about us

serving the Seattle area as your guide on the journey to a healthier, happier self

our mission

We are not just a fitness program. At CrossFit West Seattle we are a vehicle for life change. Anyone that has been a member at CrossFit West Seattle for more than a few months can testify to the unique environment that is fostered by our coaching staff and our community.

This place has become a “third place” for many of our members outside of the work and home life.

It’s a place they come to unwind, work off stress and know that they can be their true authentic self.

No matter what your background is, your age, race, religion, or political beliefs… In this gym, we are all athlete on the same journey. In this gym we all root for each other. We all push each other through difficult times, we all celebrate breakthroughs both physical and mental. In this gym, we all may look and act a little different but we are all part of the CrossFit West Seattle family.

The small ripple effect that occurs from nurturing happier healthier humans, extends from gym life to the world around us.

OUR GOAL:

TO PROVIDE

positive & challenging environments promoting health, fitness, well being & community

our story

CrossFit Solus was established in December of 2009. Our gym started in our 800 square foot shop with just a handful of friends and some lofty dreams that we could change the way that people thought about fitness. After seeing multiple physical transformations from our members through the CrossFit workouts and a Zone/ Paleo style diet, we knew there was something special to this program.


Our passion for CrossFit grew even stronger as we noticed the mental and emotional effects it had on people. The workouts were hard, sometime unbearable, but we were a team and we all battled it out together and bonded from it. Over time we could see the confidence, camaraderie and genuine care for our fellow athlete grow more and more each day.


In the beginning, we thought we were just selling fitness, but in reality we were developing relationships, building self confidence, overcoming insecurities, forging grittiness, learning empathy, and on top of all of the dramatic physical transformations that were in the works, the mental transformations were by far the most gratifying. Our Mission was simple, transform one life at a time. Every person that stepped foot into our gym, we made it our goal to give them best possible service and training program that we could. It didn’t matter where you came from or what your background was, for that hour of that day, we were a family and we were there to support you. A family that strived to make this the BEST hour of your day!


In 2011, me moved into our commercial location in town. As we approach year 11 of our affiliation, our vision for the future remains the same. We are in constant pursuit of excellence in all that we do and we will always strive to improve our program the best we can.
Our community of athletes at CrossFit Solus are second to none. They are some of the most caring and supportive group you will ever meet. We value every relationship we get to have with all our athletes and thank God to have them in our lives.

OUR PEOPLE IS WHAT MAKES US GREAT

OUR TEAM

Danielle Ullmann

Affiliate Owner and Head Coach

Tim Senholtz

Gym Manager & L-1 CrossFit Coach

Sabrina Johnson

Head Programmer, L-2 CrossFit Coach & USAW L1

OWEN KANAGA

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Craig Willcox

L-2 CrossFit Coach

Brittany Larsen

L-1 CrossFit Coach, Olympic Weightlifting Coach, & USAW L1

Abby Felton

L-1 CrossFit Coach, Aerobic Capacity Coach & USAW L1

Denise Griffith

L-1 CrossFit Coach & Movement Systems Specalist 

TROY OTTO

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Jordan Proudfoot

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Molly Kanaga

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Keane Ellis

L-1 CrossFit Coach

ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP?

getting started is easy!

1. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT

Talk with a coach about your goals and learn how we can get you to your best self.

2. START YOUR TRAINING

You have defined your goals and you are ready to begin your journey. We will start you strong by taking you through the fundamentals of training and sound habits putting you on the road to success!

3. HAVE FUN REACHING NEW LEVELS

Once you have the basics down you’ll book classes easily on our app, enjoy the workouts with awesome people and reach your goals in no time!

CrossFit West Seattle

CONTACT US

GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

Simply fill out the form below and then schedule Your FREE class on the next page.

Shortly after we will be in touch with you to confirm your intro session. We are excited to meet you!

Danielle Ullmann

Affiliate Owner and Head Coach

Danielle works for a software company by day as the company’s Controller and Head of Human Resources and is the owner of this fine establishment/CrossFit coach/athlete by all other hours of the day…..and somehow she does find time to sleep and have a social life, and three adorable pups who you will often see as assistant coaches of the gym!
She began doing CrossFit on her own in a global gym back in 2009 following the CrossFit.com workouts of the day. Everyday at the gym, people would give her the stink eye as if to say, “This girl is crazy!”… So, Danielle joined the CrossFit community in November of 2010 and has been hooked ever since. Danielle’s passion for fitness does not stop at CrossFit; from running marathons, completing half Ironmans, and skiing, but most importantly; she is very passionate about helping people in their fitness journey inside and outside of the gym.
Danielle received her Level 1 CrossFit certification in October 2011 and immediately began her coaching career and diving into the love of CrossFit. Danielle received her L2 certification in the summer of 2016. 

