Body neutral training is an approach to fitness that does not focus on making intentional changes to the way our bodies look. Instead of tracking progress through weight and body measurements we will utilize markers of progress directly related to your training including how much weight you are lifting, volume of training, improvements in technique and form, improvements in joint mobility, increased endurance, and increased difficulty of exercises performed. We will also pay attention to things outside of the gym that are directly related to physical health like the quality of your sleep, energy levels, mental health, improvement in chronic pain, and medical markers of health like blood pressure and blood glucose (in conjunction with your medical providers).

Research continues to show that strength or resistance-based training has many benefits including:

Increased muscle mass, and maintenance of muscle mass as we age

Decreased risk of injury

Decreased risk of falls

Increased bone density

Decreased risk for chronic diseases including diabetes and heart disease

Mental health support

Improved sleep quality

Increased energy levels

Increased strength and endurance

Improved cognition

Improved joint mobility and flexibility

Increased self confidence

Being weight inclusive at its core means that we believe all human beings are deserving of access to quality healthcare regardless of their weight, and that healthy bodies exist in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. We do not use weight or BMI as a marker of health, and do not approach habit change with the goal of intentional weight loss. Although weight can be correlated to certain health conditions, it is not causative. Because of this, and the fact that weight is not a behavior, we choose to take a habits-based approach to making positive health promoting changes. Having said that, we do understand that the desire to lose weight is normal and can be very difficult to let go of considering the society we live in. We will always be open to discussing those feelings and addressing your concerns as a part of our work together.

A non-diet lifestyle is one that actively and intentionally rejects diet culture and the food rules and restrictions that come along with it. A non-diet lifestyle focuses on feeding and nourishing our bodies through the addition of nutrition rather than restriction. A non-diet lifestyle means freedom from dieting and gaining back the time, energy and mind space it steals from us. With this new found freedom you will rediscover your love for food, and have more time and energy to spend on the things and people you care about.

Intuitive eating was created in 1995 by two Registered Dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch and is defined as “a self-care eating framework, which integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought”. Intuitive eating is a very personal journey and experience that is centered around these 10 principles:

Reject the diet mentality

Honor your hunger

Make peace with food

Challenge the food police

Respect your fullness

Discover the satisfaction factor

Honor your feelings without using food

Respect your body

Exercise – feel the difference

Honor your health with gentle nutrition

Registered Dietitians are nutritionists who have completed specialized training including a Bachelor’s degree, an internship with minimum 600 hours of supervised practice and a national registration exam. Dietitians are evidence-based practitioners, meaning that we are trained to read and interpret research. We then use that data in combination with our professional experience to provide high quality recommendations that we know will be both beneficial and safe. Working with a Registered Dietitian ensures that you are getting education and advice that is rooted in scientific principles with proof to back it up.

We do not accept insurance at this time.

 Absolutely! Both training and nutrition therapy can be conducted virtually via Zoom.