TRAIN ALONGSIDE THE BEST
OWNERS & FOUNDERS
Bruce Elgin, MFA, CPT
Co-Founder & Lead Trainer
Bruce has many, many years of experience (if we told you the exact number, you’d think he was really old!) that give him the ability to help you learn and make incredible progress in your workouts.
Dr. Kaaren Vargas
Co-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.
Erin Elgin, MBA
Co-Founder & Seminar Coordinator
Erin is particularly passionate about supporting you as you work on making healthy a normal part of your life.
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING
Dr. Ruth Grossmann
Nutritionist
I have spent my career understanding health from the subcellular to the whole person. My passion is individualized nutrition.
SMALL GROUP CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Nikolai Hill, FIFA IAAF
My ambition is to influence others positively. To bring the type of energy that will motivate others to achieve more through health & fitness.
Duncan Moore
The classes I teach here at Thrive focus on cardio, kickboxing, strength and endurance while using proper techniques to avoid injuries.
Andrew Prowse
I know that everyone is different, and when it comes to exercise, everyone should be treated as an individual.
Rachel Clark
The best part of Zumba is every aspect of the class is synced to energizing, motivating music to keep you pumped up and pushing all throughout class.
Kay
Coming Soon
Kelly Clarkson, AFFA Cycle, Les Mills, ASFA
I want members to come take a class full of expectations and leave motivated, invigorated and empowered to seize the day!
Sarah
Coming Soon
Devon Borokoff
My passions in life are art, children, gardening, and my dog. I love to tell kids I’m a mermaid and see the look of wonder in their eyes!
SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINERS
Bruce Elgin, MFA, CPT
Bruce has many, many years of experience that give him the ability to help you learn and make incredible progress in your workouts.
Kelsey Peters
I hope to help others become their healthiest and happiest selves by sharing what I have learned from my own fitness journey with them.
PERSONAL TRAINERS
Amber Potter
Experience with personal weight loss, life struggles and hardships have given me the grit, grace and experience to truly relate to my clients.
Christian Sorpassa
I have been a personal trainer and group exercise instructor for over 4 years. I would love to help you meet all of your fitness goals!
Demet Nalbant, CPT
My life philosophy is “Don’t downgrade your dreams to fit your reality; upgrade your convictions to match your destiny.”
Tina Whitney
I’m always encouraging my clients to go for those few extra repetitions or push harder through the last few seconds of a workout to beat their personal best.
Nikolai Hill, FIFA IAAF
My ambition is to influence others positively. To bring the type of energy that will motivate others to achieve more through health & fitness.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Cole
Massage Therapist
Coming Soon
KID’S CLUB
Devon Borokoff
My passions in life are art, children, gardening, and my dog. I love to tell kids I’m a mermaid and see the look of wonder in their eyes!
FRONT DESK & FULL TIME STAFF
Tina Whitney
I’m always encouraging my clients to go for those few extra repetitions or push harder through the last few seconds of a workout to beat their personal best.
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.
Elizabeth Dinschel
I am passionate about helping others to lose weight and achieve their fitness and nutrition goals.
Live in a Body that Feels Great
Join Thrive Gym and lose weight, get stronger, and feel better for the rest of your life.