The Dream Team
Kendrick Ribeiro, MS, MBA, CSCS
Founder, Programming Director
Kendrick started learning and developing his craft while in college studying Exercise Science. Upon moving to California in 2008, Kendrick started training at a small personal training studio in downtown Menlo Park. It was there where he gained the confidence to create his own style based on the results his clients were achieving.
As the demand for classes grew, Kendrick sought to expand his business and opened Studio K-Fit in 2013. He later developed small group sessions based on the similar philosophy he was using with his personal training clients; plenty of cardio blended with strength (functional training) exercises and a healthy dose of core work. The workouts are geared to engage the entire body, maximizing caloric expenditure.
His goal with Studio K-Fit was to create a non-intimidating and extremely friendly personal training studio where everyone knows each other by name.
Kendrick holds a Masters in Health and Nutrition Education, an Executive MBA, and a Bachelors in Exercise Science. While in College, Kendrick completed his minor in pre-med with his eyes set on med school, until he realized his true calling in the fitness and wellness field.
He also shares his journey of continuous self development via his blog: Refocused Mind. His qualifications include:
Masters in Health and Nutrition Education
Executive Masters in Business Administration
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
NSCA- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
ACE Personal Training certification
Positive Psychology Certification
Published Fitness author
Running Coach
As the demand for classes grew, Kendrick sought to expand his business and opened Studio K-Fit in 2013. He later developed small group sessions based on the similar philosophy he was using with his personal training clients; plenty of cardio blended with strength (functional training) exercises and a healthy dose of core work. The workouts are geared to engage the entire body, maximizing caloric expenditure.
His goal with Studio K-Fit was to create a non-intimidating and extremely friendly personal training studio where everyone knows each other by name.
Kendrick holds a Masters in Health and Nutrition Education, an Executive MBA, and a Bachelors in Exercise Science. While in College, Kendrick completed his minor in pre-med with his eyes set on med school, until he realized his true calling in the fitness and wellness field.
He also shares his journey of continuous self development via his blog: Refocused Mind. His qualifications include:
Masters in Health and Nutrition Education
Executive Masters in Business Administration
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
NSCA- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
ACE Personal Training certification
Positive Psychology Certification
Published Fitness author
Running Coach
Angie Ribeiro, BS, ACTION, K-Fit
Trainer, Studio Manager
Besides being the better half, Angie is the brains of the operation and keeps everything running smoothly at Studio K-Fit. She was a full time trainer before their son, Gio was born in 2016. Daughter Sofia followed in 2019. Growing up in Pennsylvania, Angie was an Elite gymnast and went on to coach gymnastics in high school and college. She currently is in charge of marketing and client relations.
Areas of Specialty:
Areas of Specialty:
- Marketing
- Management
- Weight Loss
- Core Training
Sawyer Hulbert, BS, K-Fit
K-Fit HIIT Coach
Sawyer is a huge fan of the K-Fit community and loves contributing as a workout class participant and coach! She comes to Studio K-Fit with a background in playing team sports so the inclusive feel is very important to her. She is originally from the Bay Area, but she went to college in New England and spent 3 years eating her way through the pizza slices of New York City. She spends her work days teaching elementary school children and her free days going on hikes, cheering for the San Francisco Giants and many other teams, and baking all sorts of sweet treats!
Favorite Healthy Dish: caprese salad
Favorite Treat: ice cream!
Unique fact: Sawyer has cut and donated her hair 5 times!
Favorite part of being a K-Fit Coach: My favorite part about being a K-Fit coach is engaging with the amazing people in the K-Fit community! I also love hearing and supporting a good ringing of the bell after a PR!
Skyler Felt, BA, NASM, K-Fit, Crossfit Level 1
K-Fit HIIT Coach
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Skyler grew up as an Army brat living in all parts of the world. Through the constant travel, the one consistency he had was sports.
He played multiple sports growing up including, soccer, basketball, baseball, football, swimming, and wrestling, which eventually led a collegiate career in soccer at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. After his soccer career ended, he discovered resistance training and immediately became obsessed. He finished his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. After graduating, he worked a year and a half at Oracle selling cloud technology before making the transition to his true passion - health and fitness. He is currently running his own business coaching clients in personal training, nutrition, and program design. In his free time, he is constantly keeping himself up to date with the latest health and fitness information. He also loves to travel, spend time in nature, watch comedy and listen to music with friends. Favorite Healthy Dish: lemon garlic salmon salad with roasted broccoli and brussels sprouts Favorite Treat: double chocolate chip fudge brownie Unique fact: owns more than 40 pairs of shoes Favorite part of being a K-Fit Coach: There is nothing more valuable to me than making a positive difference in someone's health. Not to mention, the community is magnificent! |
Gosia, BS, NASM, K-Fit
K-Fit HIIT Coach
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Originally from Poland. Married to her childhood sweatheart. Mom of 2 girls.
