Kelli Berger | Instructor

Hi! I’m another Kelli to add to the crew!  The military just relocated us to the PNW for the first time and we are loving it! I’m no stranger to SLAM Nation and have been heavily involved since 2012. I began my SLAM story in Savannah as one of their instructors.  After moving to DC in 2014, I opened the SLAM DC Area affiliate and continued to be an owner for almost nine years. In 2019, I also opened SLAM Clarksville and owned that until 2021. I continue to work with SLAM Nation onboarding and mentoring all affiliate owners during their first year of ownership. What can I say – I love SLAM on so many levels! 

I am an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and am CPR/First Aid certified. I also hold my RRCA Level 1 Run Coach certification and am a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coach. I hold additional education in Returning to Running Postpartum & am a NASM Youth Exercise Specialist. 

I grew up active in baton twirling, dance, and track and have a degree in Special Education from Penn State. (We Are!) SLAM is the perfect combo of fitness, teaching, and little ones.  It filled a void in my soul as a first time mom in 2012 and the fire it lit has continued over the years. I am passionate that moms of all ages & stages of motherhood deserve a SLAM community and am thrilled to be back with one again!

Katie Gardner | Instructor

Hi, I’m Katie! An Ohio Native, Military Spouse, and Mom of two.  I first started coming to SLAM with my daughter in 2021 in NC.  After a cross country move in 2023, I joined SLAM here in the PNW, and with two kids in tow now! Besides the workouts, my favorite part of SLAM is playtime at the park afterwards, where I have the chance to talk with other SLAM moms and get to know them better (and of course learn a few parenting tips too!). 

Quickly after joining SLAM, I was intrigued with the idea of coaching SLAM workouts. I became an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor in 2022. In 2024, I gained additional education on supporting postpartum women during fitness activities.  Coaching SLAM and connecting with strong moms has become a highlight in my weekly routine!

I was a Level 10 competitive gymnast growing up, so working out and building strength have always been a huge part of my life. I am a Registered Nurse and love being able to combine my passions for both health and fitness as a SLAM coach.  I strive to create challenging and engaging work outs that go by quickly, are enjoyable, and make Mamas sore! I look forward to seeing you in the next class 🙂

April Inman | Yoga Instructor

Hey there! My name is April Inman and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a yoga instructor (YTT-200 with Rolf Gates). I’ve been in the mental health field for 9 years and now have my own private practice. I’ve been practicing yoga since 2007 and received my yoga instructor certification in 2017. Since then, I have worked for 3 different yoga studios and taught yoga for SLAM in Washington and North Carolina.

My yoga practice has helped me tremendously through difficult times in my life. It has taught me how to be in my body, take care of my body, and how to create my own calm. I get really excited about wellness and mental health and I genuinely believe that yoga is for every BODY and especially for every parent!

My husband is in the military and I grew up in a military family. Moving around isn’t foreign to me, but it’s always hard to make new friends in a new place. SLAM has been a great way for me to build community and SLAM Tacoma specifically has been the place where I have met some of my favorite people! I really love being able to teach for the SLAM community and offer back some of the ways yoga has helped me. I hope to see you in a class soon! Namaste.