TRAIN ALONGSIDE THE BEST
OWNER & FOUNDER
Dr. Kaaren Vargas
Owner
Dr. Kaaren Vargas was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the US at a very young age. Her whole life she has been passionate about fitness.
GENERAL MANAGER
Kathryn Kahn
General Manager
My passion for fitness began at a young age, through youth sport, and carried me into a collegiate career at The University of Iowa with Women’s Gymnastics.
MANAGER
Elizabeth Huether
I LOVE the energy and positivity that radiates from Thrive Gym! I have fallen in love with all of the unique and innovative equipment here, working out anywhere else just doesn’t feel complete!
SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINERS
Maddux Richardson
My whole life I have been put in positions to help others. I am so glad to be a personal trainer that attracts such wonderful humans. As a personal trainer my main focus is strength and muscle gain.
PERSONAL TRAINERS
Brandt Varo
Brandt Varo BA in HHP/ Exercise Science from UI & ACSM Certified Trainer
Maddux Richardson
My whole life I have been put in positions to help others. I am so glad to be a personal trainer that attracts such wonderful humans. As a personal trainer my main focus is strength and muscle gain.
FRONT DESK STAFF
Marsha Heldt, CPT, CDP
My passion for health and wellness as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer has been a part of my life since high school.
Carolyn Watson
I love the energy I feel each day I walk into Thrive! You can just feel the positivity and drive from everyone working out and working there!
Evelyn Knight
I love working at ThriveGym because it offers a safe place to exert your energy!
Bri Schaefer
In high school I participated in track and cross country which for me ended in too many injuries that led to me falling off any kind of physical activity for a long time.
Live in a Body that Feels Great
Join Thrive Gym and lose weight, get stronger, and feel better for the rest of your life.