I was a Social Worker for 12 years and decided that it was my time to find another passion which led me to MMA and Personal Training. I played soccer all my life and was athletic, but years of working at a desk with a high-stress job made my weight increase and I lost all my cardio and muscle. I started boxing for stress release and then picked up Muay Thai and Jui Jitsu! When I started losing weight and getting stronger, my coach encouraged me to pursue Personal Training. Now I want to share my passion and knowledge to help others feel good about themselves and reach their goals.

in my free time I like to
Spar, walk my dogs, or explore new restaurants and cafes! I love me a good cup of coffee and love trying new food!

Hey, I’m Samantha, one of your Fitness Together Personal Trainers. :) Born and raised in California, I am extremely grateful to be living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. After four years as a Flight Attendant, I knew it was time to put the wings up and become what I’ve always dreamed of: the person who can hold you accountable and be there for you as we navigate through your fitness journey together! I became a Certified Personal Trainer in 2024. However, the fitness world has been embedded in my life since I was eight years old. I thank my parents and grandma, who allowed me to spend time with them in the gym, subtly orchestrating my destined career path. I’ve built a lifestyle rooted in discipline, self-assurance and being a reliable pillar for others when they need it most. I am all about routines that feel good, finding one’s strength and helping individuals step into their power. My philosophy as a trainer has been constructed upon the ideal of consistency, which then promotes strength. I love finding ways for you to enjoy moving your body, and structuring fitness programs specifically designed for you. I am joyous and eternally grateful to be part of the Fitness Together community.

in my free time I like to
.. I actually love to spend time in nature, reading self-help books, astrology & I love to journal in my diary. I always find the time to move my body in new ways, like yoga, mat Pilates, and hiking. Hopefully, skiing soon like the Washington natives (: I enjoy spending quality time with my partner, my amazing friends and beautiful family.

I have been a sports, fitness, and outdoors fanatic since I was young, played school sports through High School and some College and I still stay as active as my three kids schedules will allow me to be. After graduating from US Air Force Academy in 1999, I started my career and completed a few overseas deployments, graduated from the US Navy Top Gun School and honed my instructional skills while learning how to build great teams. While in the Air Force I was fortunate enough to have additional duty as a Physical Training Lead, ran the Reconditioning Program to help cadets follow tailored programs designed to pass the USAF PT test and later oversaw the base gym. At the same time, I had roles in the civilian workforce and I am also fortunate to be able to draw on skills learned as a Management Consultant, Project & Program Manager and Executive Coach. My #1 priority is to help you achieve your fitness goals and I believe we have the perfect training staff at FTWS to do just that!

in my free time I like to
Mountain Bike and Ski as much as I can, but I try to get in other activities as able - golf, running, lifting, and off-roading/camping. Most of my free time is spent watching/coaching my kids activities which I love doing.