November 5, 2026 6:04 am
Clark County, Sports 
Instructor Nick Jiles, left, sits with student Zen Paris, 7, on Saturday during an adaptive boxing class at Elite Recovery NW in east Vancouver. The class is designed for youth and adults with autism or other disabilities. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
Mom Shannon Paris, left, hands a Gatorade to her son Zen Paris, 7, on Saturday during an adaptive boxing class at Elite Recovery NW in east Vancouver. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
When Nick Jiles launched his sauna and cold plunge business, he didn’t expect to add boxing coach to his list of roles. But with extra space to fill and a lifelong passion for boxing, he decided to set up a small gym.
Recently, when a parent arrived to Elite Recovery NW at 1825 S.E. 164th Ave., Suite 112, with her autistic son, the boy gravitated toward the boxing area with excitement, prompting Jiles to step into coaching mode.
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