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Rachel MacPherson, CPT

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with actionable, science-based advice. She wants clients to come away knowing what to do next, and feeling like someone out there is in their corner. Rachel is a professional writer and certified personal trainer with additional certifications including nutrition, prenatal/postpartum exercise, and pain-free performance.

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Rachel MacPherson
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Rachel MacPherson, CPT

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with actionable, science-based advice. She wants clients to come away knowing what to do next, and feeling like someone out there is in their corner. Rachel is a professional writer and certified personal trainer with additional certifications including nutrition, prenatal/postpartum exercise, and pain-free performance.


Education
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT)
  • PN1 Certified Nutrition Coach
  • PN Macros-Based Coaching Specialist
  • Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
  • GGS Certified Prenatal/Postpartum Coach
Specialties
  • Exercise nutrition
  • Strength training and weight lifting
  • Muscle building
  • Pregnancy and post-partum fitness
  • Macronutrient-based diet planning
  • Stress management
  • Injury prevention and recovery
  • Healthy weight balance
  • Body image and body acceptance
Activities & Honors
  • Weightlifting
  • Jiu-jitsu
  • Hiking
  • Softball
  • Dodgeball
  • Kickboxing