Meet the Team

  • Founder, Fitness Coach

    Monique found the fitness world while in college, she immediately fell in love with helping others pursue their physical potential and all the different methods to doing so. She has been working in the industry ever since and helped hundreds of people feel better, look better and perform better in their lives.

    EDUCATION

    • Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer

    • Aerobic Capacity Course

    • CrossFit Kids and Teens Course

    • CrossFit Gymnastics Course

    • CrossFit Weightlifting Course

    • Fitness Specialist Certified

    • Physical Education AA

    EXPERIENCE

    • 17 years as a Personal Trainer & Coach

    • Collegiate Cross Country Coach

    • Collegiate Track and Field Coach

  • President

    Ken is the President/CEO of Innovations Health Systems, a multi-service holding company of entities that address the needs of the communities in which they operate. Prior to co-founding IHS in 2012, Ken served as president and CEO of Rocklin-based Horizon West Healthcare, Inc., overseeing 27 healthcare facilities in California and Utah with more than 3,000 employees and $230 million in revenues. Prior to Horizon West, Ken served as national sales manager for what was then the fourth largest bank in America, capping a 15-year career in banking.

    Ken has served on a number of for profit and non-profit boards, including current duties as board chair for Innovations Health Systems, Inc. and Reach Your Potential, LLC, a 501(c)3 supporting various children’s charities, as well as previous service as board chair for Child Advocates of Placer County (CASA). Ken’s company rebranded the Eppies Great Race into the Great American Triathlon to keep this Sacramento tradition alive.

    Ken holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics as well as a Masters of Business Administration, both from the University of California at Davis, where he also served as an adjunct professor at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, teaching courses in Corporate Turnarounds and Integrated Change Management.

    Ken resides in Meadow Vista with his wife Julie. They have two grown children, Emily and Kenny, and recently welcomed their first grandchild.

  • Physician Assistant, Fitness Coach

    Josh is a practicing Physician Assistant at an integrative primary care medical office. In his half decade of working as a PA, he has focused on motivating his patients towards lifestyle improvements. Alongside Monique, he has spearheaded an exercise and movement program for their clinic, as well as, developed an ongoing Metabolic Health Project to focus on reaching as many of their patients as possible.

    It was not until shortly after becoming a PA that he joined CrossFit and discovered the transformation it can have on someone's health both mentally and physically, including his own. He received his Crossfit Level 1 Trainer Certificate and now actively coaches when he is not in clinic.

    EDUCATION

    • B.S. Neurobiology - University of California, Irvine

    • Masters of Health Services - University of California, Davis

    • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

  • Physical Therapist

    Dr. Brooks is a physical therapist, coach and athlete. In addition to receiving his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Sacramento State, he is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Prior to physical therapy school Dr. Brooks received his degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology in 3 years, where he assisted performing the functional movement screen (FMS) for the Anaheim Ducks and an internship at an athletic performance facility where he assisted in performing and helping to develop specific training programs for various levels of athletes as well as helping general population reach their health and wellness goals. He has worked with the men and women of various backgrounds including ultramarathons, Crossfit, powerlifting, football, soccer, baseball, and triathletes. Having completing Ironman triathlons, he now has his eyes on completing a 100mile run and a 1000lb powerlifting total simultaneously.

    Exercise and fitness has had a huge impact on his life. Dr. Brooks got into weight training as a teenager along side football. He was not an active or athletic 14 year old at the time, in fact, the opposite. He was shy, quiet and lacked confidence in his abilities to take on responsibilities and meet challenges head on. Getting strong in the weight room was, for him, the first time he saw how hard work and consistency would allow him to take on anything he needed or wanted to do in life which helped him to achieve the aforementioned accomplishments. Building confidence and seeing the rewards of hard work is what exercise and fitness has done for him and what he knows it does for other people. Furthermore, exercise is not an individual endeavor. Can it be? Sure. But we see with things like CrossFit, local running group meet-ups, athletic training and even commercial gym "gym buddies" that exercise helps build a community and strong bonds with people. Some of the workouts he did in high school with his friends and football teammates had the biggest impact in his friendships. Because when you exercise with people there's a shared struggle to overcome the task/workout at hand that builds connections with people and that is honestly his favorite thing about the fitness and exercise world.

  • Fitness Coach

    Katie is a dynamic and dedicated fitness professional who is passionate about helping the youth achieve their fitness goals through movement. She has been teaching Physical Education for ten years and try to be a source of inspiration for students of all ages. Her fitness background began with an innate love for physical activity, sports, and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of a healthy lifestyle. This deep appreciation stemmed from her own past of being obese when she was younger. Katie found positive self-image and gained self-assurance through the benefits of health and fitness. Her academic journey was guided by this passion, leading her to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Masters in Education, School, and Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in positive leadership. After her Bachelor’s Degree, Katie transitioned from being a personal trainer into being an educator working with the youth. Her goal being a physical educator is to not only teach the importance of fitness but to nurture lifelong love for physical activity, teamwork, and overall wellness. Her future endeavors are driven by her vision of making fitness and wellness accessible to a wider audience. This is where Katie sees implementing this after school program will be a success for those who need further education to better themselves.

  • Pediatric Dietitian, Fitness Coach

    Laura has always been interested in fitness, from gymnastics as a child to diving in college and an avid gym-goer as an adult. It wasn’t until her 40’s (in 2011) that a friend introduced her to CrossFit and she has never looked back. Laura’s interest in nutrition started in her late teens while attending American River College and she went on to become a registered dietitian in 1995. CrossFit brings together both fitness and nutrition in a way that inspires Laura to support others in their journey. Laura obtained her CrossFit level 1 trainer certificate in early 2023.

    EDUCATION

    • B.S. Nutrition Science - University of California, Davis

    • Masters of Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition - University of California, Davis

    • CrossFit Level 2

    EXPERIENCE

    • 25+ years as a registered dietitian

    • 12 years of CrossFit training

    • Multiple CrossFit competitions

  • School Psychologist, Fitness Coach

    Simi is a practicing school psychologist within the Sacramento area. She has experience working with children ranging from kindergarten through high school. Through her work as a school psychologist and fitness coach, she has seen the importance of equipping young adults with the necessary tools to thrive both academically and emotionally. Integrating mental health, community engagement, and fitness has been her central focus to support the overall well-being of young adults.

    EDUCATION

    • B.A. Psychology - University of California, Merced

    • Ed.S School Psychology - Sacramento State