“The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second-best time is today.”
AREAS OF SPECIALTY.
Injury Prevention/Durability
Target and address imbalances
Learn how to train through and around pain intelligently
Build durable, high-performing bodies that can effectively handle mileage
Integrate strength training with running sustainably
Performance & Race Preparation
Strategic programming that compliments your road and trail race pursuits
For first time racers to advanced competitors
Body Recomposition
Increase lean mass, decrease fat percentage, and improve performance
Motivation, Accountability & Community
Understand what keeps you pushing towards achieving your goals
Learn to build discipline and follow-through when motivation fades
Opportunities and support towards find communities like my run club that support a healthy lifestyle
Mya’s BIO.
She/hER
I haven’t always been fit. I grew up overweight. Through both running and strength training, I’ve experienced how transformative movement can be: physically AND mentally. As a strength and run coach, my mission is to help people build resilient, capable bodies that support the lives they want to live.
Before becoming a personal trainer, I originally planned to pursue a career in psychotherapy. Along the way, I realized that coaching allowed me to support people in a similarly meaningful way. I help people challenge themselves, grow, and discover capabilities they may not have believed were possible at first.
My coaching philosophy centers around durability and longevity. I believe training should enhance every aspect of life, whether that means preparing for a race, building strength in the gym, or simply feeling more energized and confident every day. By integrating strength training, mobility work, and endurance training, I help clients move well, stay injury-resistant, and perform at a high level.
I work with a wide range of clients; from ultramarathoners pursuing ambitious endurance goals to individuals who simply want to become stronger, more active, and more connected to their bodies. No matter where someone begins, I focus on creating sustainable training plans that build the strength, resilience, and mindset to keep pursuing what you love long-term.
EDUCATION.
National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Degree - University of Oregon
TESTIMONIALS.
Getting older as a woman felt like I needed a PhD just to meet my longevity goals — but after a year working with Mya, it actually feels fun. We're both nerds: I love to learn, she loves to teach. As a working mom, she meets me exactly where I am at any given moment, and we move at a pace that makes sense for my life. Not to mention — the weird cracking in my knee is completely gone, I feel genuinely strong, and yoga, cycling, and running (which I thought I could not do anymore) are all way more enjoyable than they've ever been.
— Amber B.
40-something. Designer, longevity nerd, multi-sport enthusiast who works hard to feel great