Welcome!
My hope is that you found UPLIFT FITNESS because you are looking to “get into the arena”—you have made a decision that you want to make positive improvements to your health, and you are seeking someone you can trust to walk alongside you during the process. Great! You have entered a “no judgment and no shame zone” – I am here to HELP you. I teach and train all levels and abilities, and I want you to thrive in the body that God has designed for you! My absolute passion is to use my education, experience, personal struggles, and failures (opportunities) to help you live a long and fulfilling life!
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
I specialize in:
- Nutrition Guidance: I address how to fuel your body to feel good, manage weight, prevent chronic disease, and modify negative eating behaviors.
- Fat Loss: I design a sound, scientifically-backed process to boost metabolism and change your body composition customized for your body and lifestyle.
- Strength and Muscle Gain: I customize a fitness program for you to elevate your functional fitness and quality of life by building muscle and strength through a manageable, realistic process.
- Cardio Fitness: I implement training methods for heart health and respiratory health, increasing your daily energy burn.
- Cancer Exercise Training: I design and implement a fitness program to motivate you throughout your journey, help you modify negative health habits, and strengthen positive practices for successful outcomes.
About Me
I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Group Fitness Trainer, and CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist. I am also a survivor of Breast Cancer, Complex Trauma, Disordered Eating, and Menopause! I live in the Nashville, TN area with my husband and 4 cats (which you will probably train with—they like to be on camera). I have two beautiful daughters and a NEW son-in-law! I am the singer and songwriter for the band Dust & Daisies with my guitar-playing husband, Rob. We frequently play around town or in prisons, recovery centers, or homeless shelters.
“You can’t complain about the results you didn’t get from the hard work you didn’t do.”
WHAT I DO
Online Personal Training
Online Buddy Training
Training with a friend has great benefits—it helps you stay consistent, motivated, and accountable to one another. When you exercise with a friend, you are more likely to encourage each other and push a little harder than you might do on your own! It can also be more affordable (see rates)!
My Rates
Personal Training
45 minutes: $65
Buddy Training
60 minutes: $40/person
HAPPY CLIENTS
New to the area, I attended Deb’s Strength Training class and loved her style of instruction. She is strong, happy, and the most encouraging instructor. She makes a workout fun, and exciting. The next day I would ache all over in a positive way, knowing I accomplished what I needed with the help of Deb. Not only did I become stronger physically, I began to feel part of a community.
I have always been physically active but since taking Deb's fitness classes for close to 4 years now the results have been amazing!!! I feel stronger and more confident than ever before!!! I always look forward to see how Debbie will challenge us with each class, encouraging us to step out of our comfort zone with new exercises and routines. You leave her class with a positive outlook on your day and your fitness journey. I'm so happy to be a part of her fitness family.
I loved my training sessions with Deb! She met me right where I was at, yet challenged me with what was appropriate for getting stronger and better after my cancer treatment and surgeries. She is very knowledgeable, and a great accountability partner - all while making workouts fun! Highly recommend!!
Deb has a genuine passion for helping others achieve and maintain their health. Her enthusiasm is addictive, and it creates an uplifting and motivating atmosphere. Her ability to push me beyond my limits while ensuring safety and proper form is amazing. Her guidance and encouragement have empowered me to challenge myself, reach new goals, and discover my true potential.
Deb is the absolute best! She met me where I was at and was realistic with me about what is and is not achievable. She holds me accountable while also making sure we are having fun.
Deb’s energy and enthusiasm makes working out fun! She challenges me to move out of my comfort zone to push my body a little harder. As a result, after taking her classes I definitely feel stronger and more fit.
I reached out to Deb to get in shape for my August 2023 wedding and she provided me with personalized strength programs that helped me progress to my goals. She thoroughly explained the proper forms of each movement, so I felt confident and strong when working out. After 8 months, I "only" lost 15 lbs, but my body was re-compositioned and so strong!! I'm now deadlifting 100 lbs when I could only do 40 lbs. The confidence I've gained from when I was a novice is unexplainable. I feel so empowered and strong thanks to Deb!! She is incredibly professional, kind, motivating, and intelligent with her craft.
Deb is truly an inspiration to everyone of her students! She makes coming to class fun with her positive comments, great music and attention to each of us. She works us hard but not so hard that we won't come back! She smiles and laughs and really cares about us. I know that when I go to class regularly, I see results. I have toned up and gotten stronger. She is by far my favorite instructor.
Deb is a compassionate and invested trainer. She is sensitive to the changing needs of her clients and can adapt to those needs, all the while gently challenging them. She truly cares about the well-being of those she trains. If she is unfamiliar with limitations of her clients, she dives into research to learn how to best serve them. She loves the Lord and has a heart to touch the lives of others by utilizing her gifts to contribute to your healing journey!
Deb has been a shining light in my fitness journey from the very beginning. More than 4 years ago while battling postpartum I decided to join a fitness center to take group fitness classes. One of my very first spin classes I ever took was taught by her and I instantly fell in love with spin and her encouraging and supportive attitude. So much so that 3 years later I actually started teaching my own spin classes and definitely consider Deb to be my mentor. Plus her strength classes are like no other!
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten.”
