“What made you want to open a gym?” This is a question I get almost daily; and I always wonder – are we making obligatory small talk or do they really want to know? The answer is as simple, as it’s complicated. I simply love all things health, wellness and fitness. And you don’t open a gym to make bank – it’s a labor of love and costs more than you might think, so true blue passion is the absolute foundation.
Beyond the mechanics and passion, I had a dream. Not the “since I was a little girl..” kind of dream, but a vision placed on my heart after sincerely praying for help. I prayed to God, asking for guidance to use my gifts in a way to make a difference, what about me can be used for the benefit of others? That night, I had a dream of giving a tour of a gym to someone and even called it “Blackbox” in my dream conversation. I woke up and never felt more sure of anything. I looked at my husband and said (with a huge smile), “I think I’m supposed to open a gym!”. What you ask for in prayer, be ready to receive!
I graduated from Springville High School, spent some time living in Lancaster during my time at UB, and where we bought our first house and started our little family. My husband, daughter and I moved back to Holland in 2013, where we live today.
Opening a gym, and wellness facility in our hometown is very special to us. In 2023, I went legit. I became a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. While being wellness focused, I have traversed WNY for my gym, yoga, red light, PT and massage therapy and even shopping across multiple towns for my vitamins and supplements. Bringing all of that, under one roof, it is my hope to empower local, rural customers who may otherwise forgo self-care, to truly take the very best care of themselves and their loved ones.
j.m.