Hi everyone! I am a wife, mother to three boys and I have a serious passion for fitness! Things weren’t always so good for me physically. When I was 17 I was in a car accident where my family was hit by a drunk driver on the freeway. I was given a grim prognosis of what my future should look like with the injuries I sustained. It took years of working through chronic pain and depression to build my body back to a reasonable fitness level. Being unable to be as healthy and active as I wanted really lit a fire in me! I am determined to maintain a fit healthy lifestyle because I know first hand what it’s like not to. 
I have embraced a life filled with movement and helping others. Since 2000 I have worked as a clinical and sports massage therapist. I spent 6 years teaching yoga and group cycling classes. After the birth of my second son, I was struggling with Postpartum Depression and began long distance running with my dad, which helped greatly with my mental health. I completed several races at the 10K, half-marathon and full marathon distances. I am certified through the RRCA to coach distance runners up to the marathon distance. I also love weight training and have competed in four bodybuilding competitions. In 2013 I completed my B.S. in Exercise Science/Pre-physical therapy through EWU. I am also an ACE certified personal trainer. I spent 2 years working with the LIVESTRONG program at the YMCA, in which I worked with post-treatment cancer patients focusing on exercise and developing a community of support within the class. I have 500+ volunteer hours in Physical Therapy in various facets of the profession. As a personal trainer, I am confident working with all types of people including those who are elderly, have orthopedic limitations, are working their way back from a surgery or injury or an extended period of inactivity. Every individual is unique! Please let me customize a fitness program that fits your needs and goals!

Trainer at: Natalie Dodd Fitness