Welcome

Hey all! 

My name is Emily and I am the face behind Mountain Rise Coaching. I am grateful to the pandemic as it caused a pause where I was able to pursue one of my passions-  fitness and working with others to achieve their goals. I have my Certification in Personal Training through NASM and began my business in the fall of 2020. My desire is to help people get past the hurdles that are keeping them from meeting their fitness goals and create habits and fitness rituals that become consistent and enjoyable.

I have two autoimmune conditions that have caused me to adapt my own training programs regularly. I am an endurance athlete and love long days running on the trails.  Over the years, I have embraced weight training to support my running and it has made an incredible difference in recovery and injury prevention. I also rotate through most other outdoor sports whenever time and opportunity allow. I have a background with other hobbies such as rock climbing, paddle boarding, hiking, and skiing. A

In addition to my CPT through NASM, I also have a prenatal/postpartum exercise certification to support women in their fitness journeys throughout pregnancy and postpartum. 

Some other fun facts about me- 

• We had our first child in 2022 and love getting him out on the trails along with our two crazy dogs as much as possible.
• I grew up in rural Alaska, but have lived throughout Washington state before putting down roots in Port Angeles. 
• My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education with a specialization in Outreach Education (basically working with youth through non-profits) though I really only have had one job since graduating that aligned with my degree.
• I work in he grant writing space currently work with a non-profit that works to accelerate and resource the fight against sexual exploitation and trafficking.
• I LOVE to travel and go on local adventures. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the PNW via trail runs, climbing, backpacking, and hiking.