Our Staff
Our staff is the reason Tri-D is the leader in helping people understand their bodies and what it takes to reach their health and fitness goals. Trainers are nationally certified and possess a diverse set of specialties ranging from changing body composition through diet and exercise, elite athlete training, or individualized programming for clients with chronic pain issues. Together, we possess the skills and experience of more than a half century!
Brad Berscheid
• BA Concordia College – Exercise Science , Nutrition
• NASM – CPT, PES Certified
• APEX Nutrition Certified, AIFE Older Adult Fitness Certified
• 15 years Training Experience
• Hobbies / Leisure: Snowboarding, College football, Traveling, Running, Exploring new restaurants, Reading, Guitar, Motorcycle Riding
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Scott Berscheid
• BS St. John’s University – Business Management
• NASM – CPT Certified, APEX Nutrition Certified
• 13 Years in Fitness Industry
• Hobbies / Leisure: Running, Weight Lifting, Kiteboarding, Skiing, Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Golf, Guitar, Motorcycles, Politics, Investing
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Jim Owens
• NASM – CPT, NCSF Certified, APEX Nutrition Certified, TRX Suspension Training Certified
• 2009 Pump and Run Champion
• Marathon Competitor
• 6 Years Training Experience
• Hobbies/Leisure: Hiking, Sky Diving, Cruises/Travel, Running, Weight Training, Adventure Races
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Eric Stevens
• BA University of San Diego – Business Administration
• NSCA – CPT, CSCS Certified
• YMCA-Personal Trainer/Fitness Specialist/Pre-Natal/Teacher for Personal Training Course
• Boxing/Martial Arts Instructor
• 11 Years of Training Experience
• Hobbies / Leisure: Boxing, Muay Thai, Cycling, Running, Yoga, Acting
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Eric Spletstoser
• BS Southern Oregon University – Exercise Science
• NASM – CPT, CET Certified
• Special Populations Certified for Youth, Pre Natal and Senior Clients
• Specializing in: Weight Loss, Pain Mgmt. & Post-Rehab
• 5 Years Training Experience, 3 Years Corporate Wellness
• Hobbies / Leisure: Guitar, Basketball, Disc Golf
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Cara Esau
• BS George Mason University-Nursing
• NASM-CPT Certified, RRCA Certified Running Coach
• Award-winning runner, featured in Shape Magazine and The Oregonian Health Page
• Hobbies / Leisure: Running, Weight Lifting, Singing, Writing, Acting, Modeling, Spending Time with Husband and Four Kids
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Casey Mitzel
• BA Concordia College – Dietetics, Health Education
• CES Correctional Exercise Specialist
• CPT Certified, APEX Certified, TRX Certified
• 16 years in Fitness and Nutrition Industry
• 4-time National Body Building Competitor
• College Football Player
• Hobbies / Leisure: Sports, Movies, Music, Digital Media, Spending Time with Kids
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Cam Anderson
• NASM – CPT, CES, PES, IST, SPS Certified, APEX Nutrition Certified, CPR/AED Certified
• 10 years in Fitness Industry as Master Trainer & Bootcamp RDFT Instructor
• Licensed Massage Therapist
• Hockey Coach 16 years, Collegiate Hockey Player
• Hobbies / Leisure: Cycling, Running, Photography, Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Family
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Jennifer Burningham
• BS, BA University of Puget Sound
• NASM – CPT Certified, APEX Nutrition Certified
• Team in Training Certified Running Coach
• Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier & Competitor
• 8 Years in Fitness Industry
• Hobbies/Leisure: Glass blowing, Singing, Swimming, Reading, Concerts, Flower Arranging
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Brodie Goheen
• NASM – CPT Certified, APEX Nutrition Certified
• 12 years experience in Fitness Industry
• Hobbies / Leisure: Fly Fishing, Motorcycles, Guitar, Avid Reader
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Chris Merrow
• ME Husson College – Communications
• NASM – CPT Certified, NSCA – CPT Certified, ACE Certified, TRX Suspension Training Certified
• APEX Nutrition Certified, CPR/AED Certified
• Over 12 years in Fitness Industry
• Hobbies / Leisure: Music, Movies, Reading, Writing, Hiking, Culinary Arts
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Michael Defabio
• BS Oregon State University – Pre Physical Therapy
• Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer
• Certified Body Mechanics Therapist
• Craniosacral Therapy
• 16 Years of Experience
• Hobbies / Leisure: Golf, Running, Mountain Biking, OSU Football, Spending Time w/ Family
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Nanci Williams
• Licensed Massage Therapist
• BA Pacific University
• Certified Hospice Caregiver
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Austin Daniel
• Licensed Massage Therapist
• BA Portland State – Music
• Hobbies/Leisure: Bodywork, Nutrition, Preventative Wellness, Energy work, Shamanism, Piano, Singing Opera, Nature
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Marina Gorelova
• BA Moscow University – Economics & Finance
• Yoga Teacher Training Certification – Corepower Yoga
• 6 Years Experience as Yoga Instructor
• Hobbies/Leisure: Travel, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Rollerblading, Snowboarding, Kiteboarding, Reading, Restaurants, Wine Tasting
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