If the workouts that used to work have stopped working, you're not doing it wrong — your body has changed. I've been through perimenopause myself, and I help women of every age train with their bodies, not against them.
I didn't choose to focus on perimenopause from a textbook. I lived it. After years of coaching, I hit the season myself — the shifting energy, the sleep, the workouts that suddenly stopped working — and realized how few trainers actually speak to it.
So after a decade as a head coach, I went out on my own to build something for the women I kept meeting: strong, busy, and tired of being handed the same old playbook that quit on them. I know what this chapter feels like from the inside, and I know how good the right training can make you feel.
Born and raised here in Albuquerque, I bring my whole self to coaching — my roots, my faith, and a belief that strength is built in body and spirit together. My promise is simple: you'll be greeted by name, met where you are, and coached toward strength you can actually feel.
Faith is part of who I am, and it shapes how I show up — with gratitude, patience, and the belief that you are stronger than you know. My doors are open to everyone, always.
Perimenopause is my passion and my focus — but strength is for every season and every age. If any of this sounds like you, let's talk.
Every journey starts with a free consultation. We'll talk through your goals and find the right fit, and Elia will walk you through pricing based on what you need.
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation about your goals, your season, and what's felt hard lately. We'll figure out the best way to get you strong — and Elia will go over the options and pricing that fit you.
Fully personalized strength coaching, built around your body, your schedule, and how you actually feel week to week.
Bring a friend or two and get strong together. The same expert coaching with the energy and accountability of training alongside others.
Commit to the season ahead with a 3-month or 6-month package. Staying consistent is what actually changes how you feel, and packages help you stick with it.
1-on-1, small group, or a package — we'll find what fits your goals and your life. Book a free consultation and Elia will walk you through it. 💪
Real stories from women who decided to feel strong again.
“I came in not really knowing how to lift or how to push myself to lift heavy. Elia guided me, corrected my form, and made me fall in love with strength training.”
— Jenae W., ABQ
“Elia actually gets what perimenopause does to your body. She met me where I was and never made me feel behind.”
— Sarah B., ABQ
“I've stuck with this longer than any gym membership. She remembers everything and genuinely cheers me on.”
— Mariah H., Rio Rancho
More client stories coming soon. ❤️
A strong woman builds more than muscle. She builds a life she loves living — one rep, one season, one good day at a time.
Based on the westside of Albuquerque, NM — come to me, or I'll come to you.
Train in my fully-equipped home gym on the westside — a private, welcoming space with everything we need and zero crowded-gym intimidation.
Have your own setup? I'll come to you. We'll train in the space you're most comfortable in, on a schedule that fits your life.
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