Our Team

Hannah Korhonen

Co-Owner of Sweat Rebel Fitness and Zikhara Yoga Studio. She is a dedicated professional always expanding her knowledge. CFES/ISSA PT, Weight Instructor, Group Instructor, Crossfit Level 1, Schwinn Indoor Cycling, Pumped Up Strength, Youth and Senior Coach, American Barre Technique and currently working on her mobility, bodybuilding and nutrition coaching certifications. Outside of the studio you can find her playing D & D, volunteering and hanging with her family.

Crystal Sawatzky

Co-owner of Sweat Rebel Fitness and Zikhara Yoga Studio. During the day she is a busy accountant and by night she ventures between both studios as a CFES Group Instructor, a 500 Hour RYT Yoga Instructor and a Pelvic-Informed Comprehensive Pilates Mat Instructor. Crystal lives for Tacos, Unicorns, Cats and Plants. Her smile always lights up a room.

  • Jaime Siguenza

    Crossfit Level 2 Instructor

    Jaime started his coaching career in 2013 and is very passionate about the benefits of Crossfit, in particular its applicability to first responders and its ability to prepare them for difficulties of their job (unknown and knowable). Jaime is constanting reaching new goals and traveling for competitions.

  • Lindsay Barton MacDonald

    Group Fitness Instructor

    Lindsay specializes in Powerlifting and TRX Suspension Training. She is dedicated and passionate to fitness and wellness. She is an advocate for self love and wants to work with people to help foster that physical and self growth. When Lindsay isn’t slaying the gym she is running around with her littles at her daycare.

  • Annie Crete

    Annie Crete

    Crossfit Level 1 Instructor

    Annie comes to us from New Brunswick and has been training in CrossFit for seven years and competing in Powerlifting for five! She has competed nationally in the last two years and is working towards obtaining her Referee certification within the Canadian Powerlifting Union. To her, the best part of functional fitness is the adaptability of the sport to any person and ability. Outside of sports, she can usually be found walking the local trails or at home baking various treats.

  • Brittaney Finnigan

    Indoor Cycling and Group Fitness Instructor

    Brittaney loves to add spice to her classes and can really pump up a crowd. She brings big energy, big hugs and big moves. Brittaney is currently working on a speclization that focuses around hormone health and postpardum training. She loves spending time with her family and friends.

  • Anthony Mosher

    Originally from Nova Scotia, Anthony brings serious strength, expertise, and East Coast charm to the North Coast. A Level 3 trainer and nationally ranked competitive athlete, he specializes in Olympic lifting and has years of coaching experience under his belt.

    With a wealth of knowledge and a calm, confident vibe, Prince Rupert is lucky to have him on the team—and we’re beyond excited for what he brings to the barbell and beyond.

  • Courtnee Coolin

    Group Fitness Instructor

    Courtnee has been training her entire life, excelling in competitive figure skating and a deep passion for Olympic lifting. She is newly certified with ISSA and is eager to work with youth and beginners, helping individuals to progress in strength training and adopt fitness as a lifestyle.

  • Karen Turner

    Karen brings over 20 years of teaching experience and a whole lot of joy to every class. She started with yoga and has recently expanded into Ride and cross conditioning, showing her love for movement in all forms.

    A proud member of the Prince Rupert community, Karen is known for her resilience, kindness, and adventurous spirit. She values family, friendship, and trying new things—and brings that same warmth to her coaching style.

  • Nadia Movold

    Indoor Cycling Instructor

    Nadia brings the heat to cycling classes with some fusion of core and toning with big beats. Nadia has been teaching for over 10 years and her playlists are banging. Nadia is passionate about fitness either in group classes or playing hockey. Nadia doesn’t just slay in the gym, she is also buzzing all over town as dedicated realtor for Remax.

  • Emily Gordon

    Emily brings a deep passion and respect for fitness to every session. A former hockey player and current construction worker, she’s all about building strength—both on the job and in the gym.

    While navigating life after high school and future goals, Emily continues to focus on mind-muscle connection, proper technique, and making movement fun and empowering for women.

    We’re grateful for her fresh energy, strength, and heart as she grows with our team.

  • Brandon Korhonen

    Group Fitness Instructor

    Brandon is passionate about continously reaching new goals and challenging himself. He loves trying new classes and seeing the benefits of each style of training. He enjoys Powerlfiting and learning how to olympic lift. Brandon subtitutes classes when he is not working as an electirical supervisor.

  • Reagan Pomponino

    Reagan is here and absolutely kicking butt. With a bold personality and fresh energy, she’s leading bootcamp-style conditioning classes that push you, cheer you on, and leave you feeling strong.

    Fitness runs in the family—passed down from her incredible mom, Michele. When she’s not lighting up the studio, Reagan is providing compassionate care as a nurse at the hospital (because yes—nurses rock).

    We’re so lucky to have her heart, hustle, and fire on the team.