About Sumner Crossfit



Sumner CrossFit has evolved since our opening in 2005 from a personal training studio, to a full on CrossFit box. Along the way we have created programs and added classes to create a facility that has something for everyone. We have tapped into our 20+ years of experience in the fitness and sport industry to create programs, classes, and workshops that help people get healthy. That is the bottom line. We are not here to judge you, compete with you, or convert you to a cult; we are here to provide a sound exercise and nutrition programs that will give you the tools to become healthy and strong. The experience and education of our trainers is immeasurable, and is not limited to CrossFit, but rather is a combination of years of involvement in the sport and fitness industry, as athletes, coaches, trainers, instructors, mentors, and students. We have a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience, allowing us the ability to relate to any new member, from the professional athlete to the sedentary, we can meet you where you are, and take you to the next level.

Sumner CrossFit is owned and run by Katie and Walt Henry, who have committed themselves to the community through their work at SCF and in hosting a variety of events, both locally and nationally. Neither has taken a paycheck from their ownership, as they each have careers outside of SCF which allows them to keep the costs as low as possible for the members, and therefore offer their services to more people which is the ultimate goal. Get. People. Healthy.

Walt is a Fire Fighter with the Kent Fire Authority and Katie is a Health and Leadership Teacher and Head Swim Coach at Auburn High School. With 4 kids and their own athletic and recreational adventures outside of SCF, they are busy, but they continue to train at and own SCF because they absolutely LOVE it. The people at SCF have become like a family, dysfunctional at best, but some of the most amazing people you will ever meet or have the privilege of working out with!

Coaches:

Walt Henry

Education/Certifications:

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, 2012
Whole 9 Foundations of Nutrition, 2011
CrossFit Endurance, 2010
Olympic Lifting, Thrush Sports Performance, 2010
Bergner Olympic Lifting Workshop, 2009
CrossFit Nutrition, 2009
Peer Fitness Certification, 2009
CrossFit Level I, 2008
Spinning® Instructor, 2006

Outside the box: Walt is an avid water-skier and mountain biker, but mostly just likes hanging out with the family. He has competed in a few triathlons and would do more if it didn’t include a swim. Now as a “Masters” athlete he has begun training for his bid at the 2012 CrossFit Games. He is the resident handyman at SCF and along with programming and training, can be found fixing toilets and mopping mats.

Katie Henry

Education:
Master’s Degree, Sports Management, United States Sports Academy, 2011
National Board Certification, Health Education, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Physical Education and Health, EWU 1995

Certifications:
Whole 9 Foundations of Nutrition, 2011
Olympic Lifting, Thrush Sports Performance, 2010
CrossFit Nutrition, 2009
Bergner Olympic Lifting, 2009
CrossFit Level I, 2008
First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor, 2007
Reformer I, Reformer II from PSI Pilates, 2006
NETA Mat Pilates Certification, 2006
Spinning Instructor Certification, 2006
BOSU Integrated Balance Training Certification, 2005
NETA Group Instructor Certification, 2005
NETA Boot Camp Certification, 2005
ISFA Personal Trainer Certification, 2004
ACE Personal Trainer Certification, 1994
ACE Group Instructor Certification, 1992

Outside the Box: In addition to teaching full time at AHS, Katie is the Health Department Chair and Head Swim Coach. Previously she was a Head Gymnastics Coach for 12 years and assistant track coach for 5. Most recently she was a finisher in the 2011 Coeur d’ Alene Ironman. She has a love for sport and fitness that started as the daughter of a football coach, continued as an athlete, instructor, and trainer through college, and has evolved into finding new challenges both inside and outside of the box as an adult. She created the Body Camp Challenge as a way to incorporate her knowledge of nutrition into a program that helps people take that first step into a healthy life.

Sally Wheeler

Certifications:

Olympic Lifting, Thrush Sports Performance, 2011

Whole 9 Foundations of Nutrition, 2011
CrossFit Level 1, 2009

YogaFit Certification, 2006

Outside the Box: Sally has two boys who are competitive wrestlers, and spends much of her time away from the box at wrestling meets.  She is follower of the "Whole 9" lifestyle and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to eating Paleo and how to get your whole family involved. Sally also teaches our CrossFit Yoga class on Wednesday night, combining her two fitness loves and keeping our members nice and flexible!

John Weber

Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1, 2009

Whole 9 Foundations of Nutrition, 2011
Olympic Lifting, Thrush Sports Performance, 2010

CrossFit Nutrition, 2009
Bergner Olympic Lifting, 2009

ACE Personal Training, 1997

Outside the Box:

Don't be confused by John's athletic statute.  While he looks like the epitome of CrossFit strength, he has had to overcome physical obstacles that most could only imagine.  As a incredibly talented snow boarder in high school, John was well on his way to a career in the sport when a tragic accident left him with paralysis and 2 6 inch scars down his back where the metal plates were installed to hold him together.  Not letting a little loss of feeling slow him down.... John used fitness and nutrition as his tool for recovery.  Becoming certified as a personal trainer early in his career, he later found CrossFit and Paleo.  The combo has created a monster.  John is an inspiration to everyone at the gym, but it doesn't stop us from pushing him to the next level. When John's training, you don't get to complain about being sore.

Kaylor Hasbargen

Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1, 2009

Whole 9 Foundations of Nutrition, 2011
Olympic Lifting, Thrush Sports Performance, 2010

Outside the Box:

Kaylor is the poster-child of SCF (and HATES it!).  One of our 2011 Regional Games Qualifiers, Kaylor is a workhorse.  As a student at WSU he took to CrossFit after becoming injured during his Baseball career at Hawaii University.  When home from WSU he is one of our primary trainers, while away he keeps in touch through our FB page. He is also dating the owner's niece, and has been allowed to live, so obviously he's a pretty decent guy.

