Our Team of Certified Personal Trainers
Christopher
Christopher is the owner of Transformation Personal Training. A veteran personal trainer of 20+ years and wellness mindset coach, he grew up in Seattle and spent a little over 15 years in Colorado before moving to Asheville, North Carolina.
His fitness journey started at a young age in his dad's garage with old free weights and a punching bag. Since then, he has honed his craft for two decades as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).
He takes a holistic approach in creating bespoke programming for each client and has a unique ability to identify the right movement patterns to generate the best results.
Christopher has safely trained clients with a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to) Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis and cancer.
With a passion for the martial arts, strength training, mindset techniques and weight loss, he has helped a wide spectrum of clients achieve extraordinary results.
Specialties
Corrective exercise
Post-orthopedic exercise
Super Slow techniques
Nutrition
Mindset
Recovery
Certifications
NSCF (National Council on Strength & Fitness) - CPT
ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) - CPT
ACE (American Council on Exercise) Post-Orthopedic Exercise - Corrective Exercise Specialist
Training Style
Christopher’s training style is a transformative program where you not only sculpt your body but also nurture your vitality and lifestyle. Together, you’ll explore the synergy between physical strength and mental awareness incorporating breath work, katas like Tai Chi, visualization and mindfulness into your sessions.
His goal is to help you achieve a harmonious balance of strength, flexibility, mindfulness and proprioception.
Gabriel
Gabriel is an accomplished competitive powerlifter and Exercise Science graduate specializing in strength training, functional fitness, muscle development, and longevity-focused programming. His philosophy is simple: strength is about more than what you can lift. It's about what that strength allows you to do with your life.
Originally from Suffolk, Virginia, Gabriel grew up in South Carolina immersed in athletics. He discovered strength training at eleven years old, eventually pursuing competitive powerlifting and achieving a remarkable 2,051-pound total in the 220-pound weight class, ranking third all-time in his division.
His passion for personal training began at thirteen when he helped his younger sister, who struggled with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Working under the guidance of her physical therapist, Gabriel helped her progress from difficulty performing basic movements to squatting 100 pounds and deadlifting over 200 pounds. Witnessing her regain strength, independence, and confidence shaped his belief in the transformative power of exercise.
After earning his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Winthrop University, Gabriel experienced his own physical setback, fracturing his L5 vertebra during training. His recovery deepened his understanding of spinal health, mobility, injury prevention, and intelligent strength programming.
Today, Gabriel brings that knowledge and experience to Transformation Personal Training in Asheville. From beginners and active older adults to competitive athletes, he creates individualized fitness programs that improve strength, mobility, body composition, and long-term physical resilience.
His goal is to help every client discover their potential, build lasting confidence, and enjoy a stronger, healthier, more capable life.
Specialties
Strength and conditioning
Powerlifting and barbell training
Bodybuilding and muscle hypertrophy
Weight loss and body recomposition
Functional fitness and movement training
Mobility and stability training
Corrective exercise
Injury prevention
Post-rehabilitation strength training
Spine health and back-friendly exercise
Arthritis-conscious strength training
Active older adult fitness
Longevity and healthy aging
Athletic performance and sports conditioning
Calisthenics and bodyweight training
TRX suspension training
Core stability and balance
Nutrition and lifestyle coaching
Mindset and accountability
Beginner and advanced personal training
Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Winthrop University
Training Style
Gabriel's training style blends exercise science with intelligent, progressive strength training. His programming incorporates free weights, calisthenics, TRX suspension training, mobility work, and functional movement to develop strength, stability, and physical resilience.
He adapts each program to the client's abilities and goals, whether that's building muscle, losing weight, improving athletic performance, or regaining strength after setbacks.
Gabriel believes lasting transformation is built through consistent progress. His mission is to help clients move better, feel stronger, and develop the confidence to live life without unnecessary limitation.
Jackie
Jackie’s foundation in fitness was established early, training under former NFL players as a fifth grader and later competing as a Division I tennis player at Gonzaga University.
Those years shaped her understanding of discipline, athletic preparation and what it means to show up with intention—lessons that continue to guide her coaching today.
