Specialties:
My specialty areas are in functional strength training for senior fitness, injury prevention and rehabilitation, as well as mobility and corrective exercise. I’m a steadfast believer in the importance of building a strong and proper foundation that will carry us forward into greater strength, mobility and health as we get older.
Philosophy:
My training philosophy is centered on continual lifelong learning that enables me to effectively empower my clients to make the lifestyle changes they want to make. I want my clients to have a positive and enjoyable relationship with exercise, and I help enable this by tailoring programs to suit my clients’ interests. I strive to make fitness as accessible and inclusive for everyone as possible. Strength and mobility greatly affects quality of life, and I believe everyone should have the resources to live their best lives.
Outside the gym:
I grew up mostly in the farmlands north of Spokane. After I left Spokane and finished school in Portland, I traveled abroad for a couple years before settling back in the U.S., now currently in Portland, Oregon.
Outside of the gym, I enjoy rock climbing, riding and fixing my bike, gardening, snowboarding, and cooking delicious vegan food. I also play for a soccer club and am a regular attendee at Portland Thorns soccer games. I like drinking beer (IPAs more specifically) and escaping into nature on the weekends. I’ve done some pretty extended international travel and love to swap stories with people.
Qualifications:
Lindsay holds a B.S. in Biology from Portland State University, is an ACE certified personal trainer, and is certified in CPR/AED. She is also a certified Nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition.
About Lindsay:
I began my professional personal training career within physical therapy clinics, helping clients pursue ongoing mobility and strength training to further their rehabilitation. This setting provided me with a unique perspective that focuses on body mechanics and the intricacies of the musculoskeletal system.
My passion for training arises from a desire to help people increase mobility, move pain-free, and live their healthiest lives. I enjoy the process of constantly learning how to serve my community better and really value my role in my clients’ lives as someone they trust to help them along their fitness journey.
My ideal client is someone who is invested in making positive changes for their health and/or is interested in gaining a better understanding of body mechanics. I appreciate when clients ask questions and make an effort to become independent agents along their fitness journey. Clients choose to work with me because of my experience and background in exercise biomechanics. I invest a lot of time and energy into my clients and am intentional with programming, exercise selection and the one-on-one time we have together. I am constantly researching and learning to better myself as a trainer, and I enjoy sharing that knowledge with clients.
"Exercise sparks connections and growth among your brain’s cell networks by increasing blood volume, regulating fuel, and encouraging neuronal activity and neurogenesis”
- John Ratey in 'Spark'