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MEET THE TEAM
Dawn Thelen
Sweat Club Owner | Bootcamp & HYROX Coach | Elite Trainer
Hey! Thanks for clicking on my profile! I’m Dawn, the owner of the Sweat Club and Stretch Fitness!
I fell in love with health and fitness at an early age which started my sports career at the age of 7 playing tennis and softball. I played varsity tennis all through high school and was a fast-pitched softball pitcher from the age of 8 through college where I received a full-ride scholarship to pitch. My college career ended with a shoulder injury, leaving me unable to play anymore. At the age of 19 is when I shifted my focus toward nutrition and coaching which is what led me to where I am today! Over 6 years ago, I decided to close the book on my successful Corporate America career and focus 100% on coaching. My husband and I decided on a whim to sell our house up north and move across the country to Chattanooga, TN where we now reside!
Since 2013, I have successfully coached over 2,000 clients from across the globe – from South Africa to right here in Chattanooga. From Olympic athletes, professional boxers, Iron Man contenders all the way to the average person just looking to get healthy. For 8 of the 10 years, I coached my clients right in my commercial home basement gym always with the goal of opening a brick-and-mortar location. In 2021 I took a gamble, even while in the midst of a pandemic, and opened up the Sweat Club gym located in Red Bank, TN. and grew our gym family to something amazing!
In my free time, or what there is of it (when you own two businesses, you don’t have much free time, haha!) I love to spend time with my husband and dog, Boots. Whether it’s just chillin’ on the couch watching movies and eating snacks (my fav!), exploring our beautiful city, or hitting the trails in the Jeep.
I’m often asked what got me started with wanting to coach as an adult, and it’s because of my past that led me to where I am today. I don’t tell my story to many, but I grew up with a very rough childhood that led into early adulthood. I’m the daughter of an alcoholic mother and I lost my father when I was only 2 years old, he was only 25 when he passed. Without going into the details, you can say that I’ve been through just about everything imaginable. I could have turned out like most and taken the easy way out, the path of self-destruction like I had witnessed growing up, but at age of 9, the stubborn kid in me was determined to never turn out like my surroundings. I’ve always felt that everything I had gone through in life was to build me to be the strong woman I am today and to be able to use my lessons and strength to help others, and it just happened to be through health and nutrition. Fitness had always been my savior as a child as well as into my adult years and it’s continued to help heal me even after all these years of coaching and helping others. XO
Hey! Thanks for clicking on my profile! I’m Dawn, the owner of the Sweat Club and Stretch Fitness!
I fell in love with health and fitness at an early age which started my sports career at the age of 7 playing tennis and softball. I played varsity tennis all through high school and was a fast-pitched softball pitcher from the age of 8 through college where I received a full-ride scholarship to pitch. My college career ended with a shoulder injury, leaving me unable to play anymore. At the age of 19 is when I shifted my focus toward nutrition and coaching which is what led me to where I am today! Over 6 years ago, I decided to close the book on my successful Corporate America career and focus 100% on coaching. My husband and I decided on a whim to sell our house up north and move across the country to Chattanooga, TN where we now reside!
Since 2013, I have successfully coached over 2,000 clients from across the globe – from South Africa to right here in Chattanooga. From Olympic athletes, professional boxers, Iron Man contenders all the way to the average person just looking to get healthy. For 8 of the 10 years, I coached my clients right in my commercial home basement gym always with the goal of opening a brick-and-mortar location. In 2021 I took a gamble, even while in the midst of a pandemic, and opened up the Sweat Club gym located in Red Bank, TN. and grew our gym family to something amazing!
In my free time, or what there is of it (when you own two businesses, you don’t have much free time, haha!) I love to spend time with my husband and dog, Boots. Whether it’s just chillin’ on the couch watching movies and eating snacks (my fav!), exploring our beautiful city, or hitting the trails in the Jeep.
I’m often asked what got me started with wanting to coach as an adult, and it’s because of my past that led me to where I am today. I don’t tell my story to many, but I grew up with a very rough childhood that led into early adulthood. I’m the daughter of an alcoholic mother and I lost my father when I was only 2 years old, he was only 25 when he passed. Without going into the details, you can say that I’ve been through just about everything imaginable. I could have turned out like most and taken the easy way out, the path of self-destruction like I had witnessed growing up, but at age of 9, the stubborn kid in me was determined to never turn out like my surroundings. I’ve always felt that everything I had gone through in life was to build me to be the strong woman I am today and to be able to use my lessons and strength to help others, and it just happened to be through health and nutrition. Fitness had always been my savior as a child as well as into my adult years and it’s continued to help heal me even after all these years of coaching and helping others. XO
Kris Lovley
Red Bank Manager | Elite Trainer | Bootcamp & HYROX Instructor
Hey there! My name’s Kris. And my goal as a personal trainer is to help guide you into a new sustainable fit lifestyle, through functional strength training, nutrition and most importantly mindset. Because if we can change the way we think, we can change our lives.
