PersonaL training Services

Athletic Director & Personal Trainer

Cody is an NSCA-certified trainer with a B.S. in Kinesiology and apart of our community since 2019. His approach centers on helping clients move better, feel stronger, and reduce chronic pain—so they can thrive both inside and outside the gym.

Cody works with a wide range of individuals, including Youth Strength and Conditioning, former athletes with lingering injuries, newcomers to strength training, and busy professionals looking to stay consistent with their fitness goals. He specializes in foundational barbell movements such as squats, bench press, and deadlift, tailoring programs to support real-life strength and functionality.

A former college basketball player, Cody brings a team-focused mindset and upbeat energy to every session. Outside the gym, he’s always open to movie recommendations and is known for his collection of fun socks. His favorite part of the job? Connecting with people and helping them become the strongest version of themselves.

Personal Trainer

Megan is a NASM-certified personal trainer with a B.S. in Bioengineering and a minor in Electrical Engineering. Since joining Santa Cruz Power Fitness in 2022, she’s been helping clients build strength, recover from injury, and reconnect with their bodies through movement and nutrition.

Her coaching focuses on rehabilitation, body recomposition, and performance training—working with everyone from student athletes to older adults. Megan also supports clients navigating disordered eating, offering guidance on nutrition and helping them rebuild a healthy relationship with food.

You’ll find Megan blending technical expertise with a compassionate approach, always aiming to help others feel stronger, more confident, and capable in their everyday lives. Outside the gym, she enjoys forest walks, painting by the water, and relaxing with animals. Her dream weekend? Sun-soaked naps and coffee—preferably a decaf soy Gibraltar from Verve—and yes, she’s always happy to meet your dog.

Personal Trainer

Ricardo is a NASM-certified personal trainer with a B.S. in Psychology and has been training clients at Santa Cruz Power Fitness since 2021. His coaching focuses on helping individuals build strength, stay consistent, and prioritize their overall health through sustainable fitness routines.

He works with a wide range of clients—from bodybuilders to beginners and those returning to the gym after time away—offering support, structure, and encouragement at every step. Ricardo’s sessions are designed to create both physical progress and a mental reset, offering clients a positive outlet from daily stress.

Outside of the gym, Ricardo enjoys Mexican and Vietnamese food, prefers red meat over chicken, and values quiet time—though working with clients has helped him become more open and outgoing. His favorite part of training is seeing people feel better about themselves, both physically and mentally, and creating a space where they leave with a smile.

Personal Trainer, Sculpt & HIIT Instructor

Indigo K. Avisov—known by most as Indi—is a trauma-informed personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and holistic health coach with over 18 years of experience in athletic training and wellness. A former basketball player and coach, Indi brings a lifelong connection to sport, competition, and disciplined movement, including five years spent immersed in shadow and kickboxing at a boxing gym.

Indi holds multiple certifications including Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Suspension Trainer, Yoga Sculpt Instructor, and HIIT Instructor. Additionally, they are credentialed through ISSA in Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and Bodybuilding. Their approach blends high-level training with a holistic focus, aiming to foster strength, resilience, and self-awareness in every client.

Known for leading energizing group classes and supportive one-on-one sessions, Indi’s coaching is rooted in inclusivity, authenticity, and empowerment. They aim to create a space where individuals of all backgrounds feel encouraged to grow—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Outside of coaching, Indi is a Holistic Purpose Coach and wellness advocate. You’ll often find them dancing Latin ballroom, playing guitar, surfing, or getting lost in nature. Their mission is to help others unlock their potential and find joy through movement and self-discovery.

Personal Trainer

Mardi’s journey into movement began in her teens and has evolved through motherhood and beyond. What started as a way to stay in shape quickly became the foundation of her personal growth and overall well-being. Today, she’s passionate about helping others discover that same connection to strength, purpose, and self-confidence.

Certified through ISSA as a Personal Trainer since 1996 and a 200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance since 2020, Mardi brings decades of experience to her classes and training sessions. She works closely with clients one-on-one to support strength, mobility, and balance—while also addressing mindset and motivation. Her personal training style blends functional movement with thoughtful coaching, making each session intentional and results-driven.

She has led Hot Pilates and Yoga Sculpt in heated environments for several years, creating space for both physical transformation and inner clarity.

You’ll find Mardi teaching in the studio or connecting with clients on the gym floor. She’s also a proud mom to two incredible athletes and finds joy in nature, art, and sharing meaningful moments with loved ones.

Wyatt is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer (2025) with a B.S. in Clinical Physiology and a minor in Rehabilitation Therapy. Before transitioning into personal training, he worked in physical therapy and cardiac rehab, gaining extensive experience with a wide range of clients, especially older adults.

His training philosophy focuses on building muscle, reducing pain, and developing functional strength to support everyday movement. Having played football and baseball in high school—and recovering from multiple knee injuries—Wyatt brings a personal understanding of rehabilitation and the journey back to full strength.

Outside the gym, Wyatt enjoys walking his dog, playing and watching sports of all kinds, and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops. Having recently moved to Santa Cruz, he’s always open to recommendations. His favorite part of training is helping people use physical activity as a way to relieve stress and find balance amidst the everyday chaos of life.

