Meet our Rock Steady coaches

Rock Steady Boxing coaches of Johnson County.

Our Certified Rock Steady Coach’s, PWR!Moves, Personal Training  and more.

Gary Withall:  Head Coach of Rock Steady Boxing Johnson County. 

Gary specializes in large amplitude exercise and functional training for people with PD,  Gary is a Parkinson’s Exercise and Wellness small group training specialist. He’s certified in PWR!Moves  and Rock Steady Coach who also loves to work  with young adults with learning difficulties,  TBI (Brain Injury) Down Syndrome, lack of confidence etc.

Gary is a Rock Steady Boxing,  regular ‘western’ boxing, kick boxing and Muay Thai ‘Thai Boxing” plus PWR!Moves certified instructor with over 35 years of  coaching experience.  Gary has been a certified Rock Steady Boxing Coach from the very first days that RSB came to Kansas.  Gary is a former healthcare and mental health worker who spent many years working with vulnerable children and adults.  A former  amateur boxer, professional Thai fighter and national  champion from the UK Gary has coached thousands of boxers  of all levels. Gary is a technical striking and footwork coach – knowledge which is vital when fighting a disease such as Parkinson’s. Focusing on correct  boxing form and techniques, we reduce the possibility of hand, wrist and elbow injuries, reduce falling and risk of serious injury. As a coach and trainer the best advice I can give to anyone considering a therapy boxing / Rock Steady / physical fitness training program is to do your research!

Come and talk to us first or last- you’ll be glad that you did!

Lori Donnelly:

Certified Personal trainer.  Parkinson’s Boxing and Fitness Group Instructor.

  • Urban Poling Activator qualified instructor.
  •  BARE Workout Instructor, program developed by Dr Emily Splichal, plan to implement into my current programs, Currently
  • Pursuing Brain Health Trainer Certification, FAI, Currently
  • Completed Functional Anatomy for Exercise Course, August 2020
  • Continuing Education: Leaky Gut=Leaky Brain, Mastering Movement Disorders, Fall Risk, Sensory Stimulation and Perception of Self, Every Foot Tells a Story, Advances in Interoception, The Functional Foot and Ankle, a 4-part series, 2020
  • Implemented RD meal planning system into LD Coaching for Health wellness program, October 2018- Currently
  • Completed online conference, program on Brain Awakening and Pelvic Balance, September, 2019
  • Studied in Foot Cadaver Lab and then attended conference on Brain and Barefoot education, New York City, September 2018
  • Parkinson’s Class Instructor, JQ’sBFit2 studio, June 2018 to present
  • TRX Certified and Master Coach, RIP and TRX Straps, January 2018
  • Certified Barefoot Science Specialist, EBFA, December 2017
  • Exclusive provider of Naboso Technology, foot to brain stimulating insoles, December 2017 to present
  • Certified Functional Aging Specialist, FAI, October 2016
  • Certified Health Coach, ACE, August 2013
  • Track & Field Coach, Notre Dame de Sion HS, 2012 to present
  • Certified Personal Trainer, ACE, Nov. 2001
  • Human Resources Professional/Consultant, 1984-2001
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Kansas University, May 1984

Jonquil Baugh (JQ):

is owner and head coach at JQ’s BFit2 Cross Training Club. An expert personal trainer,  licensed massage therapist, certified nutritionist and Rock Steady Boxing / PWR!Moves instructor with over 30 years of experience.  JQ is the ultimate personal trainer;  a former USA track Olympian,  an adventure racing eco-challenge athlete and IFBB Pro woman’s physique athlete.  Regardless of your physical condition and limitations JQ is able to suggest, modify and create alternative exercises for every participant and situation. This guarantees that every client receives the safest and most effective training and boxing class available.

Flex and Bell 

We will be here to meet you and say hello!     I’m Flex – the black and white boxer. The big boy in town. My little sis ‘Bell’ is the pure white one. She’s a boxer too – just smaller than me.  I like chasing balls whilst Bell likes to hang out on the chair at the reception desk and watch the world go by.  We are looking forward to saying “hello”

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