Meet our Team
Missi Russ | CEO - B.S., NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Weight loss Specialist, Behavior Change Specialist, Group Fitness Specialist, and Bachelor of Science- Criminal Justice Management
With 10+ years in the fitness industry and more than 700 clients coached, Missi is the founder and driving force behind Kaleo Fitness. She created Kaleo with a vision to build something different — a place where people feel known, supported, and challenged while learning how to create results that actually last.
Her coaching philosophy goes far beyond workouts and diets. Missi believes in a lifestyle-first approach that combines strength training, nutrition, behavior change, and sustainable habits to help clients become stronger, healthier, and more confident for the long haul.
Today, she leads the Kaleo team while continuing to coach both in-person and online clients through the Kaleo Fit Method.
Kyle Coburn- NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor
“Coach Kyle”
I’ve worked on both ends of the spectrum when it comes to health and wellness, as a Medical Assistant and X-ray Tech. I have experience in reactive medicine, where you treat ailments after they arise, as well as proactive medicine, where you focus on a healthy lifestyle to minimize probability of illness and injury. I enjoy working with people proactively, to help them achieve their health goals as well as change habits and perceptions on what is “healthy”. I myself have been active in fitness and athletics for over 15 years I started weight lifting in High School and have continue it ever since. I’ve played sports my whole life, but am most active in golf and tennis, and always up for something active and competitive.
Exercise, diet and overall self-care is something that has made a positive change in my life many times over. I understand everyone is different and so are their goals and preferences when it comes to training styles. That’s why I’m happy to offer one on one, group or even virtual training. When it comes to change it starts with action, don’t let the start stop you.
Kianna Griffith- NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist
“Coach Kianna”
My name is Kianna, founder of EmpowerHer Wellness. As a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, I help women build strength, create sustainable fat loss without restrictive dieting, learn to connect with their body, and overcome gym anxiety.
After years of running on coffee, under-eating, and struggling with injuries, I learned that transformation isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing the right things the right way.
Through supportive coaching and education, I teach women how to train with proper form, build strength, fuel their bodies through sustainable nutrition, and build long term habits that fit their lifestyle, so they feel confident in their own skin.
I believe in helping women understand the why behind what they’re doing so they feel empowered, and not confused. Whether you need a coach in person or online, I’m your girl!
Mike Russ | Co-Owner + NASM Certified Personal Trainer
“Coach Mike”
With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, Mike brings a deep passion for strength, health, and longevity to the Kaleo team. With a background in weightlifting, football, and wrestling, he believes strength training is about more than what you can lift — it’s about building a stronger, more capable body for life.
Mike specializes in helping clients build muscle, improve their training technique, and learn how to push themselves safely and effectively. His coaching style combines proper strength training, whole-food nutrition, and sustainable habits to create results that go far beyond the gym.
As co-owner of Kaleo Fitness, Mike is passionate about creating an environment where people of all fitness levels feel supported, challenged, and capable of becoming stronger versions of themselves.
Julissa Casillas - B.S. Kinesiology, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
“Coach Juli”
My name is Julissa, and I’m so excited to connect with you!
Originally from Northern California, my life has always revolved around sports and movement. I competed in collegiate track and field for four years (200m, 400m, and relays) and had the incredible opportunity to represent Team USA in basketball while competing in the Dominican Republic. I combined that passion with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and my ISSA Personal Training Certification.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching athletes at Jessup University, Pepperdine University, and Elevate. What I love most, however, is taking proven strength and conditioning principles and helping everyday people apply them to their own fitness journey.
My coaching style is high-energy, supportive, and results-driven. Whether your goal is to get stronger, build confidence, improve athletic performance, or simply feel better in your day-to-day life, I’m here to help you every step of the way.
I can’t wait to be part of your journey!
Aaron Lambrecht- B.S., NASM Certified Personal Trainer | Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
“Coach Aaron”
Aaron is a strength, body-composition, and performance coach dedicated to helping clients become stronger, more confident, and more capable both in and out of the gym.
He earned his Bachelor of Science from UC Davis and has coached at premier fitness facilities including Equinox, LifeTime, and VillaSport, while also training private clients at The Lab in San Ramon. As the owner of Locked Down Performance LLC, Aaron combines a strong foundation in exercise science with practical, individualized coaching to help clients achieve lasting results through customized training and nutrition strategies.
His coaching approach centers on intelligent strength programming, precise exercise technique, and realistic nutrition guidance. Every program is designed around the individual, taking into account their goals, training experience, physical abilities, schedule, and lifestyle. Whether a client wants to build muscle, reduce body fat, improve athletic performance, regain strength, or simply move and feel better, Aaron provides the structure, accountability, and attention to detail needed to make meaningful progress.
Aaron believes effective coaching goes beyond delivering workouts. It means teaching clients how to train with purpose, helping them raise their standards, and giving them the tools to maintain their results. His goal is for every client to become stronger, more capable, and more confident throughout the coaching process.
Hallie Andersen- B.S. Psychology, NASM CPT, Group Fitness Instructor
“Coach Hallie”
Hallie grew up an athlete as a dancer as well as playing soccer and waterpolo. After high school, she pursued a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Child Development at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and continued herwaterpolo career. Throughout college, she shifted her studying to focus more on Neuroscience and Biopsychology which led me to the realm of Health and Wellness.
With her background in psychology, Hallie approaches fitness and lifestyle change in a unique way. Her passion is empowering women to feel comfortable and confident in their body through movement. As someone who has struggled with improper fueling and an unhealthy relationship with the gym, she understands where folks are coming from no matter where they are at in their journey.
Hallie’s training style meets people where they’re at while also challenging them. She combines strength, mobility, athletic performance, and injury prevention/rehabilitation to create workouts that are challenging, functional, and sustainable for every fitness level.
Missi and Mike Russ- Owners
Founded in 2021