Hey there! My name’s Kris. And my goal as a personal trainer is to help guide you into a new sustainable fit lifestyle, through functional strength training, nutrition and most importantly mindset. Because if we can change the way we think, we can change our lives.
Richard Rayburn
Personal Trainer | Bootcamp & HYROX Instructor
Richard started out as a Stretch Fitness personal training client and after losing over 80lbs, he gained a love for health and fitness which not only led him to a new career as a Chattanooga Fire Fighter, but as a personal trainer! If you’re just starting out, or need a great motivator that’s been there, he’s your guy!
Richard started out as a Stretch Fitness personal training client and after losing over 80lbs, he gained a love for health and fitness which not only led him to a new career as a Chattanooga Fire Fighter, but as a personal trainer! If you’re just starting out, or need a great motivator that’s been there, he’s your guy!
Jerrick Daniel
Elite Trainer | Bootcamp & HYROX Coach
Hey, I’m Jerrick. I’m from just over the mountain in Dunlap. Sports and athletics were a huge part of my life growing up playing football and soccer. But after high school, I kinda got out of the gym for a while until I found CrossFit type classes about 8 years ago. I loved how it made fitness doable for anyone to improve the quality of their lives. Soon after, I decided that being a trainer/ coach was something I had a real passion for and I’ve been doing it ever since.
Any free time I have is typically spent in the gym. If I’m not working on my Olympic lifting (that I’ve been competing in for 3+ years), I’m just there getting to know everyone and how I can help them with their fitness goals.
Hey, I’m Jerrick. I’m from just over the mountain in Dunlap. Sports and athletics were a huge part of my life growing up playing football and soccer. But after high school, I kinda got out of the gym for a while until I found CrossFit type classes about 8 years ago. I loved how it made fitness doable for anyone to improve the quality of their lives. Soon after, I decided that being a trainer/ coach was something I had a real passion for and I’ve been doing it ever since.
Any free time I have is typically spent in the gym. If I’m not working on my Olympic lifting (that I’ve been competing in for 3+ years), I’m just there getting to know everyone and how I can help them with their fitness goals.
Dennis Cejas
SWEATBOX Coach | Elite Personal Trainer
Meet Dennis Cejas – Certified Trainer, Registered Dietitian, Exercise Scientist
With over 22 years of experience in the fitness industry, Dennis Cejas brings a powerful blend of science and real-world coaching to the Sweatclub team. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Dietitian, and Exercise Scientist, Dennis specializes in athletic performance, mobility training, youth fitness, weight loss, strength development, and personalized nutrition.
Whether you're an athlete looking to level up, a parent wanting to get your kids moving, or someone ready to transform your body and mindset, Dennis builds results-driven programs that meet you where you are—and push you beyond.
Meet Dennis Cejas – Certified Trainer, Registered Dietitian, Exercise Scientist
With over 22 years of experience in the fitness industry, Dennis Cejas brings a powerful blend of science and real-world coaching to the Sweatclub team. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Dietitian, and Exercise Scientist, Dennis specializes in athletic performance, mobility training, youth fitness, weight loss, strength development, and personalized nutrition.
Whether you're an athlete looking to level up, a parent wanting to get your kids moving, or someone ready to transform your body and mindset, Dennis builds results-driven programs that meet you where you are—and push you beyond.
Todd Thrasher
Massage Therapist
I've been practicing massage therapy since 2017.
I hold certifications in medical massage, myofascial release, geriatric massage, pregnancy massage and infant massage.
I've been practicing massage therapy since 2017.
I hold certifications in medical massage, myofascial release, geriatric massage, pregnancy massage and infant massage.
Cari Moretz
Personal Trainer
Cari Moretz is a passionate fitness enthusiast and dedicated mom to her senior high school son, Chase. With a love for all aspects of being active, Cari thrives on the camaraderie and inclusiveness of group fitness. Her diverse interests span from lifting weights and running to teaching spin classes, leading strength and HIIT sessions, hiking, practicing hot power yoga, and enjoying walks with her dog. What drives Cari the most is witnessing her clients grow stronger and feel empowered by their newfound strength. Join Cari in discovering the joy and empowerment that fitness can bring to your life!
Cari Moretz is a passionate fitness enthusiast and dedicated mom to her senior high school son, Chase. With a love for all aspects of being active, Cari thrives on the camaraderie and inclusiveness of group fitness. Her diverse interests span from lifting weights and running to teaching spin classes, leading strength and HIIT sessions, hiking, practicing hot power yoga, and enjoying walks with her dog. What drives Cari the most is witnessing her clients grow stronger and feel empowered by their newfound strength. Join Cari in discovering the joy and empowerment that fitness can bring to your life!
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