John & Ebie Nickerson reside in Issaquah, WA with 4 of their 5 children. Their oldest child resides in Ithaca, NY with a Master’s Degree in Education. John began his initial interest in fitness in 1991 while living in Italy. He had no formal training in the fitness world when he was challenged by a professional bodybuilder to do an amateur bodybuilding show. He took on that challenge and after 6 weeks of training, he placed 6th out of 9 in his weight class.
From that moment forward his life was transformed and he knew he would use the gym to encourage others. He began studying and received many certifications in fitness, while working together with other trainers and coaches.
In 2000, as a Certified Personal Trainer, John opened Unico Fitness. Today, as a Lifetime Drug Free Natural Bodybuilder, he has competed in over 25 bodybuilding shows Nationally and Internationally. In 2009, John achieved one of his dreams at the Washington State Natural in Arlington, WA by placing 1st in Masters light and Masters overall, earning him his Pro-card.
John feels his biggest accomplishments are when he helps others achieve their health, wellness, and fitness goals! He is proud to work with the WNBF team, to continue spreading the word in the Pacific NW and surrounding areas with local promoters, about Drug Free Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness.
Ebie is a native of San Diego. After her move to the Pacific NW in 1995, her focus turned to her calling in Health and Wellness. She met John in 1998 and they quickly realized their shared interests in fitness & health; they married in March 2003. She’s been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2000. She’s passionate about the positive effects of Touch Therapy on the mind, body, and spirit. In 2015, she became a Certified Birth Doula and has supported many families and attended over 100 births. She graduated from Bellevue College with an Associates in Arts and Sciences Degree, and is continuing her education towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been involved in the sport of bodybuilding since 1998 and has supported John, competitors, and promoters in many shows. She began judging bodybuilding shows in 2014, is proud to work with the WNBF team, and to support John in his endeavors to spread the word about Drug Free Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness.