Instructor Bios
KRISTI ZOLLARS “Movement is Medicine”
Kristi specializes in movement. Since 2009 she has energetically been instructing a wide variety of exercise formats with diverse populations. Her thoughtful approach to teaching has been most significantly shaped by her past teaching assignments in both an academic (University) and a medical (Physical Therapy) setting. Her goal has always been to encourage others to accomplish more.
Kristi represented Kittitas County in the 2004 Master’s Marathon in Sanda City, Japan and has completed over 25 Half Marathons. She has a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology.
When she is not making class playlists, walking, running or showing one of her 4 Great Pyrenees Dogs, she enjoys being with her family and shopping at Nordstroms.
She considers her 34 year marriage (can you say determination!) and being a mother her greatest accomplishments.
Jackie O’Connor
Started teaching in 1994 a variety of formats from Kickboxing, Step, TRX, Piyo, Insanity, HIIT and Indoor Cycling. Jackie is a partner in a CPA firm and has enjoyed group fitness for the social aspect and as a stress reliever. Jackie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Interests include traveling, hiking, cycling, paddle boarding and she is currently getting back into horseback riding. Favorite quote:
WORK HARD PLAY HARD!
Started teaching in 1994 a variety of formats from Kickboxing, Step, TRX, Piyo, Insanity, HIIT and Indoor Cycling. Jackie is a partner in a CPA firm and has enjoyed group fitness for the social aspect and as a stress reliever. Jackie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Interests include traveling, hiking, cycling, paddle boarding and she is currently getting back into horseback riding. Favorite quote:
WORK HARD PLAY HARD!
Patti Gomes
Favorites quote: Be a fountain. Not the drain. Energy goes where energy flows!
Wife, Mom, Esthetician and Makeup Artist.
Patti grew up in Colfax Wa and moved to Cle Elum in 2009 with her husband to work at Suncadia. She grew up an athlete so the idea of hard work is forever imbedded in her nature. But the idea of exercise was not fun for her until she fell in love with group fitness in 2012. Shortly after Patti got certified and became a cycle and RIPPED instructor in 2015. She is passionate about creating an unforgettable experience that makes fitness fresh and fun, all while kicking your booty!
Favorites quote: Be a fountain. Not the drain. Energy goes where energy flows!
Wife, Mom, Esthetician and Makeup Artist.
Patti grew up in Colfax Wa and moved to Cle Elum in 2009 with her husband to work at Suncadia. She grew up an athlete so the idea of hard work is forever imbedded in her nature. But the idea of exercise was not fun for her until she fell in love with group fitness in 2012. Shortly after Patti got certified and became a cycle and RIPPED instructor in 2015. She is passionate about creating an unforgettable experience that makes fitness fresh and fun, all while kicking your booty!
