Feel challenged, supported, transformed
Fitness rookie? Experienced warrior? We love you just the same; which is why our personal trainers tailor your training just for you. When you think you can only do one more, they think you can do four. When an injury has you discouraged we’ve got your back. Our trainers’ expertise and encouragement will boost your workout and your mood. They use their knowledge to give you the most bang for your exercise time. Want results? Have some goals? You have the best in your court to help you find your best. One-on-one training keeps you focused and successful, but three or four is not a crowd. Ask us how getting friends sweating together is a win-win. Call today to get started!
Meet Our Trainers
Jim Mitchell, M.S.
Owner of Coastal Fitness, Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, Lecturer, ACSM Certified,
Anatomy & Physiology College Instructor
Jim has been a personal trainer for 30 years and has worked with a broad spectrum of individuals ranging from junior high school athletes to stroke recovery patients. His philosophy is to strengthen the whole body in a safe and systematic way to optimize results without exacerbating existing medical conditions. Jim is a graduate of Brigham Young University and received a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science giving him the tools necessary to provide effective exercise programs for all levels of fitness. Years of experience and study have further improved his training methods. Jim has loved serving both the young and old populations in the Florence area and looks forward to many years of working with the great people of the central Oregon coast.
Joan Leschot
ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Strength Conditioning - ACE Certified, Senior Fitness - ACE Certified, and More!
Prior to living in Florence, Joan owned a gym in Indiana. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise and has taken numerous education courses emphasizing successful methods for enhancing fitness performance. Joan enjoys helping her clients gain physical strength, balance and confidence by focusing on functional training techniques. Careful consideration of these factors can be the first line of defense in injury prevention. Joan strives to create exercise programs that consider core strength, joint flexibility, and muscle imbalances and is dedicated to helping her clients improve or maintain health and fitness.
Kathy Kelley
Certified Personal Trainer, HIIT and Circuit Training Instructor
Kathy has always had a love of physical fitness and an understanding of how the body functions. From sprinting to distance running, strength training to high intensity interval training, and Tabata. Kathy enjoys teaching others about how the body responds to different forms of physical activity.
Janessa Mitchell Wittorff
BS in Exercise and Wellness, NASM Certified Personal Trainer Nutritionist, and Weight Loss Specialist
Janessa would love to help you reach your goals in fitness and in health. She is excited to offer specialty programs for weight loss and a healthier you.
Rick LaNasa
ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Ace Certified Golf Conditioning Specialist
Rick joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 20. In boot camp he learned the important concepts of self- discipline, physical conditioning, and teamwork. While in the Marines, a passion grew for both running and weight lifting, a combination of aerobics and resistance training. Rick enjoys developing and implementing fitness programs that are individualized, based on a person’s physical-activity levels, current health status, unique needs and desires. Rick has a passion to pass on knowledge to help others learn and grow. He is both excited and grateful to be a member of the staff/family here at Coastal Fitness and is looking forward to partnering up with one and all on this journey towards optimum health.
Laura Jean Jones
PSU BS Sociology & Psychology, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Strength & Conditioning, ISSA Yoga Instructor, ISSA HIIT Instructor, ISSA Nutritionist
My passion is to help clients understand the psychology involved in making lasting life changes to balance the Mind Body & Spirit. I create individualized progressive fitness programs with a fun blend of functional training, core strength, balance & flexibility. I strive to make reaching your goals fun challenging & inspiring.
Team Training
Crush Your Goals!
With team training, expert coaches and motivating teammates converge to create a contagious inspiring workout. Add passion, energy and functional exercise and you have the perfect mix to achieve your goals. Talk to a staff member to find out more!