You are in great hands at Rose City Barbell. All of our coaches are nationally accredited and passionate and invested in your development. Each coach has their specialties. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or looking to build strength to improve your quality of life, we have someone to help you reach your goals and beyond!
Co-Owner | Sr. Coach | Calisthenics Program Director
Lizzy Picardi
Lizzy is a passionate life-long athlete with experience competing at a high level in both strength and endurance sports. She thrives with hybrid training, or the combination of both strength and endurance sports to create a well rounded athlete.
She has competed on the national stage for powerlifting three times, qualified for the Boston Marathon 2025, and has experience in many other disciplines including bodybuilding, triathlon, Yoga, cycling, Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit, gymnastics, calisthenics, and trail running.
With consistency, focused training, and child-like wonder, YOU can accomplish above and beyond what you ever believed was possible. Ordinary people can achieve incredible things.
Lizzy will help you find the athlete within yourself.
Co-Owner | Sr. Coach | Barbell Program Director
Mary Pelino
Mary has an extensive coaching and competitive background in Swimming and Powerlifting.
Competing across various sports, including CrossFit, Swimming, and Powerlifting, Mary has excelled in Powerlifting. She has graced the platform numerous times, continuously striving to surpass her Personal Records.
Her true expertise lies in Powerlifting. She blends linear progression with elements of West Side Training, incorporating chains, resistance, overload, and specialty bars. Each coaching plan is customized to align with the individual’s abilities, experience levels, and goals.
Her deep knowledge in the field empowers her to help others reach their personal records while also recognizing when to adjust their training strategies.
Choosing Mary Pelino as your personal coach means having a dedicated mentor who is committed to your success and knows how to bring out your best.
GM | Sr. Coach
Kim Fink
With over a decade of powerlifting experience, Kim brings both passion and precision to the gym floor. She has competed in powerlifting and has a keen eye for detail. Kim specializes in helping athletes achieve technique breakthroughs that unlock their potential. Whether you’re refining your squat, dialing in your nutrition, or chasing new personal records, Kim is here to guide you every step of the way.
Certifications: personal training, powerlifting and nutrition
Sr. Coach
Sionann Ghahremani
Sionann is a dedicated coach, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete, and proud mother of three. She discovered her passion for lifting through the transformative confidence it brought to her life. As a coach, Sionann is committed to empowering others by helping them find their footing in the gym.
Her coaching philosophy emphasizes equipping clients with skills that enhance every stage of life, from daily routines and parenthood to staying active in retirement. Sionann believes it’s never too late to start your fitness journey.