Meet the Trainers
Alex Smietanka
Alex is a NASM-certified personal trainer (CPT) and certified nutrition coach (CNC) with a passion for empowering others through fitness.
For over two years, she has been coaching at Midtown Fitness, specializing in hypertrophy training. Having trained under Onder Adsay since 2019, Alex brings a wealth of experience to her work.
As a competitive bodybuilder in the NPC Figure and Wellness divisions, she is also available to assist new competitors with posing basics.
Prior to joining Midtown, Alex was a group fitness instructor and continues to love introducing people to the world of resistance training.
Alex exclusively trains women, ensuring her approach is tailored to their unique needs. Her goal is to make training accessible, enjoyable, and free of intimidation, creating a supportive and empowering environment for every client.
Christine Mills
Christine, a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), is passionate about empowering people to feel confident in the gym.
She is dedicated to helping her clients build strength, improve mobility, develop a positive mindset, and elevate their overall fitness.
“There is no ‘perfect’ body. We all have our own unique shapes and sizes. It is my aim to coach my clients to create a healthy mindset with their bodies and body image, in addition to changing body composition.”
- Christine Mills
Kristina Teasley
Kristina is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with a deep passion for strength training. Her personal motto is to become a little bit stronger every day.
Kristina works with clients to achieve a variety of goals, always emphasizing the importance of building strength with proper technique.
Kristina has also coached clients for several powerlifting meets and finds great joy in introducing newcomers to the sport.
Mary Jo Kraft
Mary Jo Kraft is a retired combat veteran who served 20 years in the Montana Army National Guard as a Chinook Helicopter Aviator and Aviation Safety Officer. She is now an assisting pastor and travels to Africa twice a year to teach and mentor other pastors.
Mary Jo began her fitness journey at the age of 15, competing in powerlifting. Her high school bench press record of 200 pounds still stands today. She earned a collegiate athletic scholarship and competed on the Montana State University Track and Field Team, specializing in the hammer throw.
As an NASM/NCAA Accredited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Mary Jo is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their personal fitness goals. She employs an integrated training system and creates custom-tailored plans for each individual. Her passion lies in partnering with her clients throughout their journey to becoming healthier, leaner, and stronger.