Small Steps Society.

Online personal training

Get stronger, at a pace your body can handle.

Fitness isn't one-size-fits-all, and your training shouldn't be either. Whether you're managing chronic illness, starting fresh, or working toward a new goal, we'll build a sustainable approach that fits your body and your life.

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No experience needed · Every plan adapts to you

New: Second Nature, a 4-week habit challenge, $39.

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • B.S. Kinesiology
  • Community included in every plan
Pink and teal hand weights on a mat, next to someone holding a smoothie.
Coach Ellie, smiling, with long dark hair and a cream sweater, resting her chin on her hand.

Meet your coach

Hi, I'm Ellie.

I've always been an athlete. I love working out and trying new things, and for most of my life my body kept up.

About five years ago I was diagnosed with POTS and hEDS, and everything I thought I knew about training got flipped on its head. I had to learn to move all over again, at a pace my body could handle. Now that's what I teach.

My mission is to help women with chronic illness see their own strength and know that the gym is for them too. And if you're brand new or starting over, you belong here just as much.

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • B.S. Kinesiology
  • dotFIT Certified Nutrition Practitioner
  • U.S. Army veteran

How it works

  1. Choose your plan

    Pick the support you want and check out securely in a couple of minutes.

  2. Tell me about you

    A short intake covers your goals, health, schedule and the equipment you have.

  3. Start training

    Your program is ready on your phone, with workouts that adapt on lower-energy days.

Testimonials

My pants aren't as tight, I do feel better, and I'm eating healthier.

Thank you, coach, for the encouragement and accountability.

Ed

I feel so good after each workout that I can't go without it.

I've never really done workouts consistently. A week and a half in, I've noticed so many changes.

Lynne

Choose your plan

Every plan adapts to you, and every plan includes the Small Steps Society community.

Nutrition Guidance add-on Pairs with 1:1 Coaching or a Personalized Plan

1:1 Coaching

I'm with you every week.


  • Custom program built for your goals, body, and equipment
  • Weekly check-ins and direct messaging
  • Ongoing form-check video reviews
  • Habit tracking
  • Works with whatever equipment you have
  • Small Steps Society included
  • Secure checkoutPay by card through a secure checkout, with a receipt emailed for every payment.
  • Payment plans availableNeed a different setup for 1:1 Coaching? Ask (opens Instagram messages in a new tab) and we'll find something that works.

Guides & programs

Self-paced ways to start, coming soon.

From the newsletter

3 Questions to Modify Any Workout for POTS, hEDS & Dysautonomia

August 2026

First page of the newsletter: 3 Questions to Modify Any Workout for POTS, hEDS & Dysautonomia

Your workout fits the day you're having

Same goals, different effort. Tap a day to see how it changes.

Good day

Time
About 40 minutes
Effort
Challenging
What changes
We add weight or reps when you're ready

Low-energy day

Time
About 20 minutes
Effort
Easy to moderate
What changes
Lighter weights, fewer sets, longer rests

Rough day

Time
5 to 10 minutes, or none
Effort
Very gentle
What changes
Seated or lying down, or skip it and pick up next time

In 1:1 coaching, we adjust it together at your weekly check-in.

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Questions

Can I do this with a chronic illness or no experience?

Yes. Every plan adapts to you, whether you're brand new, starting over, or working around a chronic condition. Please check with your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program.

What if I have a flare or miss a week?

Missing a day or a week won't erase your progress. On 1:1 Coaching and the Personalized Plan, every workout can be adapted for a flare day, including workouts you can do in bed, because your program is built for you and your life, however that looks.

What equipment do I need?

1:1 Coaching and the Personalized Plan are built around whatever equipment you have access to, including none.

Which plan should I choose?

Choose 1:1 Coaching if you want me in your corner every week. Choose the Personalized Plan if you want a plan made for you and a monthly check-in. Not sure? Book a free consult (opens booking in a new tab) or send me a message (opens Instagram messages in a new tab).

How do payments and cancelling work?

Coaching is billed monthly by card through a secure checkout. To cancel, message me (opens Instagram messages in a new tab) at least 7 days before your next billing date. Full details are in the refund & cancellation policy.

What is Small Steps Society?

The community that comes with every plan: a supportive place to share wins and ask questions, bonus workouts and habit ideas, and a monthly newsletter with recipes, fun workouts and habit tips.

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Refund policy