Our Team

At FVT Warrior Wellness, our team of coaches and staff is dedicated to helping men and women over 40 get stronger, move better, and feel their best — through personalized coaching, expert instruction, and a supportive community.

Forest VanceOwner + Founder

Forest Vance is the founder of FVT Warrior Wellness and a former professional football player turned strength coach. With nearly two decades of experience in the fitness and wellness field, he has worked with thousands of clients both locally and online, specializing in helping men and women over 40 build strength, lose fat, and improve overall health.

Forest holds a Master’s degree in Human Movement and is a Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), and Kettlebell Training Specialist. His passion is creating programs that combine kettlebell training, strength development, mobility, and recovery to help people become the strongest version of themselves.

Dylan Lacy – Personal Trainer

Dylan Lacy is a coach at FVT Warrior Wellness and brings strong energy and enthusiasm to every session. He helps clients improve strength, technique, and confidence with kettlebells and functional training.

Kelli Bryant – Administrative Assistant

Kelli Bryant is the administrative assistant at FVT, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. With a Type A personality, she thrives on organization and loves helping out wherever she’s needed. She grew up playing volleyball, so she understands the dedication and passion that go into athletic pursuits. She currently runs a gymnastics program at a gym in Blue Valley, keeping her connected to the world of youth sports and development. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring local coffee shops with her husband and their dog, always searching for the best latte.

Tammy Gill – Foundations Yoga Teacher

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Tammy Gill is a yoga teacher in training through the Kansas City Yoga Teacher Training program and has been a yoga student at the Core Balance Yoga Studio for over 10 years.  Currently, she is teaching Foundations of Yoga twice a month on Friday evenings.  You can also find her in the small group training class with Forest on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, where she has been a student for nearly 2 years.  Tammy has found that integrating a regular yoga practice with the functional fitness training provided through FVT creates the perfect balance for a strong, healthy life as she is trying to stay active with her young grandchildren.