Meet Our Trainers!
Nancy Lavell has been a client of CKO San Diego for five years. She recently began teaching kickboxing two years ago, and became owner in September 2017 with her daughter. Nancy comes from a fitness background and knows how to achieve results. As an athlete growing up, fitness and strength training was always a priority and continues to be today. Nancy is TRX certified, CPR certified, and NASM certified.
Nancy left the dentistry industry after 41 years to become a full time owner/instructor at CKO San Diego. She dedicated herself and makes it a point to meet and greet every customer and client that walks through our doors. It is a strong belief of both Nancy and Cheryl to have CKO San Diego be nothing less than a welcoming, family environment.
Nancy enjoys spending time with her husband, visiting her son in Chicago, and has a deep love to her pets, Trixie and Cozmo.
Nancy left the dentistry industry after 41 years to become a full time owner/instructor at CKO San Diego. She dedicated herself and makes it a point to meet and greet every customer and client that walks through our doors. It is a strong belief of both Nancy and Cheryl to have CKO San Diego be nothing less than a welcoming, family environment.
Nancy enjoys spending time with her husband, visiting her son in Chicago, and has a deep love to her pets, Trixie and Cozmo.
Cheryl Franklin has been a kickboxing instructor for two years. She was a client at CKO San Diego for 4 years, kickboxing here every Saturday with her mom, before her and her mom became the owners in September 2017. Cheryl has a love for being active and staying in shape. She has a passion for playing sports; especially softball, volleyball, and basketball and enjoys being outdoors. Cheryl is a TRX certified trainer and CPR certified.
When Cheryl is not at the gym, she works as a training manager for Kroger. When time allows, she enjoys just spending time at home with her husband.
When Cheryl is not at the gym, she works as a training manager for Kroger. When time allows, she enjoys just spending time at home with her husband.
Shinobu Meyer has been kickboxing for five years and loves sharing her passion for it with others. Being part of the CKO family -- first as a member and now as an instructor -- has given her the chance to do just that. Shinobu is also a TRX Qualified trainer and an all-around fitness fan, who takes pride in being a Tough Mudder Legionnaire and a soon-to-be Ragnarian.
In her life away from the gym, Shinobu is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner for the VA and the proud mom of a super cool toddler and an English bulldog.
In her life away from the gym, Shinobu is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner for the VA and the proud mom of a super cool toddler and an English bulldog.
By day, Jenny Steiger is an Administrative Assistant at a local law firm, at night she motivates and inspires her fellow kickboxers at CKO San Diego.
Jenny's love for fitness began at CKO San Diego in June of 2014. Since then, she became a Training for Warriors "Level 1" Instructor where she taught her clients how to use weights and push through to achieve desired results. When Jenny found out CKO San Diego was looking for instructors, she applied and taught her first class in April of 2017. She incorporates dumbbells, medicine balls, and friendly competition into her routines which keeps them interesting, and her clients coming back for more.
When Jenny is not at the office or in the gym, you can find her hiking Iron Mountain, walking along Coronado Beach with her dog, or attending any country music concert in town with her besties.
Jenny's love for fitness began at CKO San Diego in June of 2014. Since then, she became a Training for Warriors "Level 1" Instructor where she taught her clients how to use weights and push through to achieve desired results. When Jenny found out CKO San Diego was looking for instructors, she applied and taught her first class in April of 2017. She incorporates dumbbells, medicine balls, and friendly competition into her routines which keeps them interesting, and her clients coming back for more.
When Jenny is not at the office or in the gym, you can find her hiking Iron Mountain, walking along Coronado Beach with her dog, or attending any country music concert in town with her besties.
Monee’ Perry has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years with a wide range of experience. Her collegiate athletic background in basketball set the stage for her to pursue her love for fitness. Having her own business doing personal and athletic training for now 12 years; Monee’ decided to join the CKO family in 2002, first as a member and then a year later as a trainer.
She has taught at numerous locations in New Jersey and is happy to be teaching at CKO Miramar. Her experience, enthusiasm and love for optimum health is seen in every class she teaches. Monee’ is here to bring the best out of the CKO members and to ensure they reach their goals!
Monee’ is a proud mom of 2 boys and a dog Atee, who loves her family! Helping people reach their fitness objectives is her passion. She is CPR certified, NCSF certified and Animal Flow certified.
She has taught at numerous locations in New Jersey and is happy to be teaching at CKO Miramar. Her experience, enthusiasm and love for optimum health is seen in every class she teaches. Monee’ is here to bring the best out of the CKO members and to ensure they reach their goals!
Monee’ is a proud mom of 2 boys and a dog Atee, who loves her family! Helping people reach their fitness objectives is her passion. She is CPR certified, NCSF certified and Animal Flow certified.
Jeff is a San Diego native. At a young age, Jeff was very interested in martial arts. Unfortunately, there were no schools offering martial arts around the area at the time, leading Jeff to begin wrestling at age 12.
After high school, Jeff decided to start doing cardio kickboxing and boxing to stay in shape. Through this, he found the art of Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu.
Jeff has competed in amateur kickboxing and turned a love of fitness into a career. Jeff is a ASFA group fitness trainer and specializes in HIIT (High-intensity interval training) and functional training.
After high school, Jeff decided to start doing cardio kickboxing and boxing to stay in shape. Through this, he found the art of Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu.
Jeff has competed in amateur kickboxing and turned a love of fitness into a career. Jeff is a ASFA group fitness trainer and specializes in HIIT (High-intensity interval training) and functional training.