CERTIFICATIONS

Danielle received her Level 1 CrossFit certification in October 2011 and immediately began her coaching career and diving into the love of CrossFit. Danielle received her L2 certification in the summer of 2016.

Tim Senholtz

Gym Manager & L-1 CrossFit Coach

Tim swam competitively since the age of 9 and was a multi-year Utah state high school champion before swimming collegiately at Truman State University. From this, he developed a passion for fitness and coaching and became the Head Age Group Coach and General Manager of West Coast Aquatics for 7 years. During this time, he assisted the organization in being recognized on ASCA’s Top 100 USA Age Group Programs, ranking 37th in the country.
 
Many of the skills he learned as an athlete and swim coach has helped him transition into the CrossFit community. Tim has been involved with CrossFit since 2023 and obtained his CF-L1 the same year. He enjoys coaching individuals to be the best version of themselves and how that in return creates a positive community. When not at the gym, Tim enjoys spending time with his partner Gretchen being out in nature, looking at art, and playing with their dog & cat.

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Sabrina Johnson

Head Programmer, L-2 CrossFit Coach & USAW L1

With a background in collegiate soccer, Sabrina enjoys pushing her body, competing, and suffering with others. However, after getting a bit burnt out from 4 years of intense training, she decided to take a break from all things competitive and completed her 200 hour yoga certification. Yoga taught her acceptance, listening to your body, and slowing down – but it wasn’t long until she was looking for something new. Sabrina started CrossFit after an opportunity to teach yoga at a local box, CrossFit West Ames, presented itself, and she took it. And she fell in love.

Sabrina spends her days architecting and her evenings at the gym. Sabrina fully believes in the “magic” of CrossFit. CrossFit is more than what happens within the walls of the gym – it’s about constantly pushing yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone, trying new things, not giving up, gaining confidence, and most importantly, encouraging fellow humans to be their best. Her passion is programming to create the fittest and most mentally tough members around and suffering alongside them.

CERTIFICATIONS

Head Programmer, L-2 CrossFit Coach & USAW L1

OWEN KANAGA

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Owen is an L-1 CrossFit coach and enjoys fitness as it helps him manage stress and feel good physically, emotionally and socially with all the people he loves to see at the gym! He also really enjoys the challenge of working on mastering new skills and trying to get better.
As a coach, Owen wants to help people achieve their goals.  The gym is a super important place to him that helps him stay happy and health and he wants to be a part of helping to create that experience for others.  Owen has had the benefit of some great coaches and wants to try to pay that forward to others. Owen also enjoys coaching because although “I am NOT the world’s greatest (or even generally that good) CrossFit athlete, I feel it is important for members to be able to see themselves in their coach and recognize that we all have strengths and weaknesses and are all working toward something!”
Outside of CrossFit, Owen works as a healthcare consultant for Kaiser Permanente. He is also a dog-dad and amateur woodworker/handy man around the house. Owen’s favorite pastime?? Peeing outside…”There is nothing greater in life” – Coach Owen, 2020.

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Craig Willcox

L-2 CrossFit Coach

After leaving university with his degree in criminal psychology, Coach Craig decided to travel the world and incidentally; found his love of CrossFit! While he was living in Queenstown, NZ, Craig took his first class and continued to do CrossFit at Games athlete James Newbury’s box, CrossFit Mode, after moving to Adelaide. Prior to Crossfit, Craig was a boxing and Muay Thai instructor in both Thailand and Austrailia.
Craig’s favorite part about coaching is the enjoyment people get out of working out and watching their strength and determination to power through challenging workouts. He gets fulfillment off seeing someone finally get their first muscle-up or PR a lift and watching that moment when it just “clicks” for them! In addition to having his CrossFit L-1 and CrossFit L-2 certificationCraig also has his advanced scuba diving license!
In his spare time, Craig loves traveling, finding abandoned places to explore, hanging out with his stripey dog, Leo, and is all about that SUP life out on Alki! You can bet that any time Craig is manning the playlist at the gym, you’ll be hearing the dulcet tones of Justin Bieber!

