Helping Older Adults Stay Strong & Independent
Certified Functional Aging Specialist & Personal Trainer
Personalized functional fitness coaching designed to help older adults build strength, improve balance, increase mobility, and move with greater confidence every day.
Meet Gillian
For the past 8 years, I've had the privilege of helping people improve their health through personal training, corporate wellness, small group training, and group fitness. Throughout those experiences, I've worked with clients of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds, helping them build strength, improve their health, gain confidence, and create healthier lifestyles.
Over time, I discovered that the work I found most meaningful was helping older adults. Watching clients regain strength, improve their balance, move with greater confidence, and continue doing the activities they love inspired me to focus my career on healthy aging.
Today, as a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Functional Aging Specialist, I'm passionate about helping older adults stay active, mobile, and independent throughout every stage of aging. My approach focuses on improving strength, balance, mobility, and overall function so you can continue doing the things that matter most--whether that's navigating daily activities with ease, keeping up with your grandchildren, or enjoying your favorite hobbies with certainty.
I offer personalized in-home, virtual, and small group training designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and maintain an active, independent lifestyle for years to come. Looking for extra motivation? Grab a friend or family member and let's work toward your goals together while sharing the cost of your training sessions.
Strength for Everyday Life
Build Strength for daily activities like getting up from chairs, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries.
How I Help
Here's how we'll work together to help you stay healthy, active, and independent.
Balance & Fall Prevention
Enhance your stability and coordination through targeted exercises that improve your posture and prevent falls.
Mobility & Movement
Keep your joints flexible and your range of motion wide, allowing you to enjoy life's movements without restriction.
Professional Certifications
Current certifications supporting safe, personalized fitness and healthy aging, and behavior change.
Certified Functional Aging Specialist (ISSA)
Specialized training in helping older adults improve strength, balance, mobility, and independence.
Prepared to respond to medical emergencies and provide a safe training environment.
CPR/AED Certified
Certified Health Coach (IIN)
Trained in behavior change, nutrition, and sustainable healthy lifestyle habits.
“Gillian not only helped me recover from my recent knee surgery, her specific workouts helped me better prepare for it. Even the physical therapists commented on how fast my strength returned. Her workouts are thoughtful, varied, as challenging as you want them to be, and the results are obvious. She has a very encouraging manner and makes sure you are doing exercises correctly. After a full year of working with her, I’m hooked!”
–Long-Term client
Success Stories
Real feedback from clients who are building strength, confidence, and independence.
"My name is Paula Breedlove. I’m 79, and I’ve been working with Gillian for 10 months. I’ve done yoga for years, but needed some added strength for continuing mobility. Gillian has provided that! She’s knowledgeable about working with seniors and will tailor a program just for YOU. I’ve gained strength and confidence in my everyday routines–And I walked (some of) the Great Wall on a June trip to China! I credit Gillian for the added strength.
She’s professional–but encouraging and fun too. She’s easy to work with and adaptable on scheduling around your time schedule, as well.
Get on her list! You’ll be very pleased.”
–Paula Breedlove, Age 79
Let's Get Started
Gain the strength, balance, and confidence to keep doing the things you love.
Here's How It Works
*Free Consultation
we'll discuss your goals, health history, current fitness level, and answer any questions you have.
*Personalized Plan
every program is designed around your needs, abilities, and lifestyle.
*Train Your Way
I offer in-home personal training throughout the Triangle area, as well as virtual coaching, so you can train wherever you're most comfortable.
