Darby

Certified Personal Trainer

Stretch Trainer

 

Darby believes that movement should fit into your life, not feel like one more thing on your to-do list. As an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and a certified Stretch Trainer "Flexologist" that can provide one-on-one assisted stretching program, she brings a practical, sustainable approach to health and fitness — one that works for real people with busy schedules.

 

Darby's own path to wellness didn't follow a straight line. After years as an active young adult, she lost both the time and the motivation to move. Between the demands of a decade-long career in retail management with Sam's Club and Hy-Vee, structured exercise fell by the wayside. That changed when she made the intentional decision to leave retail and pursue work that felt meaningful — helping others feel better, move better, and live healthier, every single day.

 

She rebuilt her own habits from the ground up, learning how to weave intentional movement and balanced nutrition into a packed routine. Now she brings that same grounded, no-shame approach to her clients, helping them find what works for their lives — whether that's strength training, mobility work, or simply moving more throughout the day. Darby is currently pursuing additional specializations in training with older adults and women's health to better serve a wider range of goals and bodies.

 

When she's not coaching, you'll find Darby rollerblading or taking long walks around the Twin Cities in the summer, and diving into arts and crafts projects when the Minnesota snow keeps her indoors. At home, she's outnumbered by two big orange cats, Chester and Cheeto, who are usually curled up beside her while she works her way through crime shows and family dramas.