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Laura - Personal Trainer, Senior Exercise Specialist,
Autism and Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, and Run Coach

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Hello,
My name is Laura and I am a passionate fitness professional committed to deliver high quality individualized exercise programs that are proven to move people and help them adopt sustainable, healthy behaviors and a more active way of life.
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Since becoming a certified personal trainer in 2015 I have expanded my specialties to better help my clients and thrive.  My specializations help me work with clients with a wide range of medical and/or orthopedic conditions, from mature, mid-life and older adults to youth by optimizing fitness and physical performance, functional fitness, and prevention and better management of chronic medical conditions. As an Autism Exercise Specialist and Certified  Adaptive Personal Trainer I am excited to empower those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, stoke, physical disabilities and mental health and other medical conditions improve health and fitness and empower them with strength, confidence and to live an independent and abundant life. 

 

As a run coach I provide coaching for the all ages and the ageless athletes among us, from the aspiring beginner, intermediate and the advanced runner.​

I also have experience working AVA technology for accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing training clients who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Certifications and Qualifications
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  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer 
  • ACE Senior Fitness Specialist
  • ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist
  • Certified Adaptive Personal Trainer
  • ACSM/EC Autism Specialist
  • ACE Youth Fitness Specialist
  • RRCA Run Coach
  • TRX Qualified Instructor
  • First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
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Run Coaching

Couch to Marathon

From couch to 5k, from 5k to your first half marathon or marathon. Or maybe you’re an experienced runner but need help crushing an old PR.  I provide my clients with a customized plans to do just that. I build training plans that are tailored to fit YOUR lifestyle and athletic ability to confidently and safely meet my client's running goals. adjust your program to life challenges and event to optimize your running potential.

 

Novice Runner

If you have never ran before and want to give it a try, or have tried before and failed? Many runners start later in life and that’s ok. You can still be a runner!  Depending on your health and fitness level your training may start out with a easy walk-run method to begin building endurance and adaptability, conditioning your muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons in preparation for efficient running. 

 

Intermediate to Experienced Runner

If you have have been running for a while but want a more structured training plan with an emphasis on building distance, strength and speed? I build running programs tailored to my client's performance goal.

TESTIMONIAL

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"My sister and I wanted to let you know how happy we are with Laura’s work with our 89 year old father.  They have been working together two times a week to help him gain strength and work on his balance.  While the physical strength improvement was the primary objective, our father’s interactions with Laura and his engagement with her are just as important.  We are fortunate to have found Fitness & Function and Laura".

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Thank you.

Proudly providing training in 

Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Hillsboro

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