About

Ryan didn’t find fitness easily — he earned it.

Before becoming a coach, Ryan spent 14 years as a professional chef, developing a deep understanding of food, nutrition, and how what we eat shapes how we feel. When he decided to transform his own health and lost 100 pounds, he experienced firsthand what it takes to change your body and your relationship with yourself.

That journey led him to become an ACE and NASM certified personal trainer, a certified nutritionist, a published recipe book author, and a professional natural bodybuilder competing in the PNBA federation. He built Spite Fitness because he knows what it feels like to start from scratch — and he knows exactly how to help you get to the other side.

Ryan has helped hundreds of people reach their health goals through personalized training and nutrition coaching that actually fits their lives. His approach isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress, consistency, and making sure you never feel alone in the process.

Alicia Franci Uresti is a movement coach and yoga teacher with 12 years of experience helping people build functional strength, mobility, and confidence through intentional movement. Known for her warm energy and intuitive guidance, Alicia blends yoga, functional strength training, barre, and mobility work to create classes that support the body in everyday life.

Her approach focuses on improving movement quality, stability, flexibility, and sustainable strength through mindful, accessible training. Alicia’s classes are designed to help students feel stronger, more connected, and more capable both inside and outside the studio.

With an emphasis on functional movement, body awareness, and long-term wellbeing, Alicia creates an inclusive environment where students of all levels can move with confidence, curiosity, and purpose.

Hey there, my name is Andy! You can find me bopping around the gym either at the front desk teaching group classes, or even taking them right alongside you! My goal is to bring energy, encouragement and care to a space that can already be very vulnerable and even intimidating to most.

I found Spite Fitness last year, and in taking the classes almost daily I found that spark of motivation came back to me after a long battle post Covid. When I was a kid I engaged in years of Mixed Martial Arts, gymnastics, swimming, biking, skating, you name it! College was a true pivotal moment for me when I realized the gym doesn’t have to be a scary space, it can be a tool for grounding myself back into my body by connecting in a way I wasn’t used to. Movement shouldn’t feel like a punishment, and with a community here to motivate and cheer you on, you will be surprised at how much you can accomplish!

My goal with every class is to help push you to show up for yourself in the ways that you would show up and support any one of your loved ones. Lets get stronger together, one step at a time! Come take some classes and find an amazing community along the way!

I have been in the health and wellness industry for 10 years and started off as a yoga instructor. Then a certified massage therapist, extended my massage education with a neuromuscular massage certification both from the National Holistic Institute. I have a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness from Purdue. NASM certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and virtual coach.

Most recently I am a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA, made my pro debut at natural Olympia, the largest natural bodybuilding stage in the world, where I placed 6th. I have been competing as a natural pro for two years.

Originally from Pennsylvania where he trained as a massage therapist, Luis relocated to Santa Rosa by way of San Diego where he served in the United States Navy, working as a Hospital Corpsman and specializing as a Physical Therapist Technician. His Personal training style focuses on injury prevention and rehabilitation with an emphasis on functional strength; slow and steady wins the race!

As a product of the 80’s, his Dance Fitness style is largely influenced by early Hip Hop as well as Latin movements. Drop in for one of his Group or Dance Fitness classes or schedule a consultation for one on one training!

Marianne is a dedicated fitness instructor and personal trainer with a passion for mindfulness, movement, and healing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Education from California State University, Chico. Her professional background includes more than 15 years of public service in governmental offices, along with leadership experience as a program manager for a non-profit focused on nutrition education and social-emotional learning for students impacted by the wildfires in Paradise, California.

Through her public service work, Marianne discovered yoga and was inspired to complete her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at CorePower Yoga in 2016. Since then, she has built strong student-teacher relationships rooted in encouragement, accessibility, and community connection.

Marianne brings an energetic and compassionate approach to fitness, offering guidance inspired by her training in power yoga, barre, yoga sculpt, dance fitness, cardio kickboxing, meditation, and grief-support practices. She is known for creating welcoming, supportive classes that offer modifications for all levels while helping clients build strength, confidence, balance, and resilience. Her teaching style blends mindful movement with functional fitness, empowering individuals to feel more connected to their bodies and capable in their everyday lives.

