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Functional Vitality is an innovative online fitness and nutrition coaching platform. We offer both monthly subscriptions and various one-time payment packages tailored to your needs.

Our passion is building a supportive online community dedicated to wellness.

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Functional Vitality is an innovative online fitness and nutrition coaching platform. We offer both monthly subscriptions and various one-time payment packages tailored to your needs.

Our passion is building a supportive online community dedicated to wellness.

Client Stories

Sara

Sara's Journey

I lost 15 pounds and I feel fantastic! Highly recommend!

Mike

Mike's Results

Working with Callie

Emily

Emily's Transformation

I learned so much about nutrition and exercise, forever grateful!

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Have you ever wondered why a coach changes an exercise instead of removing it completely?

A movement can feel very different when we adjust the weight range of motion set up or tempo. Those small changes give us more options, and more information, without rebuilding the whole workout.

Over the next few days, I’ll breakdown each variable and show you how it can be used in real training

Feeling stiff doesn’t always mean you need to skip your workout.

If regular push-ups bother your shoulders, try them on a bench. If squats don’t feel great, try a box squat.

Small adjustments like these can help you keep building momentum instead of starting over.

Meet your body where it is today. What’s one movement you’ve been hesitant to do?

#activelife #coach #functionalfitness #learnwithme

What do you think getting stronger is all about? Just something cool to brag about, or is it something deeper?

For me, it’s about something bigger.

Strength gives you options. It means saying “yes” to a hike, carrying bags of soil through the greenhouse, picking up your kids, helping a friend move, or spending a full day outside without worrying if your body will keep up.

The gym isn’t the destination—it’s where we prepare for the life we want to live.

What does getting stronger make possible for you?

#activelife #strengthcoach #learnwithme #functionalfitness #livemorehurtless

The same workout isn’t the right starting point for everyone.

Someone training to hike a mountain doesn’t need the exact same plan as someone who wants to play on the floor with their grandkids. The goal shapes the plan.

That’s why I spend more time understanding what someone wants to get back to than choosing the “perfect” exercise.

What are you working toward right now?

#activelife #strengthcoach #learnwithme #functionalfitness #livemorehurtless

Have you ever skipped a workout because your body didn’t feel the way you expected?

Not every day will feel the same, and that’s okay. Sometimes your workout just needs to look a little different—a lighter weight, a shorter range of motion, or a different exercise.

Meet your body where it is today. Imperfect consistency will always take you further than an all-or-nothing approach.

What’s one adjustment you could make today?

#activelife #strengthcoach #learnwithme #functionalfitness

If you’ve ever canceled a workout because your body felt off or unable to do what you want it to do. You’re definitely not alone.

One of the biggest mindset shifts I help people make is realizing that progress doesn’t depend on having perfect workouts. Showing up consistently is where progress really happens. Have a few perfect workouts a month is much less effective than imperfect workouts a few times a week.

This starts with learning how to work with your body instead of constantly feeling like you’re fighting against it.

Some days you’ll lift a little more. Some days you’ll scale something back. Neither of those mean you’re failing. It actually means you’re showing up for yourself no matter what. That’s what ultimately builds confidence and momentum.

That’s what gets you back to hiking, lifting, playing with your kids, or doing the things you miss.

What’s one activity you’ve been hesitant to get back to because you’re unsure how your body will respond?

#activelife #painfree #livemore #strengthcoach #functionalfitness

There was a time when carrying groceries, hiking with friends, or picking up your kids didn’t require a second thought.

Then one day your back hurts after unloading the car, your knees ache after a walk, or your shoulder complains after reaching overhead.

It feels like your body is letting you down.

But what if it isn’t?

What if the demands of your daily life have simply grown larger than your body’s current capacity?

That’s good news—because capacity can be rebuilt.

The goal isn’t to avoid movement or wait for pain to disappear. It’s to gradually build a body that’s ready for the life you want to live.

That’s what I help people do every day.
What’s one activity you wish you could do more comfortably right now?

#activelife #coach #functionalfitness #learnwithme

If you’ve started believing that pain, stiffness, and slowing down are “just part of getting older,” I want you to know there’s another way to look at it.

