About Withers and Wellness

I'm a dedicated health and wellness coach with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. As the CEO and founder of Center Stage Athletics Coaching and a two-time Coach of the Year award winner, I have a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.

My coaching journey began in my early 20s when I achieved my first personal training certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). During this time, I worked as a part-time personal trainer and spin instructor, igniting my passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals. Fast forward to 2005, I embarked on my own competition journey in natural physique sports, competing in multiple divisions, and earning professional status in all during my 7 year competition career.

While working full-time for the Federal Government and Department of Defense as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, career coach, and mentor, I continued to develop my coaching skills, leading teams and developing leaders. In 2016, I transitioned to coaching full-time, combining my experience in leadership and fitness to help others on their wellness journeys.

Throughout my personal and professional life, I have faced and overcome various challenges, including healing from past trauma with the support of mental health professionals and through my own personal work. These experiences have deepened my empathy and understanding, inspiring me to adopt a trauma-informed approach to coaching. I believe that healing and personal growth are integral to achieving overall wellness, and I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients.

Horses have always played a profound role in my healing journey, especially during my traumatic childhood. Their gentle presence and ability to reflect emotions helped me through some of my most difficult times. This personal connection with horses made it a natural complement to incorporate them into my wellness practice. By integrating equine-assisted coaching, I offer clients the same opportunity to experience the transformative and healing power of horses that I did, creating a path toward emotional growth and resilience.

I am an Eagala certified Equine Specialist and Arenas for Change (ARCH) certified professional, integrating equine-assisted coaching into my practice. By leveraging the unique connection between humans and horses, I facilitate transformative experiences that promote emotional growth, self-awareness, and mindfulness.

My extensive professional qualifications include:

• Masterson Method Equine Specialist
• Eagala Certified Equine Specialist
• Arenas for Change (ARCH) Certified Professional
• Precision  Nutrition Level 1 Coach
• NASM  Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
• NASM  Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS)
• Lean  Six Sigma Black Belt
• Certification specialties in brain health, mindfulness, hormone balance, gut-brain connection, sleep science, and female physiology, and more.

With a passion for teaching and embracing mindfulness through the mind, body, and equine connection, I believe in a holistic approach to coaching that strengthens the mind, body, and spirit. My mission is to help clients build resilience and achieve balanced health through personalized coaching and the healing power of equine-assisted activities.

When I'm not coaching or working with my equine partners, I enjoy spending time in nature, continuing my personal growth journey, and cherishing moments with my family, friends, and pets. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you on your path to holistic wellness.