Her path, however, has been far more than athletic achievement. After college, Jackie navigated—and overcame—an eating disorder that transformed her perspective on health and the body.
Through that experience, she developed a deep respect for balance, nourishment and the emotional side of training.
It’s where her commitment to helping clients build strong, confident and sustainable relationships with fitness truly began. Jackie’s approach blends functional athletic training with smart, results-driven programming.
She specializes in body recomposition, helping clients shed fat, build lean muscle and move with more power, fluidity, and ease.
Her background in court-sport movement and hip/lumbar spine corrective work allows her to design workouts that not only shape the body, but also improve long-term function, posture and joint health.
Every session with Jackie reflects her belief that training should help you feel capable—in the gym, in daily life and everywhere in between.
Specialties
Functional athletic training
Body recomposition (fat loss + lean muscle gain)
Hip and lumbar spine corrective exercise
Court-sport performance training
Golf fitness
Prenatal and postnatal training
Pelvic floor exercises
Kettlebells
TRX
Active older adults
Core-focused training
Osteoporosis training
Mindset
Longevity
Nutrition
Certifications
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer - CPT
NASM Golf Specialization
NASM Older Adult credential
CTSC (Certified Functional Strength Coach) Level 1
Training Style
Jackie blends technical expertise with a warm, steady coaching style.
She adapts programming to the individual, listens closely and ensures that each client progresses safely, efficiently and confidently toward their goals—whether that’s weight loss, muscle building, improved performance or feeling great for a special event.
While Jackie loves the structure and science of effective training, what matters most to her is the human side of the work.
She’s there to support your mindset, celebrate your wins and help you build a relationship with fitness that feels empowering rather than overwhelming. As a female personal trainer, she also understands the issues women face in their bodies and can modify workouts to address those.
When you train with Jackie, you’re not just improving your physique—you’re building strength, resilience and trust in what your body can do.
Antoine
Antoine is a North Carolina native, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and kettlebell training specialist with a passion for functional strength, mobility, pain reduction and helping clients become more capable in their own bodies.
His philosophy is simple: build a foundation strong enough to carry you through life.
Whether a client is training for athletics, recovering from injury, losing weight, improving mobility or simply wanting to feel stronger and more confident, Antoine creates smart, sustainable personal training programs designed for everyday strength and long-term health.
A lifelong athlete, Antoine’s background includes high school sports, mixed martial arts, CrossFit, yoga, kettlebell training and functional fitness. That wide-ranging experience allows him to adapt training to all fitness levels, from beginners and busy professionals to athletes, active adults and clients returning from setbacks.
His approach became deeply personal after he sustained a compressed lower back and battled through sciatica. After searching for answers through doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists and other providers, Antoine became committed to understanding the root cause of pain instead of only treating symptoms.
That experience shaped the way he coaches today. Antoine focuses on movement quality, core stability, stronger legs, mobility, kettlebell training and functional movement patterns that help clients reduce pain, build strength and move with greater confidence.
At Transformation Personal Training in Asheville, Antoine meets every client exactly where they are. His coaching is structured, supportive, adaptable and grounded in the belief that strength should serve your life beyond the gym.
Specialties
Kettlebell training
Functional strength training
Functional fitness
Core stability
Lower back pain training
Sciatica-friendly exercise
Mobility training
Corrective exercise
Injury prevention
Pain reduction training
Strength training
Weight loss
Body recomposition
Beginner personal training
Athletic performance training
Mixed martial arts conditioning
Endurance training
Yoga informed mobility
Balance and coordination training
Movement quality
Posture improvement
Lifestyle-based fitness
Mental resilience coaching
Sustainable habit building
Longevity-focused fitness
Active adult fitness
Nutrition support
Certifications
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Training Style
Antoine’s training style is functional, adaptable and highly personalized. He blends kettlebells, strength training, mobility work, core stability, movement quality and progressive programming to help clients build a body that performs well in real life.
His coaching is ideal for clients who want to move better, get stronger, lose weight, reduce pain, recover from setbacks, improve athletic performance or feel more confident in their body.
His goal is to help every client create a foundation that supports their life, their health and their why.
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