co-owner

Christina is Co Owner, certified personal trainer and cornerstone of Honey’s Barbell Club Springfield.  

She’s mastered the art of turning free-weight intimidation into unstoppable confidence—one rep, one smile, one breakthrough at a time.

Her true passion? Helping everyday women discover their very best selves through smart, progressive fitness, unbreakable community bonds, and the kind of genuine encouragement that makes you believe you can deadlift the world. Christina has an extraordinary gift for meeting you exactly where you are—whether you’re stepping under a barbell for the first time, coming back from motherhood, or chasing a personal record—and guiding you forward with warmth, expertise, and infectious enthusiasm.

As a coach, she’s patient yet precise, celebratory yet holds you accountable, and always armed with a contagious laugh that turns tough sets into triumphs. She thrives in the electric hum of clanging plates and shared victories, fostering an environment where every member feels seen, supported, and fiercely capable.

asha Lewis is an IGNITE Dance Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer with over 30 years of dance experience, including 15 years of leading dance fitness, drumstick fitness, and faith-based fitness classes. Her classes are known for their energy, encouragement, and sense of community, where every woman is welcomed, challenged, and celebrated.

Tasha is especially passionate about empowering women through every stage of life, with a heart for supporting mothers as they prioritize their physical and emotional health while raising their children.

She believes fitness is about so much more than physical health—it’s about building confidence, resilience, joy, perseverance, and strength from the inside out.

Outside the gym, Tasha is a school-based occupational therapy practitioner and a proud mother of two daughters. She has a zest for life and loves hiking, exploring new places, cooking, golfing, dancing, and spending time with people she loves, especially if it involves good conversation on an outdoor patio.

Whether she’s coaching in the gym, working with students, or simply connecting with someone in everyday life, Tasha’s greatest mission is to help people feel seen, valued, appreciated, and loved.

Jayme Sweere brings over 16 years of experience as a strength coach, yoga therapist, and holistic lifestyle educator. A former professional athlete and collegiate strength coach, she blends functional training, nervous system-supportive practices, and mindful movement to help people build strength, move with confidence, and feel at home in their bodies.

Her approach is grounded, relational, and real—shaped by years of study in yoga, somatic healing, and lifestyle wellbeing. Whether coaching kettlebell work, guiding breath-centered flows, or supporting recovery, Jayme teaches with clarity and compassion, helping people learn how to move wisely, adapt their practice, stay pain-free, and achieve long-term health. She’s known for making complex concepts accessible, meeting each person where they are, and creating an encouraging environment where strength, curiosity, and play all have a place.

Jayme offers personal training and therapeutic sessions tailored to each client’s goals and needs. Her training programs blend functional strength, corrective exercise, and movement education to support performance, longevity, and confidence. Her therapeutic sessions integrate guided movement, breathwork, fascial adaptation techniques, along with customized home-practice resources and program design to reduce pain, improve balance, and prevent injury. Both training and therapeutic sessions can be purchased individually or in small groups, creating an accessible and supportive environment for growth, accountability, and sustainable progress.

Jesse is a personal trainer and licensed massage therapist with over 10 years of experience helping women feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies. She specializes in training that supports real life—whether that’s staying active with family, thriving at work, or simply moving without pain. Jesse offers a holistic approach that eases tension, improves movement quality, and supports long-term, sustainable results.

With over 22 years as a gym owner and coach, I’ve built a career helping women transform their lives through strength and smart habits. A former award-winning figure competitor and physique coach, I now pour my energy into training everyday, non-competitive women to reach their personal goals—putting health first, every time.

Bone density and muscle mass are my north stars; they’re the foundation for a vibrant, independent life at any age. Leanness? It’s simply the natural byproduct of consistent, intelligent behaviors: moving well, eating right, and showing up in the right environment. When those pieces align, everything else follows.

At Honey’s Barbell Club Republic, my private training boutique, I create a space where beginners, moms, athletes, and women with unique needs all thrive side by side. No intimidation, no contracts—just results, accountability, and a community that lifts each other up. Whether through one-on-one coaching, small group classes, or customized plans, I’m here to help you build the strong, healthy body that lets you live life on your terms.

Stacey is a proud 65-year-old mom and grandma who proves every day that strength has no age limit. With a career as a registered dental hygienist, she brings both care and attention to detail into everything she does including her work in the gym.

Her fitness journey began with cardio classes, progressed into marathon running, and eventually led her to discover a true passion for weightlifting. At the age of 60, Stacey earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, further solidifying her commitment to helping other women grow stronger with confidence.

Stacey is passionate about encouraging women — especially those later in life — to realize that it’s never too late to begin. She leads with positivity and support, creating an environment where women feel empowered, capable, and strong.

She understands that walking into your first class can feel intimidating. But as she reminds her clients, everyone has a "first" and the strength it takes to begin is the same strength that will carry you forward.

Stacey is most proud of her consistency, dedication, and the confidence she’s built through doing hard things. While pull-ups and push-ups are some of her personal favorites, her focus is always on meeting women where they are and helping them build strength at their own pace.

Corin has been passionate about health and fitness for most of her adult life. In 2023, she wanted to share her passion with others and obtained an RYT 200 yoga certification. After teaching yoga and fitness classes for two years, she decided to expand her horizons again and became a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Her niche as a trainer is helping women become the strongest, healthiest versions of themselves in a way that is attainable and sustainable.

Ally is passionate about helping women discover just how strong, capable, and resilient they truly are. With a background in Allied Health Sciences and current doctoral studies in Occupational Therapy, she combines evidence-based training with a holistic approach to help women build strength that lasts a lifetime.

Her coaching focuses on movement quality, functional strength, and long-term health. She believes that building a strong foundation through mobility, core stability, and proper movement patterns helps women lift with confidence, reduce injury risk, and move better both inside and outside the gym.

Whether you're new to strength training, returning after having children, navigating perimenopause, managing chronic pain, or pursuing new fitness goals, Ally meets you where you are. She is committed to creating a supportive environment where every woman feels empowered to build sustainable strength and confidence for every season of life.