Taylor Keyes

Owner/Head Trainer

Thai Massage, Fascial Stretch Therapist, ACSM-Certified Personal Trainer, PNL1-Nutrition Coach,
CrossFit L2 Trainer, B.S. Health & Exercise Science

After facing significant personal hardships in my twenties, including two cervical cancer diagnoses & an autoimmune disease, I experienced a profound transformation in how I navigated my body & identity. These challenges not only reshaped my understanding of resilience but also deepened my compassion for others who confront their own limitations.

In my journey to heal & grow, I found solace & strength in physical activity, which became a vital coping mechanism. This passion led me to start offering personal & group training sessions in 2019, evolving into TK TRAINING. The pandemic prompted me to innovate & adapt, transitioning to various non-gym settings to ensure that my clients continued receiving support.

In mid-2021, I took a leap of faith & opened my own studio in downtown Hickory. My vision for TK TRAINING extends beyond fitness; I aim to promote holistic wellness that emphasizes the importance of investing in every aspect of life for overall well-being. My goal is to create a supportive platform where individuals can collaborate, embrace their challenges, & embark on the hard work necessary to achieve lasting change & become their best selves.

USAW Level 2 (USA Weightlifting)

Pursuing Bachelors in Exercise Science

Hi, I’m Aiden and I’m from Vancouver, WA. I’ve been involved in sports from a young age, and by middle school, I was lifting regularly to improve in football and wrestling. That early passion for training has stuck with me ever since. The summer after my junior year of high school, I signed up for a USAW Level 1 coaching course to learn more about Olympic lifting and that one decision changed everything. The coach running the course offered me a spot on his weightlifting team, and I jumped in.

That opportunity launched me onto a new path. I started working at a gym, coaching and managing the front desk, and even earned my USAW Level 2 certification before graduating high school. Eventually, I was recruited to lift for the Lenoir-Rhyne Weightlifting Team and moved across the country to study Exercise Science. I'm still pursuing my Bachelor’s degree, CSCS, and soon a Master’s. I’ve already gained years of hands-on experience, from interning in Division I & II Strength & Conditioning, Weighltifting Clubs, Crossfit Gyms, and launching my own online coaching business.

Coaching is more than a career for me, it’s my passion. I’m here to help you push boundaries, stay consistent, and reach your fitness goals. Let’s get after it!

Aiden Miller
Certified Personal Trainer & Online Coach

Pursuing Bachelors in Exercise Science

Outside of training and nutrition, I’m a wife, stepmom, and dog mom. My husband, and I stay busy keeping up with my stepson and our Boston Terrier.

Fitness isn’t just something I coach—it’s genuinely a big part of my own life. I love strength training, running, yoga, conditioning, and challenging myself to try new things. I know firsthand that taking care of yourself has to fit into real life, with work, family, busy schedules, celebrations, and everything in between.

I’m a big believer that being healthy shouldn’t mean being perfect or giving up the things you enjoy. It’s about learning what works for you, building habits you can actually maintain, and becoming stronger and more confident along the way.

When I’m not working with clients or working out myself, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, cheering my stepson on at all his games, or probably thinking about what I’m going to eat next ;)

I truly want my clients to feel comfortable, supported, and like they have someone genuinely invested in seeing them succeed.

Jennifer Day
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach

NASM - Certified Personal Trainer
NASM - Certified Nutrition Coach

Michelle Martinez
Yoga Instructor

Associates in Applied Sciences
300 - HR Certified Yoga Teacher
Pursuing 200 - HR Certified Yoga Teacher

Tracy Gimbel
Sound Facilitator & Reiki Therapist

Auster Sound - Certified ASM  Practionioner
Life Changing - Certified Expert Level Sound Healer

Tracy Gimbel is a Sound Facilitator, Reiki Therapist, and founder of Restorative Reiki & Wellness. After experiencing the transformative benefits of sound and Reiki herself, Tracy became certified in both practices and followed her passion into a new career in wellness. She is dedicated to creating calm, restorative experiences that help people reconnect with their bodies, release stress, and find greater balance in their everyday lives.

Outside of wellness she enjoys being on the river kayaking, tubing, or just spending time with family & Friends

Yoga became part of my life around age forty, when I was looking for a way to keep moving, exploring, and enjoying life as I grew older. Over time, the practice transformed my relationship with my mind and body, bringing greater strength, discipline, peace, and a meaningful sense of community.

After moving to the Hickory area, yoga helped me connect with others and feel at home. I became a teacher to share that gift and create classes where students can find calm, presence, and connection—on the mat and in everyday life.

My hope is that students leave class with more than physical movement: a renewed connection to the breath, the body, and the present moment.

I am a 300-hour Certified Yoga Teacher and completed my advanced training at Yoga with an Edge in Hickory, North Carolina. Outside the studio, I enjoy time outdoors, connecting with friends, and life with my sweet dog, Bacon.

Michel Maurer
Sound Facilitator & Reiki Therapist

HypnoRegression Institute™ - Certified Hypnotherapist
Member of International Association of Counselors
 and Therapists

Michel Maurer, is a certified Hypnotherapist and member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT). She is also a certified Usui Reiki Practitioner and understands the importance of the mind/body connection. Her curiosity in the subconscious mind began in 2017 after experiencing life improvements from her own hypnosis sessions. She then began a path to support others in their own healing and personal transformations. She offers 1:1 individual hypnosis and energy healing sessions, as well as guided group imagery meditations. In her down time, she enjoys spending time with her family and activities involving mindfulness, ancient wisdom teachings, and interactive discussions regarding spiritual growth.