What do we do at CoreMatters?

I can explain it best with a story. When my then 19-year-old daughter came home from college after her first year away, luckily, she landed a full-time job. But the downside was we didn’t have a lot of time to spend together. So when she suggested we run a trail race–something I’d never done before–how could I refuse? I didn’t even hesitate. I signed us up that day. And we got her younger sister to run with us, too.

Guess what? We had a blast! My daughters ran ahead and beat me by several minutes, but no one cared. In fact, we all medaled–pretty good for a 56 year old! (That’s us on the left.)

Why am I telling you this? Because my goal for the last 20 years has been to be healthy and strong for my family. And I have been. But somewhere along the way, I learned that being healthy and strong for myself was even more important. You see, just knowing that I’m strong gives me a confidence I never had growing up. That’s why when my daughter suggested a trail race, I knew I had 3 things going for me: my Chi Running technique, my core strength, and my confidence, so I did not even blink!

I’m not saying you need to run a trail race–though running through the early morning woods was a gorgeous and spiritual experience for me which you might enjoy–I’m just saying that if you’d like to take a pain-free 3-day walking tour of Paris next spring, or you have your eye on something loftier, like climbing a mountain someday, or you’d just like to re-arrange the living room furniture when you feel like it–or maybe you’d like to remain independent for the rest of your life–it really really helps to be strong.

You can get a bikini body working out with us, and if that’s your goal, we’ll help you. But when I opened the doors at CoreMatters, it was to help people become the healthiest and strongest they can. (Bikini bodies are often a side effect!) We help people to be the fearless person they were in their teens or 20s. We’re the vehicle to the life you’ve always wanted. To the person you once were. Or the person you’ve always wanted to become.

More than fit. A person who’s healthy, balanced, confident– strong. All it takes is a plan and support.

I’ll be here, staying strong.

Because recently, her younger sister called me on a Thursday and asked me to sign us up for a Sunday run. How could I refuse?

Check out our Running, Walking, or Personal Training programs.

Questions? Contact me anytime.

We offer:

  • Personal Training tailored to your goals–are you in chronic pain? Need help re-sculpting your body? We can help.
  • Balance Training–using your core to stabilize your every move
  • Fun studio core classes–never boring, never the same
  • Chi Running Workshops and coaching–learn to run injury-free forever
  • Chi Walking Workshops and coaching–learn to walk injury-free forever
  • Sports specific training–golf, tennis, lacrosse, soccer. Train smart to prevent injuries! Already injured? We can help.

What you WON’T find:

  • Machines
  • Trainers who yell at you
  • Exercises that hurt you
  • Supplements of questionable origin and effectiveness
  • The same formula for everyone

Questions? Contact me anytime.

At CoreMatters, you always have a one-of-a-kind experience.

Your trainer is Certified and up-to-date with current research.

Your workouts are creative and cutting-edge.

Everything we do engages body and mind. That means you will tone up AND calm down.

How We Do It:

CoreMatters is a private fitness studio. Our personal training and small group classes are focused on improving core strength, balance, nutrition, bio-mechanics, and a mind/body connection to improve your quality of life–and we specialize in doing it one client at a time. You get what you came for: solutions, not band-aids. Are you struggling with chronic pain? Or bodyweight you just can’t seem to shed? Schedule a free assessment to see if we can help.

We use aromatherapy to set the mood, massage rollers to keep things loose, and our wide-ranging expertise to cut through the chatter and find the clean, clear information about our most precious gift: our well-being.

Questions? Contact me anytime.