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Kutthaus Fitness

About Kutthaus Fitness

We are a veteran-owned health and fitness club, designed by physical therapists, with the goal of providing quality and affordable functional movement training to improve an individual's health of mind, body, and overall well-being.

Simply put: good food, good form, good thoughts. Good words, good deeds, good health.

Liz and Sean Kuttner standing together on the gym floor, Sean in a Kutthaus Fitness hat

Sean & Liz Kuttner

Owners and operators

  • Sean — PTA, L-PTA, PCES, AIT, NASM-CPT, WLS, SFC
  • Liz — PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS, AIT, CNC, FDN 1 & 2

Sean and Liz opened the doors of Kutthaus Fitness to give this community a safe and effective place to work out, guided by professionals in the physical therapy field — and to positively impact local organizations through raising awareness and donating whatever is needed.

They met in Hawaii while working at a rehabilitation hospital: Sean specialized in treating individuals following spinal cord injury; Liz worked with individuals recovering from strokes and traumatic brain injuries. Before that serendipitous island meeting, Sean earned his second-degree black belt in Taekwondo, served in the Army, became a Physical Therapist Assistant, and found his love for functional movement. Liz earned her doctorate in physical therapy with certifications in brain injury care, neurological conditions, and nutrition coaching.

Here in Grand Junction, they're enjoying every minute at Kutthaus — meeting new people and challenging their bodies with the crazy workouts (especially Saturday!). Outside the gym, they love time with their two dogs, Steak and Potato.

The Crew

Kristy Skidmore with her family

Kristy Skidmore

AAAI / ISMA Mat Pilates Instructor

Kristy has taught Pilates since 2013, helping clients reach their goals through mindful movement and strengthening exercises. A former nutrition educator of five years, she also teaches cooking classes at WCCC. Outside work she cherishes time with her husband Larry and their boys, Wyatt and Noah, along with photography and the outdoors.

Tater, the gym's resident corgi-lab

Tater

Director of First Impressions

Potato "Tater" Grace Kuttner is Kutthaus Fitness's resident corgi-lab, unofficial supervisor, and firm believer that every workout should end with a snacky-snack. She specializes in greeting members, monitoring floor activity, and providing quiet moral support from a comfortable distance. She does not judge (outwardly) and only sees the good in you (the part of you that gives treats).

Is Kutthaus Right For You?

Kutthaus isn't a traditional gym. We're not trying to train the greatest athlete in the world. We're trying to build better versions of ourselves — people who move well, think clearly, handle life's stress, and show up stronger for their families, their work, and their community. Our goal is simple:train to thrive, then help others do the same.

Ask yourself:

  • Are you willing to show up even when motivation is low?
  • Are you open to being coached and learning something new?
  • Do you respect shared space, equipment, and community rules?
  • Are you comfortable training alongside people of all backgrounds and experience levels?
  • Are you here for long-term health and performance — not shortcuts or quick fixes?
  • Are you willing to take responsibility for your own growth, inside and outside the gym?
  • Do you want to be the kind of person others can look to and say, “If they can do it, maybe I can too”?

If you answered “yes” to all of these, you'll fit right in. If you answered “no” to any of them, we may not be the right fit — and that's okay. We've intentionally built a focused, low-ego, supportive environment for people who want to improve their lives and contribute something positive to the world around them.

“Movement is Medicine”

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Our Nonprofit: Kutthaus Neuro

Kutthaus Neuro Inc. was born from the innovative, specialized coaching of Kutthaus Fitness. For over five years we've used evidence-based practices to improve our clients' health and mobility — and from that experience, we wanted to combine our other love and knowledge, physical therapy, to create Kutthaus Neuro: a nonprofit that provides individualized training for people living with chronic neurological conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

If that describes you or someone you love, visit Kutthaus Neuro or reach out and we'll point you to the right fit.

Give it a try — you might surprise yourself

Whether you want group classes, one-on-one coaching, or mat Pilates, we would love to be part of your fitness journey. Your first week is free.

Come try a class