About
Hey mama, do you feel overwhelmed with the advice and limitations placed on women during pregnancy and postpartum? Do you want to begin or continue working out but are unsure what’s safe and what’s not? I felt this same way when I was pregnant with my son. Now, I help moms train for a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. During pregnancy our bodies change so quickly leading to many aches and pains. I integrate yoga and strength training into my sessions to ease pregnancy discomforts and prepare your body for the birth of your baby. After birth, I help you regain strength and get back to doing what you love so that you can enjoy every moment with your child pain free. I am honored to support my clients throughout this life changing time. I have been a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor since 2013 and became a PROnatal certified coach in 2022. I am also a certified nutrition coach and hold a masters in counseling psychology. Please feel free to email me with any questions!
I found a love of movement through my years of dance training. I attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts and Boston Conservatory for dance before heading back to the West Coast where I became a certified Personal Trainer in 2012, completed my Yoga Teacher training in 2015, certified Nutrition Coach in 2018, and became a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist in 2022. I love helping clients on their unique health and wellness path. I believes that health is a product of regular exercise, good nutrition, and psychological/emotional well being. As you work with me, I will help you to identify and change behaviors empowering you to reach your personal health and wellness goals. I completed an AA in Psychology in 2018, BA in Psychology at in 2019, and received a masters in Counseling Psychology in 2023.
What should clients expect when they train with me?
My clients should expect to be pushed physically in every session in order to gain strength, flexibility and stamina. Each client’s workouts will be tailored to fit their specific goals. We will combine HIIT, strength training, cardio, stretching and flexibility in order to keep your muscles healthy as well as discuss nutrition.
My favorite client story
Every time I hear a client say that their confidence and body image has improved, that they feel proud of themselves, that they feel stronger or happier and more in control of their life choices, it makes my day. It's hard to pick just one.
My training philosophy
I believe that training is more than just the physical part of health. It is about identifying behaviors and changing them to live a lifestyle that leads you towards your health goals. This involves bringing awareness to your current behaviors, learning correct exercise, nutritional habits and mental thought patterns.
My training experience
I worked for 2 years as a trainer for 24 hour fitness and then started my own company, Sierra Training and Yoga. I have worked with clients ages 18-75, male and female. I have also worked with people recovering from injuries and helped them correct their form and movements to relieve pain.
My Education
ACE Personal Trainer Certification
Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour
Precision Nutrition Coach
Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist
BA Psychology with a minor in Dance
MA Counseling Psychology
“I have been working with Sierra for over three years - I can't believe it, as the time is flying! She is so knowledgeable, skilled, supportive, helpful - Sierra has worked with me to increase my strength and flexibility, regain range of motion and mobility after my surgery, and increase my stamina. Sierra also works with me on my overall health, lifestyle, stress management and healthy- eating goals. Add to all this - she is absolutely lovely, funny, kind, warm and gracious - yet she shows the "tough love" I need at times - making me do hard intervals that challenge me! - truth be told, sometimes I whine. But but she gets me over the resistance "hill", to the other side, and I always feel absolutely great at the end of our training sessions. She teaches me tips for improving my form, and we discuss strategies for keeping on track with workouts, stress management, eating, drinking (water .... and ... my beloved wine!), sleep and the grand adventures of life. Sierra is terrific!”-Janis M.
"I've been seeing Sierra for about 4 months. I came to her after having never done any real exercise.... and she has been great! She's so patient and good at explaining what I should be doing. She also goes out of her way to accommodate my schedule. I'm thrilled I found her and would highly recommend her." -Carly G.
“I've been working with Sierra for more than two years for several reasons. First, I appreciate her ability to tailor training sessions to my needs. Second, she is adept at ensuring that I use proper form and at devising cues to help me learn to maintain good form. Third, her certification as a yoga instructor provides perspective and depth to her practice and philosophy as a trainer. Finally, she is a lovely person and pleasure to work with.” -Kirsten N
My husband and I started going to Sierra about six months before our wedding! We were trying to get in shape and look good for our big day! She helped me lose 30 pounds and my husband 60! She is a great trainer and you'll definitely get a great work out in when working with her. We saw the most results when we saw her twice a week and she trained us together which was perfect : ) -Tanya F.
"I've been training with Sierra for over a year now and I am very happy with it from both a session by session basis as well as long time results basis. She's flexible with my busy schedule and pleasant to work with. I started off as a beginner (I did not grow up with exercise as part of my regiment) and through her guidance I feel like I have learned so much more about how to take care of my body not only in terms of just working out but more holistically to include everything mental health and healthy eating. I would recommend her to anyone of any fitness level as she is constantly adapting to your physical abilities and providing you with new work out routines that will challenge your body in the best way possible!" -Judy L.