MEET THE TEAM

JUSTINE VOLZ

General Manager

Education:

B.S Clinical Exercise Science
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist

Specialty Areas:

Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Strength and Functional Training
Endurance Training
Corrective Exercise

Philosophy on Fitness & Life:

Justine strives to provide all members a comfortable and motivating space to reach their fitness goals. She loves building community within the fitness center space and truly enjoys seeing everyone succeed. Justine feels accomplished when she sees people leaving The Rock less stressed and with a feeling of accomplishment.

Justine feels there is beauty in the work behind the scenes of any goal, and well ness follows that pattern. It is all about the journey. She applies this philosophy with her clients by challenging them in ways that they may not expect while at the same time taking a moment to embrace where they are now!

MEGAN BRONNER

Fitness Manager

Education:

B.A. Kineseology: Exercise Science
NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Specialty Areas:

Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Strength and Functional Training
Corrective Exercise

Philosophy on Fitness & Life:

Megan focuses on providing an environment that encourages, challenges, and motivates everyone. Megan strives to create an environment where a person feels better physically and emotionally at the end of a session.

Megan’s most significant accomplishment is when a client gains a new movement that hasn’t been achieved yet.

Megan uses her knowledge gained over five years of experience and continued research to assist clients. Megan uses functional movements that can translate to everyday activity during training sessions. She focuses on what the client wants and helps better understand oneself.

RACHEL CROWTHER

Yoga Instrcutor

Education:

Bachelors of Applied Arts Commercial Recreation & Facilities
RYT-500 Trauma, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga Concentration
E-RYT-200 Vinyasa Concentration
RYT-300 TraumaInformed Concentration
TIYE-100 TraumaInformed YogaEducator
RCYT-95 Registered Children's Yoga Teacher

Specialty Areas:

Trauma Informed Yoga
Creative Sequences
Kids and Teen Yoga
Limited Mobility Populations

Philosophy on Fitness & Life:

Rachel is a former GRRD Roller Derby player who spent over 20 years running award winning hotels in Colorado and Michigan before stepping away from her corporate career 3 years ago to open a yoga studio in downtown Rockford and teach yoga full time. Rachel believes yoga is for everybody and has been sharing yoga with kids, teens and adults for the last 5 years.

Sharing her love of music and yoga, Rachel’s classes combine creative sequences, accessible yoga asanas and empowering, inclusive language to inspire and deepen your yoga practice. Her style is rooted in Vinyasa, traditional Hatha and trauma-informed instruction designed to heal and support students on a health and wellness journey.

Rachel believes you are your own best healer and creates a safe space for her students to explore and step into their own power leaving class feeling strong, confident and empowered. With a deep love and appreciation for music her classes are accompanied by playlists you can enjoy both on and off your mat

SYDNEY MUSHING

Registered Dietitian

Education:

B.S. Clinical Dietetics
M.S. Nutrition and Wellness
Licensed/Registered Dietitian in Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Oregon, California, Virginia, and Arizona
ServeSafe Certified in Food Safety Management and Food Allergens

Specialty Areas:

Body Composition Adjustment (weight loss, muscle gain, etc.)
Sports Nutrition
Cardiac Health
Intuitive Eating

Philosophy on Fitness & Life:

Sydney loves all things food and strives to making healthy eating fun and enjoyable no matter what your health goals are. She believes that food is so much more than nourishment for your body, it is also nourishment for your mind and soul. Her main mission is to create an environment where you can find balance with the foods that you love, and the foods that will love you back.

When it comes to nutrition and wellness, Sydney feels that the small changes we make are what add up to an overall healthier lifestyle. Every step taken, no matter how small, brings you closer to your ultimate goal and healthiest self.