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 2 years now. She loves teaching fitness because it is a great way to bring a community together and to have fun!  Rachel is looking forward to finishing nursing school and working as a RN on the neurological floor of a hospital.  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 crafty 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. 

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.

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. 

Taylor is a graduate of Virginia Tech and received her doctorate of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. Monday through Friday she is employed as a Physical Therapist, working with patients with a variety of neurological presentations, including Parkinson's disease. She loves teaching classes at Rock Steady on Saturdays. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, reading, and working out. 

Christina recently returned to her hometown of Richmond with her husband and two young children after living in NYC for 15 years. Fitness has always been a part of her life - growing up playing soccer, field hockey, diving, and dancing, she continued field hockey in college and never stopped moving by running marathons and attending a wide range of fitness classes as an adult. She enthusiastically joined the Functional Fitness RVA team striving to bring spirit, joy, and curated playlists to keep everyone moving throughout class. The fighters bring commitment, positivity, friendship, determination, and unity to create a truly inspiring environment that she feels lucky to experience.