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Open Daily 5a-9p
All are welcome.
Meet Our Team
AJ Mullins
THE BACKLiNE SLC Coach
C.H.E.K Integrated Movement Science Level 1
C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Level 1
Titleist Performance Institute Certified Coach
Hi! I'm a passionate advocate for living a balanced and active life.  I have spent the majority of my adult life glued to some sort of screen (computer, phone, TV) which took a significant toll on my body and mind. Eventually, I had enough and decided it was time to make some changes and start embracing a more balanced lifestyle. My journey to better health had finally begun.  How does this help YOU? - I understand the reality of not having enough energy. - I understand the annoying but consistent aches and pains. - I understand the difficulty of making healthy food choices. - I understand the confusion about picking a workout plan. - I understand what you are going through as I lived it myself for many years. I am passionate about serving others on their personal journey towards a healthier and more balanced life. I am here to help!
Ali Holmes
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Member, The Menopause Society
Dr. Stacy Sims Menopause 2.0 Course
I’ve had the unique opportunity to work across the preventive, diagnostic and rehabilitation sides of cardiovascular health. My background includes exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and cardiac imaging. ​I’m especially passionate about working with peri- and post- menopausal women, helping them build and maintain muscle, support bone and cardiovascular health, improve balance and mobility, and feel strong and confident through midlife. ​My training style focuses on functional fitness and may include strength training, TRX suspension training, Pilates, Barre-inspired exercise, balance, and mobility. ​Outside the gym, I love traveling with my family, dancing, and art therapy.  For me, exercise is about staying strong, moving well, and continuing to do the things you love.
Brywn Pond
THE BACKLiNE SLC Coach
C.H.E.K Integrated Movement Science Level 1
C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Level 1
Titleist Performance Institute Certified Coach
With a decade in the fitness industry and years of hands-on coaching experience, I have worked with a wide range of individuals from young athletes and adults to women, including those training through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. My coaching style is rooted in education, focusing on helping clients understand their bodies, correct movement patterns, and create sustainable, healthy lifestyles. I have guided clients through post-surgery rehabilitation and helped improve both general fitness and sport-specific performance for individuals in lacrosse, ballet, cheer, and rugby. For me, coaching is more than just training—it's about encouraging people to live better, stronger lives. I am committed to creating a fitness journey that’s measurable, attainable, and tailored to each individual’s goals.
Cassandra Francis
THE BACKLiNE SLC Massage Therapist
Hi. I have been a massage therapist for 12 years now and I am experienced in a wide range of techniques, including deep tissue and trigger point work. ​I can help you relax and recover from everyday life, but I am also able to help you correct your aches and pains by releasing tight muscles and postural issues. ​You can book sessions online with me via Inner Connections Massage or give me a call at 801-918-9169 to schedule appointments. ​Rates until November 1st are as follows: 30 minutes- $50 60 minutes- $95 90 minutes- $135 2 hours - $180​​
David Russell
@davidrusselltraining
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer NASM
I am a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I’ve been working as a personal trainer for four years now and I’ve loved every minute of it! ​My passion is strength. I believe that everyone is stronger than they realize, not only physically but mentally and emotionally. I’ve worked with people starting their fitness journey in their 70’s all the way to college athletes and I’ve watched all become stronger versions of themselves. ​I personally compete in strongman and powerlifting. I also have a love for stone lifting. My goal is to help you become the strongest version of yourself!
Joshua Sanchez
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Nutrition Coach
Fitness is my passion. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach through ISSA, I specialize in strength training, weight loss, and functional movement. My goal is to help clients build strong, healthy bodies that perform well in the gym and in everyday life. I’m here to guide, challenge, and motivate you every step of the way. ​Click on the Hardline Performance logo to learn more.
