Expert training staff
Keith Jackson - Founder
Keith grew up in Colorado loving mountain recreation including backpacking, whitewater sports, snowboarding, and mountain biking. Knowing how to maximize performance from training was always fascinating to him as a track and field athlete and led him to pursue a B.S. degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton. As a top trainer and coach in California and Colorado Keith has been a leader in the fitness industry for over 25 years. Keith feels so lucky to be able to offer a complete fitness solution that empowers people to maximize their life and lifestyle!
Michelle frazee
Michelle is a Colorado transplant who has embraced all that Colorado has to offer. She is an avid skier,mountain biker, hiker and loves camping. Michelle grew up in Canada playing a variety of sports; most notably hockey and rugby. Michelle has been a personal trainer since getting her B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia. She went on to earn her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. After working as an OT for over a decade, she returned to the fitness industry. Michelle is passionate about staying active and healthy throughout one’s lifespan; as well as through any injuries, diagnosis or body limitations. Michelle and her husband Bobby have 2 kids who also participate in the Colorado lifestyle. Michelle has been with us since 2015.
Cole Pappas
Cole is a Colorado transplant who has called Colorado Springs his home since 2011. Since coming to Colorado, he has put thousands of hours into his training as a state champion track athlete in high school and his training in power lifting and bodybuilding. He is enthusiastic about helping others develop their own passion for fitness while maximizing their Colorado lifestyles. Cole is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and has his B.S. in Exercise Science from UCCS. He also is a certified Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) specialist and provides treatment to our members at Kineo Fit. He has a particular interest in rehabilitative exercise that stems from his own experiences making mistakes of over-training and sustaining injuries outside of the gym. Cole carries the same mentality of self-improvement and pushing the extent of his ability in activities including snowboarding, hiking, drawing, studying and competitive video gaming. Cole has been with us since 2020.
Zach Dust
Zach is an Exercise Physiologist and works in cardiopulmonary rehab at UC Health. Originally from Gurnee, IL (Six Flags area), Zach completed his masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Wisconsin. When not working, he spends most of his time rock climbing, snowboarding / snow-skiing and mountain biking. He decided to become a trainer to help people realize the benefits of exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. Zach believes providing workouts is easy but making people move, feel, and function better is an art. With experience as a physical therapy aide and as a personal trainer - Zach likes to incorporate PT exercises into training programs. Zach joined the Kineo Fit team to be able to work on the prevention side of living a healthy lifestyle. He believes cardio plus strength training is the ultimate combo!
Nicole Jackson - Founder
Though you may find Nicole subbing an amazing Kineo Fit class, she now mostly can be found managing Kalea Yoga. If you haven’t taken a magical yin or restorative yoga class with her yet, you are missing out! As a true people person and animal lover, Nicole makes members feel instantly welcome and part of the family. She has an attention for detail and has an easy time adapting exercise to everyone's needs. When not at Kineo and Kalea, she keeps busy managing her three kids and her three furry friends. Nicole enjoys camping, spending time with her family, and hiking with her pup and Kineo mascot, Walter.
Jessica Voorhies
After growing up in Zimbabwe and living all over the world for work, Jessica now considers Colorado her home. She spent a considerable amount of time as a dedicated member of KineoFit before finally taking the plunge and joining the team as a certified trainer after earning her NSCA certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Jessica firmly believes that a healthy lifestyle should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and is here to show you can smile through your sweat and make yourself proud. Jessica has been a member and now trainer with us since 2015.