How Empow3r Started
Empow3r Fitness was founded by Scott and Alissa — two people with different backgrounds and one shared vision. Scott had already spent years building his coaching career by the time they got engaged and started talking seriously about building something of their own. Alissa left her career in education to join him, and together they opened a gym where fitness, wellness, and community actually mean something — Empow3r Fitness, in Littleton, in September 2024. Today, it's a place where people come to lift, move, and connect.
About Empow3r
Scott
Scott is Head Coach and Co-Founder of Empow3r Fitness, bringing over 15 years of experience in health, fitness, and coaching. His certifications span personal training, kettlebells, maces and clubs, rowing, MMA conditioning, and nutrition coaching.
Before Empow3r, Scott spent 20 years in tech and government work, earning a master's degree in computer science and holding the highest level of security clearance with the Department of Defense. He also served in the military.
Outside the gym, Scott has climbed all 58 Colorado 14ers and is the 2025 Colorado Cyclocross State Champion. Most days, you'll find him on the training floor — coaching members and helping people discover what they're capable of.
Alissa
Alissa is Co-Founder of Empow3r Fitness. She's a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, with certifications in Senior Fitness and Corrective Exercise. A credentialed teacher in both California and Colorado, she spent much of her adult life in education before making the leap into entrepreneurship. Approximately 15 years ago, she made a significant shift in her own health and fitness — an experience that gives her a unique ability to connect with members just starting their own journey.
Outside the gym, Alissa is an avid traveler who has visited over 45 countries and six of the seven continents — and brings that same curiosity to everything she does at Empow3r.