Justin Hunter
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Corrective Exercise
NASM Nutrition
I believe that better fitness leads to more freedom- freedom to climb mountains, run trails, help your buddy move, or join your kids on the playground. The only thing that rivals the joy I feel in expanding my own freedom is helping others expand theirs. I have a BS in Health Education and certifications in Personal Training, Corrective Exercise, and Nutrition from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). I have also worked in the stress management and mindfulness space for the last 6 years. All this experience gives me a well-rounded and holistic approach to health and fitness. My highest priority is helping my clients move well and feel good while leading them towards their goals. Outside of training, I like to hike, camp, climb, canyoneer, and trail run. I have several races on my calendar this year. I also run a float therapy center in Park City.
Kaden Gardner
@kg_kaden
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Helping real people build real strength, inside and out. I’ve been coaching since 2021 and I am ACE certified. I take a science-based approach that combines functional strength training and body building with macro-based nutrition, mobility, and breath-work to create a well-rounded, realistic program that supports both your body and mind. My approach is all about moving with intention; it’s about learning how to train smarter, move better, and build habits that actually stick. I coach individuals who are ready to elevate their lifestyle, whether the goal is fat loss, muscle gain, functional movement, or a total mindset shift. I offer an open and supportive environment for all, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and anyone who is ready to reclaim their body. I offer fully customized and guided training programs (1-on-1 or small group) to keep you accountable and evolving. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your training to the next level, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let's build you a body that not only looks good, but feels good.
Libba Shannonhouse
BS and MS degrees in Exercise Science,
Appalachian State University
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
with National Strength and Conditioning Association
Master's level Exercise Physiologist
More than 20 years of clinical experience
I am a Master's level Exercise Physiologist who has been training clients for over 30 years. I began with my certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I have had 7 years experience in physical therapy clinics and over 20 years in preventative medicine and health care. I specialize in functional training focused on strength, stability, mobility and rehabilitation. My wish for others is the same as that for myself, to have the strength, stability and ability to do the activities that bring us joy without pain or injury. Our ability to age well begins with our ability to move through our world. It is strength and stability that allows us to hike and bike the mountain trails, ski the last run of the day, play with our children, and travel to new adventures. My desire is to help you train the way that suits you best to achieve your own personal goals. I moved to Utah after working 10 years as a whitewater river guide. I stayed because of the love I have for the outdoors. My own motivation to train is so I can continue to enjoy the activities I love, such as skiing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. I stay motivated by the people I meet when I'm in the mountains, those who are still hiking and doing the things they enjoy well into their later decades of life. I want to live as well as I can for as long as I can and I want you to be able to do the same!
Lya Wodraska
Proprietor, THE BACKLiNE SLC
C.H.E.K Practitioner
Olympic Lifting Coach
Golf Performance Specialist
Holistic Lifestyle Coach
Tour Physio
I am the owner of THE BACKLiNE SLC and have been a C.H.E.K certified trainer in the Salt Lake City area for more than 15 years.  I also serve as a tour physio, including working with U2's crew since 2015.​ As a C.H.E.K certified coach, I have a holistic view of health, and include fitness plans, nutrition goals and lifestyle challenges to help clients reach their goals. Thanks to today’s lifestyle tendencies of too much sitting and not enough moving, I frequently address posture correction and rehabilitation techniques with my clients. Shoulder, knee, hip and back rehabilitation are specialties for me as are diet plans which can help clients reduce inflammation, increase energy, and lose weight, if desired. I also enjoy working with athletes and designing programs for their specific sports. As an avid cyclist, hiker, and cross country skier, I understand the importance of getting an athletic program dialed in for the individual so they can enjoy their highest potential.
Megan Jensen
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
ISSA Certified Trainer
As a certified trainer by the International Sports Sciences Association, I have spent the last two years working with people varying from young adults just starting their fitness journey to older adults who want to move and feel better.  I focus on improving my clients’ body composition and strength, which helps them move with confidence in and outside of the gym. I love helping people realize they are capable of more than they think. Watching my clients gain that confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of my jobs. In my spare time I love to read, travel, hike and going on adventures with friends and family.
