Our coaches bring decades of combined experience across strength training, conditioning, mobility, nutrition, physical therapy, and coaching psychology. While their backgrounds and specialties may differ, they all share one thing in common: a genuine passion for helping people grow.
No ego. No intimidation. No yelling. Just knowledgeable coaches who know their stuff, care deeply about their clients, and are committed to helping you become stronger, more confident, and more capable—both in and out of the gym.
JILLIAN | Co-Founder + Lead Instructor
What is your favorite thing about being part of the Compass community? I love the balance our people bring to the gym, it's the perfect mix of 'let's f'ing go' while not taking ourselves too seriously and having fun while working out. I also love how welcoming people are in our space and the sweet bonds people have created with their fitness friends.
What is your favorite class format at Compass? Compass Full Direction - the perfect blend of spice: some gross cardio with some intentional strength training. So good.
What keeps you busy when you're not being amazing at Compass, for fun or otherwise? Outside of running this amazing gym we started in 2018, you can find me busy with the additional arms of my health and wellness business, which include nutrition consulting, personal training, endurance coaching and leading enneagram workshops! Away from work things, I enjoy time with my sweet fiancée, Amy, and snuggling our two tiny dog beings, Auggie and Fern.
What sort of sports/fitness activity things do you love? I was a three-sport athlete in high school and played division two basketball in college. Now, I am all in on triathlon! I love the mental and physical challenges of endurance sports. Running is my favorite of the three modalities and I'm excited to run my first full marathon in 2024. This mental-meets-physical informs how I teach: working hard requires a constant dialogue going to fuel determination, discipline and focus. I love reminding people they can do more physically than they think they can: watching this happen is so cool to witness.
A wizard is going to turn you into a banana split. You get to choose which part of the split you'll be. What do you choose? Ice cream of course! Mmmm.
How would you describe the style of music most often heard in your classes? New hip hop, some high energy EDM, and some Missy Elliott remixes.
CHRISTIN SPENCER | Lead Instructor
What is your favorite thing about being part of the Compass community? Our members!! Y'all come in every day and tackle whatever workout we throw at you. My heart swells a little every time I see someone lift a little heavier, improve their form, or become a regular member!
If you could only do one exercise/fitness move forever more, what would it be? Deadlift. It truly is a move that (when done correctly) people can do forever. It has so many strength benefits, plus there's something special and empowering about a heavy lift!
What keeps you busy when you're not being amazing at Compass? I do personal training and I usually run 1-2 marathons per year; in 2024, I’ll do my first Hyrox competition. I love traveling, and my partner James and I are constantly trying to tire out our dogs, Winston & Zuko.
What sort of sports/fitness activity things do you love? I've been running marathons for 7 years. I love the peacefulness of a long run, and lately I've been focused on learning and training the accessory muscle groups needed for a successful race. That's why you'll always find a combination of classic strength moves, agility drills, mobility and core in my Tuesday South classes.
A wizard is going to turn you into a banana split. You get to choose which part of the split you'll be. What do you choose? The cherry on top :)
How would you describe the style of music most commonly heard in your classes? Hip hop with a beat drop. I ~might~ have been told a time (or ten) that my playlists take people back to their high school sports team workout sessions (or whatever age you were in the 2000s), which is the ultimate compliment!
Is the bunny the perfect move or the devil's move? She's PERFECT, never change.
AMY HEIGHT | Instructor
What is your favorite thing about being part of the Compass community? Everyone here is so positive, so hard-working, so willing to try new and hard things, and also deeply hilarious. It is a really supportive place to be, as it is packed with humans who are trying to be their best – and hold up other folks trying to be their best, too.
What is your favorite class format at Compass? Athletic Conditioning. It’s a terrific mix of everything: cardio, strength, power, agility, and often we run outside, which is the very best.
If you could only do one exercise/fitness move forever more, what would it be? Burpees. I love them.
What keeps you busy when you're not being amazing at Compass? In my non-Compass life, I am an endurance running coach and a freelance stage manager (a job that also affords me the opportunity to wear a headset and microphone). I have a deep obsession with musical theatre and will happily wax poetic with you about your favorite show/song/Tony Awards moment anytime. Triathlon is my sport of choice, and the endurance mindset of getting comfortable being uncomfortable absolutely informs how I teach. I love to spend time with a fabulous lady to whom I am betrothed (see Jillian above: she’s cute!), and we mostly laugh at our weird dogs who are small.
