KRISTI SANDSTROM
(she/her)
ME FITNESS GENERAL MANAGER
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WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHY PORTLAND?
I am born and raised in Washington County, I love this area. Nothing better than being able to reach beaches, mountains, and dessert all within a few hours of each other.
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WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO THE MEFIT FAM?
In early 2012 I was lured into the Studios 'by acciden't. No, really, I had come in to do some consulting for the new owner at that time and fell in love with the work. It was a nice change in pace after doing 6 years of house flipping. Over a period of 3 months, I did some unrelated consulting and found some things in operations that I suggested and, "Voilà!" I became the GM.
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WHAT MAKES YOUR JOB SO AWESOME?
Being with so many incredible people over the last 13 years has honestly been a huge growth period for me personally and professionally. Seeing our community here at ME Fitness grow and evolve into such a diverse and happy space over the years is a great blessing.
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IS THERE A SPECIFIC MOMENT THAT GOT YOU INTO FITNESS?
GUSH ABOUT IT PLEASE!
My sister and best friend has been my inspiration for years but I was never fitness-minded and fitness specifically wasn't the drive for me, however, helping fellow humans find wellness in whatever form they need it is a super fulfilling role.
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WHEN YOU'RE NOT AT ME FITNESS, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?
Playing with my grandkids or my pet Beardie "Echo" (that's a bearded dragon!).
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WHEN YOU'RE FEELING DOWN, WHAT'S ONE THING YOU SAY TO YOURSELF TO GET YOU GOING?
"I know this too shall pass." + "It's fine, tomorrow is coming!"