Hello my name is Andres but I go by Nes and I’ve been an Instructor and Personal Trainer at Spite Fitness since July 2025. I am certified through ISSA and am currently working on getting a boxing certification through Tony Jeffries Boxing Fitness Academy.

My background is in Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, and Boxing/Muay Thai and I’ve been fortunate enough to have had coaching in all disciplines. 

I’m a big fan of teaching and promoting mastery of the “basics”. Why? Because they are very effective at producing one thing, Results. My goal is to give you the competence and confidence to understand how to move, come up with a workout program, and most importantly what effort feels like. It sounds simple really, but it’s something I’m still learning to this day. As the saying goes “The Best Teachers never stop learning”. Simply put, you need to be a lifelong student.  If you give me your all, I’ll give you my all. I look forward to us working together.

As a Certified Personal Trainer and Biomechanics Specialist, I believe that an injury shouldn’t be the end of your strength journey—it’s an opportunity to shift gears and explore a different approach to movement. I specialize in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance, helping clients navigate current or past injuries to rediscover their physical potential.

My approach is thoughtful; I view movement through a problem-solving lens to understand the “why” behind what your body is experiencing. This allows me to take the guesswork out of how you should be working out, building a truly individualized program that makes you both stronger and more connected to your body. I am passionate about supporting clients of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring everyone has the strength, tools, and confidence to thrive.

For me, training is built on a foundation of trust. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where we can challenge your body safely, ensuring every rep is an investment in your longevity—all while keeping the process fun and engaging. All bodies are welcome.

I’m Tommy, a NASM-certified personal trainer born and raised in Santa Rosa, CA, and a proud member of the Spite Fitness team since October 2025. I earned my certification in March 2022 and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State Long Beach.

My background includes working with youth programs focused on development, coaching, and accountability, skills I now bring into my training approach. Fitness helped me push through challenging times and become the best version of myself, and my goal is to help you do the same.

I specialize in helping clients build strength, confidence, and long-term results while training smart to avoid injury. I believe progress comes from discipline, consistency, and trusting the process, all while enjoying the journey.

I’m excited to work with you and help you reach your goals. Let’s get it!

Hello my name is Angie and I have been a team member at Spite Fitness since March 2025. I completed the Mendocino Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program and I am licensed as a PTA. I also went to Santa Rosa Junior College and UC Davis. I started my fitness journey in 2015 as a cross country and long to mid distance runner. After various injuries, I discovered triathlons and weight-lifting as a way to cross train and prevent injuries. Since then, I have developed a hunger for almost all physical activities including weight-lifting, swimming, running, biking, yoga, hiking, etc. At UC Davis I was a member of the club triathlon team. 

I believe in the motto: “Movement is medicine” and at Spite Fitness I uphold that motto. At Spite Fitness, I promote functional mobility and strength and use exercise as a tool to help clients live better and enjoy life. As a PTA, personal trainer, and fitness instructor my main goals are to help my clients use exercise as a tool to build confidence and health to ensure longer and more full-filling lives. At Spite Fitness, we promote inclusiveness, health, and meeting people where they are at. I believe that everyone has the potential to improve through steady consistency, encouragement, and by finding meaning in the process. 

I am excited to work with you!!

Berkeley is our Social Media Manager at Spite Fitness, where she is responsible for planning and creating content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and our outreach team.

Berkeley is an experienced graphic artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the School of Visual Arts. Her expertise spans traditional hand-drawn 2D animation, video/audio editing, to graphic design and more. She loves a challenge! With three years of experience in content creation for small businesses, she hand-makes work that resonates with a variety of audiences.

Berkeley believes that human-created art makes a stronger connection with viewers, and she produces/edits much of the imagery and video content featured on Spite Fitness’ social media channels. You can follow her work everyday at @spite.fitness or look into her other work at berkeleyrosenstein.com!

Berkeley is particularly passionate about regular stretching for the body and wrists for artists and desk workers and incorporates it into her fitness routine.