Personal Trainer, HIIT Instructor

D’Shawn has been a personal trainer since 2020 and brings energy, positivity, and consistency to every session. A former Division 1 football athlete at UC Berkeley, D’Shawn is passionate about helping clients reach their goals—whether that’s building strength, losing weight, or simply feeling more confident in the gym.

His coaching style focuses on consistency over motivation, creating a welcoming environment where the gym feels less intimidating and more like home. D’Shawn believes confidence built in the gym carries over into everyday life, helping clients tackle challenges both inside and outside the weight room. He works with a wide range of clients, including busy parents, kids, and athletes, and enjoys introducing young athletes to the mindset and work ethic of a Division 1 competitor.

Known for his positive energy and encouraging coaching style, D’Shawn also leads high-energy RedRoom classes and thrives on helping clients feel comfortable with the uncomfortable. His favorite part of the job is watching people fall in love with the gym, gain confidence, and bring their fitness goals to life—always with hard work, consistency, and a lot of fun along the way.

Personal Trainer

Will has been training for a decade and brings a lifelong connection to movement and fitness into his coaching. He helps clients work toward weight loss, sport-specific performance, and improved functional fitness, mobility, and flexibility.

Will works with athletes and outdoor-focused individuals, as well as those returning to the gym and looking to build sustainable routines. His approach emphasizes reconnecting clients with their bodies, improving how they move, and building strength that supports both training and everyday life.

Outside the gym, Will loves spending time outdoors rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking. He also enjoys live music and slowing down by the ocean, where he often writes. His favorite part of coaching is watching clients progress toward their goals and develop a deeper connection with their bodies along the way.

Personal Trainer

Annie Dostalek is a lifelong athlete and strength trainer who brings an energetic, results-driven approach to personal training. With decades of training experience and a background in competitive basketball, softball, swimming, and water polo, Annie understands the discipline and consistency it takes to build lasting strength both physically and mentally.

Certified through ACE and Expert Rating, Annie specializes in foundational strength training, muscle building, mobility, and rebuilding confidence after time away from fitness. Her coaching style emphasizes proper form, intentional movement, and sustainable progress, helping clients build confidence, consistency, and long-term healthy habits. She especially enjoys helping new members feel comfortable and confident in the gym environment.

Annie combines practical training experience with a focus on longevity, functionality, and balanced physique development. She brings humor, positivity, and high energy into every session while helping clients push toward real results.

Outside the gym, Annie has a background in apparel design from California State University, Los Angeles, and a passion for fashion, wellness, and mindset development. She enjoys Formula One and sports car culture, meditation, audiobooks, holistic health research, snowboarding, ocean swims, pickup basketball, and spending time with animals—especially dogs and horses.

Personal Trainer

Josie Berryman is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer who is passionate about helping clients create lasting changes through fitness, healthy habits, and overall well-being. She focuses on improving body composition, building sustainable lifestyle routines, and supporting both physical and mental wellness through personalized coaching.

Josie works with a wide variety of clients, with a special passion for helping older adults, women, and individuals with disabilities feel stronger, healthier, and more confident. Her supportive and encouraging coaching style emphasizes consistency, connection, and making fitness an enjoyable part of everyday life.

Outside the gym, Josie runs on caffeine, has a healthy respect for the ocean (from the shore), and admits she gets so emotionally invested in TV shows that she can't watch them before bed. Her favorite part of coaching is building genuine, long-term relationships with her clients and becoming a positive part of their health and fitness journey.

Personal Trainer

Trista is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor with a passion for helping people feel strong, capable, and excited about movement. Having trained under corrective exercise specialists, she brings a strong foundation in functional movement, core stability, and building sustainable strength.

Trista specializes in body recomposition, helping clients reduce body fat while building muscle, as well as developing strong foundations through core and stability training. She works with a wide range of clients, including those returning from injuries, individuals managing conditions that affect muscle or bone density, and athletes. With 10 years of competitive softball experience, she also brings an athlete’s perspective to her coaching.

Her approach is centered on making fitness something clients look forward to rather than simply something they feel they have to do. She especially enjoys watching clients become stronger while developing confidence in themselves and their abilities.

Outside the gym, Trista holds a degree in philosophy, is an avid PC gamer, and is rarely seen without her signature headbands and leg warmers.

Personal Trainer

Vincent Nappo is a personal trainer with five years of resistance training experience and an academic background in biochemistry and bioengineering. His understanding of the science behind exercise, combined with experience in martial arts, capoeira, parkour, track and field, and rock climbing, gives him a unique perspective on movement, strength, and performance.

Vincent helps clients build muscle, improve body composition, develop strength and athletic performance, and create sustainable habits that support long-term health. He enjoys working with beginners who want to understand the fundamentals of movement, as well as experienced gym-goers looking for more direction with programming, progression, and breaking through plateaus. His approach emphasizes not only what clients are doing, but why they’re doing it.

Vincent believes training should be engaging and personally meaningful rather than another chore. His favorite part of coaching is helping clients discover their own connection to fitness—whether that means performing better in a sport, making everyday life easier, or simply enjoying the accomplishment of a challenging workout.

Outside the gym, Vincent is an aquarium and fish-keeping enthusiast, animal lover, and rock climber. He also took first place in the speed category at the USAPK West Coast Parkour Competition.