The KofiCore team is made up of instructors with different backgrounds and different areas of expertise.

Robert Roman
Colin Jaworski
Katie Solliday
Jae Goeschel

Robert Roman

Robert's interest in Asian medicine was sparked when he began martial arts training at age seventeen. This spark drove him to compose his thesis on ancient Chinese concepts of health at Carleton College, and later to his study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine where he received his Master of Acupuncture degree.

Robert is interested in further exploring the relationship of Acupuncture and TCM to sports medicine; how it can be used not only in the treatment of injuries but also in their prevention.

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Colin Jaworski

Colin went to school at Saint Paul College for a degree in personal training and massage therapy. He learned key concepts about core and functional strength training and became certified through N.A.S.M. (National Academy of Sports Medicine).

Colin is also a certified A.I.S. (Active Isolated Stretching) specialist, learning the techniques from the creator of A.I.S., Aaron Mattes. Colin has been active in triathlons, completed a half-iron man and his first marathon this year. He has also helped numerous triathletes reach their goals.

His primary focuses are injury prevention, functional full body movements, and core exercises. "My workouts integrate all of these concepts and are designed to educate you so that you can continue improving your fitness and achieving your new goals in the most safe and effective way possible.

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Katie Solliday M.A., CPT, 200RYT, HLC1

Katie assists clients in fully realizing their potential. She does this by honoring their innate ability to obtain optimal wellness and increase health and vitality for themselves. Using health as a starting point, Katie empowers individuals to reestablish their personal power by guiding them to better choices around how they feel, move and what they put in their bodies. By treating the body as a whole system, Katie has successfully coached clients toward optimal health.

She is a CHEK HLC1 practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, has a Doctor of Naturopathy Certification, is certified in Hatha, Kundalini, Yin and Restorative Yoga, as well as IREST Yoga Therapy. In addition, Katie is a Reiki Master and certified as a Level 4 QiGong Practitioner.

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Jae Goeschel

I have a passion for helping others achieve their best self with a holistic approach to health and fitness. I have been a fitness trainer for 6 years and have received Certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Holistic Lifestyle Coach level 1, and CHEK Exercise Coach from the CHEK Institute. I am currently earning a degree in Nutrition.  As an Army Ranger I learned the satisfaction of pushing beyond your limits and gained the wisdom to know we often need to train smarter instead of harder. As an enthusiastic holistic practitioner I have made health and fitness my life ambition. I have immersed myself in training and education so I can provide my clients with the best and most educational experience possible. Health and fitness is not something reserved for a precious few, but can be achieved by all. If you feel like that door to your best self has you locked out, will you walk away? Or will you come with me and Kick down the door?

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