The Team

The Crew

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  Christian Mendieta

  Fitness Trainer
  

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  Christian Mendieta

  Fitness Trainer

  Christian always knew he wanted a job where he can make a difference.  Ten amazing years in the Marine Corps were great but it was time to serve his local community.  When he rediscovered himself after jumping headfirst into marathon running, he realized he wanted something where he can consistently work with the same people through health and fitness.  Shortly after finding his calling, he received his Kinesiology B.S. from San Francisco State University.  As an ACE certified instructor, Christian wants nothing more than to be a part of a tight community that helps everyone be the best version of themselves through great programming and an emphasis on safety and fun.  Empowered Fitness could not be a better fit!  Christian's favorite component of fitness is pure unadulterated strength.  He currently splits his active time between barbell work, getting his High Intensity Interval Training on, walking dogs, and forever running.
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  Grace Lee

  Fitness Trainer
  

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  Grace Lee

  Fitness Trainer

  I am really excited to be a part of the EF team and to have this amazing opportunity to share the gift of fitness with all of you. I have always had a passion for helping people and my career as a scientist in cancer research has allowed me to make long term contributions, but what I have been craving is the that face-to-face interaction which would allow me to directly impact the lives of people I meet. I am a true believer in the philosophy that all people from all walks of life can improve their fitness and reap all of the benefits, whether they are reclaiming their health and strength or finding them for the first time ever. As a mom of two very energetic young boys, I understand the struggle of postpartum rehab and the importance of staying strong so that I can keep up with the daily craziness! I look forward to meeting each and every one of you, to hear your stories, and to help you reach your fitness goals!

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  Julie Johnson

  Fitness Trainer
  

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  Julie Johnson

  Fitness Trainer

  Julie was born and raised in El Granada. Health and fitness have always been important to her, not only for herself but sharing her love for fitness with friends and family. Having 2 girls as a key part of her life, she's determined to be that positive role model for them!

  Julie has been with Empowered Fitness almost since we opened as a client, she has been a group fitness instructor since 2016.      Julie holds a Personal Trainer certification through AAAI/ISMA..  Julie is also a part of our Nutrition Team and helps, supports and inspires our clients every day on their fitness and nutrition journey.  She enjoys spending her time coaching girls basketball, playing softball, riding bikes, running along the trails with her girls, working out and helping others

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  Joe Butcher

  Fitness Trainer
  

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  Joe Butcher

  Fitness Trainer

  Growing up, Joe has always been driven by his passion for sports and physical activity. Throughout his life he's played many sports, but took a more particular interest in soccer, swimming and Martial Arts; participating in all 3 through college and even after. After college he shifted his focus into another individual competition, triathlons. He has been competing in triathlons over 10 years, even competing in the Ironman triathlons as well. It was through competing in triathlons that he discovered that he wanted to make a career of training people to push their boundaries and accomplish things they never knew they could. Joe is looking forward to combining all the knowledge he's accumulated over the years through sports, Martial Arts, and his certification as a Personal Trainer through NASM to help others reach and exceed their goals.

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  Emily Basora

  Fitness Trainer
  

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  Emily Basora

  Fitness Trainer