Hello! I’m Wendy (she/they), and I’m a certified personal trainer based in Chicago, IL. I began strength training after years of fitness routines that left me disenchanted and at odds with my body. I quickly fell in love with heavy lifting and the confidence and growth (both physical and emotional) that it provided! I became certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in 2025 and I’m eager to share my enthusiasm for gaining strength, especially with new and nontraditional clients.
My approach centers empowerment, and my hope is for the people I train to increase their muscle mass, functional strength, confidence, and self-compassion. The goal of my work is to help folks create lifestyle habits that allow for continued health and comfort. I strive to center inclusivity, harm reduction, and enjoyment!
Besides lifting heavy things, my hobbies include reading, playing drums, cooking vegan stuff, and tending to my garden. I’m a parent to a really cool human teenager, and a teenage snake named Claudia.