Trauma-Informed
Health Coaching
Exercise and nutrition rooted in self-love, safety, and freedom
I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Clinical Mental Health Therapist.
After coaching hundreds of individuals on their health and fitness journeys, it became clear that clients don't need more willpower or discipline—they need a new way of relating to food, movement, and our bodies.
This realization led to me pursue my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Somatic Experiencing Certification. I was driven to gain the knowledge and tools to create a more holistic coaching model — one that honors the connection between mental, emotional, and physical health.
Today, I integrate my backgrounds in fitness, nutrition, and mental health to offer a trauma-informed approach to wellness. I believe that meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to listen to their bodies, trust themselves, and move toward their goals with curiosity rather than criticism.
Hi, I’m Dena!
Education and Certifications
Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
Corrective Exercise Specialization, NASM-CES
Performance Enhancement Specialization, NASM-PES
Barbell Coaching Certification, Pre-Script
Certified Nutrition Coach, Precision Nutrition
Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, Girls Gone Strong
CPR/AED Certification, American Red Cross
MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Saybrook University
What is Trauma-Informed Health Coaching?
Trauma-informed health coaching is an approach to wellness that recognizes how life experiences can impact our relationship with food, body, and movement.
My coaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where your emotional and physical experiences are valued and respected.
Rather than pushing through pain or chasing perfection, I help clients build a compassionate and sustainable relationship with movement, nutrition, and their bodies.
Together, we focus on listening to your body’s cues, honoring your capacity, and moving at a pace that feels supportive for your nervous system.
Your body is always speaking. Let’s hear what it has to say!
My goal is to help you feel stronger, safer, and more connected to yourself.
Your body deserves love, healing, and freedom!
FAQ
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out to me at denalovecoaching@gmail.com
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No. Although I am a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, this is not therapy.
My coaching approach is trauma-informed and emotionally attuned, but is not a substitute for psychotherapy or mental health treatment.
Coaching is action-oriented and centered on helping clients build sustainable habits, develop a healthier relationship with movement, and nutrition, and work toward personal wellness goals.
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All personal training and nutrition coaching sessions take place virtually, giving you flexible, personalized support wherever you are — at home, at work, in the gym, or while traveling.
Your coaching experience is built around your lifestyle, schedule, available equipment, energy levels, and individual goals so your plan feels realistic, supportive, and sustainable.
Depending on your needs, working together can include:
Live, virtual personal training sessions
Live, virtual nutrition coaching sessions
Customized workout programs delivered online
Messaging or check-ins between sessions
Ongoing adjustments based on your progress, needs, and feedback
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This will depend on your fitness level and fitness goals, but I have found that even with just a few key items, like a few sets of dumbbells and a workout bench, we can create highly effective workouts.
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Trauma-informed personal training is perfect for this demographic of individuals.
I have extensive experience working with clients through pain and injury. I would love to talk to you more about this!
Work with Dena
Trauma-Informed Personal Training
$90 per 30-minute session
$150 per 50-minute session
Trauma-Informed Nutrition Coaching
$90 per 30-minute session
$150 per 50-minute session
Let’s Connect!
Schedule your free 20 minute video consultation with me.
I am so excited to meet you!