Individual Certifications
How Each Certification Supports Your Goals
Each certification adds a layer to how I coach. Here’s what they mean
in plain language — and how they show up in your programming.
ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
Foundations of Strength & Conditioning
This is the backbone of program design: understanding the body,
energy systems, and how to build safe, effective training plans.
- Designs your training phase-by-phase, not randomly
- Balances intensity, volume, and recovery
- Progresses you at the right pace for your level
ISSA Nutritionist
Fuel, Recovery & Long-Term Health
Nutrition coaching that bridges the gap between “knowing” and
“doing” — grounded in science but tailored to real life.
- Custom calorie and macro targets for your goals
- Practical strategies for eating on busy schedules
- Guidance that supports performance, body comp, and health
ISSA Certified Transformation Specialist
Behavior & Mindset Change
Training alone isn’t enough. This specialization focuses on behavior,
habits, and the mental side of change.
- Helps you build routines that stick long-term
- Addresses motivation, setbacks, and “all-or-nothing” thinking
- Supports change in both the gym and daily life
ISSA Specialist in Strength & Conditioning
Power, Speed & Athletic Capacity
Modern performance training for athletes and tactical populations —
not just “lifting heavy,” but lifting smart.
- Improves strength, power, and conditioning safely
- Uses periodization to peak at the right times
- Applies to both sport and real-world performance
ISSA Bodybuilding Specialist
Physique & Muscle Development
Going beyond “bro science” to build muscle with intention — volume,
intensity, exercise selection, and recovery all working together.
- Helps shape your physique, not just add size
- Uses targeted programming for weak points
- Balances aesthetics with performance and health
ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist
Movement Quality & Pain Reduction
Focused on identifying and addressing movement dysfunctions and
imbalances that limit performance or cause discomfort.
- Assesses how you move, not just how much you lift
- Builds corrective work into your main training
- Aims to reduce pain and improve longevity in the gym
ISSA Exercise Recovery Specialist
Recovery, Stress & Longevity
Training only works if you can recover from it. This certification is
about restoring function after stress, training, and life.
- Uses recovery strategies to match your workload
- Considers sleep, stress, and nervous system state
- Helps prevent burnout and manage fatigue over time
ISSA Master Trainer
Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Coaching
This isn’t a single course — it’s the combination of everything
above. It allows me to coach you as a whole person, not a collection
of sets and macros.
- Connects training, nutrition, movement, and recovery
- Supports both performance and health long-term
- Gives you one coach instead of five separate specialists