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Meet the Team

Amalia Litras: Founder/Trainer

After spending two years teaching and coaching in Kansas, Amalia decided to move to Texas. Once here she ran a marathon, did the Shiner ride, competed in amateur boxing, and lifted in several powerlifting meets before discovering Olympic-style weightlifting.  A month before her 40th birthday she competed in the National Weightlifting Championships. In 2013, at the age of 42, she competed in the American Open Weightlifting Championships.

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Pattie Farley: Founder/Trainer

While earning a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech, Pattie fell in love with endurance training. After graduation, she moved to Austin and started training for the 1998 Tanqueray AIDS Ride (575 miles). Shortly thereafter she suffered a shoulder injury and decided to focus most of her energy on strength training.  Since that time, in addition to two marathons, she has competed in several bodybuilding shows and powerlifting meets.

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Brad Gross: Trainer, Team Member Since 2018

While completing his B.S. in Psychology, Brad ran his first 50K race. He got bit by the Ultra bug and hasn't slowed down since! He recently completed the Bandera Trail Run, which was (drumroll, please) a 31-mile run with a 5,264 elevation gain.

He's currently working on his Master's degree, so when he's not in the gym or studying, he's can be found running or riding his bike on one of the many trails in Austin!

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Alex Hernandez: Trainer, Team Member Since 2018

Alex started playing soccer in Guatemala when he was only 4 years old and continued to play soccer competitively throughout high school.

After graduation, he shifted his emphasis to strength training and weightlifting. He currently competes in Crossfit competitions as well as in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.

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Erica Michaud: Trainer, Team Member Since 2021

Erica MichaudErica has been an athlete her entire life and was a scholarship athlete at Texas State. She played soccer for 4 years while pursuing a Sports Science degree.

Her love of the game didn’t end when she earned her BA. She continues to play competitively in a women’s soccer league in Round Rock.

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Paymahn Moussavi: Trainer, Team Member Since 2021

Head and shoulders photo of manPaymahn discovered strength training at 13 and immediately fell in love. After earning a finance degree from Georgia State University, he continued to go to the gym and lift weights every week.

After several years of working in property management, he decided to make a major career change. He now spends his days in the gym doing what he loves: helping people get strong!

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Sean Fitzpatrick: Trainer, Team Member Since 2022

After graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 1993, Sean had a successful and fulfilling career in healthcare. Upon retiring, he decided to focus his energy on his passion: fitness!

When he’s not zig-zagging through fresh powder on a mountainside, Sean can be found throwing down watts on his Yahoo indoor bike trainer or under a barbell.

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Rachel Rosen: Trainer, Team Member Since 2025

Rachel Rosen

Movement has been Rachel's anchor and a source of joy for over a decade, and she explored everything from yoga and dance to running and Pilates. After graduating from UT and working as Studio Manager at Ballet Austin, she discovered weightlifting and was immediately hooked. After five years leading a private duty nursing company, she decided to follow her heart and make a career change. Now, she spends her days helping people feel strong and empowered!

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Nicole Fowler: Physical Therapist/Massage Therapist, Team Member Since 2025

Nicole’s love of movement started early with gymnastics, dance, swimming, running, and cheer. That passion grew into a career—first as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, then as a licensed massage therapist focused on keeping people strong and injury-free. She’s worked with everyone from Austin Ballet to UT Athletics and finds joy in helping people move with confidence and live life without limits.

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Cody Richardson: Trainer, Team Member 2015-2017, 2025-

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Amber Kreitzberg: Trainer, Team Member Since 2024

Amber grew up playing softball and basketball, but while earning her degree in psychology, she discovered a passion for community-centered fitness, exploring yoga, Pilates, weight training, and HIIT.

In 2024, she was introduced to Olympic Weightlifting, and she fell head over heels in love with the sport - and the weightlifting community - and hasn’t looked back!

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Isabel Schwartz: Trainer, Team Member Since 2025

Isabel is an athlete, coach, and movement enthusiast! A former three-sport athlete and collegiate soccer player, she holds a Master of Public Health in Physical Activity and Health.

When Isabel's not playing soccer, running, or biking, you can find her in the gym lifting weights!

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Aldo Torres: Massage Therapist/Trainer, Team Member Since 2025

After getting his massage therapist license, Aldo realized he wanted to dive even deeper into how the body moves. That’s when he became a certified personal trainer, taking his love for movement and understanding of the body to the next level.

Over the past two years, Aldo has focused on strength training and weight loss, shedding 50 pounds and building more strength than ever.

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Mack Blank: Trainer, Team Member Since 2025

Mack discovered the power of exercise for both body and mind while earning her degree in User Experience Design at SCAD. She began with general strength training and powerlifting, but when Olympic Weightlifting came onto her radar, she was immediately captivated by the technical precision—and it’s been snatches and cleans ever since!

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We specialize in personal training, powerlifting, and Olympic Weightlifting. Our trainers have experience working with clients of all ages and fitness levels. Whether youʼre a couch potato or a competitive athlete, we care about your unique goals, and our only goal is to help you reach them!

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