Meet the Paragon team
LCK
Founder +
ceo of awesome
- she/her, IG: @lauriechristineking
- Bachelor of Science: Food, Nutrition, Dietetics
- Former CrossFit Gymnastics Seminar Staff
- CrossFit Regionals – 2016
- 13+ Years Experience in Both Nutrition/ Fitness Coaching
- Website/Blog (lauriechristineking.com) voted “Best Website” by Paleo Magazine
- Featured on 3 Live TV segments with Fox News
- Voted and recognized as Austin’s 2019/2020 #1 Best Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, Virtual Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Running Coach, & Health/Fitness Ambassador
- Featured in Austin Fit Magazine Print across multiple pages alongside Paragon as “Workout of the Month”
Steve Doodian
cofounder +
Operations
- he/him, IG: @sdoods
- Bachelor of Arts: Economics
- Division 1 Lacrosse – Hobart College
- 7+ years E-commerce & Business Experience
- CF-L1, CF-Aerobic Capacity, CF-Strongman
- Cofounder: Flex Brands
- Operations: LCK Coaching + Brand
Bryan Boorstein
cofounder +
Programming
- he/him, IG: @bryanboorstein
- Bachelor of Science: Exercise Physiology and Sports Management
- CrossFit Games Coach, CF-2, CF-Mobility
- 3X CrossFit Regional Athlete
- 22 Years Training; 12+ Years Coaching
- Featured on ESPN Radio + Numerous Podcasts
Bryan Boorstein
Marcos Ortega
coach + community
group admin
- he/him, IG: @paragon_marcos
- Marine Corps: Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt)
- CrossFit-L1, CF-Strongman
- 10+ Years Fitness Coaching Experience
- Black Belt Instructor Trainer: Marine Corps Martial Arts
- Command Physical Fitness Representative
Erika Elko
Nutrition
coach
- she/her, IG: @erikaelko
- Precision Nutrition Level 1
- ACE Certified PT + Fitness Nutrition Specialist
- 10+ Years Experience in Nutrition/Fitness Coaching
- Yoga YTT 200 Hour
- Road Runner Club of America Run Coach
- IIN Holistic Health Coach
- Boston Marathon 3:14
- CrossFit-L1 Certified
Alex Maclin
Nutrition
Coach
- he/him, IG: @alexqmaclin
- Masters in Science: Biomedical Engineering
- 7+ Years Experience in Nutrition/Fitness Coaching
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 & 2
- GGS-1 (In Progress)
- CrossFit-L1 Certified
- As seen on Barbell Shrugged (:
Alex Marshall
Nutrition
coach
- she/her, IG: @alexnmarshall
- Bachelor of Science: Food & Nutrition, with Psychology minor
- Associates Degree of Applied Science: Culinary Arts
- 7+ years of Nutrition Coaching
- Precision Nutrition L1
- Former Dietetic Technician
Natalie Higby
Nutrition
Coach
- she/her, IG: @natalie.higby
- Bachelors of Science: EC-6 Education
- 10+ Years Experience in Nutrition/Fitness Coaching
- Co-founder of Durable Athlete
- Precision Nutrition L1
- Nutritional Coaching Institute L1
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
- Fascial Stretch Therapist
- Onnit Academy Certified: Foundations, Durability, Steel Club
- CrossFit-L1 Certified
Maria Carmela Martens
nutrition coach +
Paragon athlete
- she/her, IG: @hla.blsd.too
- Masters of Social Work
- Precision Nutrition Level 1
- Black Iron Nutrition Nutrition Coaching Mentorship
Kelly Wright
Nutrition, Fitness, and movement coach
- she/her, IG: @kellywright.co
- Located in Reno, Nevada
- Bachelor of Science: Nursing
- Founder of Kelly Wright Coaching + Concepts
- Transport/Flight/Emergency Registered Nurse
- CrossFit-L1 Certified
- Precision Nutrition Level 1
- Future Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (12/21)
- Currently studying for both NSCA-CPT + CSC
- Dog mom, Badass Mountain Backpacker, & Paddleboarder of Alpine Lakes
Thomas Garanzuay
Photos +
Videography
- he/him, IG: @thomas_garanzuay
- The creative genius behind all the Paragon pics and videos ♥️
Shante' Cofield
Paragon Athlete
- she/her
- IG: @themovementmaestro
- Located in Redondo Beach, CA
- Elite Volleyball Player and Skim Boarder
- Founder of The Movement Maestro: Business Education and Coaching for Health/Fitness Professionals in the Wellness Industry
- Founder of Maestro on the Mic Podcast
Maria Guagliardo
Paragon Athlete
- she/her
- IG: @strong_asfuh
- Located in Roseville, California
- Proud Dog Mom & Wife
- Customer Service Manager in Automotive Industry
Elena Warren
Paragon Athlete
- she/her
- IG: @elena_w68
- Located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- Proud Dog Mom (:
- Former Collegiate Golfer
- Mechanical Engineer in the Oil and Gas Industry
Natalie Herbig
Paragon athlete
- she/her
- IG: @natalietaren
- Located in Phoenix, Arizona
- Badass Wife + Momma of 2
- Small Biz Owner & Co-Founder of On-Demand Courier
