Hi, I’m Laura.

I specialize in practicing and teaching sustainable methods of strength and conditioning. My goal is to help others develop a solid foundation of strong, quality movement. My hope is to witness the ensuing confidence from physical and mental accomplishment bleed into every other area of people’s lives - which, I am happy to attest, is often inevitable.

My Qualifications Include:

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS)

USA Weightlifting Level 2

Russian Kettlebell Challenge (Dragon Door Level 1)

CrossFit Level 2

Yoga Vidya 200-hr Instructor Training

Precision Nutrition Level 1

I also hold a B.A. in Philosophy from McGill University in Montreal, QC, where I completed my first strength and conditioning practicum under the kinesiology department, followed by a year of outpatient physical therapy observation; anatomy, physiology and nutrition courses, and a couple more fitness internships. I have overseen wellness programs, trained individuals and taught group classes in a variety of settings from personal training studios and YMCAs to assisted living communities and physiotherapy clinics. Currently, I workout and work at Industry Athletics, located in both the Federal Hill and Harbor East neighborhoods of Baltimore, MD.

Now may be a good time to mention that I should definitely practice yoga more often.

We can’t all be perfect and there’s always something to work on… right? So with that said, let’s get this out of the way: If you would prefer to work with a fitness professional who exclusively films glute exercises from the back and down angle while allegedly eschewing carbs despite continuing to eat produce (hint: kale is 12% fat + 16% protein, and there’s only one other macronutrient known to exist - not including alcohol - as of the writing of this bio), I’m probably not your person. If you’ll consider working with an imperfect human who cares and will never stop eating frozen treats (in the words of my great-grandmother: “There is no life without chocolate.”), I would love to meet you.

Note: If you really want to work on just your glutes, we can do that. If Bret Contreras has taught the strength and conditioning world anything, it’s that strong bums are as functional as they are eye-catching. I simply ask you to consider the following:

a) It’s highly useful to be able to lift things with your arms. Some things (read: every object that’s not a barbell) you cannot hip-thrust to their ideal location. Though if you can, there may be a viral video in your future.

b) A nice pair of deltoids is a beautiful sight. Plus, they’re much easier (read: socially acceptable) for one to gaze at longingly from eye-level!

c) I am a big proponent of the you-do-you-boo-boo approach to life, but there’s so much more to life than a big butt. Lumbo-pelvic stability, handstands, dancing (can’t help you with that one), pull ups, bench pressing the poundage equivalent of your significant other and using it to your advantage … the list is endless. Why limit yourself when you have literally the entire rest of your body to work with and there’s so much potential fitness within reach of your finger tips?

And with that, my rant on current rear-end dominant fitness trends satisfied, I leave you here.

If you’ve made it this far and remain entertained, I invite you to visit my Blog. If you are interested in learning how to exercise or train without any of this fluff stuff, please visit the Exercise Library (currently a work in progress - your patience is appreciated!). If you would like to work in person or remotely, please reach out by sending a message on this page. Wishing you a wonderful day!