VRTX PERSONAL TRAINING

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Client Testimonials

"Angie has helped me not only gain strength, but gain confidence in the gym. She is one of the kindest but fiercest souls I have ever met. If you’re looking to get your butt kicked and have a good time, check her out! I’d recommend her to anyone, regardless of fitness level!"

— Sophia P. 

"Working with Jack is the highlight of my week! Between the program he wrote for me and our training sessions, my deadlift has so far increased by nearly 100lbs, my bench by 25lbs, and I feel fully confident in the weight room and around the gym. His knowledge, patience, and support are invaluable, and I can’t imagine life without training with him now!"

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Meet VRTX Trainers

The VRTX team of certified trainers create plans tailored to your goals. Working together to unlock the results you want.

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Jack Dowdell

Training Director & VAULT Director

Jack is an accomplished ISSA-certified trainer with a deep-rooted passion for strength and performance. Hailing from Bozeman, Montana, Jack discovered his love for fitness at age 15, dedicating six formative years to powerlifting training and employment at a powerlifting gym. He later brought his expertise to Missoula while pursuing his education at the University of Montana. With thousands of hours of hands-on coaching experience, Jack specializes in helping individuals of all ages and abilities achieve their strength and fitness goals. His work spans professional competitive athletes breaking records to individuals seeking improved strength for daily life. Jack has successfully coached clients ranging from 13 to 70+ years old, empowering each one to reach their full potential.

Jack also served as a strength and conditioning coach for local high school football players and has led a high school powerlifting team to a 2nd-place finish in their inaugural year of competition.

Jack continuously refines his craft, staying at the forefront of fitness knowledge to deliver exceptional results for his clients. Whether you’re striving for athletic excellence or looking to transform your daily fitness routine, Jack’s expertise and passion make him the perfect guide to help you achieve your goals.

“Strength is never weakness”

Alet Taylor

Angie Woody

Trainer, Group Fit Director & Nutrition Coach

Angie is an ACE certified personal trainer with a specialty in Sports Performance, Women’s Fitness and Senior Balance programs.   As a mother of four children she understands life balance and taking care of one’s self in order to care for others.  Angie coached all of her children in multiple sports throughout the years while also maintaining her own health and fitness goals, in and outside of the gym.  She became a trainer to empower others in finding that same balance and the love of exercise that she has had all her life.  Fitness provides something different for every person and Angie specializes in structuring workout programs that meet the needs of each individual, where they are in life today and where they want to be tomorrow.

Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take towards reaching that goal.”

Emily Straw

Jon Hansen

Trainer, VAULT Runners coach & High School Strength Coach

Jon is a coach, runner, and lifelong movement enthusiast from Colbert, Washington. He holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Montana Tech and brings four years of hands-on coaching experience from Butte, Montana—working with everyone from youth athletes to ultramarathoners, and clients rehabbing from injuries to those just starting their fitness journey.

Jon’s coaching style is technical, focused, and grounded in biomechanics. He believes training should be both purposeful and sustainable, helping clients build strength that carries over into real life. When he’s not in the gym, you’ll find him trail running, hiking, or floating the river. If you’re ready to put in the work, Jon’s ready to guide the way.

“Commit to the climb, not the summit—nature rewards the steady foot.”

McKenna

Nick Trebesch

Trainer & VAULT Head Coach

Nick is a Missoula native and a graduate of the University of Montana, with a lifelong passion for fitness, coaching, and helping others succeed.

Starting 2015, Nick has worked as a NASM certified personal trainer guiding clients through diverse fitness journeys, from refining athletic performance to achieving weight loss and building overall strength. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of training principles and a commitment to helping individuals reach their potential.

Beyond personal training, Nick shares his love for athletic development as a Track and Field coach at Sentinel High School.

With a track record of inspiring athletes and clients alike, Nick continues to leave a lasting impact on the Missoula fitness community.

“To move mountains, you first have to move muscle” 

Nick

Keesha Cain

TRAINER & Vault coach

Keesha is a NASM-certified personal trainer and a Psychology graduate from the University of Montana. She’s passionate about helping people reach their full potential, both mentally and physically, and loves seeing people become the best versions of themselves.

Keesha is passionate about the link between exercise and mental health. She’s all about helping people make lasting changes that actually stick—because she knows that real transformation goes beyond just physical progress. Whether guiding clients through personalized workouts or supporting them in making lasting mental shifts, Keesha is committed to being a compassionate partner on their journey to an overall better well-being.

“I am not my past, I control my present, I create my future”

Nick

Amy Kolb 

TRAINER & HIGH school Strength Coach

Amy is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the NSCA. She earned her Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Washington State University, where she also competed as a thrower on the university’s track and field team.

Amy has experience working with beginners learning foundational movement patterns, as well as athletes seeking to increase strength and power while reducing injury risk. Her training philosophy emphasizes mastering the fundamentals and progressing consistently, using smart, challenging programming to help clients reach their full potential.

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are probably right.”

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