Our bodies are incredibly adaptable. They respond to the demands we place on them—and just as importantly, the recovery we give them.

That’s why I love what I do.

I get to help people who used to be active rebuild the strength, confidence, and capacity to get back to hiking, lifting, chasing their kids, working around the house, or simply getting through the day without constantly thinking about their body.

If you’ve found yourself saying,

“I used to be able to do that…”

…this is for you.

I’m opening 3 remote coaching spots for people who are ready to stop guessing and start following a plan built around their body, their lifestyle, and their goals.

No quick fixes.
No cookie-cutter workouts.
Just education, guidance, accountability, and a clear path back to doing the things you love.

If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, send me a DM with the word “READY.”

We’ll chat about your goals, what’s been holding you back, and whether my coaching is the right fit for you.

You don’t have to accept a smaller life because your body doesn’t feel the way it used to.

#activelife #strengthcoach #mindsetshift #remotecoaching

One of the biggest mindset shifts I try to teach my clients is this:

Your body doesn’t separate physical stress from emotional stress.

A hard workout.
A sleepless night.
A stressful work week.
A sick kid.
An argument with your spouse.
Skipping meals.
Working overtime.

Your nervous system experiences all of it as load.

That’s why sometimes your back hurts after a busy week—even if you haven’t lifted anything heavy.

It’s not because your body is weak.

It’s because your body has been carrying more than it can currently recover from.

The answer isn’t always to stop moving. Often, it’s to improve your recovery and gradually build more capacity so life doesn’t feel so heavy.

The goal isn’t an stress-free life. The goal is a body that’s resilient enough to thrive in a stressful one.

👇 If you had to pick one thing draining your battery right now, what would it be?

#activelife #livemorehurtless #strengthcoach #stressreliever #mindsetshifts

You don’t stop getting stronger because you turn 30, 40, or 50 (or beyond).

You stop getting stronger when you stop giving your body a reason to adapt.

Muscle protects your joints. Strength improves resilience. Capacity lets you handle the demands of work, parenting, recreation, and everyday life with less effort.

The goal isn’t to become a powerlifter. The goal is to build a body that still lets you say “yes” when your family wants to hike, travel, play outside, or tackle a new adventure.

Your future mobility is being shaped by the choices you make today.

Strength is one of the best investments you can make because the return shows up every single day you get to keep doing what you love.

👇 What’s one activity you hope you’re still doing 20 years from now?

#activelife #strengthcoach #getstrong #beresilient

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that pain means you should stop moving.

In reality, the goal isn’t to avoid movement. It’s to rebuild the confidence that your body can handle it again.

That’s why I don’t believe in chasing symptoms or finding the “perfect exercise.”

I believe in understanding why your body is struggling, meeting it where it is today, and gradually rebuilding its ability to do the things that matter most to you.

Whether that’s picking up your kids, hiking your favorite trail, working in the yard, or getting back into the gym, the goal is the same:

To stop thinking about your body every time you move.

Because when you trust your body again, you stop living around pain and start living your life again.

What is one activity you miss doing without hesitation?

#activelife #strengthcoach #functionalfitness

You’ve stretched it.

Rested it.

Tried to work around it.

And for a little while, it feels better.

Then you do a workout, spend a weekend working on a project, go for a hike, play with your kids, or simply move the wrong way… and you’re right back where you started.

That’s frustrating.

Not because the pain showed up again.

Because every time it does, it chips away at your confidence.

You start wondering what will set it off next.
You start second-guessing movements that never used to be a problem.
You start trusting your body a little less.

That’s why I don’t start by chasing symptoms.

I start by figuring out what’s actually driving the problem, understanding what your body can handle today, and helping you rebuild from there.

The goal isn’t just to feel better.

The goal is to get back to doing the things you love without constantly wondering how your body is going to respond.

What is one thing you’d love to do without having to think about your body first?

#activelife #strengthcoach #nutritioncoach #whatido

Workouts usually aren’t the problem.

It’s likely your body not being able to handle them consistently.