Personal trainer, certified by NASM. Qualified also to coach fitness classes, stretching, kettlebell and pole fitness. Personally loves staying very active and participates in any kind of sports or dancing. Her biggest passion though, are people. Staying connected with different types of individuals. Her goal is to help people get as strong as possible, on many different fields. Favorite healthy dish: Rice cakes with almond butter and strawberries. Favorite treat: Grilled cheese sandwich Unique fact: No one will guess but I am Qualified in accounting, HR services and ISO quality management audit. Favorite part of being part of K-Fit: Coaches that overdeliver and love to help and support others. Members, that are open, welcoming and very committed. |
Martine Larson; BS, NASM
K-Fit HIIT Coach & Chef
Martine Larson is a NASM certified Personal Trainer, who has a passion for fitness and healthy living. In addition to her fitness background, Martine graduated top of her class from the French Culinary Institute, and completed the Bauman College Therapeutic Nutrition Program with honors. As a mother of two school aged children, she understands the value of establishing consistent, sustainable habits and leading by example.
Martine has really enjoyed becoming a part of the K-Fit community, and feels inspired by the positive, health-minded mentality of the people she coaches.
In her free time she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Favorite Healthy Dish: I love chia pudding as a start to my day. It keeps me full and energized for my K-fit workouts.
Favorite Treat: Tiramisu
Unique fact: I have my private pilot's license for single engine airplanes.
Favorite part of being a K-Fit Coach: Working with such an inspiring group of coaches and members.
Elizabeth Andersen, BA, K-Fit
K-Fit HIIT Coach
Hailing from Summit, New Jersey. Liz was the youngest of three. Her two older brother brothers played multiple sports which inspired her to play field hockey and lacrosse. She attended Lehigh University and graduated with a BA in Economics.
She met her husband during her time in the city (San Fran) but he worked down in Palo Alto for a medical device company. After a few years, she moved down to the peninsula and got a job with the same medical device company.
Liz did not own a car until she was 30 so she would either get around by walking, biking or roller blading. That was my main form of exercise when I had little money and lots of time.
Liz currently lives in Menlo Park and has three wonderful kids, Christian, Sigrid and Leah.
She spent most of her working career in medical device start ups in marketing communications, but today she's excited about her new role:
"I am happy to be trying a new direction by becoming a fitness coach. I find the community a positive influence on all the aspects of my life."
Favorite Healthy Dish: Roasted carrots with spiced yogurt sauce
Favorite Treat: Potato Chips – ANY FLAVOR
Unique fact: Moved to San Francisco from the East coast on whim when I was 25.
Favorite part of being a K-Fit Coach: Helping to build a community of people that want to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
She met her husband during her time in the city (San Fran) but he worked down in Palo Alto for a medical device company. After a few years, she moved down to the peninsula and got a job with the same medical device company.
Liz did not own a car until she was 30 so she would either get around by walking, biking or roller blading. That was my main form of exercise when I had little money and lots of time.
Liz currently lives in Menlo Park and has three wonderful kids, Christian, Sigrid and Leah.
She spent most of her working career in medical device start ups in marketing communications, but today she's excited about her new role:
"I am happy to be trying a new direction by becoming a fitness coach. I find the community a positive influence on all the aspects of my life."
Favorite Healthy Dish: Roasted carrots with spiced yogurt sauce
Favorite Treat: Potato Chips – ANY FLAVOR
Unique fact: Moved to San Francisco from the East coast on whim when I was 25.
Favorite part of being a K-Fit Coach: Helping to build a community of people that want to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Laurel Francesconi; BS, NASM
Trainer
Laurel has a BS in Biology and is nationally certified as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She also has certifications in Adaptive Fitness and Corrective Exercise. Laurel entered this field because while her extended family was blessed with longevity, they were not always blessed with quality of life. She decided that if she were to live to be 100, it wouldn't be in a wheelchair. Her goal is to help others glide into and through their golden years on their own two feet and that process can never start too soon. In addition to training at Studio K-Fit, Laurel works with older adults at Vi Living, formerly Classic Residence by Hyatt and teaches classes at PAMF with a registered dietitian focused on making healthy lifestyle choices. As a mother of two adult children, she is qualified to coach parents who want to establish better habits for their families.
In her free time, Laurel enjoys golf, skiing and cooking. She loves everything about food except doing the dishes!
Areas of Specialty:
In her free time, Laurel enjoys golf, skiing and cooking. She loves everything about food except doing the dishes!
Areas of Specialty:
- General Fitness and Health
- Adaptive Fitness (working with physical issues, imbalances, etc.)
- Muscle toning
- Weight Loss
- Core Strength
- Balance
- Posture
