ABOUT
WHo are we?
We are a small, locally owned, inclusive fitness facility located in the heart of Wailuku. We believe that exercise and wellness should be accessible to all and we strive to provide services to as many as we can. Our coaches meet you where you are in your fitness and health journey and guide you every step of the way. We provide a safe, effective, and inclusive fitness + wellness program for all. You don’t have to be “fit” to start. You just have to decide to make a change, and never look back. Our fitness program is made for all levels and our nutrition coaching will get you to your goals in a safe and healthy way.
coaches
Staci Fujimoto (she/they)
Owner/Head Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Nutritionist
USAW Level 1
Precision Nutrition L1
CPR/First Aid/AED
Born and raised on the island of Maui, Staci has deep roots here which drive her passion to foster a community where people can feel better and move better through movement and nutrition in an inclusive and safe space.
Staci is passionate about helping others achieve their fitness and health goals through education and mindful coaching. As a coach, my job is to listen to you and work with you in order to guide you on your way to achieving your individual goals. As a queer, gender non-conforming individual, I am also extremely passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
When Staci’s not coaching or working out with her team, you’ll find her surfing, running, biking, or walking the beach with her little pup, Mighty.
Christine Marsh (she/her)
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
Christine has been CrossFitting for six years and coaching for the last three and a half. When she’s not at Empower Fitness Maui, you can find her teaching high school math.
Christine is passionate about her family, friends, two dogs, and about helping people.
KRISTA LEILI-MARRAZZO (she/her)
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
Originally from New Jersey, Krista attended college in CA in the field of Animal Science. Krista is passionate about guiding our members and playing a role in their fitness journey. When she is not coaching or working on her farm, you’ll find her making goat milk soap, playing pickle ball, and gardening.
Corie Leal (she/her)
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
Corie is a busy mom + grandma who values her family first. Corie’s leap toward becoming a coach came from her desire to deepen her understanding of movement patterns and methodologies. “Each day I have the privilege of learning something new, whether it’s from my members or through my own experiences as a coach. Building relationships and getting to know the Empower Fitness community is what I cherish most.”
Drieann peterson (she/he/they)
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
DrieAnn joined MCFE in 2017 and became a coach in 2022. She has been an athlete all her life, starting with gymnastics at age 3, followed by soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming throughout her school years and progressing to the women’s Rugby team at Gonzaga University. Outside of organized sports, she goes on hikes and is a novice at canyoneering and sailing.
DrieAnn loves to help others make positive changes in their health, fitness, and improve their everyday lives.
elise chassman (she/her)
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
Originally from San Francisco, Elise spent most of her childhood playing tennis with a little lifting and track sprinkled in. After finished her undergrad in 22’, she moved to Maui to work as a marine naturalist.
Elise pursued her CF L1 in order to pursue her interest in sharing her love and movement with others.