CERTIFICATIONS

L-2 CrossFit Coach

Brittany Larsen

L-1 CrossFit Coach, Olympic Weightlifting Coach & USAW L1

For Brittany, fitness has always been an integral part of her life. From starting soccer at the age of 7 and playing through her collegiate years, staying healthy through physical activity and staying mentally stimulated through competitiveness has been second nature. Hailing aaaall the way from upstate NY before making her way to Seattle, Brittany was introduced to CrossFit back in 2013 while leading her city’s chapter of Team RWB. A local box offered to host RWB for free for a Hero WOD and despite dying her way through Armistice, Brittany was hooked. She loved the feeling of community and competition that CrossFit brings together and she realized lifting heaving things makes her feel pretty badass!

As much as she loves lifting heavy shizzz herself, watching the look on others’ faces discover that they can lift heavy stuff too is priceless and rewarding. Moving 2600 miles away from all that she called home to a completely new city was scary, but Brittany found friends and community at CrossFit West Seattle—she hopes she might do the same for someone else as a coach!

In her time outside the gym, Brittany works for UW (go Dawgs!) as a victim advocate, helping students who have been impacted by interpersonal violence. As her job can be stressful from time to time, Brittany working out at the gym helps keep balance in her life. In her down time, Brittany enjoys convincing people to love cats through her two cat ambassadors (Burt and Ernie), wearing fancy hats, beach-combing, hiking, and taking in all the PNW has to offer!

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Abby Felton

L-1 CrossFit Coach, Aerobic Capacity Coach & USAW L1

Abby grew up swimming and distance running all through her younger days in Northeast Ohio. After dabbling in some triathlons, but not finding the community training she was looking for, Abby finally found community in CrossFit in 2015. She loves how the gym and the community make it fun to stay consistent and together help find new ways to continue to grow as an athlete.
Abby obtained her L1 CrossFit certification in 2022 due to wanting to help people find the joy and fun in moving their bodies and getting sweaty with her friends. Her favorite WODs are long grinders–give her “Murph” any day!
Outside of the gym, Abby spends time with her husband doing another one of her favorite fitness hobbies–biking! You can catch Abby almost any day cycling to work after coaching some of the AM classes. Abby also loves spending time indulging in the PNW outdoorsy-ness; skiing, camping, and hiking!

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit & Aerobic Capacity Coach

Denise Griffith

L-1 CrossFit Coach & Movement Systems Specalist 

Denise Griffith is the owner of Revive Movement Physical Therapy & Performance, located inside of CrossFit West Seattle. Denise is passionate about helping people find their love of movement. Denise graduated from the University of Washington in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Nutritional Sciences. She then completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Washington University in St Louis in 2019. Denise completed her CrossFit L-1 Certification in June 2022.
It was there that she was trained in the Movement System Impairments diagnoses and treatment approach, developed by Dr. Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PHD, FAPTA and associates. As a Movement System specialist, she utilizes movement analysis to evaluate patients and guide their treatment. She trains her patients to move efficiently to allow proper healing and to develop resiliency against further injury.
Denise enjoys helping weightlifting athletes rehabilitate injuries, and perform better. Denise also treats those with pelvic health conditions. She is trained through the American Physical Therapy Association of Pelvic Health. Her favorite workouts include CrossFit, barre, boxing, running and snowboarding. She spends her free time close to water, with her husband, friends and family.

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach & Movement Systems Specalist 

Troy Otto

L-1 CrossFit Coach 

Troy joined CrossFit West Seattle as a member in August 2020 after the quarantine out of need for socialization and the thirst for any other physical activity besides running and home workouts. Jumping right into the deep, he completed “Kalsu” as his first ever CrossFit class and shockingly, came back for more! About two years and many workouts later, Troy completed his CrossFit L-1 certification in June 2022.
Troy was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii (…yes, he does surf and play the ukulele!) and left the nest to attend the University of Oregon and then followed his long-time girlfriend to Seattle and fell in love with all the PNW has to offer! Growing up playing many different sports, Troy is drawn to CrossFit due to the nature of it bringing athletes together, being constantly challenged, and combining a wide variety of movements in everyday workouts.
By day, Troy is a real estate broker who is passionate about helping first-time home buyers navigate the craziness that is Seattle real estate! Outside of the gym, Troy enjoys snowboarding, stand-up paddling on Alki, cooking, and a great happy hour! Even though he might be one of the youngest coaches on staff, Troy is known to play 80s classics and 90s bangers in his classes – come have some fun and get your sweat on with Troy!

