Primal Transformations

Primal Transformations Lisa is a Health and Wellness Transformation Coach. She helps clients reclaim their health, body, and life! My clients get results they get to KEEP!

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!

First of all, I'm not fighting demons in the middle of the night! 😂But in all seriousness, if you want to improve your h...
04/24/2026

First of all, I'm not fighting demons in the middle of the night! 😂

But in all seriousness, if you want to improve your health and fitness, you need to find a sane, sustainable approach.

The diet and fitness industry pushes complicated, intensive programs designed to produce quick results.

But since the approach isn't designed to last, neither are the results.

If you enjoy working hard for temporary, unsustainable results, jumping from program to program is a great way to achieve this.

But if you want to find a lasting, healthy solution, start experimenting with ways of eating and exercising that you can realistically be consistent with.

This approach requires both curiosity and patience. But the payoff is a peaceful, flexible lifestyle that can work under any circumstances.

And best of all: No 4am workouts or meal prepping boring food required.

If you'd like some help figuring this out for yourself, let's chat and see if I can help.




This isn't meant to inspire guilt or shame. It's simply a gentle reminder that if we want to keep living our most indepe...
04/22/2026

This isn't meant to inspire guilt or shame.

It's simply a gentle reminder that if we want to keep living our most independent, adventurous life into retirement, we should figure out how to build in a variety of movement now.

As counterintuitive as it may seem, the more we move our body, the less pain we're likely to feel from our joints.

This isn't a universal statement, obviously.

But after 11 years working with a wide variety of clients, I can say without reservation that moving more tends to result in more energy, better mobility, and less overall pain.

The hardest part is to simply begin. It almost doesn't matter with what!

The next most important thing is to figure out how to get consistent with some type of movement.

I don't mean we have to do it every day, simply that we need to do something on a regular basis. Again, it almost doesn't matter what in the beginning.

Consistency wins out over intensity and duration every single time.




Most of my workouts look different these days: No gym. No weights. No structured plan.  In the past I would've dismissed...
04/21/2026

Most of my workouts look different these days: No gym. No weights. No structured plan.

In the past I would've dismissed the exercise I'm getting because it doesn't have a specific plan, duration or intensity.

But at 57 and 11//12's 😜, I no longer need permission or validation to be ok with being flexible about how I do things.

This puppy is keeping me plenty active, lemme tell ya!

I've been clambering up and down steep river banks, throwing countless balls, lifting/carrying his 33 lb wiggly body when necessary, and (gasp!) even doing some running.

I've been getting 13k+ steps each day, many of them with a lunatic on a leash. 😂

All this is to say that while I definitely look forward to getting back to strength training and more structured workouts, my body isn't going to fall apart in the next month.

I mean, it might because 7 month old puppy but not because I'm taking a break from squats!

If your routine looks different right now, you are not failing.

You are adapting.

And you're still showing up!

Sometimes, that's the strongest thing you can do.


Waking up at 7am on a Sunday morning isn't my favorite but, oddly enough, this 7 month old boy has helped fix my sleep *...
04/19/2026

Waking up at 7am on a Sunday morning isn't my favorite but, oddly enough, this 7 month old boy has helped fix my sleep *even* though I'm sharing a bed with the little rascal!

I'm getting more exercise + more sunlight + a more consistent sleep schedule - all of which increase something called sleep pressure.

What is sleep pressure?

Think of a day you've been out hiking or swimming and how deeply you've slept afterwards. That's what higher sleep pressure feels like!

We're still figuring out how to integrate Luka peacefully into our lives (tricky with a spoiled 12 year old rescue doggo with cranky joints!) but we've fallen in love so we'll find a way.

If you struggle to fall asleep, wake up often or don't feel rested after a full nights sleep, you might want to experiment with some of the things below:

HOW TO INCREASE SLEEP PRESSURE

Sleep pressure (homeostatic sleep drive) is the increasing biological urge to sleep that builds the longer you're awake, driven by the accumulation of a chemical called adenosine in the brain.

It acts like a balloon inflating throughout the day, decreasing only during sleep, and is crucial for falling asleep easily and staying asleep.

💤How to Build Sleep Pressure

Stay Awake: Allow sufficient time between waking up and going to bed (consistent with wake windows).

Active Days: Engage in physical exercise and active outdoor activity.

Limit Naps: Avoid long or late daytime naps that can "reset" your pressure too early.

💤Factors Influencing Sleep Pressure
Duration of Wakefulness:

The primary factor; longer time awake = higher pressure.

Stimulation: High-energy activities or intense mental effort can increase the drive to sleep.

Caffeine: Blocks adenosine receptors, effectively masking sleep pressure.

💤Effect on Sleep Quality:

Higher Pressure: Results in faster sleep onset and deeper, more restorative sleep.

Lower Pressure: Causes difficulty falling asleep (insomnia) or fragmented sleep.

💤How to Support Healthy Sleep Pressure:

Maintain Routines: Keep a consistent sleep/wake schedule, even on weekends.

Manage Caffeine/Alcohol: Avoid these close to bedtime to allow the body to feel its natural pressure.

Environmental Cues: Keep the bedroom cool and dark to facilitate sleep. Expose yourself to sunlight early in the day, even for a few minutes.







I'm continually inspired by the way my 93-year-old aunt says yes to pretty much everything. She's spontaneous when her f...
04/18/2026

I'm continually inspired by the way my 93-year-old aunt says yes to pretty much everything.

She's spontaneous when her friends ask her to go on outings.

