The MUST Team has been shaped through thousands of hours training clients, running classes, reading books, attending functions and lectures, as well as through extensive real-world and gym-based physical activity. Comprised of individuals dedicated to the quality of their work, our team prioritizes the results and experiences of our clients and members. MUST Coaches possess a wealth of expertise, fostering excellence within our team and the broader community.
All of our Coaches are available for 1 on 1 and semi-private personal training.
Michael Scialabba
Owner/ GM / Coach - Hi, I’m Mike, founder and operator of MUST. I’ve spent over 40,000 hours coaching people in gyms, studios, fields, and rehab clinics. I’m a NASM-certified personal trainer, a published writer (Men’s Fitness, Stack Magazine), and a three-time winner of Missoula’s Best Personal Trainer.
Since 2005, I’ve built a career - and a community - by helping people train smarter, recover better, and live stronger. MUST is more than a gym; it’s a refuge for those who seek solace through strength and personal development.
Izzi Roe
Front Desk Manager. Hi, I’m Izzi! I’m a spin instructor, NASM personal trainer, and self-declared gym mom. I’ve been at at MUST for five years strong, keeping tabs on all the peeps. I love loud music, heavy lifting, and when people pick up after themselves and put their things back. Prior to MUST I was teaching spin and slinging you your daily cup of joe, where I was scouted out and brought to the MUST!
Taryn Newman
Personal Trainer - Hi, I’m Taryn. I have been at MUST for the last 3 years coaching MUSTFit, semi-private sessions, and 1-on-1 sessions. I received my B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Montana and deeply enjoy coaching individuals who are beginning their fitness journey, seeking guidance in the gym, or those who are continuing their journey but require assistance. In my free time, you can find me outside fishing, skiing, paddle boarding, hiking, or reading a book anywhere I can.
Cody Kirkbride -
Personal Trainer – Hi, I’m Cody. I’m an ACTION- and NASM-certified personal trainer with an Advanced Nutrition certification. I’ve spent the last several years studying how strength, movement, and programming work together, and I enjoy breaking training down to understand why each piece matters.
I originally focused on building size and strength, but as I’ve learned more, my interests have expanded to improving overall health, restoring natural movement patterns, and addressing movement and postural limitations. My goal is to help clients move better, get stronger, and train with confidence through thoughtful programming, clear coaching cues, and sessions tailored to the individual.
Jackson Blackburn
Personal Trainer - Hello, I’m Jackson. Raised in Texas, I grew up around football, weight rooms, and a competitive mindset that led me to serve in the Marine Corps. These experiences shaped how I train and how I coach. I’m now studying Exercise Science at the University of Montana, focused on strength and conditioning for athletes, first responders, and anyone looking to train for athletic performance. My goal is to help build more physically capable and mentally resilient individuals, ready for the demands of sport, service, or life.