Katie joined the Rock Steady coaching team in the spring of 2019 and loves being a part of the great community of fighters dedicated to fighting back against Parkinson’s disease through exercise and support of one another.  Katie handles all day-to-day operations of Functional Fitness RVA and you can thank her for making sure that a coach is always available to lead each class. Katie loves to exercise and spend time with friends and family including her two yellow labs, Bear and Gracie. 

Rachel has been a coach at Functional Fitness RVA for over 4 years now. She loves teaching fitness because it is a great way to bring a community together and to have fun!  Rachel keeps herself busy as a RN on the neurological floor of a hospital and teaching lots of other fitness classes.  Rachel is in awe of the group of hardworking, resilient, and welcoming people who attend classes at the gym.

Riley is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant and is currently enrolled at VCU pursuing her doctorate of Physical Therapy. She enjoys running, climbing, biking, and any crafting including crocheting, knitting, and pottery making. She loves coaching at the gym because it doesn't feel like a job, but instead an extended family. Riley is an inspirational and tough coach - everyone feels accomplished after leaving one of her classes!

Christine enjoys hiking, biking, playing ultimate frisbee, and spending time with her husband and large, snuggly dog. Her favorite foods vary between dark chocolate and almond butter and she prefers a dark roast coffee. Christine was inspired from her first visit by the energy, enthusiasm, and burpees seen around the gym, and she continues to be inspired every class by the fighters!  Christine is a licensed Physical Therapist specializing in treating neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, and concussion management. 

Janelle has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years and curated and founded her own fitness studio in Chicago (RISE Fitness + Cycle) before moving to Richmond. She has since sold the business and now enjoys personal training as well as being a coach at Functional Fitness RVA.  This gym has allowed Janelle the opportunity to do what she loves the most - teaching and connecting with clients to help them fight and reduce their symptoms.  For those who have encountered Janelle, they know this is her passion and are guaranteed a fun, high-energy class. Janelle is so excited to continue her journey with you here and hopes to find you in her class very soon.

A Richmond native, Crandall loves working out and tries to fit in some form of exercise every day.  She has three children, a son starting his second year in college and rising high school freshman and junior daughters. Crandall loves coming to Functional FItness RVA and seeing the incredibly positive attitudes and energy of each participant.

Rhonda has only been a coach at Functional Fitness RVA  since Spring of 2025 but attended classes with her husband Bruce since Spring of 2021.  She loves the friendships and connecting with all of the fighters and their corner persons.  It is so inspiring to coach such a positive group of people who never give up!
Rhonda loves gardening, beekeeping and being outside in nature.

When Monni isn't coaching, she works as a licensed Physical Therapist with neurological patients helping them achieve their maximum potential for independence and mobility. She enjoys spending time with her dog, hanging out with friends, and working out. She loves coaching at Rock Steady because of how much fun this community is; she always leaves each class happier than when she arrived!

Missy is an experienced Occupational Therapist and a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner. She strongly believes that those living with a dementia diagnosis, and those who have the privilege to partner with them, can experience joy and dignity in care through increased dementia awareness and care skills training. Missy is an avid runner (ask her how many marathons she has run!) and enjoys time with her big family. 

Margaret joined the Functional Fitness team in the fall of 2024 and loves working with all the incredible fighters in the Rock Steady and Think Fit classes. She is inspired by their determination, enthusiasm and positive mindsets, and values their commitment each day. Margaret's favorite activities are taking walks with her dog, being with her family  and staying engaged with friends and other organizations with whom she works.