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach 

Jordan Proudfoot

L-1 CrossFit Coach

My professional background is in physical therapy where I worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant in outpatient PT clinics. I now work as a personal trainer specializing in helping people learn and understand their physiology focusing on performance, injury prevention and longevity. My clients range from college athletes trying to learn how to optimize their training to retired seniors that are training for longevity and avoiding falls. I am currently getting a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing as a side project. Outside of CrossFit I enjoy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in which I’ve earned my blue belt. I like Hiking, spending time with my 3 dogs and daily saunas and cold plunges with my wife Cara.

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Molly Kanaga

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Prior to discovering CrossFit, I focused exclusively on running. I completed my first marathon in 2012 and continued training for half marathons, seeking new challenges. After moving in with Owen, who had joined CrossFit West Seattle, I grew intrigued by his experiences and decided to give it a try. In early 2014, Owen invited me to a Sunday track WOD. Although I initially underestimated the difficulty of a burpee broad jump mile, I relished the challenge and have been dedicated to CrossFit ever since.

I am passionate about CrossFit because of its constantly varied movements and the continuous opportunities for improvement. Additionally, I have gained lifelong friends and a supportive, inspiring gym community. I hold a Level 1 CrossFit Certification, which I have recently renewed. As a coach, my greatest joy is helping people learn new skills, reflecting my background as an educator.

Outside the gym, I am a mother, wife, and fifth-grade teacher. You can often find me walking through the neighborhood with Owen, Everett, and Grover.

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Keane Ellis

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Keane is an L-1 certified CrossFit coach and has been doing Crossfit since 2015. Prior to finding CrossFit as a training methodology, Keane played collegiate soccer for Gonzaga University as a goalkeeper and enjoyed the competitive and challenging aspect of sports, but found himself needing to keep the competitive fire burning after stepping away from the game. Enter: Crossfit!

After several years of training as a self-proclaimed “averagely athletic person”, Keane made the move to coaching with the goal of helping everyone who steps into the gym achieve fitness goals that they may not have had the courage to shoot for alone. Whether it be getting their first pull up, a new snatch PR, or just coming to the gym on a regular basis, Keane’s drive as a coach is the same as his personal training philosophy: everyone is capable of things they once thought to be impossible.

Outside of the gym, Keane is a husband, a father, and a finance professional who enjoys family time as well as pursuing far too many hobbies, such as fly fishing, home brewing, guitar playing, and cooking.

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach

Karlie Causey

L-2 CrossFit Coach and Sports Doc

Karlie joined Crossfit West Seattle after she built out her new sports chiropractic office, Fuel Spine and Sports Therapy (now Seattle Sports Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in SODO) within CFWS in 2014. Karlie has been coaching at CFWS ever since. She is a junkie about proper movement patterns and her main goal is to help athletes continue with exercise and functional movement well into their golden years!

Karlie is CrossFit L-2 certified and has also taken the CrossFit Mobility course with Dr. Kelly Starett. She has her Masters’ in Sports Medicine, is a CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and is also a CCSP – Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. In her free time, Coach Karlie enjoys playing beach volleyball and can often be found down on Alki in the summer months!

CERTIFICATIONS

L-2 CrossFit Coach and Sports Doc

Chris Hewitt

L-1 CrossFit Coach

CFWS very own story success story! With no clue what he was getting into, Chris signed up for the foundations program to find out what all the hype was about. After drinking copious amounts of Kool-Aid and fueled by a desire to expand on what his expert coaches had already taught him, he decided that coaching was the next step in his CrossFit journey.
Chris has his L-1 CrossFit certification and is one of our veteran OG coaches, having coached at CrossFit West Seattle for going on over seven years! Chris has a keen interest in mobility and scaling workouts to make sure any athlete can complete any WOD. Chris’ favorite part of CrossFit is the gratification people get from a good CrossFit workout – if you seek fun, excitement and maybe even a little country music; look no further!
In his spare time outside of CrossFit, Chris enjoys skiing (and of course, apres-ski as well), mountain biking, and wrangling his wolverine-dog hybrid, Lumi.

CERTIFICATIONS

L-1 CrossFit Coach

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