I partner with women who are ready to reclaim their healthy mojo and rock their life! I brew up a tasty "transformation recipe" using a combo of real food, non-crazy fitness, and mindset swaps that help women get out of their own way and onto living an epic life. I have a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science which I use every day to stay on the cutting edge of wellness research. I am an ACSM certified personal trainer and a Precision Nutrition Coach. Services:
Personal Training:
Lisa uses a variety of equipment and training techniques in her fitness training business including: weight lifting, body weight workouts, TRX, Tabata intervals, and mobility work. She is experienced in the art of scaling exercise according to the client's goals and fitness level. Paleo Health Coaching:
Lisa believes strongly that what you eat largely determines body composition (i.e. 'abs are made in the kitchen' and 'you can't out-train a poor diet'. She coaches clients on a step-by step approach to swapping highly processed foods that lead to inflammation, obesity, and disease progression for those that are delicious, nutritious, and lead to improvements in how you look, feel, and perform. Health Coaching Services:
Cupboard Clean-Out (Law of Human Nature: If It's There, You'll Eat It!)
Grocery Shopping 101
Detoxification with Whole Foods
Macronutrient Ratio Considerations for Fat Loss, Muscle Building, and Exceptional Health and Fitness
Healthy Meal Planning for Those Who Don't Like to Cook (Or Clean!)
Real-Life Strategies to Get Kids on Board the Whole Foods Training
Biography:
Lisa Perkins grew up on an island in Southeast Alaska, graduated with a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and spent a number of years working as a political aide in Alaska and Washington D.C. Throughout this period, she indulged her insatiable curiosity about the world by traveling extensively throughout Southeast Asia, Central America, and Europe. With a desire to settle down and raise a family, Lisa spent a decade living in remote Alaska villages, raising her daughters, immersing herself in Alaska native cultures, and working as a part-time librarian. In 2008, Lisa and her family moved to Wichita, Kansas where she pursued a master's in library and information science. It was at this point that she decided to finally get to the root cause of lingering health issues including digestive issues, lack of energy, migraines, and depression. After many years of being prescribed antacids, Lisa stumbled upon the issue of gluten intolerance. Thinking she'd tried everything else, she decided to give this approach a try and within two weeks was astounded that most of the issues she'd struggled with her entire adult life were resolved. For the first time since childhood, she was able to reclaim vibrant health, boundless energy, and a strong, lean physique. This breakthrough empowered Lisa to seek even more ways to optimize her family's health and led her to do exhaustive research. She used this research to develop a multi-pronged approach to health and fitness which includes: whole natural foods rich in micronutrients, appropriate activity levels, plenty of sleep, stress reduction, and a healthy work/life balance. Lisa currently works at Wichita State University where she has taught health and fitness classes for the Upward Bound program. She serves on the Hunter Health Clinic Board of Directors, a non-profit community health clinic whose mission is to provide quality health care to those who may not otherwise have access. When she is not working and spending time with her family, she trains and coaches clients ranging in age from 13 to 73!