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The story behind Grace Gym.
A woman-owned fitness center in Ellensburg, built on the belief that strength grows best in a place where people feel known, encouraged, and valued.
Grace
noun · /gras/
Unmerited favor. The strength it takes to extend it, to yourself and to others.
Why the Name
More than a place to train.
At Grace Gym, our name represents far more than just a place to train. We believe that one of the strongest things a person can do is extend grace to themselves and to others.
Whether you are just beginning your fitness journey, chasing a new goal, or simply showing up on a hard day, you are welcome here exactly as you are.
Grace Gym was built on the belief that fitness should be rooted in encouragement, growth, and community. Our mission is to create a space where people feel supported, challenged, and cared for, never judged. We believe strength is built both inside and outside the gym, and that everyone deserves a place where they can grow.
Our Foundation Story
Built by hand, and by heart.
Grace Gym began with a simple love for strength training and a vision for something different. After years of falling in love with lifting, Amy dreamed of creating a gym that felt like home: a place where people could experience premium equipment, genuine community, and a welcoming atmosphere. With the support of a close friend and her family, that vision slowly became reality.
From building the saunas and the smoothie bar with her dad, to designing every detail of the member experience, countless hours went into creating Grace Gym. Every decision was made with one goal in mind: to build a space where people could pursue strength while feeling known, encouraged, and valued.
Today, Grace Gym is more than a fitness facility. It is a community built on grace, hard work, and a passion for helping people become stronger in every sense of the word.
Rooted in Grace ~ Built in Strength ~ Driven by Purpose
Meet the Owner
Amy
Owner & Founder
Born and raised in Ellensburg, Amy has always had a passion for movement, learning, and serving her community. At Ellensburg High School she discovered strength training in the weight room after classes with friends, and quickly fell in love with the confidence and empowerment it brought.
She began dreaming about Grace Gym in late 2023 and spent years developing the vision before opening the doors in August 2025. Amy graduated from Central Washington University in the spring of 2026 with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Strength & Conditioning, and is currently pursuing her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the NSCA.
Amy’s goal has always been simple: create the kind of gym she wished existed, a welcoming, high-quality facility where people of every fitness level feel supported. She believes fitness should be rooted in grace, community, and lifelong growth, and she strives to make every member feel like they belong from the moment they walk through the door.
Meet the Team
The people behind the front desk.
Ezra
Grace Gym Team
Ezra is studying Exercise Science at Central Washington University and plans to continue into graduate school to pursue a career in strength and conditioning after he graduates in 2027. Inspired to start lifting several years ago while playing rugby to build his own strength, he quickly discovered a passion for helping others become stronger and more confident.
His long-term dream is to go into teaching, coaching, or one day owning a gym alongside his brother. Whichever path he chooses, Ezra’s core goals are teaching proper movement, building strength, and helping people reach goals they never thought possible.
When he is not studying or training, you will probably find him lifting or learning everything he can about exercise science and athletic performance.
Nic
Grace Gym Team
Nic graduated from Central Washington University in the spring of 2026 with a major in Exercise Science and Law and Justice. He brings a background in football, track and field, and over five years of strength training. His passion for lifting began as a way to become a stronger athlete, and grew into a lifelong appreciation for fitness and continuous self-improvement.
He plans to pursue a career in personal training and strength and conditioning, with interests in both coaching and law enforcement. Nic believes exercise is one of the most valuable investments a person can make, because there is always room to grow stronger, healthier, and more confident.
One of Nic’s favorite parts of Grace Gym is the community, and being part of an environment where people encourage one another toward becoming their best selves.
Alysha
Grace Gym Team
Alysha is graduating with a degree in Exercise Science from Central Washington University, with minors in Nutrition and Strength & Conditioning. After graduation she plans to become a personal trainer with the goal of eventually specializing in pre- and post-partum fitness. She believes every woman deserves to feel strong, confident, and supported throughout every stage of life.
Her own fitness journey has included cross country, rock climbing, and over seven years of strength training, giving her an appreciation for the many ways movement can improve both physical and mental health.
What Alysha loves most about Grace Gym is the sense of community. As part of a woman-owned gym, she enjoys getting to know members, building genuine relationships, and helping create a space where everyone feels welcomed from the moment they walk through the doors.
Join Grace Gym
Come as you are, grow from there.
Whatever stage of the journey you are on, there is a place for you at Grace Gym. Stop in, say hello, and see the difference for yourself.