About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver intelligent programming that allows our members to safely, effectively, and progressively grow their fitness and physical abilities in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, encouraging, and fun.
We offer strength & conditioing classes, indoor weight lifting, yoga, and run club. We take a great deal of pride in offering thoughtful programming and instruction that allows our classes to accommodate all abilities and fitness levels. We believe in building you up to be a life-long athlete. That means pushing you hard, while also respecting the integrity of your body. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran, we’ve got you covered.
We believe in the power of getting outside! Many of our classes take place outdoors - rain or shine.
We believe in the power of a strong, kind, and encouraging community. And we take great care in fostering and nurturing this aspect of EVOLVE. When you step into the EVOLVE space you will quickly find that the kindness and camaraderie of our members is palpable and contagious.
Come join us, we would love to have you. We promise you will not be disappointed!
Our Coaches
Our coaches are the heartbeat of this community. They have a passion for fitness, and a love of their community. Nearly every one of them began as a member themselves and decided they wanted more! All of our bootcamp, lifting, and yoga coaches are certified in their field.
Jaclyn Hahn
Founder, Lead Coach
Jaclyn founded EVOLVE in the spring of 2017. She has a bachelor's degree in health science and a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT). Following graduate school, Jaclyn went on to complete a residency in orthopedic manual therapy and also became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Long story short, she has a ton of education and background in BOTH rehabilitating the body and getting it in awesome shape!
"I am extremely passionate about fitness and community building. It has always been my dream to put my expertise to work in my own community. So EVOLVE has been a dream come true. I believe that sweat is the best therapy, and it is always more fun and rewarding to push yourself with a group of close friends. I believe we are all capable of doing amazing things with our bodies in every decade of life. But in order to make that happen, quality instruction and leadership are essential."
Paul Dott
Paul is our run coach extraordinaire, a husband, father, and systems engineer. Paul has been a lifelong athlete and is truly a natural-born runner.
“While I have always enjoyed physical activity, between my time in the Army and playing soccer for as long as I can remember, it wasn't until 2008 or so that I started to run with some purpose and goals in mind. I ran a handful of 1/2 marathons and marathons over the next few years and then jumped into the Ultramarathon scene through some new friends I met, at a local 5km race of all things.
To date, I have run races ranging from 5km up to 100 miles. I don’t really have a favorite distance, because they all have their own unique ‘appeal’. I am not a frequent racer, I just enjoy the simplicity and freedom that running duly provides.”
Bobbi Kosec
Bobbi grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania. With a passion to teach and care for others, she pursued an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Bachelor's in Psychology. After moving to Tehaleh with her husband and two young daughters, she wanted to stay active and make new friends in the neighborhood. She had an interest in fitness but was never consistent with it until joining Evolve Strong in 2017. Since joining, her interest and love for working out really blossomed. Being a member of EVOLVE really helped grow her passion for fitness and gave her the drive to get certified through NASM as a personal trainer.
“I absolutely love watching others push themselves harder than they thought was possible to reach goals that they have set for themselves. I love how EVOLVE offers something for everyone! Each member has their own goals set for themselves, but we are out there reaching them as a family. There is something really special about that!”
Holly Pilz
“I am a wife and mother of three girls. I am also a NASM Certified personal trainer. My family and I moved to Tehaleh in October of 2018.
I am passionate about health and fitness and I have a strong desire to encourage and motivate others in their journey. Being a coach at EVOLVE Strong Fitness is an absolute joy! I love witnessing the physical and personal growth that our members go through. Being a part of this community is really something that is so special!”
Eric Shuty
Eric is a father of 4, former collegiate athlete, US Army combat veteran, and currently trains soldiers on tactics and technical matters pertaining to combat vehicles. He enjoys fishing, jiu-jitsu, working with his hands, and spending time with his family. Eric has been competing in and training others in sports and fitness for nearly 30 years.
For Eric, the possibilities of what a human can create with weight training really hit home in 1993 after purchasing a copy of Flex magazine featuring now infamous black and white photos of six-time Mr. Olympia, Dorian Yates. This lifelong love of football and the newly formed passion for weight lifting led Eric on a nearly 30-year love affair with strength and conditioning that has included multiple collegiate sports, extreme military training, long-distance running, powerlifting, strongman, highland games, and jiu-jitsu.
If you're looking to lift some heavy stuff, come see Eric at EVOLVE Lift.
Robin Snider
“Yoga has been a part of my life since 2015. What started as a way to find a good stretch quickly transformed into something much more. As a mom of three girls and an ICU/ER Nurse, yoga has not only helped me grow in strength and flexibility but also taught me to live more mindfully on and off the mat.
I completed my 200hr in June of 2019 with an emphasis in Ashtanga. In my classes, I love to create a fun flowing vinyasa where you can challenge and explore physically and mentally. I seek to teach a practice that will leave students feeling refreshed and balanced on and off the mat.”
Michael Welsh
“Yoga has been a constant in my life since 2016 when I stepped into my first class looking for relief from chronic pain acquired over many years of weight training and sports. In 2018 I enrolled in my first YTT, a traditional ashtanga vinyasa school, and did so again in 2020 with the ‘Awakening Yoga Academy’. My classes are a functional approach between effort and ease, allowing for freedom within structure all while providing a framework for self exploration. Yoga is for everyone, everybody. I hope to practice with you in the near future.”
“If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present.”
-Lao Tzu
Kelly Dott
Kelly grew up in Michigan and attended Michigan State University. Go Green! She and her family relocated to the PNW in 2017. Fitness has always been an important part of her life but more so after having children. She enjoys running, hiking, yoga and of course never misses an Evolve Bootcamp class!
“When I first joined EVOLVE in September 2018 I finally found the sense of community that I was missing. Meeting new people, having fun, being outside, encouraging others all while achieving my fitness goals was the answer for me! I feel like I am in the best shape both physically and mentally because of Evolve Strong Fitness. Having the opportunity to coach and motivate others to reach their health and fitness goals makes my heart happy!”
Check out our schedule
We have early morning, mid morning and evening options to accommodate your needs. Or join us anytime/anywhere through EVOLVE Virtual - our virtual fitness programming option.