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The energy & the people. I’ve met some of the most inspiring & encouraging people here, and the community is truly one of a kind.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Relax – everything works out how it is supposed to in time.

Favorite quote: Nothing is out of reach. Anything is possible if you do the work

Specialization: Power Yoga

Certifications: 200 RYT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Windows down, music loud, saltwater, sun salutations & a runner's high

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Have the hard conversations

Favorite Quote: You are exactly where you need to be!

Connect: @clairewaller4

Credentials: BS Business Admin | Second Lieutenant, USMC

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Sitting in a deer stand

What Excites You Most About Ethos: The environment & staff! Working here means always knowing you're showing up to a high energy, motivated place that always pushes you to be better.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Underwater basket weaving

Favorite Quote: "Here I am, send me" Isaiah 6:8

Specialization: Functional Strength, Nutrition & Personal Development. Let’s work hard & get better

Certifications: NASM CPT | Certified Nutrition Coach | EMT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? A day filled with good humans, family & friends that feel like family, as well as using our bodies to be active, get outside into the wild air & do the things we love to do

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: It’s still a beautiful world. Be cheerful, strive to be happy, stay hungry & stay foolish

Favorite Quote: Live well. Love others. Be excellent.

Connect: @_andrewdietz_ | 315.399.9022 | [email protected]

Credentials: BS Accounting | NASM CPT

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Educating myself, traveling & opening night performances

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The community & gorgeous facility

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? The ability to speak over twenty languages

Connect: @workcarterfitness

Credentials: BS Criminal Justice | Second Lieutenant, US Army Infantry

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Golf

What Excites You Most About Ethos: The community of like-minded individuals

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: Hit less biceps

Favorite Quote: "The strongest steel is forged in the hottest fire"

Credentials: BA Psychology [In Progress]

What Makes You Feel Most Alive? Reaching the summit & stargazing

What Excites You Most About Ethos? The community! We're like one big happy family full of smiles, good vibes & love.

One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self: You need to look after yourself, too. If you need to rest, rest. If you need time alone, recharge yourself.

If You Could Instantly Become an Expert in One Thing, What Would It Be? Surfing