Start Here Health

09/19/2025

✨Last night, I had the privilege—alongside my colleague, co-coach, and cousin— Olivia Payne to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation ’s Introduction to Construction Trades 🎉.

As a wellness professional working with ITCT, it was inspiring to reconnect with past graduates. Many shared not only their career success, but also how they’ve begun reading food labels, making healthier food choices, maintaining a positive mindset, and setting and working toward personal goals. (Just a small portion of what Start Here Health does).

These small lifestyle habits are producing lifelong change—because once you know how to make better choices, you carry them with you every day. And when graduates bring those habits home, their families see and follow, creating healthier households and generations to come 🙌🏽.

🌱 A small seed of wellness planted has now grown into lasting impact 💪🏽.

08/28/2025

New exercise class on the horizon!
Battle Ready - Train your body. Arm your spirit. Combining faith and fitness. Positive, energizing and uplifting music, fun and real time, real life application with the post workout refuel, also known as a community discussion. Led by Certified Trainers and Boxing Coach.

This Saturday August 30th, at the Walk Run Lift Studio - 11am, there will be a Back 2 School Family Fitness edition! Last week was a fun time!!

It’s Time to Get Battle Ready! 🚨

This Saturday at 11am, join us for our next Battle Ready pop-up class at Walk Run Lift Studio
📍 1913 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

🏋🏽‍♂️45 minutes of heart-pumping, muscle-building, spirit-strengthening training.
🙏 Paired with faith-fueled encouragement to keep you strong in body, soul and spirit.

✅ Bring a water bottle
✅ Come ready to move
✅ Leave feeling unstoppable

08/11/2025

At Start Here Health, one of our favorite programs is GodFit - our faith forward fitness program. Over the past year I've had the joy of partnering with TMCEarlyLearning
Each GodFit Session we begin with affirmations: I am strong. I am beautiful. I am courageous. I am a good Listener...
We are speaking life into who they are at such a young age - and when we pair that with movement, it becomes active learning they can't wait for!

Thank you TMCEarlyLearning, for capturing this moment. Here's to many more.

05/16/2025

If the gym has ever felt intimidating… you’re not alone.
We created this space with you in mind — a space where you don’t just train your body, but strengthen your spirit for the real battles we face in life.

Rooted in Ephesians 6:10–18, this class is about putting on the full armor of God — building spiritual strength, confidence, and community through movement and faith.

Join us every Saturday in May — for FREE.

11 AM at Walk Run Lift Studios
📍 1913 Smallman St, Pittsburgh PA

04/29/2025

Excited to share the launch of our new program: Battle Ready - Train your body. Arm your spirit.

Based on Ephesians 6:10-18 - "Put on the Full Armor of God" - this program is all about preparing for the real battles we face in life: the spiritual ones.

We believe its crucial to strengthen our bodies as a part of taking care of our temple, and arm our spirit to walk fully in the calling God has placed on our lives.

GodFit by Start Here Health - is teaming up with Christine Ullrich, creator of Passages and Punches - in partnership with the Walk, Run, Lift studio in the Strip District - to bring you this powerful experience

Join us every Saturday in May at 11am!

02/18/2025

Hanging out with TMCEarlyLearning students is always a joy! 🌟 It’s never too early to show little ones that moving our bodies is FUN and HEALTHY! 🎉

From jumping, stretching, and dancing to simply running around, movement builds strong bodies, sharp minds, and happy hearts. ❤️ Let’s teach our kids that exercise isn’t a chore—it’s a celebration of what our bodies can do!

02/04/2025

Meal Prep Made Easy: Overnight Vanilla Protein Oats

Trying to switch things up and move away from sugary cereals? Get the whole family involved in making overnight oats together! 🥄✨ It’s a fun and easy way to teach kids about healthy choices while setting them up for a nutritious start to the day.

Chaotic mornings? No problem!

Prepping these delicious & protein-packed Overnight Vanilla Oats in minutes and wake up to a wholesome, energy-boosting breakfast!
Kid-Friendly Meal Prep Steps:

1️⃣ Let them pour & mix the oats, chia seeds, almond milk, almond butter & cinnamon.
2️⃣ Stir, store in airtight contain and refrigerate overnight.
3️⃣ Adjust with extra milk if necessary, in the morning and enjoy!

✨ Meal Prep Tip: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days—perfect for busy schedules! Swap in peanut or sunflower butter if preferred. If sweeter is desired, try using pure maple syrup.

Tag a fellow parent who needs a healthy & easy breakfast idea! 💙

Recipe makes 5 servings. Increase as necessary.

🔹 Ingredients: Oats, chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, raspberries, blueberries, almond butter, cinnamon.
🔹 Macros (per serving): 309 kcal | 11g fat | 37g carbs | 18g protein
🔹 High in fiber (9g) & calcium (430mg)!

02/03/2025

Wholesome & Flavorful Veggie Pasta!

A simple, nourishing, and satisfying pasta dish that’s packed with mushrooms, asparagus, and a creamy, cheesy (but dairy-free!) finish. 💚

🥄 Key Ingredients:

✔️ Farfalle or Fusilli pasta
✔️ Cremini mushrooms 🍄
✔️ Fresh asparagus
✔️ Nutritional yeast for that cheesy, umami flavor
✔️ Sea salt & black pepper for the perfect seasoning 🧂

💡 Meal Prep Tip: Use chickpea or quinoa brown rice pasta for an extra boost of protein & fiber!

Tag a pasta lover who needs to try this! 🍽️

01/14/2025

Making Meal Prep Simple & Easy! 🍱✨

Yes, it takes time, but this week, I’m keeping it stress-free. No overthinking, no fancy recipes—just straightforward, delicious meals that check all the boxes. ✅

Lunch and dinner? Done.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep it simple. Pick a protein, a veggie, and a healthy carb/grain you love—and mix and match for the week. Meal prep doesn’t have to be complicated!

What are your go-to meal prep staples? Share below! 🍴

11/21/2024

Nature has much to offer — boost your mood, energize your body, and recharge your soul. 🌞 Take a walk today and experience the benefits for yourself! 🌳

11/14/2024

Have you heard about Own Our Own? A business academy for entrepreneurs.
If you haven't, check them out!!

With the help of some really amazing business coaches and a God given purpose to create Generational Health in my family and community Start Here Health and was born.

I am truly grateful for the program and what has and what's currently being birthed out of it!

Meet Ashleigh Pollard, a graduate of Cohort 8, who founded Start Here Health. Ashleigh's mission is to help individuals achieve their health goals through a holistic approach to nutrition, fitness, and spiritual well-being. 🏋🏾‍♀️💚

Follow her journey and discover how she’s inspiring others to lead healthier lives at start_here_healthLet’s continue to uplift and support our amazing community of entrepreneurs!

🔁 Share this post to help spread the word about Ashleigh’s impactful work. Your support makes a difference! 🙌🏾

11/01/2024

Sending a HUGE congratulations to the and Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation Introduction to the Construction Trades' 24th Cohort on their commencement this morning!

A few months ago, I had the privilege of being invited to deliver the Construction Workers Health and Nutrition Course as part of this amazing program. Together, we explored the importance of proper nutrition, physical activity, mental wellness, and more.

Earlier this week, the 2nd cohort that Start Here Health worked with, wrapped up our final module, and I am truly amazed by the journey. The participants were so appreciative of the time and education shared, all with the goal of building healthier habits at work and outside of work. As well as supporting their families health journey along the way.

A special shoutout to everyone who committed to making wellness a priority.
The participants hard work is inspiring, and I’m honored to have been part of this chapter of their career development.

Here’s to continued growth, health, and success!