MEET THE TEAM

JOE

BRAUER

General Manager

Education:

Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology

Certifications:

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach
ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist

Work Experience:

After beginning his career as a personal trainer and group exercise coach, Joe saw the specific need in the corporate population to improve their well-being. For the last six years, he's been managing various corporate fitness programs throughout CA. With notable clients like Dolby Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, and Intuit Inc. Joe is excited to use his experience and passion in fitness to benefit our community.

Specialty Areas:

Strength Training
Injury Prevention
Sport Specific Training
Mobility

Hobbies & Interests:

If he's not hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, playing soccer, snowboarding, or golfing, you can find him watching the Warriors or the 49ers at his house or a local brewery!

CHRISTIE

Wellness Manager

PITKO

Education:

Bachelor of Arts: Communications

Certifications:

E-RYT 500 Registered Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Reiki Master Teacher
Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (2009-2015)

Work Experience:

Christie began practicing yoga in 2001, and has been teaching since 2011. She guides every class with compassion, joy, inquiry, and humor. Her alignment-based style of teaching is inspired by Annie Carpenter and SmartFLOW. You can expect to have fun in her classes, but also learn something about yourself.

Christie has taught yoga and meditation in San Francisco corporate offices such as Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Gusto. Additionally, she hosts retreats all over the world. Since 2018, she has been part of yoga teacher training, guiding aspiring instructors to learn to teach.

Specialty Areas:

Mindfulness
Corrective Exercise
Muscle Imbalances
Core Training

Hobbies & Interests:

Christie loves animals and spending quality time with friends and family. Hiking and being near the ocean are a must. She is a graduate of the Second City Chicago’s improv conservatory, so she enjoys laughter and keeping things light.

JUSTIN

Fitness Manager

TIU

Education:

Bachelor of Science: Exercise & Movement Science
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
SCW Fitness Group Exercise Instructor

Certifications:

NASM Personal Trainer
NASM Group Fitness Instructor
NASM Golf Fitness Specialist

Work Experience:

Starting his career in corporate fitness at 17, Justin has been using his tools and experience to consistently improve and refine his personal training programs, group fitness classes, and management skills for communities across the Bay Area. Notably the fitness center on the Genentech campus in South San Francisco, and the corporate Walmart in San Bruno. His affinity for learning and understanding what works best for those he trains with are the keys to his success with his clients.

Specialty Areas:

Weight Loss & Weight Management
Exercise Prescription and Programming
Muscle Gain & Fat Loss
Hypertrophy & Strength Training
Mindful Nutrition for Exercise

Hobbies & Interests:

Justin likes spending his personal time working on his cars, walking his dogs, and finding the best place to eat hot pot. And if not there, he is probably on a drive to the beaches in Pacifica with a coffee.