Andrew DiMicelli
Andrew developed himself through weightlifting and better nutrition, transforming from a terrible athlete into an amateur acrobat. Along the way, he dealt with injuries and chronic pain, which led him to dive deep into studying movement, rehab, and performance.
With over 10 years of personal training experience and extensive education, he now especially enjoys working with athletes and individuals navigating pain, injuries, or physical limitations—helping them move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love.
- Professional mentorship under Zac Cupples, Physical Therapist
- Former Tier 3+ Personal Trainer at Equinox Mamaroneck
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
- Functional Range Assessment Specialist (FRAs)
- Functional Therapeutic Movement
- Postural Restoration Institute Primary Courses – Postural Respiration, Myokinematic Restoration, and Pelvis Restoration
- Precision Nutrition Level 1
Firmen Sowers
The Strength Sensei has been servicing the La Jolla/Bird Rock community since March 2003.
As well as being a veteran in the martial arts with rank in multiple disciplines, he has been through dozens of various fitness courses & certifications dating back to 1989.
He loves all of his clients, but is very fond of his daughter Lia – a International competing flat water kayak racer with two Olympic Hope games & a World game in her pocket, and his son Sam a Div 1 fencer representing Team USA at the Maccabi games.
Cassie Charlebois
Cassie is a La Jolla, CA native with over 20 years of dedicated experience in the fitness industry. She graduated from Point Loma Nazarene in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science. Throughout her career, she has committed herself to helping clients of all ages achieve their fitness goals through personalized and scientifically grounded fitness programs. Her professional journey has taken her through roles at FunXion Fitness, Revolution Fitness/FS Athletics, and now The Strength Dojo. These experiences have refined her ability to deliver specialized one-on-one training sessions and dynamic small group classes, addressing diverse client needs such as weight loss, strength training, and pre/post rehabilitation. Cassie is passionate about helping clients enjoy exercise, making it a way of life to improve overall health and happiness. She is grateful for the friendships she has developed with her clients and the ability to motivate them with positive energy.
Certifications: NSCA-CPT, ACE, Strong First (SF), Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructor (RKC), Primal Move Fundamentals Instructor