Owner

CF-L1

CrossKids

Weightlifting

Beejan was born and raised in England before moving out here at age 9 and has lived in Santa Rosa since. Beejan grew up playing competitive soccer and is a die hard Manchester United fan. After completing his first Spartan Race at 285lbs he wanted to know how other athletes trained for it and they all said "Crossfit". He joined a local box and his first WOD was "fight gone bad" and he fell in love with the pain. 6 years later and 50lbs lighter he has found his passion, and hopes to pass this on to community to help them obtain similar goals....a healthier lifestyle. 

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

Director Of Ops

• CF L2

Just over 4 years ago i started my love affair with CrossFit. Since then I've lost over 50lbs but it's what I gained that is so much more important; a lot of really awesome muscles, a healthier relationship with food, confidence, the ability to tackle hobbies like mountain biking and hunting, an athlete mindset, and an amazingly supportive community of people. 

I jumped at the opportunity to coach CrossFit because I love seeing people find passion in the sport like I did. The biggest takeaway...if I can do it, so can you!

Coach

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• CrossFit Mobility

I’m Justin Allen. I’m 25 years old and have been doing CrossFit for 8 years. I started CrossFit at CrossFit Solano in Fairfield, CA as a means to get in better shape for football. After my football career ended due to a shoulder injury at Santa Rosa JC, CrossFit was my way of staying in shape, losing weight and being able to still fulfill my competitive needs.

I started coaching at Sonoma Strength Academy in December of 2015 and have fallen in love with the community ever since.  I am a CrossFit L-2 trainer and also have my mobility certification.

My normal full time job is as a Deputy Sheriff in Marin County. Some things I like to do in my spare time aside from working out involve paddle boarding, hiking, traveling, and going to different breweries wherever I can.

I've always been an athletic person and grew up playing multiple sports. After high school I stopped playing organized sports and went to the gym to maintain my fitness. After many years of working out in the globo gym I wanted more and I found it in CrossFit. CrossFit Proprius is the first gym I came into and I haven't left. The community and the variation keep me coming back. I've grown immensely as a person and an athlete here and have found a home. I look forward to teaching and learning every day at the gym. I have a passion for CrossFit and love sharing it with others. I do have to be honest though, I do this so I can eat whatever I want, whenever I want. I'm a big foodie and live to indulge. Being fit and healthy is cool too though. 

CF-L1 credential

Charles Frampton CF-L2 Trainer

Chuck grew up in Maryland and has been involved in sports from an early age, playing baseball, soccer and wrestling competitively. Chuck joined the Marines at 18, traveled the world, and moved to CA in 2005. Chuck was into weightlifting and strength training for most of his adult life, after 28 years was ready to try something new. In 2013 he walked into a CrossFit box for the first time. It only took one workout to put him on his back, huge smile on his face, and he was immediately hooked.

Helping other athletes at the gym happened naturally for Chuck, his consistency, dedication, work ethic and positive attitude are infectious. Starting to lead classes and coach professionally was a natural next step, and in February 2016 Chuck obtained his CrossFit L1 and from there in March of 2019 earned his CrossFit L2. Chuck finds sharing his knowledge, helping others and coaching them as they develop as athletes very rewarding.

“Everyday – no matter my mood or what else may be going on in the world – seeing the hard work, dedication and comradery put forth by our members makes me grateful for our community!”-Coach Chuck

• CF-L1
• CF-Adaptive Athlete
• CF-Aerobic Capacity 
• CF-Running
• USPL Gold Medalist 60Kg, Classic-Raw
• CrossFit Games Athlete Control Team Lead

CF-L1

I started CrossFit in 2016 as a way to keep in shape. I fell in love with the sport because of how challenging it is with all the different types of movements. Being part of the CrossFit Community has created life long relationships that I will cherish forever. With my competitive background in gymnastics and cheerleading, CrossFit has been a perfect marriage between weightlifting and gymnastics. I want to be able to help others achieve their fitness goals by creating a friendly and inviting environment.

CF-L1

I started focusing on my physical and mental health back in high school, around 2012-2016. It first started with soccer, then progressed to Muay Thai, and then CrossFit. As a high schooler I didn't know anything regarding CrossFit or Olympic Lifting other than how cool it looked. Fast forward to college and the typical freshman 15, I decided to find a CrossFit gym near Sonoma State and discovered SSA and fell in love with it. CrossFit became my passion and motivation, it became a form of therapy. The coaches and the members helped me grow in the sport as an athlete and an individual and for that I am grateful. Currently I am still learning about counting macros and ways to make a relatively healthier lifestyle for myself, it is all a learning experience for me and will continue to learn alongside the members :)

Rafike is a husband, and father of two. As a teen Rafike attended Hannah Boys Center in Sonoma which is where he developed his passion and mission for helping and mentoring teens facing hard times in life. Rafike is a former US Marine, in the Marines he was a cook, translator, and martial arts instructor. Returning from his tours in Iraq he realized he needed to utilize and leverage his passion for personal growth and mental health with physical fitness and healthy nutrition. Rafike has been a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor of 15 years. He's a volunteer with various nonprofits such as Social Director of Team RWB, a veteran and civilian nonprofit that enriches veterans lives through physical fitness, community service, and social engagements. Rafike is also an instructor for Sonoma County Devil Pups, a leadership and character development program for teens helping teens become better leaders and citizens through physical fitness, community service, leadership development, and much more. 

I started CrossFit in 2012 during my freshman year of college. I immediately fell in love with this humbling sport and community. I was not very consistent and took a few years off in between, but always found my way back. Fast forward to now, my love and commitment to the sport are stronger than ever. I’ve done a number of competitions and truly embrace the process of showing up everyday to put in the work. CrossFit has guided me through so many challenges as a young adult. I found coaches, mentors, lifelong friends and family along the way. My passion for preventative health pushes me to be the best version of myself every day. Whether it’s during a Metcon or coaching, I will always strive to lead from the front and by example.