She's adventurous when it comes to making art, planting new things, and trying out new ways of doing things.

I don't think it's ever occurred to her that it's too late to do anything!

It's a reminder that staying open and curious is both a choice and a practice.

Instead of allowing our lives to insidiously become smaller, we can choose to live fully until the end.

It's not too late and you're not behind. 🩷




Luka spent his first 6 months in a crate, never getting to go outside. When my daughter Hannah discovered the situation,...
04/17/2026

Luka spent his first 6 months in a crate, never getting to go outside. When my daughter Hannah discovered the situation, she offered to buy him to get him out of there.

The whole thing is heartbreaking but what a joy seeing him experience the world in a positive way. After his booster on Monday, he got to go to PetSmart and pick out a toy (ok add a few sssss). 🩵

He's gained 8 lbs, most of it muscle he'd never had a chance to develop. It makes us so happy watching him gallop across our yard!

I'll be glad to move him into his own bed but he's needed the security so it's been worth sleeping with puppy feet in my face. 😂

Needless to say, I'm getting my steps in!

Adam and I are pretty enamored with this little guy. 🥰🐶





Perfectionism, people pleasing, and hustling for our worth all have roots in cultural conditioning. When you add in a hy...
04/16/2026

Perfectionism, people pleasing, and hustling for our worth all have roots in cultural conditioning.

When you add in a hyper vigilant nervous system or other trauma responses, it can feel overwhelming to let things go or to be ok with imperfection.

My logical brain knows it's unhealthy to push so hard. I also know I'm happier, more relaxed, and healthier when I can chill tf out!

But my nervous system is operating on a whole different level from my conscious mind.

A combination of tools and practice is slowly but surely making it easier to separate my worth from my productivity or helpfulness.

If this is something you struggle with as well, I'd love to know what's hard and what, if anything, you've found helpful. 🙏🩵

This recommendation might seem both smug and overly simplistic. But if you're anything like me, you'll find the payoff f...
04/14/2026

This recommendation might seem both smug and overly simplistic.

But if you're anything like me, you'll find the payoff for these simple tasks to be surprisingly big.





04/13/2026

This kind of enthusiasm is infectious. Just watching him enjoy this little pup cup gave me so much vicarious joy! Makes me want to go find this kind of feeling for myself. Hi honey.🐶🩷

04/12/2026

Every day presents us with many chances to start over.

Whether it's adopting a new mindset or recovering from something you said or did that you wish you hadn't, you CAN begin again in each moment.

Because all we really have is this next moment... and this one.

~Sam Harris

FROM LISA:

The question "what's now and what's next?" has helped me break the cycle of getting stuck in rumination/shame/guilt about past choices - and focus instead on what I can do right now to move forward. 💪🚀

I encourage you to use this question the next time you're feeling stuck or frustrated with yourself.

It's so empowering to skip the shame spiral of doom and just do the next right thing - without drama or self discrimination. ❤️






https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1H19kkUWRH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I realized this week that it's time to make my self-care a priority again. The first few weeks with this new puppy requi...
04/12/2026

I realized this week that it's time to make my self-care a priority again.

The first few weeks with this new puppy required me to put my own needs on the back burner. Now that he's settled in, feeling less traumatized by his beginnings, and more secure - I have to shift gears.

Whether it's kids, pets, family, or clients, my tendency is to do more than necessary, which isn't sustainable or even healthy!

I know this about myself and I am happy. I'm catching it earlier.

I'm counting it as a win that I tried taking him to a few hours of doggy daycare today. Turns out he still needs one booster shot so I will get that done and take him again next week. But I took the first step and got us both more comfortable, which feels like a genuine win.

I know many of you reading this tend to over function for others as well. Often it's a combination of our upbringing, cultural norms around the role of women, and the message that we need to earn our worth.

Whatever the source may be, it's time for each of us to figure out how to give from a place of generosity, rather than guilt or internalized narratives around our worth.

This allows space for our own needs to be of equal importance to the needs of those around us. Obviously there will be exceptions to this, but that's exactly what they need to be. ❤️

Credit for meme: A Life In Progress

Taking the time to pack food for when we're away from home is one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves. It help...
04/08/2026

Taking the time to pack food for when we're away from home is one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves.

It helps to have a fairly large cooler bag and several reusable ice packs so that 1) you can bring enough food for meals and snacks throughout the day and 2) you don't run the risk of anything going bad, particularly in these warmer months.

This picture is some of my current favorite road trip travel snacks.

If I were going to work, I would definitely have a real food meal in there as well.

Keep in mind, it doesn't have to be anything complicated.

For my away from home meals, I might put in half a bag of frozen broccoli or cauliflower rice with some kind of cooked protein on top.

If I didn't have access to a microwave, I would put together a big salad with lots of protein and a variety of vegetables. I would also be sure to include some good vinaigrette, a sprinkle of nuts or seeds, maybe some sliced strawberries or grapes to add texture and flavor.

Most of us are busy and it's easy to skip the step of packing food, thinking it's a time savings could just pick something up later. I challenge you to think about the actual and hidden costs of going and getting food when you're hungry.

Not only does it cost a lot more than meals from home, it takes a surprising amount of time.

In addition, were less likely to make good decisions when we're hungry in the moment. This isn't a value judgment, but it is something many clients find frustrating after the fact.

What can you pack for yourself the next time you're going to be away from home, even for a couple of hours?

Address

1 Causeway Blvd
Clearwater, FL
33767

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Primal Transformations posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Primal Transformations:

Share