Hi, I'm Deirdre!

I'm a certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, and licensed massage therapist with more than 20 years of experience working with people and their bodies.

I particularly enjoy helping people who are new to strength training, returning after a long break, or looking for a more thoughtful approach to exercise.

I take strength training seriously, but I try not to take myself too seriously. I believe good coaching starts with understanding the person in front of me, teaching them what they need to know, and helping them become more confident in what their bodies can do.

How I got here

I started practicing massage therapy in 2004, and my interest in helping people move and feel better grew from there. In 2012, while working as a physical therapy rehab aide, I became interested in teaching exercise after seeing how it could help people recover from injuries and regain their abilities.

That experience led me to pursue certifications in personal training, running coaching, and nutrition. More recently, I earned my Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.

All of those experiences influence how I coach today. I pay attention to how people move, take their individual circumstances seriously, and believe that understanding why you're doing something is an important part of learning to do it well.

When I'm not coaching...

I love hiking with my daughter, heading out for a sunrise run, sitting around a campfire, snuggling with our dog, and cooking good food. I also enjoy a good cup of pour-over coffee with my wife, Donna.