Our team

Who you will fly with

Eight instructors, including an occupational therapist and a certified massage therapist.

Gwen Russell

Gwen Russell

Owner

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Holden Kipfer

Holden Kipfer

Instructor

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“Hello! I am Holden Kipfer. I am passionate about making fitness enjoyable, inclusive, and meaningful for everyone. As a personal trainer at Functional Fitness, I am dedicated to creating a positive and transformative fitness experience. I’m excited to also be on the C.O.R.E. Bungee Fitness team of instructors. We all need a variety of activity in our lives and bungee fitness is an innovative approach to achieving your health goals. Let's FLY towards a healthier and happier lifestyle together! I look forward to seeing you soon!”

Emily Ibarra

Emily Ibarra

Instructor

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Hey everyone! I’m Emily! I currently live near Renville. I work at Southwest Health & Human Services as a Children’s Social Worker and for the MN Child Welfare Training Academy as a Community Trainer. I enjoy working out, reading, watching documentaries, and spending time with my fiancé and family. I am so excited to be part of the C.O.R.E Bungee Fitness team! If you are looking for a great workout, a community of supportive people, and a fun way to release stress, then bungee is for you! Can’t wait to fly with you!

Katie Filzen

Katie Filzen

Instructor

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Hi everyone! My name is Katie Filzen. I grew up on a farm south of Renville and currently work in the agriculture industry. In my free time, I love a good shopping & coffee date, reading, weight training, playing volleyball, and spending time with my family, friends, and my cat Blu. I am a big proponent of adding in as many types of physical activity as possible into your life to keep things fun & exciting, and bungee has become one of my favorites! Grab some friends & let’s fly together!

Kelly Vlieger

Kelly Vlieger

Sound Therapy Instructor/Yoga

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Kelly is the owner of Look Forward WellBeing in Windom, Minnesota, bringing over 23 years of experience in massage therapy.  Providing sound therapy, massage, yoga and infrared sauna.  As a doTERRA wellness advocate, Kelly incorporates essential oils into her treatments to support healing and relaxation.  She takes a personalized approach that empowers clients to improve their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Dr. Janessa Johnson

Dr. Janessa Johnson

Occupational Therapist

Sarah Schwartz

Sarah Schwartz

Instructor

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Hello, Redwood Falls! I’m Sarah Schwartz- wife, mother, and flower farmer from Sleepy Eye and I’ve been dancing for over 30 years. From the ballet studio to sprinting tracks, then dancing with the Vikings and Timberwolves organizations, I’ve learned the power of combining strength and flexibility.

I’m excited to bring my training and barre classes to the Redwood Falls area! Barre combines ballet-inspired moves with strength training and flexibility exercises. Barre helps you build lean muscle, improve posture, and boost energy - all while keeping and improving your flexibility.

No two classes are the same- I rotate between three styles to keep your body and mind challenged. I can’t wait to meet you at the barre!

Morgan Lund

Morgan Lund

Instructor

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Hi! I’m Morgan Lund — wife, mom, interior designer, and your new favorite reason to move. I love staying active (especially long walks), cooking and baking, and keeping life fun and balanced. My classes are all about good music, positive energy, and movement that feels empowering — with a few laughs mixed in. I can’t wait to fly with you at C.O.R.E. Bungee Fitness!

Kelly Vlieger teaches the sound sessions, yoga and AromaTouch under her own business, Look Forward Wellbeing LLC.

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