One thing so many of my clients have in common when we first meet:

They think that their bodies are a problem that needs to be fixed.

Some have tried intense diets and workout routines that have not been effective. Others struggle to understand why their bodies have changed so much over the decades.

Additionally, some people are in pain and have attempted every modality available yet still aren’t making progress, feeling as though every session of manual therapy (I.e., massage, chiropractic adjustment) is just like Groundhog Day and inevitably flares up again.

All these incredible individuals have lives and responsibilities, but finding a movement and alignment regimen that fits their schedule can feel overwhelming, especially if they can’t attend a studio class, go to the gym two to three times a week, or are always chasing weight loss.

As someone who diet cycled for years and also had cyclical pain, I understand some of these frustrations.

I thought that:

• Workouts had to be intense and burn many calories to be effective.

• Gaining weight was the worst thing I could do for myself.

• I had to keep paying for therapies that would alleviate my neck and upper back pain intermittently, but I was missing the boat on the actual culprit of my pain.

In short, I want you to succeed in finding strength in movement and joy in living your version of health, which will differ from what social media tells you.

Featured guest on A Trauma-Informed Future and That’s a Hard No podcasts.

I'm committed to your transformative fitness journey. You're not just another client—you're a unique individual with specific goals, and I'm here to support you in achieving them.

As a specialist in women's coaching and alignment, I create personalized programs that challenge and motivate you while delivering measurable results. I understand the psychological barriers that can hold you back and am equipped to help you break through them.

When you work with me, you get more than a workout—you get a dedicated coach who will:

• Analyze your current fitness level

• Understand your life goals as a whole person

• Create a roadmap tailored to your body, lifestyle, and objectives

Together, we'll transform your potential into tangible progress.

You're not just getting another personal trainer—you're partnering with a specialist who understands women's unique fitness challenges and has dedicated their career to creating safe, inclusive, and effective movement practices.

My Qualifications & What They Mean for You

Holistic Personal Trainer & Movement Coach

Certified Personal & Online Trainer, ACE and Online Training Academy

What this means: Evidence-based training methods adapted for your body and lifestyle

Registered 200 hr. Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance

What this means: Deep understanding of movement quality, breathing, and body awareness

Trauma-Informed Business Owner, Cultivate

What this means: I create a genuinely brave space where your nervous system can feel calm and supported during fitness

Certified Pre/Postnatal & GGS-1 Women's Coach, Girls Gone Strong

What this means: Specialized expertise in women's physiology throughout all life stages, from perimenopause to postpartum and beyond

Alignment Practitioner, The Schatz Method

What this means: Sophisticated assessment and correction techniques to address chronic pain and movement inefficiencies

Laura Thomas Fitness Coaching & Business Philosophy

Everyone can pursue their best version in a supportive and professional environment.

I have done and continue to do anti-racism work.

I believe abortion is healthcare, and Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA lives matter.

I am a trauma-informed coach through CULTIVATE, a trauma-informed space-holding certification program. This does not mean I dig, address, or heal trauma. It means I understand the complexities of trauma and have the skills to ensure I am attuned to my clients and myself so that I practice within my scope and integrity.

I value connection and communication with my clients. I take a human-first approach and get to know my clients beyond their physical goals, honoring their consent and personal boundaries.

I do not judge anyone’s capabilities based on age, race, body type, sexuality, or other personal identities.

I do not believe every workout must involve muscle soreness or sweat to be effective. Movement should never be painful or triggering.

I admit that I may not have all the answers regarding health, but I am always willing to go the extra mile to get information for my clients from my wellness circle partners (with permission to share their inquiries). I will refer out if something is beyond my scope of practice.

Movement/fitness is not a substitute for counseling. I will suggest therapy if you may hurt yourself or someone else.