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Carola

My name is Carola and I am a 1:1 and online personal trainer and yoga teacher. I specialize in coaching women beginning in their fitness journey. If you are looking for 1:1 training and an individualized strength training program, I am your coach! I want to help YOU learn proper form to avoid injuries and feel empowered, have more energy, and gain confidence when working out either at home or at the gym. I will also teach you nutrition tips & strategies that will also help you to achieve your goals. Finally, I will be your biggest cheerleader! I recognize that a lot of women don’t get the self-care they need. Whether it be taking a few moments to breathe, meditate, work-out/get some movement, or have some quiet time for themselves. I get it. I was there and it can get difficult with work and obligations. Sometimes, you need a coach to help kickstart your wellness journey!

Robert

My name is Robert, and I’m a dedicated 1:1 personal trainer and running coach, helping beginners through intermediate athletes unlock their full potential. Whether you’re looking for a customized strength-training plan or a tailored running program, I design coaching experiences that meet you exactly where you are. As a personal trainer, I specialize in functional fitness—focusing on proper form, mobility, balance, and building real, sustainable strength and endurance. As a running coach, I work with athletes of all ages and skill levels, from improving general cardiovascular fitness to training for races from 5Ks to full marathons. You’ll also gain practical nutrition strategies to support your training and help you reach your goals faster. Most importantly, we’ll build lifelong healthy habits—and have a great time doing it. Ready to get started? Let’s put in the work and achieve something amazing together!

Contact: carola@groundingfitness.com

Contact: robert@groundingfitness.com

Massage vs. Assisted Stretching: When to Choose Each for Recovery

Both massage therapy and stretching are AMAZING tools for recovery, mobility, and overall well-being — but they are not the same thing, and you can’t always substitute one for the other. Knowing when to choose one or both can make a big difference in how your body feels and moves.

A New Chapter in My Healing Work: Now Offering Massage Therapy

I’m so excited (and deeply grateful) to share that I am now a licensed massage therapist and officially offering massage therapy services as part of my practice. This milestone represents more than a new service — it reflects a meaningful continuation of my lifelong passion for helping others feel better in their bodies. Read on…

by Carola Stephens January 5, 2026

🌬️ The Role of Breathwork in Fitness, Yoga, and Stress Relief

“If you’re Strength training, practicing yoga, or just trying to manage stress, doing breathwork can calm you and be the bridge between your body and mind. It can help you to focus, improve your oxygen intake, and help to regulate your parasympathetic nervous system — all of which supports better movement and mental clarity.”

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by Carola Stephens December 16, 2025

Testimonials

Carola Did such a phenomenal job with tailoring and customizing a program for me. Right before our sessions were to begin, I had the misfortune of injuring my shoulder. Carola was great with it and did not get discouraged by it. After each session, she noted what was easier for me and what seemed a little more difficult for me to do because of the injury. She then did lots of research to continually tweak and customize the sessions so they would benefit me and we could get the most out of our time together. Carola also came up with great and challenging workouts for the lower body since I could continue lower body workouts without a problem. She truly went above and beyond. I am so thankful for her diligence, research, and patience. I highly recommend her and her training program.

Kelly

I would recommend Carola in a heartbeat for the simple reason she is willing to create a program designed for you and your goals. No “one-size-fits-all” workouts or ego apply to working with Carola – as she is willing to tailor a program to fit your needs, fitness level and specific goals.

She has a vast knowledge of different sport & fitness training, years of yoga practitioner experience and is always very encouraging. Highly professional, Carola is reliable, punctual, and always set-up & ready to start training ahead of time, with an exercise routine and videos planned. Her sense of humor makes even someone new to exercise comfortable.

For me I was focused solely on flexibility, stretching and introductory yoga poses and she wrote out and provided video of a program designed specific to my goals.

I thoroughly enjoy training with Carola! If knowledge, motivation, flexibility, and a personal approach is what you’re searching for – set-up an appointment with Carola Stephens.