About Us

Jeremie Tokarsky

Owner/Coach

I got a late start on my fitness. I played a lot of different sports growing up but never stuck with one. It wasn’t until after I got married that I realized how badly out of shape I was. With the help of my wife and proper nutrition, I was able to lose 70 lbs. During that journey, we found an online blog focused on functional fitness. I fell in love with the sport and weightlifting. I began learning as much as I could from my coaches and through online training resources. I researched and studied great lifters and coaches like Tommy Kono, Greg Everett, Mike Burgener, and Mark Rippetoe. In 2010 I was given an opportunity to co-own a functional fitness facility, and it was there I started coaching group classes and weightlifting courses. I’ve helped coach athletes who made it to regional competitions in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Unbroken Athletic has been a dream that I’ve had to bring fitness to my community for over 8 years.

I never thought I needed a coach or a community to achieve fitness — not because they were too expensive or hard to find, but more of an ego issue. Nobody wants to feel dumb, and being in that room with people that were way more advanced is intimidating. But the athletic community was welcoming and helped me to feel like I belonged. They didn't buy my self-doubt or weakness; they held me to a higher level and pushed me to become better. Fear is the biggest thing that holds so many of us back, but if we lean in, we often find that our biggest fears and challenges are the things that help unlock who we were created to be.

Coaching is not being your cheerleader — it's about moving you to a goal so that you can overcome your fear and find yourself. My purpose is to find weakness and exploit it and work to remove it. I have a passion to develop those that want to fail over and over in order to discover the best versions of themselves.

Shanna Tokarsky

Owner / Coach

I’m on a mission to inspire and empower others to become more, do more, and live a life worthy of their calling.

I’ve been an entrepreneur in the fitness industry for over 25 years and in the nutrition space for 15. I’ve been fortunate to turn my passion for health and wellness into a meaningful career—one that allows me to help others grow into stronger, more confident versions of themselves.

My journey began in the late ’90s, coaching strength and conditioning for gymnasts and cheerleaders. My sister and I even launched our own program at a local gym. In college, I became an AFAA-certified personal trainer, started my first outdoor bootcamp, and ran an in-home training business. In 2010, my husband and I co-owned a functional fitness gym in Strongsville, OH, where I deepened my love for coaching and helping others move well and get strong. We ran the gym for four years before shifting our focus to our growing online nutrition business.

In 2016, we began hosting small group workouts in our garage—and within six months, our community outgrew the space. That’s when we opened the first Unbroken Athletic location in the old fire station in Olmsted Falls. When the pandemic hit in 2020, we were forced to move, but that challenge ended up being a gift. Unbroken 2.0 opened later that year in a beautiful 5,000 sq. ft. facility in Berea.

Today, my husband and I live on a horse ranch in Olmsted Township with our two homeschooled kids. When we’re not at the gym, we’re learning to ride and care for horses, traveling, camping, renovating houses, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns.

My personal story has shaped everything I do. When I was 18 months old, I was involved in a lawn mower accident that severed most of my right foot. Thanks to an incredible medical team, it was reattached—but it left me with lasting differences. My right foot is three sizes smaller than my left, I’m missing a toe, and doctors said I’d never walk normally or do the things other kids could do.

But I was lucky. I had parents and coaches who never let me believe that my foot was a limitation. They taught me to see it as a strength, and that mindset became a cornerstone of my life. I believe the stories we tell ourselves matter—and that what we choose to believe shapes our reality.

That belief drives everything I do. I love helping people, especially women, shift their mindset—about strength, nutrition, confidence, and what they’re capable of. I’m passionate about teaching women to eat to fuel their goals, speak up for themselves, chase wild dreams, believe they’re enough, and take up space—without apology.

True change always starts in the mind. And that’s what I love coaching people through.

Amerie Timmons

Head Coach

The first sport I ever got into was gymnastics. I started at a young age and quickly understood the body awareness, strength, and discipline it demanded. It taught me how powerful it feels to be connected to your body and in control of your movement. That foundation has shaped the way I move, coach, and program today.

As I outgrew gymnastics, I was searching for something that challenged me in a similar way—something that required not only physical strength, but also precision, focus, and a deep connection to movement. I stumbled upon functional fitness, and it checked all the boxes. I spent a couple of years training and doing local competitions, enjoying the blend of gymnastics skills and strength training.

What really ended up growing on me were the Olympic lifts. I loved the combination of both strength and technicality they required. I started training more intentionally, eventually stepping away from functional fitness to focus solely on weightlifting. I competed in the sport for a short period of time, earning Ohio state records in the snatch, clean & jerk, and total.

