Athletics Personal Trainers MAC’s personal trainers offer physical training for almost all identifiable requests, from sports-specific training to most post-rehabilitation requirements.
Read more on MAC’s personal training staff at theMAC.com.
Lisa Buchmiller joined MAC in 2005. She has been in the health and fitness industry since 1999. Lisa is an ACEcertified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, and she is a certified yoga instructor.
Tysen Christensen joined MAC in 2013. She is a Registered Dietitian and a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise, and holds multiple degrees from Oregon State University.
Michelle Damis has over 25 years of experience in group exercise and personal training. She specializes in injury prevention and rehab, myofascial release (foam-rolling techniques), and proper weight loss.
Brian Karsten joined MAC in 2010, starting with an internship in the Human Performance Lab. He has an Exercise and Sport Science degree from Oregon State, and also has experience coaching track and field.
Heather McKee joined MAC in 2013. She specializes in strength training, weight loss and sport specific training, and emphasizes correct form by engaging the core to support the lower back with all exercises programs.
Rob Bozada joined MAC in 2015. He is a Cross Fit 1 trainer, certified chiropractic assistant, and certified sports performance coach through the Bommarito Performance Systems.
Monty Button joined MAC in 2002. He has a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Nathan Coldham joined MAC in 2013. A certified personal trainer, he specializes in weight loss management, strength development, kettlebell conditioning, and high-intensity interval training.
Michelle Ego joined MAC in 1995. She has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sport Science from Oregon State University and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with 19 years of experience.
Derek Kirkland joined MAC in 2010. He played collegiate baseball while earning a bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness Management from Concordia University, and specializes in sport-specific strength training.
Kyle Nieman joined MAC in 2002. He has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Oregon State University. He is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Josh Bjornstad returned to MAC this year. He has a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and is also certified in TRX and Cross Fit I.
Chris Cain joined MAC in 2001. He has bachelor’s degrees in finance and general management from Portland State University, where he was a two-time college football GTE Academic All-American.
Barbara “Babs” Dalbey-McKee joined MAC in 1991. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Arizona. She has 24 years of experience in the fitness industry, the last 10 focused on Pilates.
Dylan Ferrell joined MAC in 2011. He is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Dylan specializes in sport specific training, weight loss management and general fitness.
Tony Louie joined MAC in 2004. He studied exercise science and has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. He is an ACE-certified personal trainer that specializes in strength training and proper weight loss.
Nancy Petit joined MAC in 2002. She attended Portland Community College’s Fitness Technology Program. Petit is ACE-certified. Her specialties include general conditioning, nutrition and breast cancer post-rehab.
For more information, contact Personal Training Coordinator Andy Shupp at ashupp@ themac.com or 503-517-7548.
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