Gina Marie Perkins

Owner/Trainer/Coach/Specialist

While I've spent the majority of my career in the corporate world, I instinctively knew that my purpose in life would direct me along a different path. 

About fifteen years ago, and after struggling with my own body image issues for years, I finally met a nutritionist who changed my life. As a result of that relationship, I realized the significance of holistic health and discovered that feeling good was more than about losing weight and fitting into smaller jeans!   I began to embrace some extraordinary truths - I am responsible for my choices, I have the ability to take control, I have the right to feel wonderful, and I deserve to celebrate my success. The seed was planted and as my life began to change, my joy began to grow.

I quickly discovered my passion in health and fitness and eagerly went on to earn my certifications in Fitness Training, Fitness Nutrition Coaching, Holistic Stress Management, Children’s Nutrition Coaching, Pre/Post Natal Exercise Coaching, and Reiki Level 1.  Most recently, I have completed a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Level 1 certification. 

Amongst my biggest accomplishments was being partner/owner of a traditional Muay Thai kickboxing studio.  There I taught basic kickboxing as well as core strengthening and total body toning using the stability ball and free weights.  Learning from a professional Thai fighter has instilled principles of discipline and perseverance so deep within me that I will never lose sight of what it truly means to press on during moments of weakness.  It's that mental strength that I most enjoy passing along to my clients.

Currently, I am focused on Pre/Post Natal Exercise Coaching, as well as Nutrition Coaching.  Having just had my first baby, I am intimately familiar with the challenges and rewards of pregnancy and enjoy working with women in both a personal trainer role, as well as instructing group exercise classes catering to this demographic.  I am also passionate about Nutrition Coaching for both women and men, as I enjoy solving cases of weight gain, unexplainable fatigue, frequent migraines, mysterious skin rashes, interrupted sleep, etc. through dietary changes. 

I encourage my clients to take an active role in their road to wellness through comprehensive education and continual support . My goal is to make the process of achieving holistic health pleasurable and rewarding.  Ultimately, feeling great is about nurturing the mind, body and spirit – and I will be there to ensure you’re equipped with the proper tools to be forever transformed . 

Your entire perspective on life will change once you begin focusing on the whole you. 

Certifications

• Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Level 1 - C.H.E.K. Institute
• Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification – American Fitness Professionals and Associates
• Personal Trainer Certification – Foothill College
• Fitness Nutrition Coach Certification – National Endurance Sports Trainers Association
• Holistic Stress Management Specialist - National Endurance Sports Trainers Association
• Children’s Nutrition Specialist - National Endurance Sports Trainers Association
• Reiki, Level 1 - USUI System of Natural Healing

Continued Education

• Integra Urine Essentials - Apex Energetics
• Reading the Signs - Apex Energetics
• Eat, Move and Be Healthy Teleseminar (12 hours) - Paul Chek
• Functional Training and Program Design - Juan Carlos Santana, Institute of Human Performance
• Postpartum Recovery Techniques and Exercises - AFPA

Specialties

• Holistic Lifestyle Coaching
• Nutrition Coaching
• Pre/Post Natal Exercise Coaching
• Stress Management Coaching