Our Staff

Bonnie Katz

Owner of West Seattle Fitness Together

I am passionate about health and fitness, and have been helping clients in the fitness industry for over 13 years. I hold an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certification, and a degree in health and fitness technology. I am certified Basic Life Support instructor through the American Heart Association. I have a background in working with special populations, with people who are high risk, and have type 2 diabetes. I have worked with the University of Washington research team who has proven that diet and exercise help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. As a recent breast cancer survivor, I am passionate about helping other cancer patients improve their quality of life through lifestyle changes. Exercise is key to maintaining energy levels and strength during treatment. As the owner of Fitness Together, my mission in my business is to have an educated and cohesive team to help each client reach their fitness goals. We love to see clients transform their bodies and their life while working out at our studio.

Duncan Sailors

Owner & Personal Trainer Development

I hold a personal trainer certification from the American Council on Exercise and a CPR certification from the American Red Cross.

I’m an endurance athlete with a passion for long duration events such as adventure racing and marathon mountain biking. I’ve competed in world class races like Primal Quest and the X-Adventure Raid, which were televised on ESPN2 and CBS sports. After many years as a competitive athlete, I decided to change my professional focus from contracting to personal training so that I could share my passion for fitness with people, and assist them with improving their quality of life. I want to help people get the most out their workouts by avoiding the biggest pitfalls of exercise: injury, lack of motivation, boredom, and (worst of all) enduring hours of hard work without seeing results. I believe a personal trainer should be patient, supportive, knowledgeable, and focused on the client’s needs. It’s my goal to help you look great, feel awesome, and unlock your amazing potential!

Brenda Vigil

Manager of West Seattle Fitness Together

By nature, I have always been a competitive, active individual. From age 8 to 18 I participated in gymnastics, dance and softball. In college I developed a passion for rugby and danced throughout. These days my activities include running and weight training of course! The joy I have from my job stems from the fact that all major diseases which shorten our lifespans stem from lack of proper nutrition and exercise and high stress levels... and that ALL of these can changed by their opposites (exercise, eating right, and decreasing stress levels!) To know that I am helping people live a longer, happier, healthier life motivates me every day to do it all over again! I have been a personal trainer since 2005 and am certified by the International Sports and Science Association (ISSA) as a CPT, the National Academy of Sports and Medicine (NASM) as a CPT, Performance Enhancing Specialist (PES) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). I am also certified by the American Heart Association in First Aid and CPR as well as having a BA from Saint Mary's College of California.

Melissa Deno

West Seattle Lead Personal Trainer

My passion for fitness evolved from growing up on the shores of Lake Superior. Years of camping and canoeing through the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota sealed my commitment to living a healthy and active lifestyle. Since moving to the Northwest 6 years ago, I have continued to enjoy the outdoors through snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking. Having attained a BA from the University of Minnesota and a personal trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, I am uniquely qualified and honored to guide people through their fitness goals. I have chosen to dedicate my time to the fitness goals, health, and well being of others so that they too can enjoy life to their fullest potential!

Louise Schollaert

West Seattle Personal Trainer

Growing up playing sports with my older brothers, running and playing  
tennis in high school, I developed a passion for fitness.  Ten years  
ago, I was drawn to Seattle because of the culture and proximity to  
the mountains and outdoor sports.  The city provided opportunities for  
my career in graphic design, and on the weekends I could pursue  
hiking, backcountry skiing, and other outdoor adventures. I soon  
realized that I would rather interact with people in health/fitness,  
than stare at a computer all day and decided to get certified as a  
personal trainer.

I love helping people become stronger and more confident through  
achieving their fitness goals.  While I have been able to incorporate  
exercise throughout most of my life, I did have a period where I  
struggled with nutrition and being overweight. I have since overcome  
these challenges and can relate from personal experience when helping  
clients with weight management and proper nutrition choices.

I approach personal training with my client's perspective in mind, by  
understanding their experiences, lifestyles and how their unique  
bodies move.  Exercises are based on improving functional movement,  
core stability and balance. I combine that with the proper balance of  
endurance and flexibility, based on my clients wants and needs. I keep  
you motivated and excited about exercise by making every workout fun,  
challenging and unique.


Certifications & Accomplishments

NPTI (National Personal Training Institute) Certified Personal Trainer
CPR, AED and First Aid Certified
Completed various 1/2 marathons and 5ks
BFA in Sculpture and Graphic Design