Hi, I’m Dawna,

I’m a health coach and certified personal trainer based in Boulder, Colorado. For more than 25 years, I’ve helped women build strength, improve their health, and create sustainable habits that support their goals.

Like many people, I wasn’t naturally drawn to exercise. In my twenties, I wanted to be fit and healthy but had no idea where to start. Hiring a personal trainer changed more than my fitness level, it changed how I saw myself. I realized that strength meant more than “toning,” that I didn’t have to be an athlete to be fit, and that I was capable of more than I had imagined.

That experience inspired me to leave my career as a website designer and become a personal trainer. I wanted to help other women develop the same confidence, strength, and sense of possibility that had such a profound impact on my own life.

After years of working with women in midlife and beyond, one thing became increasingly clear: maintaining muscle, supporting bone density, navigating hormonal changes, and staying active and capable were no longer optional, they were essential. I also saw how difficult it was for women to find clear, practical guidance they could trust.

That realization led me to expand my expertise through health coaching, behavior change, and Tiny Habits®. Today, I combine strength training, nutrition, and habit coaching to help women take a proactive approach to their health. My approach is practical, evidence-based, and designed to fit real life.

I believe lasting change doesn’t come from perfection or willpower. It comes from building the right skills, habits, and systems over time. My goal is to help women feel stronger, more confident, and equipped with the tools they need to support their health for years to come.

I’ve been at this awhile…

Degree

University of California Santa Barbara – B.A. Psychology

Health Coaching

National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching – Health & Wellness Coach
Tiny Habits®Certified Tiny Habits Coach
Wellcoaches
– Certified Health and Wellbeing Coach
American College of Lifestyle Medicine – Lifestyle Medicine Coach
Whole Health Institute – ‘Taking Charge of My Life and My Health’ Group Facilitator
American Council on Exercise – Certified Health Coach

Fitness

American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer
Faster Health & Fitness – Diploma in Functional Performance, Diploma in Functional Therapy, Advanced Functional Trainer
Gray Institute – Certificate in Applied Functional Science
Muscle Activation Techniques – Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist
International Mountain Biking Association – MTB Skills Instructor L2

Enough about me, let’s talk about you