That’s why you end up stuck in that cycle—
start, stop, try again… repeat.

So instead of guessing what to do next or pushing through something that doesn’t feel right. I focus on helping people rebuild their body step by step.

So it can actually handle their workouts, their day, and everything else they want to do without constantly worrying about how it’s going to respond.

What would you want your body to feel capable of again?

#activelife #strengthcoach #coach

You don’t feel injured, but your body doesn’t feel reliable anymore.

You probably aren’t dealing with one big issue and it’s the inconsistencies that are frustrating

Some days feel fine, other days something simple sets it off.

So you start avoiding, trying random things, second guessing everything.

That’s usually not random. It’s your body not keeping up with what you’re asking of it.

If this sounds like you send me a DM

What’s one thing you’ve started thinking twice about lately?
#activelife #strengthcoach #learnwithme

You don’t feel injured… but your body doesn’t feel reliable anymore.

Most people I talk to aren’t dealing with one big issue.
It’s the inconsistency that gets frustrating.

Some days feel fine… other days something simple sets it off.

So you start avoiding certain movements…
or second-guessing everything you do.

That’s usually not random.
It’s your body not keeping up with what you’re asking of it.

That’s exactly who I work with.

What’s one thing you’ve started thinking twice about lately?

#activelife #coach #exerciseismedicine #lifestyle

This is the kind of “training” most people don’t think about

Carrying kids.
Building things.
Long days on your feet.

That’s real demand on your body.

There was a point where mine didn’t handle that very well.
Things felt tighter, more unpredictable, harder than they should’ve been.

That’s what made me shift how I looked at training.

Not just for the gym…
but for real life.

Because if your body can’t handle your life, everything feels harder than it should.

What part of your life feels the most demanding on your body right now?

#strengthcoach #activelife #whoiam

Disc injuries can be scary!

They can be scary because you need your back to function well in order to live your active lifestyle.

They’re also scary for a deeper biological reason…

They’re near your spinal cord, and your nervous system’s job is to keep your spinal cord SAFE.

That’s why the alarm bells are so loud when you injure a disc.

What makes this worse is that the healthcare system isn’t equipped to provide long-term strategies to resolve a disc injury.

What they ARE equipped to do is use incredible technology to collect information, which, in this case, an MRI.

The trouble is that it’s often poorly communicated to the patient (you!) what the imaging actually means and which options are available.

Sometimes surgery is the best option, and oftentimes it’s not. It’s challenging to make that decision for yourself when you don’t have all the information and you’re dealing with pain.

Surgery is generally the way to go when there is bowel and bladder involvement or loss of motor control (think not being able to lift your toes).

When those issues aren’t present, a conservative approach is very much a viable option!

When it’s needed, surgery is a godsend. When it’s performed as a knee-jerk reaction, it’s the opposite.

You always have the right to ask your physician questions.
-Ask about other options.
-Ask about the prognosis if you choose conservative care.
-Ask how they came to their conclusion.
-Ask them to tell you why you SHOULDN’T get surgery.
-Ask for a second opinion.

If you need my support, ask for it; that’s why I’m here!

If you’ve been frustrated with back pain, and you want to see if we can help you, comment ‘back’, and I will get the conversation going.

#activelife #strengthcoach

We built a greenhouse over the last 2 weekends and it made something really clear.

You can’t rush the top if the base isn’t solid.

We didn’t start with the roof.
We didn’t jump to the finishing touches.

We had to level the ground, set the base, and make sure everything underneath could actually support what was going on top.

Because if the base isn’t solid off, everything else becomes harder, less stable and eventually starts to break down.

Your body works the same way.

You can’t expect jumping to the hard workouts with 10/10 intensity 6 days in a row without building a strong base first.

Things like sleep, nutrition, stress management are your foundation.

By jumping to the top, something is going to start compensating. Just like a slightly uneven base, it works for a while. Then eventually something gives.
That’s when pain starts to show up

Not because you’re broken, but because your foundation wasn’t supporting what you’re asking it to do.

Stopping building isn’t the solution. The solution is to build your foundation so it can support the life you want to live.