Heather Silberman

Certifications:

Whole 9 Foundations of Nutrition, 2011

CrossFit Level 1 attendee, 2010

NCSF Personal Training, 2009

First Aid/ CPR

Outside the Box:

Personal Trainer and mom of 2, she runs her own "Redemtion Bootcamp" at SCF on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.  She has coached softball and basketball (ages 5-18), ran a 1/2 marathon (rock-n-roll), and started with CrossFit during her journey of losing over 100 pounds.  She had a little fight with Fran last year and broke her back.... that was the last fight she will lose.  Heather doesn't mess around and won't let you either.  After a recent shoulder surgery, Heather could be seen doing one arm wall balls, thrusters and just about anything else she could modify in her recovery. 

Heather specializes in personal training, so if you need one-on-one attention/motivation, she is your girl.  You can contact the front desk to set up training sessions with you throughout the week.

Dale Reichert

Certifications:

Whole 9 Foundations of Nutrition, 2011

CrossFit Level 1 attendee, 2010
Olympic Lifting, Thrush Sports Performance, 2010

Outside the Box:

YEAH BABY! Dale is the "Norm" of SCF.  When he walks in, you know he's here. He knows every member's name and stays long after his own workout is over to encourage everyone else.  He is a student of CrossFit and loves what is has done to completely change his life.  He will be a contender this year in the Masters division of the Games, and his entire SCF family will be encouraging him to get it DONE! 

Loraine Taylor

Certifications:

Catalyst Athletics Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting Seminar, 2012

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, 2012

Whole 9 Foundations of Nutrition, 2011

Olympic Lifting, Thrush Sports Performance, 2010
CrossFit Level 1, 2009

Thrush Sports Performance Olympic Lifting Clinic – 2010

Outside the Box:

Loraine is the Paleo Boss! She was Paleo before being Paleo was cool. She was an avid runner for years, until she discovered CrossFit.  She started coming to classes with a friend 5 years ago, and it slowly took over her training. She is a natural when it comes to lifting and has an eye for coaching.  As a mother of two, she has slowly converted her whole family to CrossFit training and eating Paleo.  She's little, but she's feisty!

Lori Palomino

Certifications:

Catalyst Athletics Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting Seminar, 2012

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, 2012
CrossFit Level 1, 2009

Outside the Box:

Lori is the queen of form.  She has an eye for detail and is a stickler for perfection.  She works on technique on Wednesday nights and will give you the tools to perfect your snatch.

Michelle Cole

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, Physical Education, Gonzaga 1996
Master’s Degree, Technology, Seattle Pacific University, 1998

Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1, 2011
BOSU Integrated Balance Training Certification, 2005
NETA Group Instructor Certification, 2005
NETA Boot Camp Certification, 2005
AFAA Yoga Certification, 2005

Outside the Box: Michelle is married with two children. Michelle was a member of the Gonzaga soccer team and has coached basketball, track and gymnastics. She teaches Science and PE at Kilo Middle School and serves as a mentor for the National Board Certification. She has been teaching in Aerobics, Pilates and Yoga for 10 years and recently became both a Body Camp and CrossFit instructor.  She combines her extensive knowledge and experience in the sport and fitness industry, with her ability to motivate, to create workouts that take her classes to the brink of failure, but have them back for more the next day! She is a master at keeping people on track and won't allow you to quit.  If you don't show up, she knows where you live, and she will find you.

Brian Coble

Certifications:

CrossFit Football, 2010

CrossFit Level 1, 2009
Olympic Lifting, Thrush Sports Performance, 2010

Outside the Box:

Brian got his start in California as a CrossFit coach and found SCF when he moved to Washington.  He is a favorite coach for us and fills in when Walt is on shift at the station.  He opened up his own box in Graham and focusses primarily on working with high school athletes.  From his blog: "I Love working at my gym in Graham, WA. Coaching football and strength and conditioning at Graham-Kapowsin High School. Work concrete construction during the day. I can train anyone from any background but my main goal is to eventually train the best athletes in the world and coach football at the collegiate or even professional level. Love to go out and have fun with friends and just live life."  He is also dating an EWU Eagle, so Katie thinks he's a smart guy!

Kimberly Meinhardt

Education/Certifications:
Associates in Arts Degree, Marketing, AIS 1992
BOSU Integrated Balance Training Certification, 2005
NETA Group Instructor Certification, 2005
NETA Boot Camp Certification, 2005
AMFPT Pilates Certification, 2004
Reformer I, Reformer II from PSI Pilates, 2006
NETA Mat Pilates Certification, 2006
Spinning Instructor Orientation, 2006
IDEA International Fitness Conference, Las Vegas, 2006

Outside the Box: Kimberly specializes in Pilates and Kickboxing, and became a Personal Trainer 5 years ago.  Her classes are known for being intense.  Members often crawl out of her kickboxing class, so don't let her appearance deceive you, she's no princess!  One of our strongest competitors in the CrossFit Games Open Competition this year, Kimberly is strong and fast, and can throw weight around with the big boys, but they can't match her core strength if they tried.  She also teaches the 9:15 AM Body Camp where she can combine her love of nutrition with her personal training background.

Kim Lee

Education/Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, WSU, English/Psychology/Humanities
NETA Group Instructor Certification, 2005
NETA Boot Camp Certification, 2005
NETA Mat Pilates Certification, 2006
NETA Personal Training Certification, 2009

Outside the Box: Kim started her aerobic instructor career while in high school. After college she continued participating in a variety of classes and finally decided to get her certification when The Body Studio opened. She has since received her Personal Training Certification and taken on some of the Body Camp classes. She has two kids and lives minutes from the box, so she can be seen running through town, or running her Body Camps through town!