Hi, I’m Helen — one of the personal trainers here at StrongLife.

Originally from the UK, I moved to the U.S. in 2016 with my husband and our two young daughters. After spending a few years settling in and focusing on my family, I decided it was time to align my professional background in coaching and mentoring with my personal passion for health and fitness.

My journey into the fitness world began with barre, where I trained and certified through a boutique studio in Salt Lake City. I deepened my understanding of the human body with a certification in Musculoskeletal Anatomy through Anatomy4Fitness, and soon discovered a growing passion for strength training—especially its transformative impact on women at all stages of life.

Driven to learn more, I earned my Pre- and Postnatal Coaching certification from Girls Gone Strong (GGS), followed by my Certified Personal Trainer credential from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), along with CPR and AED certifications. I’ve continued to grow as a coach with additional specializations, including kettlebell training through Living.Fit, women-specific coaching through GGS, and a Nutrition Coach certification through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).

When I first walked into StrongLife, I immediately felt the difference. The space was warm and welcoming, the energy was positive, and it was clear that both trainers and clients were genuinely invested in one another’s success. I knew right away I’d found the community I wanted to be part of.

As a coach, I believe in creating a supportive, empowering environment where each person feels seen, challenged, and capable of becoming stronger—physically and mentally. I love helping clients find joy in movement and strength in their own bodies, no matter where they’re starting from.

Personally, I enjoy training my core—it’s one of my strongest areas—and nothing makes me feel more powerful than a solid barbell back squat. Outside the gym, you’ll usually find me reading, hiking, listening to podcasts about strength and personal development, or wake surfing in the summer. Much of my time is also joyfully spent on the sidelines of soccer fields or courts, cheering on my daughters in basketball, volleyball, and tennis.

Fun fact: my path to fitness wasn’t linear. I studied geology and geography at university and worked as a geologist before setting off to travel the world at 23. I met my Scottish husband in Alice Springs, Australia, while working a mix of adventurous jobs—from cleaning tour buses and cooking in restaurant kitchens to managing hostels. When I returned to the UK, I completed a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management and built a career as an HR and Learning & Development manager before finding my true calling in women’s health and strength training.

I’m proud to bring a unique blend of experience, empathy, and enthusiasm to every session—and I’d love to support you on your journey to becoming stronger, more confident, and more connected to your body