“… I like to take a holistic approach. I consider the complete picture of clients’ lives, looking at diet and nutrition, exercise, hobbies, as well as any medical issues.”
Meeting clients outdoors inspired Erica to try yet another approach to fitness.
In the spring of 2021, with the pandemic still hindering indoor gatherings, Erica got a permit to move her personal training sessions and yoga classes outdoors to Yellowwood State Forest.
“ It was amazing to be surrounded by the beautiful scenery,” she said.“ I will definitely be doing that again this year.”
She also began offering paddleboard classes at Yellowwood.
“ I thought, nobody is offering them in Brown County, or even Columbus,” Erica said.“ The classes are open to any fitness level, and I provide the equipment.”
Paddleboard classes are open to five people per session and participants can sit, kneel, or stand on the board. She also teaches yoga on the paddleboards.
“ We paddle out to a spot and anchor the boards and then do the class on the boards in the water. It’ s honestly almost exactly the same amount of space as a yoga mat,” Erica said.“ There’ s a little less stability, because you’ re on the water, but it’ s a fun challenge. It increases muscle and stability and helps participants work on balance.”
In 2021, in another pivot, Erica began offering classes in a new studio on West Main Street, above the PNC Bank.
“ The entire front wall has these gorgeous windows facing Main Street,” she said.“ It is so nice to be back in a physical space again.”
Activities include various yoga classes and personal training sessions. For a unique experience, Erica offers classes like yoga and a book exchange, or yoga and acupuncture.
“ When it comes to health and wellness, I like to take a holistic approach. I consider the complete picture of clients’ lives, looking at diet and nutrition, exercise, hobbies, as well as any medical issues,” Erica said.“ And if they don’ t feel comfortable coming into
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