After competing and pushing my limits, I realized I wanted more out of my training than just numbers. These days, I still love to lift heavy, but I’m equally focused on joint health, mobility, and longevity—so I can continue doing what I love for the rest of my life. My coaching and programming is built on helping others do the same: feeling confident in their skin, moving well, and building a body that is strong, mobile, and capable for the long term.

Coaching is where I get to combine my love for movement, my eye for detail, and my belief that everyone deserves to feel powerful in their body—no matter their age, background, or experience level.

Ian Rice

Coach

Started weight training in the 10th grade and never stopped. In the 2010s, I started running 5k’s to half marathons and participating in Obstacle Course Races. Then in 2016, I began my journey with functional fitness. In November of 2021, I found Unbroken seeking the ability to coach, and I have been doing so and loving it since March 2022. Growing up I was involved with music more than athletics, but I was always involved in rec league basketball and little league. In college, you could say my sport was dance. And now that I’m a father to a 3-year-old princess, nothing makes me happier than playing with her and teaching her the life lessons of being physically active.

I would say I’m at a turning point right now in my athletic career. Starting functional fitness was a game changer—not just in terms of lifting heavier, learning new skills, and moving with more intensity, but also in focusing on my mobility. This style of training does a great job of identifying an athlete's weaknesses, and over the last several months I have put my dreams of becoming an advanced athlete on hold to become a more mobile one. It’s what we do in the shadows that keeps us strong and Unbroken in the spotlight. Trust me. I’m also doing this to make sure I can move well with my wife and toddler.

I love to teach, hence I love to coach. While I almost have one full year of functional fitness coaching experience, I’ve also been a teacher for 14 years. I enjoy teaching a variety of individuals who are different on every spectrum and waiting for those “lightbulbs” to go off. I’m very patient and supportive and I always expect the best out of my students and my athletes. People are always stronger than they think they are, and I love making them realize that. I guarantee you I’m not your normal coach, and you will be better than you were yesterday with my support. As long as athletes are consistent and disciplined, everyone wins at Unbroken.

Adam Hanus

Coach

Meet Coach Adam: a seasoned professional who delved into maintenance work at the young age of 12. With a rich background in coaching, he's been a force in Olympic lifting and functional fitness for 7 years. Adam is gearing up to become certified in HVAC this summer, further expanding his expertise.

A competitor in functional fitness and lifting for 9 years, Adam's life experiences are rooted in embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth. His philosophy centers on navigating the lows of training, understanding that setbacks are opportunities to learn and not reasons to be discouraged. Having overcome setbacks and injuries, Adam has emerged stronger, reaching numerous highs, including multiple victories in both functional fitness and lifting competitions.

"I want to be a coach because there is nothing better than seeing and guiding someone to hit new milestones that they thought were impossible in their fitness career. I love to be a part of helping people become the version of themselves they want to be. Being a coach is also rewarding in helping people become comfortable and welcomed when they come in feeling shy or scared," shares Adam, reflecting on his motivation.

Reflecting on his journey, Adam adds, "I've had the opportunity to train at a high level in functional fitness, aiming for the top. Although I didn't quite reach that pinnacle, I transformed into something I once deemed impossible. My extensive experience, witnessing the highs and lows of training, positions me as the ideal coach to guide others through this incredible journey."

Carrie Cellilo-Garcia

Coach

Meet Coach Carrie: a dedicated US Navy Veteran with a 9-year military police officer background, currently pursuing a Master’s in Recreational Therapy at the University of Toledo and contributing as a government employee at DFAS. Certified in functional fitness and youth fitness coaching, Carrie’s expertise extends to judging at prestigious events such as Wodapalooza and the Granite Games, evaluating athletes across all levels from scaled to elite.

Beyond her professional and fitness achievements, Carrie passionately serves as the president of the local FYR Unbroken (Forging Youth Resilience) non-profit chapter, embodying a deep commitment to community and resilience.

Coaching means a lot to Carrie as well:

"It is an honor to be called 'Coach,' and it's something that I do not take for granted. Watching an athlete learn a skill that you taught them is what makes the sauce of life soooo good! Watching their face light up with pure joy is literally the best thing ever!"

Adding a personal touch, Carrie reflects on her journey:

"Like so many of us, I want to be the best version of myself. There have been times where I needed someone to push me along, and there have been times where I am the pusher! I feel that being active and having optimism is the key to being the best YOU! Sometimes in life, it can be really hard to put a smile on and really mean it. Positivity is contagious and it can spread really far and wide if you let it! I have people in my life that bring the light to me when all I see is darkness. Because of that, my goal every day is to see the light and hold it as a beacon for others to see."