About
Hi, I'm Elise! I am a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach based in New York City.
About Me
Originally from Virginia, I’ve lived all over the U.S. and now call New York City home. After years of building a career as a product manager in big tech, I realized my true passion was in helping people feel stronger and more confident through fitness. In 2022, I made the leap to coaching full time, and I’ve never looked back.
My mission is to create a training environment where anyone — no matter their background, experience, or starting point — feels like they belong in the gym. I’ve worked with clients of all ages and ability levels.
My Background
As an Asian American, I grew up surrounded by unrealistic beauty standards and constant pressure to fit into a box. For years, I struggled with body image and saw exercise only as a way to make myself smaller.
When I first started my own fitness journey, I felt the same way many of my clients do — unsure, intimidated, and like I didn’t belong in the gym. I discovered that training was about so much more than appearance. It gave me energy, confidence, and mental clarity, and it taught me how strength can transform every part of life. I became a coach to help others experience that same shift.
Training Style
My training philosophy is simple: lift heavy, move with purpose, and build the confidence to carry that strength into everyday life. I design well-balanced programs that combine different training methods to help clients reach their goals in healthy and sustainable ways. I believe that when you move well and challenge yourself the results — both physical and mental — naturally follow.
Clients describe my coaching style as supportive yet challenging. I meet each person where they are, without judgment, and provide the encouragement and structure they need to realize their strength.
