Who is Motion Evolution?

Motion Evolution truly comes from the people behind it, each of whom regularly contributes to its ongoing development. Its creators share a collective dedication to fighting childhood obesity with focused, scientifically-informed, goal-oriented physical activity. The variety and breadth of experience makes Motion Evolution the most comprehensive childhood fitness program available. Connect with any of us with specific questions about Motion Evolution anytime.

Frank Sahlein, Executive Director

Frank Sahlein has been involved with the children's fitness industry since 1967 as a gymnast, martial artist, coach, business owner, consultant and business broker. Frank and his wife Shauna pioneered the Children's Learning Opportunity Center (CLOC) concept, a unique blend of Sports Instruction, Arts, Education, and Entertainment. The amazing WINGS Center (since 1974) is a 35,000 s.f. working lab of synergistic programs. 3rd Level Consulting is sought out by clients in our industry for customized consulting, expansion, management, valuation and brokerage services. Author of the cutting-edge Creative Motion Grid, Frank received the National Business Leader Award from USA Gymnastics in 2009 for the second time.
frank@motionevolution.com, 208-869-3656

Dave James, Chief Operating Officer - Prime and Sports Motions.

Dave completed his undergraduate degree at UC Santa Barbara, and earned his Master of Science in health services administration and economics from St. Mary's College. He has spent the past 20 years developing, marketing, and selling value-based healthcare services and supplies in the managed care and biopharmaceutical arenas. He was a member of the Disease Management Association of America, and member of National Business Coalition on Health, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, and American Association of Health Plans. His experience includes management of healthcare benefits for all school districts, municipalities, and police/fire groups in Northern California. With his wife, Naomi, Mr. James founded and built the award-winning FUZE Fit For A Kid! in Silicon Valley which has profitably served over 8,000 Bay Area kids' and teens' phsyical activity needs with novel programming such as Intelligent Sports Conditioning. He is a Certified Double-Goal Coach with the Positive Coaching Alliance. dave@motionevolution.com, 408-483-9558
Doreen Bolhuis - Early Motions. Doreen Bolhuis is the founder and President/CEO of Gymco, Inc., a gymnastics and multi-sport facility celebrating its 30th year of operation in Grand Rapids, MI. Doreen is also the creator and a managing partner of Gymtrix, an innovative DVD series to teach physical skills for babies through elementary students. Doreen holds a B.S. in education with a major in Physical Education. She has over 35 years experience teaching locally, nationally and internationally. Doreen is a former elite level gymnastics coach and member of the Junior Olympic committee for USA Gymnastics. She is currently an adjunct professor for Aquinas College in the department of Health and Physical Education, and a member of the Michigan Governor's Fitness Council. doreen@motionevolution.com, 616-956-0586
Beth Morphis - Prime and Mobile Motions. Beth began dancing and acting when she was 4 years old, took acrobatics at a local dance studio, and eventually made the first gymnastics team in Winston-Salem. Beth continued to teach and compete in gymnastics, accepting a full gymnastics scholarship to Illinois State University. Beth has been a long time NC-USAG Board Member and a speaker at both USAG State and Regional Congresses, as well as an integral part of USAIGC Nationals from 1989-2001. beth@motionevolution.com, 336-765-4668 x115
Ken Hoeg - Prime, Early and Mobile Motions. Ken is a former NCAA gymnast and was ranked nationally on High Bar. Ken also enjoyed a successful 15-year career in project management and marketing. Ken is the driving force behind Fundamentals Gymnastics and Children's Fitness, a unique program incorporating USA Gymnastics' standards of development and the most current brain-friendly teaching strategies. The fitness component is based on current research in this area. This journey has lead Ken to be a strong advocate for incorporating movement into the lives of all children. ken@motionevolution.com, 505-459-7577
Julie Barron - Prime Motions.  Julie participated in gymnastics from the age of 3 to 14, completing her gymnastics career as a Level 9 gymnast. Julie played Division II Soccer at Quincy University, and that experience resulted in a permanent positive attitude towards fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. Julie has taught gymnastics and fitness to children for 10 years and is extremely passionate about fitness, living a healthy life and working with children. Her hobbies include running half-marathons, reading, playing soccer, cycling, and participating in outdoor activities.  julie@motionevolution.com, 314-471-3821
Dr. Elsie Moses-Hoeg - Instructor Training, Special Motions.  holds a Ph.D. in education. Her latest research focuses on the impact of teaching children using the Da Vinci Ways of Thinking, a model she created utilizing the current findings in brain research. For the past 28 years Dr. Moses-Hoeg has taught in traditional and non-traditional public school settings. She has also been an adjunct instructor at the University of New Mexico and a speaker at local and national conferences including the Brain and Learning Institute. She is also a Professional Developer with the Albuquerque Public Schools and owner/director of the da Vinci Institute of Learning, a company which provides support to families with children who struggle in a traditional school setting. Dr. Moses-Hoeg's current focus is creating optimum learning experiences by utilizing the latest information from brain research.  elsie@motionevolution.com, 505-889-4656
Karissa Johnson is our Special Motions (Needs) consultant. She has taught competitive gymnastics, and currently works with preschool-aged children at the Oregon Gymnastics Academy as the Preschool Program Manager. She is also an independent contractor of ABA therapy under a certified professional's supervision.  karissa@motionevolution.com, 503-758-1112