Meet the Trainers
Karen Adams
Karen is a Group Exercise instructor and a student of the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She has experienced the benefits training as a client and is now ready to help others achieve their goals. As a mother, and grandmother, Karen understands time management and can help you make exercise a priority.
Sue Nelson
Sue Nelson is a trainer at the West Salem Club. Sue has a Fitness Technology Certification and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She has taught cardio, nutrition and fitness classes. Sue loves running, hiking, biking, rock climbing, and mountaineering. Helping others face challenges and meet goals motivates her. Sue is ready to help you meet your fitness and nutritional goals.
Gaby Orlaineta
Gabriela Orlaineta is a trainer at the Battle Creek Club. She received her certification through the American Council on Exercise and has been involved with fitness for over 20 years. Participating in many sports including bodybuilding, racquetball and soccer, she has a demonstrated commitment to fitness. Her passion for exercise and for maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help you meet your fitness and nutritional goals.
Richard Earle
Richard is a Certified Trainer through A.C.E. His many years of health and fitness experience include 3 years as Head Fitness Coach at our West Salem Club. Richard’s diverse athletic background enhances his ability to help people of all ages and fitness levels achieve their goals and improve their lives. Richard enjoys spending time with his family and competing in national caliber triathlon events.
Amber McLean
Amber has been with the Courthouse for three years and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. She has 14 years experience in coaching high school sports and led her softball team to the 2007 4A State Championship. Amber is committed to helping you achieve your own personal best.
Sam McLean
Sam is a graduate of Ashmead College’s Fitness Trainer program and a certified USA Weightlifting Club Coach, as well as a competitive powerlifter and Olympic weightlifter. He has been introducing clients to physical culture as a path to well-being for over 5 years. He will keep you focused with nutrition, recovery, and progressive training methods to achieve your goals and create a lifelong fitness habit.
Matt Turnquist
Matt is a trainer at the South River Road Club. He is certified through NASM. Previously, Matt was a Fitness Coach with the Courthouse. Matt is dedicated to his own fitness. He is passionate about exercising and maintaining healthy eating habits. Matt enjoys seeing his clients make progress toward their goals.
Chris DuBois
Chris DuBois is the Head Trainer for Courthouse Performance Training. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through National Strength and Conditioning Association, is certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and has a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and Health. His experience includes 3 years as a collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach, over 9 years in the United States Marine Corps, and as an instructor for the Courthouse.
David Moreno
David is a Certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports and Science Association. David started his career as a Physical Therapy Aide and Personal Trainer in Klamath Falls. He enjoys distance running and competes regularly at distances from 1 mile to the marathon. David’s passion is helping others achieve their own personal best from fitness and weight loss goals to maximizing athletic performance.
Drew Miller
Drew is a N.A.S.M. Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise instructor at the West Salem Club. As a former college athlete, he understands how proper encouragement and motivation can inspire new heights of personal and physical achievement. He enjoys basketball and cycling and has far-fetched aspirations of becoming a professional Australian Rules Football player. Drew is committed to helping you achieve and maintain your fitness goals.
Karen Clifford
Karen Clifford is the Head Trainer at the Battle Creek Club. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is currently pursuing her Masters of Science degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. As a busy mother of three, a wife, and a fitness professional, she makes her own health and fitness a priority. Karen’s passion is helping others reach their fitness and health goals and leading them to a healthier lifestyle that can be maintained for life!
Courtney Gray
In addition to her extensive formal education in Kinesiology, Adapted Physical Activity, Courtney is knowledgeable and experienced in training. She will make your workouts fresh and fun, so that you may constantly rediscover your personal best in health and fitness.
Shawn Twing
Shawn is a trainer at the Lancaster Club. He is certified through National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Shawn has a passion for living a healthy lifestyle which includes diet and endurance sports. He frequently runs in anything from 5k’s to marathons and also enjoys cycling and triathlons as well. Ironman is his future goal. Shawn truly cares about helping other people and sharing the knowledge he has learned on his own journey to benefit others.
Johny Christiansen
A life-time athlete, Johny has always found ways to explore his physical potential. He has found that the path to living fit is built upon goal setting and time management. Join Johny for great workouts, great results, and some fun along the way!
Heidi Hoffmeister
As someone who overcame many challenges and lost over ninety pounds, Heidi understands how difficult losing weight can be. She also can tell you about how rewarding her efforts have made her feel. Now she enjoys all aspects of fitness and is dedicated to leading a healthy lifestyle. Heidi is a Trainer at the Keizer Club and is N.A.S.M. certified.