A MORE PERSONAL APPROACH.

I'm a New England girl, a mom, a movement instructor, an integrative health coach, and someone who genuinely enjoys having a lot of different interests. I'm naturally curious, love learning new things, and have never been particularly good at limiting myself to just one lane.

My interest in health and wellness is personal. I was diagnosed with endometriosis at eleven after getting my first period at eight, and I grew up being told that having children might be difficult for me. When I eventually started thinking about having a family, I wanted to better understand my body rather than spend that chapter of my life feeling uncertain.

That decision led me to pursue education in integrative nutrition, gut health, and hormone health. From there, I became interested in the role movement could play in supporting people through different stages of life, which eventually led to my training in Pilates, yoga, strength, prenatal and postnatal Pilates, and Lagree.

Today, I'm a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor, certified in yoga, strength, prenatal and postnatal Pilates, and Lagree Level 1. I'm also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Hormone and Gut Health Coach, and Reiki Level II practitioner.

But if you ask me what matters most when working with someone, my answer is pretty simple: connection.

I want to hear your story. I want to know about your injuries, your goals, your concerns, and how you're feeling that particular day. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, whether I'm teaching a full room or working with someone individually.

I love a challenging, athletically driven class. I also love knowing how to adjust that class for someone who woke up with a stiff neck and needs a little more support. Being knowledgeable in your craft means knowing how to adapt, and I want everyone to feel like their individual needs have been considered.

I'm also a big believer in honesty. I'm the friend who will tell you the truth, even when it isn't necessarily what you expected or wanted to hear. Not because I'm trying to be difficult, but because I think genuine relationships are built on trust. I'd rather offer an honest perspective with good intentions and love than tell someone what sounds nice in the moment.

That carries into my work, too. I want the people I work with to know they can ask questions, have open conversations, and expect thoughtful, straightforward guidance.

Outside of work, I own entirely too many workout sets, drink iced coffee year-round (yes, even through a New England winter), and usually have a new project or interest on my mind.

I love cooking and gardening, the latter of which I picked up after my grandfather passed away. He taught me a lot about growing tomatoes, and they're still my favorite thing to grow. Now I get to share the garden with my son, and soon my daughter, which makes it even more special.

And for anyone who appreciates a little astrology, I'm a Pisces sun, Leo rising, and Taurus moon. Make of that what you will.

One thing I say often is you can be both. You can take your work seriously without taking yourself too seriously. You can have expertise in one area and be a beginner in another. You can have big ambitions, a full life, and interests that don't necessarily have anything to do with each other.

I love adding new skills to my toolbox, exploring different ideas, and finding ways to share what I've learned. That's what keeps my work interesting, and it's a big part of what makes With Cortney feel like me.

With love,
Cortney