Meet Your WKKF Wellness Center Team
Contact members of the wellness team for customized wellness guidance & support
Dawn GoodmanSite Manager and Fitness Specialistdawn.goodman@wkkf.org
Even though Dawn's first career was teaching Economics, she has always been a fitness enthusiast. Her passion has been fitness in many different forms - from running marathons to competing in body building competitions. Along the way, she has enjoyed sharing her passion teaching fitness classes such as Group Power, Spin, Yoga, and others.
Dawn believes enthusiasm for health and wellness can be spread to everyone. Who doesn't want a healthy lifestyle? All we need is a pathway to success. That's what she is here to help with. When we combine good nutrition with a fun, motivating exercise plan, success is achieved. Dawn has group fitness, yoga, and personal training certifications. She is also a certified CPR/AED/First Aid instructor. She is very excited to be a part of the WKKF Wellness Team to engage and excite you to be your authentic best! "Why settle for good if better is possible?" |
Sara SkarWellness Specialist
sara.skar@wkkf.org Sara was born and raised in East Grand Rapids and graduated from Aquinas College with a degree in Exercise Science.
During high school, she discovered her passion for fitness and nutrition and learning new ways that it can be used to promote a healthy lifestyle. During her time at Aquinas, she completed her internship with The McCahill Group and is excited to be part of the WKKF team. Sara is a big believer in using clean eating and exercise as a tool to improve not only physical wellness but mental and emotional health as well. She enjoys working with others to find creative ways to help people achieve their personal health goals and improve overall quality of life through healthy lifestyle practices. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading and spending time with family and friends. Sara is onsite at WKKF on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-5. |
Ashley Picklo
Wellness Manager
ashley.picklo@wkkf.org
ashley.picklo@wkkf.org
Growing up in a family where sports, fitness, and health were second nature, Ashley developed a passion in the health and fitness field at a very young age. Some of her favorite memories are from competitive dance, where she learned not only a way to stay extremely active, but also develop a strong sense of overall mental and emotional well-being.
Moving to West Michigan and receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a Clinical Emphasis from Grand Valley State University was one of the biggest stepping stones into her dream career field. Ashley is a certified personal trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine and whole-hardheartedly believes that having a balanced life includes all aspects of physical fitness as well as mental and emotional well-being. She enjoys connecting with people and helping others achieve their personal best wellness state. She is constantly looking for new and exciting experiences and strives to positively impact as many lives as possible.
In her free time, you’ll find Ashley exploring the outdoors, spending quality time with friends and family, experimenting with recipes, and almost always laughing and dancing.
Ashley is based out of the McCahill Group office in Grand Rapids.
Moving to West Michigan and receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a Clinical Emphasis from Grand Valley State University was one of the biggest stepping stones into her dream career field. Ashley is a certified personal trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine and whole-hardheartedly believes that having a balanced life includes all aspects of physical fitness as well as mental and emotional well-being. She enjoys connecting with people and helping others achieve their personal best wellness state. She is constantly looking for new and exciting experiences and strives to positively impact as many lives as possible.
In her free time, you’ll find Ashley exploring the outdoors, spending quality time with friends and family, experimenting with recipes, and almost always laughing and dancing.
Ashley is based out of the McCahill Group office in Grand Rapids.