Staff Contacts
For the fastest response, please direct your question to the contact that best matches your needs.
Christina
Questions about memberships, pricing, scheduling meetings, and gym operations.
Phone & Location
Call option M–F between 9–5pm: (503) 477-4985
Address: 8030 SE Harold Street, Unit D, Portland, Oregon 97206
General email: info@liberationbarbell.com
Visit the Gym
Walk-in inquiries are by appointment only. Check the schedule for current open hours before planning your visit.
The people behind Liberation Barbell shape the culture as much as the programming does. Coaches here are chosen for their ability to meet lifters where they are, whether someone is touching a barbell for the first time or refining a long-standing practice. The team values clear communication, patient cueing, and a respect for individual goals, and that approach carries into every corner of the gym floor. By prioritizing listening over assumptions, staff create an environment where questions are welcomed and progress is measured in personal terms rather than comparisons to anyone else.
Beyond coaching, the operational side of the gym keeps the space running smoothly so members can focus on training. Staff handle scheduling, equipment care, facility access, and day-to-day logistics with a steady, behind-the-scenes presence. They also serve as a bridge between members and the broader philosophy of the gym, helping new visitors understand what to expect and how to plug into the community. This quiet consistency reinforces a sense of reliability that members can lean on across weeks, months, and ongoing strength journeys.
Inclusivity is not treated as an add-on but as a core working principle for every staff interaction. The team is attentive to the language they use, the assumptions they set aside, and the ways different bodies, identities, and histories show up in a strength training space. Coaches and support staff alike aim to remove common barriers, from gym intimidation to narrow standards of who belongs in a barbell setting. This intentional, ongoing practice helps ensure the gym lives up to its body-positive values in real, everyday moments rather than only in mission statements.
Education is another thread that runs through the staff's work, both inside and outside of programmed sessions. Many team members invest in their own continued learning, bringing back fresh perspectives on technique, recovery, and movement confidence to share with the community. They are also a resource for members curious about how strength training can connect to broader goals like resilience, stress management, and long-term health. Through workshops, conversations, and casual floor interactions, the staff help demystify training and make the path forward feel approachable for anyone walking through the door.