Our Staff
The success of the San Francisco Marina Curves - North would not be possible without its knowledgeable and caring staff. For them, it is all about having fun while getting fit!
San Francisco Marina Curves - North opened in July 2003. Howard, Rachel and Isaac Giddings became our new owners in January 2008!
Rachel Giddings, Owner, Circuit Coach & Trainer
Rachel joined Curves in Santa Clara, California in 2006 convinced by a couple of her girlfriends showing off their new and improved selves after they became Curves members. As an owner, Rachel is amazed by the stories shared in the circuit about how members have lost weight, become stronger, more toned, and best of all, have made coming to Curves a part of their weekly routine. In addition to being a new mother and Curves owner, Rachel is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Counseling.
¨ Curves Regional Convention and Training, San Francisco, CA 2009
¨ Bay Area Curves Co-op Member
¨ Curves 6 Week Solution and Weight Management Program Participant
¨ Curves Santa Clara, CA, Member 2006
¨ Women's Groups Facilitator
Howard Giddings, Owner
With his entrepreneurial spirit, Howard felt compelled to purchase a franchise of Curves International for its solid values and the fact that it helps women improve their health. After participating in the Curves International Convention, Howard became more convinced that Curves was not just a company with a solid product, but also thoughtful about women's health.
¨ Curves Camp Certification, Waco, TX 2008
¨ Academy of Art University, Animation
¨ Filmmaker
Isaac Giddings, Owner, Circuit Cutie
Isaac joined the Curves family when he was born in April, 2008. He is a Stress Management Facilitator, as he spreads joy and promotes smiles at the San Francisco Marina Curves.
¨ Cutest Curves Owner to Date
Karla Rossi, Circuit Coach & Trainer, Weight Management Program Facilitator
Karla was born in Germany and grew up in Michigan. She has six siblings—all sisters—and all but one have worked out on the Curves Circuit. Her mother has been a Curves member since 2005. Karla has been getting fit with Curves since joining in 2003. In 2005 she jumped on the opportunity to become a Curves Circuit Coach.
Karla wears many hats: She is a Property Manager, Painting Contractor, Writer/Editor, Designer, Group Facilitator, and Bookkeeper in addition to her position at Curves. Her hobbies include decorating, renovating, teaching, learning, stories, and consuming coffee—lots of coffee. She is a die-hard news junkie, a gene she inherited from her father.
Karla is a key asset to the San Francisco Marina Curves, as she gets immense satisfaction in helping women improve their lives. In turn, she is continuously inspired by the many members who are motivated to live healthy, happy, and harmonious lives. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for the program with the Curves community of women she serves.
¨ Curves Regional Convention and Training, San Francisco, CA 2009
¨ Curves Circuit Training, Burlingame, CA 2008
¨ Curves International Convention, Orlando, FL 2007
¨ Curves Regional Training, Oakland, CA 2006
¨ Curves Guest Production & Member Retention Co-op Trainings, San Francisco, CA 2005, 2006
¨ Curves University/Cooper Institute Nutrition Course, San Francisco, CA 2005
¨ Curves International Convention, Las Vegas, NV 2005
¨ Curves San Francisco Marina, CA, Staff 2005
¨ Curves San Francisco Nob Hill, CA, Staff 2005
¨ Curves San Francisco Marina, CA, Member 2003
Sally Murrell, Circuit Coach & Trainer
Sally was recruited to be a Physical Education major in college, but her father insisted on Math. Fortunately, she has always loved math and still does.
She grew up in a swimming pool and went to Junior Olympics in swimming. She considers herself fortunate to have grown up in the South, as the schools introduced her to so many sports! Her favorites still are soccer, swimming, and tennis. And being a good Southern gal, Sally loves both college and pro basketball! Since relocating to San Francisco from Connecticut, she is slowly acclimating to the west coast teams.
As the staff and members of San Francisco Marina Curves know well, Sally has a wonderful sense of humor. She readily admits to being “born with the gift of gab!” She attributes it to being the middle child. Her husband works for “the dreaded oil company Chevron” and they have two beautiful children. Their son is married and works for the City of San Francisco in City Hall, and their daughter recently relocated to San Francisco with her fiancé from Connecticut.
That is the short and sweet of Sally’s life to date. And she loves all our Curves members and tries hard to keep up with each and every one of them!
¨ Curves Regional Convention and Training, San Francisco, CA 2009
¨ Curves Guest Production Training, Fremont, CA 2009
¨ Curves San Francisco Marina, CA, Staff 2007
¨ Curves San Francisco Marina, CA, Member 2006
¨ Water Safety Instructor
¨ United States Tennis Association: Competitive Tennis
¨ American Youth Soccer Organization: Coach and Board Member
¨ Synchronized Swimming Team, Wesleyan College, GA
Dawn Tracy, Circuit Coach & Trainer
Dawn is a native of San Francisco. She graduated from Dominican University of California with a BA in Psychology. Some of her hobbies include photography, reading, acting/singing, dancing, baking/cooking, and she recently added running! Dawn is currently training for a half marathon this May.
Dawn believes fitness is not only important, but that it should be FUN too. In just 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week, Curves has allowed her to incorporate both into her own life as well as the lives of the women she coaches! She is continuously inspired by the many who are motivated to live a happy & healthy life, and enjoys being a part of that. Dawn believes that at Curves you are more than just a member, you are family, and that all the women who work and workout at the San Francisco Marina Curves are truly amazing! So, she looks forward to seeing YOU on the circuit soon!!
¨ Curves Guest Production Training, Fremont, CA 2009
¨ Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Marathon, Team In Training Program 2009
¨ Curves Circuit Training, Burlingame, CA 2008
¨ Curves San Francisco Marina, CA, Staff 2008
¨ Curves Walnut Creek North, CA, Staff 2006
¨ Curves Danville, CA, Staff 2006
¨ 24 Hour Fitness, San Francisco, CA, Staff 2006 – 2007
¨ JV Girl’s Soccer, Salesian High School, Richmond, CA, Assistant Coach 2005 - 2006
Nikki, Circuit Coach & Trainer
¨ Curves Regional Convention and Training, San Francisco, CA 2009
¨ Curves Guest Production Training, Fremont, CA 2009