Monica Gibson
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
Active Life Professional Candidate
W.I.T.S. Certified Personal Trainer
StrongFirst SFG 1 Certified Instructor
GGS Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach
UESCA Certified Running/Ultrarunning Coach
PPSC Pain-free Performance Specialist
​I am a certified trainer with emphasis in nutrition coaching, behavior change, pain-free performance and pre/post-pregnancy. I enjoy working with everyday athletes. I believe we are all capable of living an amazing, adventure-filled and independent life and training can help create that. We often become used to life without movement and find it challenging to continue to do activities we enjoy most or don’t always notice how much harder our daily activities become. Adding intentional movement into our routine so we can live life fulfilled is what I’m on a mission to do. In my free time I love playing outside and includes activities like hiking, biking, backpacking, snowboarding sand volleyball and playing with my dog dog. Some of these activities I didn’t begin until the last 3-to-5 years which is a testament that it’s never too late to learn to try something new!
Reese Adams
THE BACKLiNE SLC Coach
NASM CPT
B.S. in Biology
Pre-Script L1 Coach
Pre-Script L2 Coach
Pre-Script Barbell Coach
Fitness shouldn't be complicated, but it should be precise. I train my clients on the belief that experts simplify. In an industry full of noise and conflicting trends, my goal is to act as your filter. I condense years of education and thousands of hours on the gym floor into a streamlined path for you to achieve real results. I specialize in taking the guesswork out of training. By providing custom training that respects your body’s unique mechanics, we ensure every rep has a purpose. I prioritize movement education. I want you to understand the why behind the what, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate any gym with confidence. From our first session, we focus on moving better so you can live and perform better. My mission is to help you develop not just a stronger physique, but a lifelong passion for the art of weightlifting and a resilient body that is ready for whatever life throws your way. Click on the Vitruvius Performance logo to learn more.
Sheri Dunleavy
ACE Certified since 1994
CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist
200 Hour Yoga Assets Certified
TRX Certified
IDEA The Gluteals and Their Link to Low- Back Pain Certified
Pilates Fit Certified
Schwinn Fitness MPower and Stages Indoor Cycling Certified
BOSU Certified
Dance Major, University of Utah
I am an ACE certified personal trainer, cancer exercise specialist, yoga, and group fitness/cycling instructor. I specialize in functional fitness training, exercise for cancer patients and survivors, injury prevention, mobility, training for seniors, pre- and post-natal. I am an avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast who trains everyone from athletes to new moms. I encourage everyone to use nature as a healthy balance! With over 35 years in the fitness business, I enjoy helping clients and students meet their goals by blending the sciences of human anatomy and mobility with the simple JOY of movement!
Z Sanchez
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
I began my fitness journey from a very real place — I was feeling depressed, drained, and disconnected from both my body and my confidence. Instead of staying stuck there, I committed to transforming myself physically and mentally. That process didn’t just change how I looked — it changed how I think, how I handle challenges, and how I show up in life. I fell in love with the discipline, consistency, and self-awareness that training builds, and that’s what inspired me to become a coach. I became ISSA-certified in 2025, with a specialization in bodybuilding and nutrition. While I have a strong foundation in physique training, my coaching style emphasizes mobility, functional strength, and body control so clients don’t just look strong — they move better, feel better, and build sustainable habits. I also incorporate elements of calisthenics, balance, and mindful movement into my programs.
Zach Rivera
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
With experience in Ironman triathlons, mountain hiking, and corrective exercise, I use my experience to help clients move better, get stronger, and crush their goals—whether in the gym or on the trail. I specialize in strength, endurance, injury prevention, and post-rehab training. I have personal experience in post-rehab too having torn my ACL, but am back to training for an Ironman.​
Zuzana Brown
Yoga / Pilates
A native of Slovakia, I moved to the U.S. when I was 26-years-old and fell in love with hiking in the mountains. Being out on the trails, feeling my body grow stronger and experiencing how energizing and empowering movement could be completely transformed my relationship with fitness. I used that spark to grow a passion for yoga, pilates and strength training with a goal to help others discover their passion for movement. ​I want you to finish each session feeling better; physically, mentally and emotionally. If I can help you fall in love with moving your body, then I’ve done my job.