After stepping back from competitive dance as a teenager, my sister and I started going to the gym together, catapulting my 10+ year hobby in weightlifting. Fast forward a few years, and I was hit with back-to-back years of hip and ACL reconstruction recovery. Thanks to dance and physical therapy (and being a strong independent woman) I find healthy movement and mobility with proper form incredibly important. Training in the gym with functional progressive movement helps me move safely and comfortably, all while building my confidence and self-esteem.
After that second round of physical therapy, I wanted to help others build the knowledge and confidence to tackle their fitness goals. Fitness is a vulnerable journey and I am honored to help guide CAC members with theirs! I support clients new or returning to fitness with the education, accountability, and supportive challenge needed to build goal-focused routines. Clients can expect me to meet them where they are, celebrate every single win, help achieve their goals, and hopefully laugh a lot along the way.
Education:
B.S. in Information, User Experience Research and Design - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Certifications:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/AED Certification
Specialties:
Progressive Strength Training
Functional Movement
Lower-Body Joint Health (hip & knee mobility)
Post-Physical Therapy Transition
Location: WAC
Favorite Exercise: Medicine ball slams
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Email: chunter@chicagoathleticclubs.com
Personal Trainer