A wizard is going to turn you into a banana split. You get to choose which part of the split you'll be. What do you choose? Oh, definitely the chopped nuts.
Is the bunny the perfect move or the devil's move? See above re: burpees, then add a jumping lunge and a couple of 180-degree turns. It is perfection multiplied.
GABI GARCIA | Instructor
What is your favorite class format at Compass?
Favorite class to teach is North, not only because that's where you'll see me on the schedule but because the past couple of years building upper body strength has been a main focus of mine and sharing that motivation with others is just so dang fun!
Favorite class to take is Monday Full-Direction. Initially my friend Kelly and I would challenge ourselves to show up every week at 4:15 and it has since turned into a necessary ritual. It is truly the best energetic start to my week, and a reminder to be grateful for my body’s ability to tackle a kick-ass workout!
What do you do for fun outside of Compass?
Full time, I am a High School Counselor. I love dabbling in new hobbies whenever I have the energy. Currently I am loving mountain biking, climbing, roller blading, puzzling, mid-morning iced coffee dates with friends, paddle boarding, outdoor concerts, and I recently learned how to surf! Anything that involves my people, the outdoors, and my pup Milo is typically where you'll find me outside of Compass :)
Jenny Herrick | Instructor
What is your favorite thing about being part of the Compass community? Moving to a city like Denver can be daunting, but after joining Compass, I immediately felt like I had become a part of something special. Every member and coach makes you feel welcome and excited to be there, and the shared smiles and laughs during class make it all the better!
What is your favorite class format at Compass? It’s a close tie between Lift Heavy Sh*t Full Body and Bounce - obviously two very different workouts, but that’s the beauty of Compass, you get it all!
What keeps you busy when you're not being amazing at Compass, for fun or otherwise? If I’m not in the gym or enjoying the outdoors, I’m most likely snuggling with my pug, Bentley. I also enjoy working for an event company and doing decor for their wide array of gala’s and parties. In my less active free time, you can find me with a good book, usually historical fiction, or at a coffee shop crocheting matching sweaters for me and Bentley!
What sort of sports/fitness activity things do you love? I grew up ski racing and still love spending most of my time during winter on the hill. Once the snow’s melted, you can still find me on the mountain, just in hiking shoes instead of ski boots. If the mountains are out of reach, I’ll probably be on the court playing tennis or pickle ball with friends!
A wizard is going to turn you into a banana split. You get to choose which part of the split you'll be. What do you choose?The cherry on top! I’m small but mighty and pack a punch (and of course I'm a redhead)!
How would you describe the style of music most often heard in your classes? Fun and Funky! It usually stays in the high energy hip hop/pop range, but I like to get creative with some fun remixes and new artists.
Maisie Wingerter | Instructor
What is your favorite thing about being part of the Compass community? I am so inspired by the members - they show up after injuries, through pregnancy, and they participate in the wildest races & events.
If you could only do one exercise/fitness move forever more, what would it be? I love a single arm overhead snatch because it makes me feel like a badass. But also, I am addicted to running and it will always be my number one!
What keeps you busy when you're not being amazing at Compass? I am an avid skier and love the cold months of the year. I love outdoor adventures, so working out at Compass is a tool for me to feel more capable out in the wilderness. I also didn't discover my love of fitness until college, so when I meet people who are just starting their fitness journey, I can relate: it's so fun to celebrate their new strength!
I work in public relations and love to take my goldendoodle on outdoor adventures. I also adore the Armchair Expert Podcast and have discovered I really enjoy growing vegetables. :)
A wizard is going to turn you into a banana split. You get to choose which part of the split you'll be. What do you choose? The sprinkles on top. Because even if the ice cream is melted and the banana is rotten, adding a few sprinkles can fix it all!
How would you describe the style of music most commonly heard in your classes? Remixes of Millennial hits .
Is the bunny the perfect move or the devil's move? Absolutely perfect. I'd much rather do 100 bunnies than 10 plank army-ups.