Coach: CrossFit Level 1

Bio: I am humbled to not only be a part of the CrossFit community, but also a Level 1 CrossFit Coach in Humboldt County. I have been blessed to have a family that taught me the importance of good health, building strength, and practicing good body mechanics. I will never forget my grandfather with his old Weider bench and iron weights in the backyard, always encouraging and willing to teach us. I share that love of fitness with my husband, children and now grandchildren. Some of the most memorable fitness experiences to date are of competing with them in local competitions.

I started my journey in CrossFit in 2012 and have never looked back. I love to share not only my journey, but my knowledge and experience to help others achieve a healthier, happier, functional mind and body. CrossFit lends a mental aspect of pushing yourself beyond your perceived limitations and succeeding in ways you never thought possible, which becomes an instrumental part of your everyday life even outside the gym. CrossFit works for everyone, and, as a coach, I believe in the importance of adhering to the methodology to ensure each athlete continues to thrive. 

I absolutely love watching people grow and experience their own success with such a supportive family. Experience the MAGIC of CrossFit, come on down and LIFT with us!   

Coach: CrossFit Level 1

Bio: When I started CrossFit in 2015, it was to improve my physical capacity as a surfer and scuba instructor. I did not know the extent to which this decision would alter the course of my life.

The pursuit of fitness within the gym has become a means for long-term health and happiness outside the gym. I greatly value the neurological adaptations of exercise and the potential to cast those skills, confidence, and mental focus into other aspects of our lives.

As a teacher and freshly-minted CF-L1 Trainer, I enthusiastically approach coaching and learning from our community.

Coach: CrossFit Level 1

Bio: Joanna discovered CrossFit in 2012 in Poland and quickly became hooked on the intensity, community, and constant challenge. Over the years, she lived and trained across Europe – Poland, France, and England – competing in multiple CrossFit competitions and continuously expanding her skills.

In 2018, she moved to Alabama, where she continued her CrossFit journey before settling in Fortuna, California, in 2019. There, she joined Sweat Panda CrossFit, reconnecting with the grassroots spirit of the sport. Joanna also trained occasionally at Humboldt CrossFit, staying engaged with a variety of coaching styles and athlete communities. Later, she became a dedicated member of Lost Coast CrossFit, where she further deepened her commitment to the CrossFit lifestyle.

In November, 2023, Joanna earned her CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate and officially stepped into coaching – ready to share her experience, energy and passion for movement. She continues to challenge herself as an athlete, regularly competing in local events like the Never Forgotten Games and the Northern California Classic.

With over a decade of international CrossFit experience, Joanna brings a diverse and athlete-centered approach to coaching – focused on functional movement, strength, and building lasting confidence through fitness.