Robb Wolf posesses a unique perspective of both scientist and athlete as a personal trainer at NorCal Strength & Conditioning.

Some of Robb’s athletic achievements include winning the Natural Athletes Strength Association California State Power Lifting Championship at the age of 19 and a 6-0 amateur kickboxing record. Robb is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition, he is a USAW Olympic Weightlifting coach, and a certified CrossFit Coach, the highest level of CrossFit training certification, possessed only by a handful of strength & conditioning coaches throughout the world.

Robb received his scientific training at California State University Chico where he earned a BS in Biochemistry. From here Robb worked as a research biochemist for 5 years, and includes in his CV lipid metabolism research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center as well as Paleolithic Diet research with Prof. Loren Cordain of Colorado State University and author of the book The Paleo Diet. Robb is also a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism.

Additionally, Robb is co-publisher and editor-in-chief of The Performance Menu. 

Nicki Violetti has a long history of competitive athletics and is the only trainer at NorCal Strength and Conditioning who has competed at the collegiate level, not in one sport, but three: volleyball, swimming, and track & field. Nicki is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and holds Level III CrossFit trainer and USAW Level I Olympic Weightlifting Coach certifications.

Nicki brings her understanding of teamwork, motivation and goal setting/completion to her coaching with remarkable results. She will help you delineate your goals and provide you with the support, knowledge and focus to achieve your fitness potential.

In addition to Nicki’s fitness background, she has a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego and speaks Italian, Spanish and a fair amount of Russian. She is also co-publisher of The Performance Menu.

Natalie Taylor has been participating in sports and fitness activities for over 25 years. She was both a competitive gymnast and swimmer and these activities led into coaching jobs as she earned her degree in physical education. Natalie is a graduate of the Chico State teaching credential program and has been teaching physical education or coaching for 15 years. She has coached both High School and Junior High Volleyball, and the Cross Country and Track and Field intramural program at the local junior high school.

Her interest in running and triathlons as well as her background in gymnastics create a superior combination for clients wanting a balanced workout of endurance and strength or clients interested in supplementing their endurance activities with much needed power/speed training and oft neglected flexibility.

Finding time for fitness isn’t always easy—which is why the concepts used in CrossFit personal training are ideal.  A one hour session with Natalie will include multi-joint strength development, speed, stamina and flexibility.  What keeps clients coming back?  Every session is unique, so boredom never stands a chance!  Certified in Cross Fit Level 1, Natalie will help to make fitness a functional and successful part of your life. 

Are you ready to make the commitment to improving your health?  Natalie is currently available in the afternoon and early evening for training sessions.

Sarah Fragoso has been involved in athletics from a very young age and was a competitive gymnast for over 6 years. Sarah has always had a passion for health and fitness and now as a mother of three active boys, she appreciates the importance of staying in shape in order to keep up with everyday life.

After her third child was born, Sarah realized that unless she found a way to stay fit and active, it would be impossible to manage three children and have enough energy left over to manage anything else. With CrossFit, Sarah changed her life and now she can help you change yours!

Sarah understands how difficult it can be to make time to get back into shape, but with the right kind of help, motivation, and programming, anything is possible! Anyone can do CrossFit, and Sarah believes that everyone should. The combination of full functional movements, resistance training, and skilled coaching provide an unparalleled combination for health and fitness. Sarah is a Level I CrossFit trainer and when you train with Sarah she will help you focus on nutrition, motivation, strength, stamina, and reaching your fitness goals.

Katie DeLuca, our local girl, grew up in nearby Durham.  Katie has over 8 years experience playing competitive basketball at both the high school and junior college level.  Katie has been participating in sports since the age of 7 and has experience with Cross Country, volleyball and softball.  Katie wanted to share her love of sports with kids and has coached both basketball and volleyball summer camps, as well as helped train the Durham High School football team in strength and conditioning drills.

Katie began training at CrossFit Norcal over three years ago and has progressed through several trainer internships.  She is our current female Fight Gone Bad record holder with a 315 score. Katie has attended numerous CrossFit Training seminars, including: CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Nutrition Seminar, Catalyst Athletic’s Olympic Lifting Certification, and a Kettlebell Exercise seminar.  She was also involved in creating a training video with Mark Rippetoe, author of Starting Strength and Practical Programming.

Over the last few years Katie has recognized the benefits of the CrossFit lifestyle.  Making nutrition a priority has become a passion for Katie and she is well versed in the intricacies of the Zone. She loves creating and sharing recipes that help people to improve their performance, health and body composition.

Three years ago when Eric Collins walked through the doors of NorCal Strength and Conditioning he was ready to get in shape.  Like most CrossFitters—for Eric, the work-outs spoke for themselves, and he was soon increasing his intensity and improving strength.  However, what stood out for Eric was the comprehensive approach that NorCal SC encouraged for improving health: quality food, good sleep, AND intense exercise.  As he experienced a shift in his own life he became motivated to pass along the benefits of CrossFit to others.

Eric has been involved in fitness and athletics for over 30 years and participated competitively in baseball, football, soccer, track, and both water and snow skiing.  Most recently he has used his athletic background and CrossFit training to coach his daughter’s cheer squad to a 2nd place title at a State Level competition. 

Eric is a local business owner and over the last 11 years he has become adept at teaching complex techniques to his employees.  This ability to breakdown and teach skills brings a high-level of quality to his training sessions with clients. He recognizes the significance of having quality movement—and will work with each client to ensure that success and satisfaction are achieved.

Are you ready to feel the full spectrum of CrossFit?  Come meet with Eric for a fitness evaluation, and see how CrossFit can improve you!

Chrissy Gower has been involved in the CrossFit NorCal community for over five years. She graduated from CSU, Chico with a degree in Liberal Studies and then went on to earn a Masters Degree in Education as well as a teaching credential. In addition to Chrissy’s well rounded education she has also been a competitive athlete and was a member of the Chico State women’s waterski team from 1999-2000. After years of seeing and feeling the positive impact that CrossFit has had on her life Chrissy chose to make a career change to personal fitness training. Chrissy can help you to improve any element of your fitness, be it body composition, strength, flexibility or cardiovascular endurance. She is a Certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and a Certified CrossFit Kids Coach.

Kelly Cawthorn is a Registered Dietitian specializing in helping people maximize their fitness goals through diet.  By providing individualized nutrition assessment and nutrition education, Kelly can help you enhance your performance and/or weight management program.  Services include diet analysis, personalized meal planning and ongoing nutrition support, designed to empower you to reach your goals.

Kelly received her B.S. in Dietetics from San Francisco State University and her M.S. in Human Nutrition from Colorado State University where she was fortunate to have Loren Cordain, author of “The Paleo Diet” as one of her professors. In addition, she possesses a certificate of training in adult weight management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. 

Kelly’s passion lies in preventive health and in helping people achieve their personal goals – whether the goal is weight loss, enhanced performance, or general well-being.