This week in therapy, as I began the heavy, necessary work of processing the last six months, I was asked to do something that felt terrifying: write a letter to myself. Not the "Elizabeth" that runs a business, not the coach that leads classes, and not the woman who keeps it all together for everyone else. I had to write to the part of me that has been in hiding for far too long. I’m sharing this not because it’s polished, but because I know so many of you have also spent ye

We often talk about "the grind" in the fitness world. We talk about pushing through, finishing what we start, and never giving up. But lately, I’ve been learning a much harder lesson: the strength it takes to say "not right now" for the sake of your own healing. I want to be transparent with you all about why I’ve decided to withdraw from my massage therapy program. It wasn't a snap decision, and it wasn’t because I wasn't "crushing it." It was because I finally realized I c

Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, I often find myself struggling to define my "purpose." Underneath the surface-level goals, there is this constant, heavy pressure telling me that just being me isn't enough—that I have to be exceptional in every single category to be worthy of the space I take up. It’s exhausting to feel lost while trying to look like you have it all figured out. But this week, the mask slipped, and I’m fina

My name is Elizabeth, and my foundational belief about fitness is simple: Fitness should be an asset that enhances your life, not a burden that consumes it. As a dedicated certified personal trainer, I specialize in creating programs for busy adults focused on sustainable strength and functional mobility. I am committed to helping you move beyond the temporary allure of quick fixes and fad diets. My mission is to give you the practical, long-term tools needed to build strengt

If you’re new here, you might know that last year I sustained a major injury during my November 2nd Spartan Beast. This was my fourth Spartan race of the year, having completed my first Spartan Beast back in March 2024. What many don't know is the raw, emotional catalyst that threw me onto that course in the first place, or how that single fall changed my entire life and career. The Beginning: A Response to Abuse and the Start of My Ego The reason I started Spartan races was

Today, I’m saying goodbye to Dubrovnik, Croatia , and I’m catching a flight home a different person than the one who arrived. For the...

As I sit here, preparing to embark on a much-needed adventure to Croatia, my mind is awash with reflections on the past year. It’s been a...

For over a decade, I've proudly worn the hat of a personal trainer, guiding countless individuals toward their fitness goals. But if you...