Grant brings over 20 years of training experience to Helioss. He has carried a passion for fitness since his teenage years and is fascinated by the body’s ability to adapt and transform. He designed Helioss to be a state-of-the-art personal training facility, hand-selecting each piece of equipment to offer the highest quality strength training and functional workouts available anywhere.
When Grant’s not training, he’s outdoors with his son, Lucas, and his wife, Jennifer. His hobbies include crafting new workouts, fishing, hunting, welding, woodworking, playing guitar, creating art, and leatherworking.
Elijah Sohn is a dedicated coach and former multi-sport Division I athlete with a lifelong passion for fitness, performance, and personal growth. A two-time high school state champion and record holder in the 200 freestyle, Elijah began his collegiate athletic career at Texas A&M University, earning NCAA All-American honors as a freshman swimmer.
Fueled by a drive to push his limits, he transitioned to football and became a top-graded tight end at Sam Houston State University. Along the way, he trained under some of the nation’s top collegiate strength coaches, gaining deep expertise in building speed, strength, and athleticism.
Today, Elijah brings that same intensity and knowledge to his coaching—helping clients of all backgrounds become faster, stronger, and healthier. Outside the gym, he enjoys playing pickleball with his wife Sydney, exploring the outdoors, and continually expanding his knowledge of strength and conditioning.
credentials
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Favorite Movement
Hang Cleans
Favorite quote
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." —Romans 12:1
Marcel is our resident Brazilian trainer who brings 19 years of experience to the table and never fails to light up the gym with positive vibes. He loves swimming and tennis, and twice led his swim team to state championships as a coach. His passion lies in biomechanical testing, where he helps clients optimize their performance by understanding their individual needs.
His technique is superb, and all of his clients learn something new. Marcel moved to College Station with his wife, a postdoctoral fellow at Texas A&M University. Outside of work, Marcel loves playing racket sports, especially tennis, and exploring new fitness techniques.
credentials
NASM CPT, Pilates
Favorite Movement
Shoulder Lateral Rotation
nick veteran trainer
Nick brings over 35 years of personal training experience to Helioss. His fitness journey began with strength training for hockey in his homeland of Canada. He later transitioned into more than two decades of powerlifting and strongman competitions. If you love to lift heavy, he’s your guy. Recently, he’s become hooked on high-intensity interval and endurance training on his Peloton bike. When he’s not in the studio with clients, he enjoys relaxing at home with his wife Sonya, their four ill-behaved dogs, and two curious cats.
credentials
American Council on Exercise-CPT, Senior Fitness Specialist-ACE, Cancer Exercise Specialist-CETI, Sports Nutrition-ACE Behavior Change, PTA Global Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, ACE Women’s Fitness Specialist, NASM Weight Management, ACE Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, Biomechanics Specialist-NESTA, Certified Strongman Coach-NESTA
Favorite Movement
Atlas Stone
Favorite quote
"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places" - Ernest Hemingway