That’s how you go from working around your body to trusting it again

#strengthcoach #activelife #learnwithme

Most people I talk to aren’t lazy… they’re just tired.

Like actually tired.

You’ve got work, kids, life, stress…
sleep isn’t great…
and somewhere in there you’re trying to “get back into working out.”

So you push a little harder…
and then your body pushes back.

Tight back.
Sore knees.
Everything just feels harder than it should.

It’s not random.

It’s like running your phone all day on 5%—
too many apps open, not enough charge.

Eventually it slows down… glitches… or shuts off.

That’s what your body’s doing.

Not because it’s broken—
but because it’s trying to keep up with everything you’re asking of it.

The goal isn’t to stop doing things.
It’s to build yourself back up so you can actually handle your life again.

More energy.
Less pain.
More room to breathe.

Quick gut check—
what’s been draining your battery the most lately? 🔋

#strengthcoach #activelife #activelifeprofessional #consistencyiskey #painmanagement

Things I hear frequently as a coach “what’s the BEST exercise?” And the answer is usually “well that depends” or “there isn’t one exercise that’s the best for everyone”. There are so many factors at play here

The real answer is let’s find the RIGHT exercise for you and your body and your goals. This is going to be different for everyone

By assessing how your body moves we can determine which exercises will help you get to your goals while meeting your body where it’s at.

What have you been working on that feels frustrating?

#movementcoach #activelife #exerciseforlife #functional

Your breathing doesn’t just affect your body—it affects your state.

Fast, shallow breathing tells your body you’re under stress. Slow, controlled breathing tells your body you’re safe.

If you can’t control your breathing, it’s hard to control how you feel or perform.

But when you learn to control it, everything changes.

What state does your body default to right now?

If you’ve been following this series—mechanics → CO2 → state—this is how we rebuild your capacity from the ground up.

#activelife #breathwork #nervoussystemregulation #movementcoach

Do you think being out of breath means you need more oxygen?

But what you’re actually feeling… is rising CO2.

That “panic” feeling when your breathing gets hard?
That urge to speed up and switch to mouth breathing?

That’s your body reacting to CO2—not a lack of oxygen.

When your tolerance to that feeling is low, everything feels harder than it should. You fatigue faster, lose control of your breathing, and your body shifts into a stress response.

But when you improve your CO2 tolerance, you stay more in control. Your breathing stays steady. Your body performs the way it’s supposed to.

Same effort. Different response.

What do you notice about your breathing when workouts start getting challenging?

Next, we’ll connect this to how your breathing controls your nervous system.

#activelife #movementcoach #breathinbreathout

Most people think breathing just… happens.

But the way you breathe has a direct impact on how your body feels and performs.

If your breathing is fast, shallow, and driven by your chest, your body stays in a constant low-level stress state. That can show up as tightness, fatigue, or feeling like your body isn’t working the way it should.

On the other hand, when your breathing is driven by your diaphragm and your rib cage moves well, everything becomes more efficient—your movement, your recovery, even how you handle stress.

This is the foundation.

Before we talk about performance, endurance, or getting out of pain… we start here.

Take a second—what moves first when you breathe right now?

#breathingmechanics #activelife #coaching

Most people overcomplicate longevity. They chase hacks, fear pain, or resign themselves to decline.

But aging well isn’t about luck — it’s about commitment to the systems that support your life:

Movement

Strength

Breath

Recovery

Consistency

I don’t just help people feel better. I help them build better — with coaching and education that teaches you how to move well, think clearly, and stay strong long after others slow down.

You want longevity? Use what you’ve got. Then train for more.

#LiveMoreHurtLess #SimpleLongevity #StrengthAsMedicine

Spring says it’s here… Alaska clearly disagrees ❄️

And now there’s still snow… and still chores to get done.

It’s easy to go straight to:
“Seriously? This sucks.”

But you can also catch yourself and shift it to:
“Alright… not ideal, but let’s get it done.”

Same situation—just different self-talk.

And that shift matters more than we think.
It changes how you show up, how you move through it, and how heavy it all feels.

