Hi! I’m Elise

As a wife, mother of three active kids and four rescue pups, I know all about juggling life to squeeze in a workout.  Balance has always been key in my life, which is why after 14 years of being tethered to a corporate career, as a computer programmer, I began the journey of turning my lifelong passion for fitness -- and pursuit of balance -- into a full-time career. 

In the beginning of this journey, I saw a pattern emerging - one that would change my life!  I noticed that while some activities focused mostly on strength, others concentrated almost exclusively on flexibility.  I believed that most activities would benefit from both. 

To bridge the gap between strength and flexibility, I started searching for protocols that would combine the two. I practiced, taught, became certified in multiple disciplines, including yoga, hand balancing, kickboxing, gymnastic strength training, stretch therapy, FRC, Kinstretch, Animal Flow, and more. And I’m still learning!

With each new certification, I brought new ideas into my classes, combining the best from each protocol, taking feedback from my students and figuring out what works. The result was BALANCE - a curation of the world’s best exercise modalities designed to offer lasting joint health, useable strength, increased ranges of motion, and more FUN!   
 "As a coach, I'm passionate about helping people meet and exceed their goals...  and celebrate with them when they do!"    

 Baby BALANCE (My Garage)

I am now offering private training and small group classes out of my garage gym - we all lovingly call "Baby Balance". 

While the original location of BALANCE Fitness and Flexibility has permanently closed its doors due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Balance community is still going strong and members are getting upside down, making gains and getting more flexible every day! Join Us!