Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Mobility
Certified Mindfulness Coach
Certified Life Coach
Ayurvedic Health Coach
Taker of No Bullshit
Sara Jester
FOUNDER, Nutritionist & Wellness Coach
Sara Jester is the owner of Barbell Kitchen. With 12 years of coaching experience, she teaches the simplicity behind the science of nutrition through recipes, health articles, and a private coaching practice. She lives in San Marcos with her two kids and trains at a local CrossFit gym. She uses science-based research to help her children, fellow gym-members, and global community implement strategies towards improved health. When she’s not coaching or lifting, you can catch her in the kitchen baking.
She holds a credential as a certified Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (Nutritionist) along with certifications as a USAW Sports Performance Coach and CrossFit Level 3 Trainer. She holds additional certifications in Mindfulness, Life Coaching, and Mobility and recently completed a credential in Meditation and the Vedic holistic health system of Ayurveda. She works with clients in large group classes, seminars, and individual training programs to achieve their goals (physically and spiritually), no matter their age or ability.
Tasha Stephens
Coach
Tasha Stephens is a mom of three, a passionate CrossFitter, and a dedicated nutrition coach. After experiencing firsthand the life-changing impact of working with Barbell Kitchen as a client, she became inspired to help others transform their own lives through nutrition. With a background in bioengineering and a career as a patent analyst, Tasha brings a unique blend of science and strategy to her coaching. Whether she's in the gym hitting a new PR or spending quality time with her family at the beach, Tasha knows the power of balance—and she’s here to help you find yours.
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach - in progress
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
Sarah Rose
Nutritionist
Sarah Rose is our gluten-free foodie, eager to help those with a busy lifestyle make their nutrition and fitness a priority. Sarah is our East Coast babe and you can find her on the Peloton bike hitting a quick high-intensity ride or in her local CrossFit gym. Sarah brings a bounty of knowledge on nutrition and focuses on a no-restriction type diet. She will help you find the balance between veggies, protein, and your cake too! When Sarah isn't enduring the seasons of the East Coast, you can find her meditating, in her kitchen making a home-cooked meal, or at her local coffee shop with her favorite book.