You can’t always control what shows up—
but you do get a say in how you respond to it.

What’s your go-to thought when things don’t go your way?

#activelife #strengthcoach #mindsetmatters

Becoming an Active Life Professional means I’ve been trained to look at your body a little differently. I’m officially half way there!

Instead of guessing, pushing through pain, or avoiding movement altogether—
we take a step back and understand what your body can currently handle… and build from there.

It’s not about quick fixes or treating symptoms.
And it’s not a replacement for healthcare.

It’s about bridging the gap between rehab and fitness—
so you’re not stuck between “rest it” and “just push through.”

This approach helps you reduce aches and pains, rebuild confidence,
and get back to doing the things you actually enjoy—without constantly second-guessing your body.

Because you shouldn’t have to compromise your lifestyle just to avoid discomfort.

What’s something you’d love to do more of if your body felt better?
#activelife #activelifeprofessionalcandidate #onthemap #strengthcoach

This homestead life is always keeping me on my toes!

Today we had all 5 of our pigs break out of their fenced pen 🤦🏻‍♀️ The snow is so tall and packed that they were able to jump over the fence. Which definitely surprised me!

Mom and and a baby took off down the road where they ended up walking a quarter mile before I could convince them to turn around 😅

But this walk got me to my step goal for the day so that’s a bonus! Spring is finally in the air, it was a great day to get out and about

This is a perfect example of a movement snack! Something short that gets your body moving and blood pumping.

If you also do movement snacks, what’s your favorite movement to incorporate? A walk? Some squats? Pig chasing 😂? Let me know in the comments

#movementsnacks #pigsontheloose #activelife #homesteadlife #strengthcoach

You don’t just want to “work out.”

You want your life back.

The version of you that moved without hesitation…
said yes without thinking twice…
and didn’t second-guess every step, lift, or trip.

Right now, it feels like your body is holding you back.

Tight. Unpredictable.
One wrong move away from pain.

But here’s the shift most people miss:

Your body isn’t broken — it’s underprepared.

And when you rebuild it the right way… everything changes.

You move with confidence again.
You trust your body again.
You stop avoiding life… and start living it.

This isn’t random workouts.

This is a system:

Build strength that supports you.
Build capacity that carries you.
Build a body you can rely on.

Because the goal isn’t just to stay active…

It’s to feel like YOU again.

I don’t coach workouts — I rebuild capability.

What are you currently doing to make sure you’re not “losing it”?

#LiveMoreHurtLess #RebuildYourBody #PainFreeStrength #strengthcoach #activelife

Your body doesn’t usually fail overnight.

It adapts first.

It shifts load.
It compensates.
It finds a way to keep you moving—even when something isn’t working well.

That’s actually a good thing.

Compensation is your body’s built-in survival system.
It prioritizes movement over perfection so you can keep training, working, and living.

But here’s where things start to change…

When the same joints and tissues keep picking up extra work, they don’t just get “tight” or “sore”—they start getting overloaded.

And overload, over time, is what leads to irritation… and eventually pain.

That “random” pain?
It’s rarely random.

It’s your body telling you something has been doing more than its share for too long.

The solution isn’t to stop moving.

And it’s not always more stretching or rest either.

It’s improving how your body distributes load—so the right things are doing the right amount of work.

That’s how you stay active without constantly working around pain.

If your body has been giving you those signals and you’re not sure what it’s compensating for, message me and we’ll take a look.

#FunctionalVitality #activelife #strengthcoach #coaching

I earned my seat at the table… so you can get back to moving the way you know you should.

If you used to be active but now feel limited, you’re not alone.

You’re not injured enough for rehab…
but not moving well enough to train the way you want.

That gap? That’s where I work.

I bridge the space between being “cleared” and actually feeling capable again—working alongside healthcare providers, not replacing them.

This isn’t just about getting out of pain.

It’s about restoring how your body moves so you can train, live, and perform without limitation.

If you’re ready to stop working around your body and start working with it… I’m here.

#functionalvitality #activelife #activelifeprofessionalcandidate #livemore

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