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Our Mission

Our mission is to infuse each youth with confidence, self-worth, and a passion for positive inner and outer health through mentorship, movement, outdoor adventure, and artistic creativity. Grounded in community, we are proud to offer a safe and supportive space for youth to grow and explore their changing bodies, minds and emotions throughout the adolescent journey.

We Seek

We seek to foster confidence, joy, kindness, honesty, and empathy by offering kids opportunities to shine and feel proud and strong about who they are.  

We Empower

We empower youth to embrace their growing bodies, minds and capabilities! By offering tools, bearing witness and encouragement to travel just beyond the comfort zone,  we support students journey of growing self-discovery.

We Strive

We strive to meet all youth as worthy and seen. We’re here to celebrate their wins, while while offering an empathetic and supportive space to ground into processing their setbacks. We provide tools and strategies for resilience and self compassion- (whether on the mat, with friends, in the emotional rises and falls or even from a surfboard.)

We Offer

We offer youth a safe space to explore, grow, and push beyond their comfort zones — doing more than they thought possible. In turn, they discover a renewed belief in their own ability and trust for one another. 

Our Team

Tracy John FlipSide

Tracy John

Owner, Gymnastics Coach, & Girl’s Circle & Adventure Guide

Tracy John Bio

Tracy has been leading and empowering youth through  her 25+ years experience as teacher, facilitator, gymnastics coach and adventure guide. "Always show up with willingness and an open heart" is her mantra. Creative, professional and upbeat, she lives the ideal principles of mutual respect, integrity, intention and authenticity- and connects easily with youth of all ages. In addition to being FlipSide's founder and lead coach, her previous background includes Co-Founder & Teacher at Wilderland Montessori School, Owner/Head Coach of Rebound Gymnastics, SOU Academic Coach, Aspire Mentor, Waldorf Games Teacher, eternal gym rat and more.

Certifications: 25 years experience as gymnastics coach, mentor & facilitator for adolescent girls, and outdoor adventure guide; Currently pursuing MA in Mental Health Counseling; Holds a BA in Psychology, minor in OAL; Montessori Teachers Certification. Waldorf Teacher Certification. One-Circle Certified Facilitator. 1st Aid/CPR Certified. WFR & Challenge / High Ropes Course Certification, ACES & Darkness to Light Training. USAG Safety Certification.

Tracy lives contentedly with her husband and youngest daughter (18) in Talent, Oregon. When not actively tending to FlipSide or the family flow, her life is enriched with traveling, kick boxing, hiking, throwing pottery, playing guitar, SUP'ing, dancing and loving the world around her.

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Emily Peterson FlipSide

Emily Peterson

Adventure Camp Guide

Emily Peterson (Bio)

Emily Peterson is an artist, role model and adventurer extraordinaire. Fresh off completing the PCT, end to end, Emily has held a variety of positions at FlipSide- including gymnastics Coach, Summer Camp Guide and Facilitator. Emily knows youth, boasting leadership in instructing snowboarding,  science and environmental education camps, and art classes and workshops. . Outside of school and work, she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, swimming, and being outdoors.

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Carmen Kerr

Circle Facilitator

Carmen Kerr

Carmen has grown up in FlipSide, making her the ideal Facilitator. Her experience as a circle member led to her passion for mentoring, her ability to ask the deeper questions and hold space for youth. Carmen's interests include evolutionary biology, skateboarding, traveling and pursuing her college dreams. She also spends time geeking out as a government "agent" at the animal forensics lab.

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FlipSide Ashland Girl’s Circles

Kara Miller

High School Circle Facilitator, Camp guide

Kara Miller Bio

Kara Miller is a holistic practitioner and owner of Jade Mountain Medicine. She has an open, honest and direct way with our teens, allowing space for deep conversation, raw vulnerability and a reverence for each youth's story. Her training in acupuncture and Chinese medicine carries over into her philosophy of balance, calm and patience. When not in the office or holding circle, Kara can be found on the mountain and trails, adventuring with her daughter!

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Nathan Hubler FlipSide

Nathan Hubler

Extreme Tumbling & Parkour Coach

Nathan Hubler Bio

Coach Nate has been coaching parkour for 8 years. He is patient, articulate, and precise in his instruction and has the ability to connect with students of all ages. He has been coaching parkour & jiu jitsu with Higs Gym for over 8 years under the instruction of coach Byron Higinbotham. Nathan's favorite part of teaching is helping kids learn new skills.

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Testimonials

“Coach Tracy and FlipSide’s teaching are about so much more than a set of gymnastics skills. Whether my kids have been in gymnastic classes, summer camps, or performances, they go the extra mile. They not only acknowledge the way each child already shines but help each one dig deep to show up in ways that are more challenging for them. That takes time and attention. It is a personal quality of Tracy's and a choice that she makes again and again that always exceeds my expectations. When my kids look back at their mentors from this period, they will always remember FlipSide as a shining star!”
Celina
“Tracy and the FlipSide team are amazing! We moved to Ashland over the summer and the FlipSide summer camps were the first activities for our children (ages 12 and 8). What an introduction to life in Ashland for them with amazing outdoor adventures, gymnastics/parkour, and wonderful new friends. We have done many summer camps over the years and FlipSide is the absolute best!”
Jeff
“Oh my gosh, Tracy! I am losing it over this with tears streaming down. What you guys are doing for the girls in Circle is beyond amazing — so powerful — and we’re beyond grateful for you. ❤️❤️❤️ I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the powerful experience you provided them. Any teen would wholeheartedly benefit from FlipSide Circles!”
Anna
“The moment you enter FlipSide you can see and feel the positivity. We have had the joy of growing with FlipSide since the very beginning, from toddler tumbling to teen programs-as my girls have grown, so has FlipSide — continuously inspiring my girls with new & better locations, offerings, equipment, coaching staff, camps & girls circles to support their growing minds and bodies. Coach Tracy has provided inspiration and growth in so many creative, safe, and different ways during these Covid times, I’m so impressed with her dedication to keeping these kids engaged and growing their skills in a safe way — with Covid protocols held firmly in place. We have such gratitude as we emerge into spring and a return to classes feeling strong and more inspired than ever, and look forward to the richness of FlipSide Camps to add excitement to our summer!”
Laura
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