After half a decade of lifting with Tony, I joined Sandbothe Strong as a strength coach. I’ve got past careers teaching business English and software engineering; I prefer the truth found in strength training. You can’t bullshit the barbell, like you can with data or corporate speak.

While taking on clients in 2025, I’ve lost over 60 pounds and 10+ inches from my waist in 15 months all while getting stronger and adding muscle. I’m honored to work with and learn from the top coach in the city and one of the best in the country at the highest rated gym in PDX. In the last 6.5 years I’ve gone from basic beginner to living for leg days of such intensity that very few people could match. A personal point of pride is that finally, my upper body days rival my leg days. In other words, strength training has given me my life back and a body I actually feel good about.

I’m inspired by our clients daily. I believe in the transformative power of strength training and it’s a privilege to see so many people embrace the necessary hard work to greatly improve their quality of life. Our community has a great sense of humor which is my favorite bonus!

I can teach you why training has to be hard and how to work hard, harder, hardest. I tell clients, let’s focus on the reps that matter and forget the rest of the fitness industry b.s. I love working with committed folks no matter where they are starting from and would love to work with you!