Meet Our Team!

As a former gymnast I fell in love with CrossFit on the first day I walked into a CrossFit gym in 2013. The variety and intensity of the workouts challenges me both physically and mentally and I love getting to be playful and have fun with my friends on a daily basis.

As a coach I strive to build trusting relationships with our members so I can help them tune into their bodies, build their confidence, and celebrate their wins, big and small. I love how inclusive and adaptable CrossFit is and I strive to meet members where they are and encourage them to work hard and have fun wherever they are on their journey. The social atmosphere at Wolverine is also very important to me and I love getting to know people and strengthening the sense of community. The gym is my happy place and I always feel better on the way out than I did on the way in, a feeling I hope to give others as a fellow member and coach.

Prior to my career in athletic training, I was an early childhood educator for a decade, until a back injury over 20 years ago inspired me to learn about human physiology. That study ignited a passion to teach others about injury prevention, and prompted me to shift my educational focus to athletics. My keen interest in injury prevention has never died, and I am known for taking great interest in my clients' health, demonstrating specific stretching and strengthening programming and techniques to assist in recovery and developing modifications of exercises to allow clients to continue making fitness strides without exacerbating existing injuries.

Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid
• CrossFit Level 1 and 2
• CrossFit Coaches Prep Course
• CrossFit Endurance
• CrossFit Gymnastics
• CrossFit Kettlebell
• CrossFit Kids
• CrossFit Powerlifting
• USAW Level 1

Thomas was born in Paris, France, and moved to the United Sates in 2009, after a colorful military history. He joined the French army after high school and served in the scout unit of the Marine Expeditionary Force. Thomas spent the next eight years as a sniper and signals expert in military intelligence. After suffering what he calls “a couple of injuries,” he also spent time as an instructor. Then, after 12 years of service, and multiple combat tours, Thomas moved to the Midwest to pursue a Master’s degree at Bowling Green State University. Upon graduation, he accepted a position at Greenhills School in Ann Arbor, where he currently teaches French. A former rugby player and college cheerleading coach, Thomas discovered CrossFit in January 2015. After several coaching and training certifications, Thomas eventually became a yoga teacher and group fitness instructor, before coming back to his first and true passion, CrossFit, and then joined Wolverine Strength and Conditioning. When he is not at the gym or at school, Thomas enjoys spending time with his two puppies, Molière (a French bulldog), and Lillie (a toy poodle), watching new movies and TV series, experimenting with new cooking recipes, and traveling.

Certifications:

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• CrossFit Advanced Gymnastics Trainer
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)
• American Red Cross Instructor
• Accredited Interscholastic Coach 

Dance, Yoga, Health, and Wellness are my passions! I’m interested in anything having to do with the human body. I research, explore and learn many movement modalities to satisfy my curiosity. I incorporate my past professional dance experience in all of my teaching, coaching and personal training sessions.

• Certified k-12 Health and Fitness Instructor

• Teacher Ann Arbor Public Schools

• Yoga Therapy E-RYT 500

• Mat Pilates Certification

• Gyrokinesis Certification

• Therapeutic Massage Certifications – Specializing in Myofascial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy and Orthopedic Sports Massage

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Physical Education & Health

• Master’s degree in Health Education

I am a high school fitness teacher for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. I am passionate about creating fun fitness opportunities for students, staff and families. I joined Crossfit in 2012 so I could exercise with my husband and our 4 kids. I wanted more than a traditional health club and was thrilled to land on an assault bike, pull up bars, and a rope to climb. I continue to make new friends, learn new skills and increase my fitness. Wolverine Strength & Conditioning has been a huge support to the Ann Arbor Public Schools, offering the obstacle course, internships and mentoring. Crossfit is a perfect balance: fitness, friendship and family. I love teaching the Wolverine HIIT class so I can connect with members and make fitness a lifestyle.

Master's Degree: Exercise Science

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Education