Our Team.
Strong Coaches. Real Support. Grit with Grace.
At Grit + Grace Fitness, our team is made up of passionate, certified trainers who believe fitness should be empowering, sustainable, and results driven.
We’re here to coach you with expertise, encouragement, and accountability — while honoring your life, your body, and your journey.
Our Mission as Coaches
We don’t believe in extremes, guilt, or one-size-fits-all programs.
Our approach blends:
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Evidence-based training
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Practical nutrition education
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Mindset and habit coaching
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Compassion, consistency, and confidence
You’ll get coaches who push you when you need grit — and support you when you need grace.
Nikki Bowie
Founder | Head Trainer
Nikki is a certified personal trainer and the founder of Grit + Grace Fitness. She is passionate about helping clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits that last far beyond the gym.
Her coaching philosophy centers around functional strength, mindset, consistency, and balanced nutrition education. Nikki believes fitness should enhance your life — not control it. Her goal is to create an environment where every client feels supported, capable, and empowered to become the strongest version of themselves.
Specialties:
• Strength Training
• Habit & Mindset Coaching
• Beginner-Friendly Programs
• Stability & Functional Training
Kim Mallow
Trainer | Functional Training & Strength Coach
Kim brings a supportive, realistic approach to strength and nutrition coaching. She works with clients to pair effective strength training with flexible macro-based nutrition, helping them learn how to properly fuel their bodies without restriction or an all-or-nothing mindset.
Kim believes that sustainable results come from creating habits that fit real life. Her coaching style helps clients build confidence, consistency, and a healthier relationship with food and fitness.
Specialties:
• Strength Training
• Fat Loss Support
• Flexible Nutrition & Macro Coaching
• Lifestyle Balance
• Bodybuilding
Jennifer Fikes
Trainer | Functional Training & Strength Coach
Jennifer brings positive energy, encouragement, and genuine enthusiasm to every session. She has a passion for helping clients feel stronger, more confident, and proud of what their bodies can accomplish.
Her coaching style combines challenging, effective workouts with the encouragement and accountability clients need to stay consistent. Jennifer loves watching her clients push past their comfort zones, celebrate their progress, and continue coming back ready to crush their goals.
Specialties:
• Strength Training
• Fat Loss Support
• Lifestyle Balance
• Bodybuilding
• Functional Training

Nikki Bowie
Founder & Lead Trainer

Kim
Personal Trainer