ABOUT US
AMY PIKE
Amy graduated from California State University, Fresno with her Masters of Physical Therapy. She worked in the inpatient hospital setting for 11 years before her passion for functional fitness and addressing the needs of her fitness community took precedent. She battled stage IV cancer and learned how to recover on so many levels, again and again. Now, she provides her physical therapy services, coaching, and personal training to athletes like her, who have found both healthcare and the fitness industry products to be wanting. She looks to cultivate a similar experience for others, providing a unique fitness experience that promotes healing.
ASTRID CASTANEDA
Astrid has a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science Education from The Ohio State University. Her experience as a competitive athlete found purpose in coaching and empowering others through fitness as a personal trainer. She has trained and competed in Olympic Weightlifting and developed skill coaching in this specialized field. She began coaching functional fitness in 2017. She has expertise in coaching collegiate and high school athletes in the weight room, managing gyms and developing specialized programs for functional fitness athletes. Her training program enables athletes to achieve their individual strength and fitness goals.
MATTHEW LEBOWITZ
Matthew graduated from University of Southern California. An athlete his whole life, Matthew has been in the weight room since childhood. But sports come at a cost and injuries hampered his ability to compete. As a result, he has been down many rabbit holes of physical therapy and training to fix his ailments. He discovered rehab to be a very educational process and learned the power of strength training in recovering from injury. He found methods of training that enabled himself and others to achieve levels of performance thought to be out of reach. Matthew has learned from and worked with great physical therapists and chiropractors throughout his career in fitness. Previously he served as a head trainer of a clinic where he helped individuals return to performance, post injury. Now, he’s beyond excited to be part of Bridge and provide his personal training and coaching services to athletes looking to grow beyond their perceived abilities. He looks to provide a comprehensive fitness and health experience, to relieve pain and restore function, in order to get people back to the things they love to do.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Bridge Performance is a strength forward gym offering a meaningful training approach to optimal life performance. We recognize the whole person as an individual, more than a symptom or an outcome. We bridge the gap between treatment and training through personal training, physical therapy, invested coaching, small group training, and nutrition coaching. We offer creative programming with sustainability and longevity in mind and provide a platform for our community and coaches to partner with you to provide accountability. We walk through the process with our members equipping them with tools to manage their fitness autonomously. We set clear expectations that reflect the value of our services and honor their value as an individual.
A WELCOMING GYM FOR EVERYONE
We are dedicated to creating a fitness environment that is safe, accessible, inclusive and respectful of everyone. We do not tolerate oppression based on race, ethnicity, economic status, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, religion, ability, size, age, or physical appearance.