IFC Professional Trainers
Our coaches hold nationally recognized certifications, advanced continuing education credentials, and many have college degrees in exercise science or related fields. Request a coach directly, or we’ll match you with the coach whose expertise, personality, schedule, and coaching style best align with your goals.
IFC Uptown Trainers
Ashton Baalaer
NASM CPT / PN Nutritionist
Ashton has been a trainer for 9 years and has helped hundreds of clients achieve a healthy lifestyle. He went to school for exercise/nutritional sciences and uses both to help clients get the best results. He specializes in helping clients gain muscle, lose fat, and boost metabolism through strength training and good nutrition.
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Christian Hill
NASM CPT / CSCS / B.S. Kinesiology
Having a deep knowledge of exercise physiology and performance training, Christian emphasizes mobility, stability, and foundation training in his training sessions to keep his clients strong and lifting for a long time. He likes to create a challenging yet fun program for his clients to follow.
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Elliot Shaw
ISSA CPT
Elliot has been a personal trainer for over 10 years and has helped clients of all ages and abilities achieve their optimal health and fitness. With extensive knowledge in bodybuilding, mobility, functional training, nutrition and lifestyle habits, Elliot will use his experience to help you become the strongest and healthiest version of yourself.
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Tori Karach
BS Exercise Science / MS Kinesiology / NSCA CPT / CSCS / USAW Level 1
Tori is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and maximizing their quality of life. She aims to create strong connections with her clients and focuses on nutrition and fitness education. Tori has experience working with clients of all ages but specializes in working with women and athletes.
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Ally Belicic
NASM CPT / PN Nutritionist
Ally is dedicated to helping people build strength and confidence from the inside out. Her mission is to guide clients toward becoming their healthiest and most empowered selves through a balanced approach to strength training, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle habits. She especially loves helping women build strength, confidence, and a positive relationship with movement.
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Jacob Pelletier
NASM CPT / ISSA CES / BS Exercise Science
Jacob is a dedicated fitness coach who’s passionate about helping both men and women prevent or overcome injuries, lose weight, build strength, gain confidence, and create long lasting healthy habits. He specializes in muscle building, fat loss, and corrective exercise, and enjoys working with beginners and experienced lifters alike.
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Lauren Stahl
BS Exercise Science / MS Kinesiology / CSCS / USAW Level 1
Lauren is committed to supporting clients in creating a solid and resilient foundation both physically and mentally, in and out of the gym. Her approach emphasizes proper biomechanics, functional strength and reducing injury risk to ensure sustainable progress. She has worked with all ages, specializing in performance training.
Book with LaurenGabi Bagunu
CPT / USAW Level 1 / Cancer Exercise Specialist
Gabi trains out of our North Charlotte studio. Book an intro session to meet her and map out your plan.
Book with GabiDo I Choose My Trainer?
Either option works. If you’ve already identified a coach you’d like to work with, you’re welcome to request them directly. If you’re unsure, we’ll match you with the coach whose expertise, personality, schedule, and coaching style best align with your goals.
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