Holly B

As a personal trainer with a mild form of cerebral palsy, my perspective is a bit different than the average. I developed a deeper understanding of muscle activation and motor function training thanks to years of physical therapy. This led me to seek a degree in physical therapy however after I began my fitness journey, I discovered that a well-rounded exercise program, including significant resistance training, made a longer lasting impact on my body, and that revelation inspired me to switch my major to exercise science. In the process of getting this degree, I learned the art of adaptation and customizing for individual needs as well as traditional training techniques and exercise testing. I did my pre- and post-grad internships at specialty facilities that catered to a range of individual needs, from chair aerobic classes to Olympic-lift form. Since then, I have worked in traditional gym settings and warehouse weightlifting gyms, and I recently started my own small business, which allows me to do in-home sessions as well. I hope to improve my outreach so that those uncomfortable in traditional gym environments can still access the help they need.

Adapting to the specific needs of each client is a key component for achieving individual goals.

A personalized training regiment geared towards balancing out muscle dysfunction caused by everyday activities while at the same time working on individual goals and health improvements.

My most memorable success story was the process of helping a client with a traumatic brain injury to regain the function needed to return to school and continue with his career path.