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Jeff and Tricia recently renovated and hung the JS Fitness and Wellness shingle at the former Odyssey Travel location adjacent to Holiday Village Mall at 1106 Ninth St. South, the business offers personal training for all ages and fitness levels in an excellent atmosphere that is non-intimidating. Spurgeon says being able to help others recover and reach their personal goals is rewarding. "We have a long history of working closely with Doctors, Physical erapists, and Chiropractors in assisting clients with strength, mobility, injury prevention, recovery, and pre and post-surgery," says Spurgeon. Assisting clients in building a foundation of trust with other practitioners is a key component of his business. "Our clients get beer care, and it's a win-win situation for all," adds Jeff. An outgoing and enthusiastic presence in any context, Spurgeon's training successes run the gamut from helping high school, collegiate, and professional athletes achieve their personal best. In the late 1990s, Jeff trained and managed more than six trainers and operated the personal training program at two facilities on the Nike campus in Portland. He worked with a handful of larger companies, like Laice Semiconductor, where he headed up personal training for the company executives. Spurgeon is unwavering in his approach to his clients. He evaluates lifestyles and comes up with a plan that balances busy schedules yet is realistic in achieving health and wellness forever. "Keeping it simple is something you'll hear me say quite oen. All components of fitness are important but not making a plan that's overwhelming is even more important. I start with less, and build confidence, energy, and motivation and, in the end, give them more," says Spurgeon. JS Fitness and Wellness has teamed up with Jaime McCafferty Huestis of True North Athletic erapy, PLLC. Jaime's credentials include a bachelor's degree from Adams State University and a Master of Science degree from Montana State University. She is nationally board-certified by the NATABOC and board-licensed to practice in Montana. She brings over 25 years of experience assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, chronic problems, and joint mobility restrictions for the athletic population. Most of her career has been spent in the Bobcat Athletic Training Room at Montana State University as an active member of the sports medicine team for ESPN X Games. Huestis will aid Jeff in implementing personalized programs to keep clients healthy while participating in activities they enjoy. "Jaime is such a wonderful addition to JS Fitness and Wellness as we complement each other in assisting clients to functionally move and restore movement," Jeff adds. Spurgeon follows scientific principles when prescribing individualized fitness programs but is quick to dismiss a "no pain, no gain" approach. "at is something you'll never hear me say," he quips. "If your tactic is to intimidate, scare, and make your clients feel like they won't walk for days, then you might not have any clients. My goal is to teach, motivate, inspire, and restore overall fitness, health, and wellness for all my clients," adds Jeff. JS Fitness and Wellness is planning for a grand opening in mid-January. e facility will offer one-on-one and semi-private training sessions for groups of two, three, and four. "I'm super excited to be back in Big Sky country and Great Falls and looking forward to helping as many people as I can feel and move beer," says Spurgeon. 34 | SIGNATURE MONTANA Kate McEwen is a Great Falls native who loves to put her thoughts down on paper. A soon-to-be graduate from MSU, she enjoys combining creative storytelling and research to tell people's stories. S MT Spurgeon is unwavering in his approach to his clients. Jeff works with his clients to determine their fitness level and helps them progress at a bearable pace to a fitness level that's right for them.

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