Steph Brownstein

Movement and team sports have been a big part of my life from a very young age, starting in elementary school and progressing to D1 collegiate field hockey. CrossFit entered my life shortly after moving to central Illinois in 2010 where adult sport opportunities were few and far between. I instantly found community, as well as a fresh humbling in all the ways a person could be “fit”.  

I’ve seen strength training provide a sense of achievement and resilience that carries over into so many other areas of life. I started coaching CrossFit in 2019 in hopes of helping others experience personal growth and haven’t looked back since. Joy through fitness looks different for everyone, and I’m deeply passionate about supporting each person’s journey.

Outside of the gym, I’m your typical PNW outdoorsy queer who loves hiking, biking, skiing, bouldering, and making homemade kombucha. You can find me around Portland drinking fancy lattes, getting way too excited about birds, and nerding out about environmental engineering.