Theo Borchert-Isaacs - Theo has always loved puzzles. In 2014, he was introduced to the full-body puzzle-solving activity that is climbing. He joined a climbing team in high school that competed across the Midwest. After heading to Dickinson College, he became a leader in the Outing Club, taking people on camping, canoeing, and climbing trips. He was a founding member of the Dickinson College Climbing Team and he coached fellow college students as a part of that team. He earned the Lead Climbing Wall Instructor Certification from the AMGA, and has experience climbing across the US, Canada, and Europe. He is currently Head of Youth Programming and a routesetter at Shaker Rocks.
Ewa Lorello - Ewa has over 10 years climbing experience. She started in California and successfully summited Mt. Whitney (14,508’) via the East Buttress. A sport climber at heart, but also loves a good multi-pitch trad day. She is passionate about facilitating a space for growth, strong mind-body connection, and overcoming your fears from within. Ewa specializes in coaching climbing movement, general strength, and mindset for climbers. She works with athletes who are new to climbing or veterans. It is her goal to help you reach your potential, bump you off your plateau and overall become a BETTER climber. Ewa is a head yoga instructor, teaches lead climbing and is the founder of Cool Ladies Climbing Club.
Tessa Irvin - Tessa is an ACE Personal Trainer, Kripalu Yoga Instructor, & Buti Yoga Instructor. She has worked in the fitness industry for 5 years, working at large gyms, small studios, and since covid, via Zoom. Tessa believes exercise plays a crucial role in mental health, and through her work experiences has witnessed the power of community it can create. By focusing on the benefits of exercise rather than solely the aesthetics, Tessa is able to create challenging, effective exercises that leave her clients feeling fulfilled, balanced, and positive. Utilizing functional fitness training methods, Tessa will help you realize your fitness goals and will ensure biomechanical function, preventing injury and eliminating old aches and chronic pain.
MaryClaire "Murnie" Murnan - see bio above!