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Bobbie
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Libba
Linx
Lya
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Monica
Sheri
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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?
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I understand the reality of not having enough energy.
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I understand the annoying but consistent aches and pains.
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I understand the difficulty of making healthy food choices.
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I understand the confusion about picking a workout plan.
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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!
BOBBIE BENEGAS
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Movement & Mobility
C.H.E.K Scientific Core Conditioning
Pose Running
I believe each person has the ability to live at their highest potential by putting their health first, that includes exercise, diet, spiritual fitness and being a member of a healthy community. My beliefs are based on my own experience of getting my body out of pain, once I did, my life changed for the better. I have a passion to guide others in to the world of solutions I discovered for myself.
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My personal experience as an athlete is in collegiate soccer, running and biking events. I enjoy focusing on movements in the gym so I can bike and run at whatever distance I need. I love utilizing kettlebells and functional movement patterns in the gym to keep my clients healthy so they can experience adventures in the great outdoors.
I specialize in corrective exercise, spinal health, motherhood challenges (both physical and emotional) and running form correction.
BRYWN POND
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
With 8 years in the fitness industry and 5 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.
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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.
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Contact me at info@thebacklineslc.com or at 801-918-9169 to schedule appointments.
DAVID RUSSELL
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!
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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.
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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!
DEVIN VERNICK
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
Masters in Kinesiology
I’ve coached athletes in Atlanta and Salt Lake City since 2009, specializing in sport-specific performance and joint mobility. My coaching style is energetic, empowering and deeply educational so clients can move better, feel stronger and perform at their highest level.
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I have over a decade of experience and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology (2010) and am a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I’m also a USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach and a certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist.
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In my own time I enjoy trail running, road cycling and spending time with my dogs. I also serve on the Utah National Strength and Conditioning Association Board of Directors.
JODE PAGE
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
JI feel like I grew up in the fitness world since working in a gym was my first job. After struggles with my own health issues, I realized that practicing a healthy lifestyle was going to be a significant part of my life’s journey.
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Through my own experiences and academic studies in behavior sciences, I take a holistic and integrated approach to designing programs for my clients including factors such as stress management, sleep habits, nutrition and more.
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In addition to personal training, I enjoy teaching fitness classes including barre, sports and conditioning classes, Pilates and others.
JOSHUA SANCHEZ
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Nutrition Coach
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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.
JUSTIN HUNTER
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Corrective Exercise
NASM Nutrition
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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
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.
DR. KARIN WESTLEN-BOYER, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
More than 30 years of clinical experience
The Backline SLC is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Dr. Karin Westlen-Boyer and her Flow Mobility practice.
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Karin has more than 30 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics and has spent the last 15 years specializing in pelvic issues.
Karin helps her patients by using the ACT method of align, condition, thrive. Clients first learn to align their bodies through manual therapy and breathing techniques, then conditioning the body through light weight work. The final phase of thrive is the strengthening phase to re-learn how to lift, run and move as you desire.
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To learn more about Karin, reach out to us or to her via her website: https://www.flowmobilitypt.com.
LIBBA SHANNONHOUSE
BS and MS degrees in Exercise Science, Appalachian State University
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
with National Strength and Conditioning Association
Masters 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!
LINX ROBERTS
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
I am a certified professional trainer by the International Sports Sciences Association.
I enjoy working with young athletes training for specific sports and fathers who find it difficult to stay in shape. I feel like a lot of men have a hard time staying consistent with their workouts after having kids and I enjoy the challenge of helping them stay on track.
LYA WODRASKA
C.H.E.K Practitioner
Olympic Lifting Coach
Golf Performance Specialist
Holistic Lifestyle Coach
Tour Physio
Proprietor, THE BACKLiNE SLC
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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In my spare time I love to read, travel, hike and going on adventures with friends and family.
MONICA GIBSON
THE BACKLiNE SLC Trainer​​
​I am a certified trainer with emphasis in nutrition coaching, behavior change, pain-free performance and pre/post-pregnancy.
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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.
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In my free time I love playing outside and includes activities like hiking, biking, backpacking, snowboarding sand volleyball and playing with my dog dog.
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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!
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, CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist, Yoga, and Group Fitness / Cycling Instructor.
I specialize in Functional Fitness Training, Exercise for Cancer Patients / Survivors, Injury Prevention and Mobility, 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 30 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!
TEEGAN KENWORTHY
C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 2
After working several blue collar jobs, I decided to follow my passion and become a C.H.E.K Practitioner so I could pursue a deeper calling into my own personal development, help others, and care for the planet.
I believe that being healthy is the first step to improving our lives as well as the ones around us. I’d love to help anyone who wants to begin or further their health and fitness journey.
When I’m not training, I enjoy spending time with my wife, hunting to provide food for my family, and continuing to learn about the human body.