Before founding LM Training and Coaching in 2008, Laurie spent 38 years leading agencies that provided services and support for individuals with disabilities. Her passion for helping others has always been at the core of her work, and that commitment carried seamlessly into her second career as a wellness and life coach.

“Around the time I turned 40, I decided to take care of myself,” Laurie shares. She joined a gym, discovered a love for fitness, and within a year became a certified trainer and instructor. “I never looked back,” she says, smiling. What began as a personal wellness journey soon grew into a calling to help others live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Laurie holds certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in Personal Training as well as being trained in nutritional counseling, and as a  certified Life Coach. These credentials equip her to support each client holistically, combining fitness, nutrition, and personal growth.

LM Training and Coaching offers a full range of personalized services, including personal training, functional fitness, wellness and life coaching, and business consulting. Laurie works one-on-one with clients to assess their needs and set realistic, meaningful goals.

Sessions can take place in a client’s home, outdoors, or in Laurie’s fully equipped private studio and open-air deck space. She also offers virtual sessions, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for clients near and far.

Her coaching style emphasizes balance and sustainability, addressing all aspects of life that influence well-being. “When a client wants to build strength, lose weight, or find a new passion, we look at everything that contributes to that goal,” Laurie explains. “Sometimes that means improving time management, reducing stress, or reorganizing priorities. Everything connects.”

Laurie’s approach is rooted in consistent communication, collaboration, and flexibility. She views each coaching relationship as a partnership that requires mutual commitment. Her clients appreciate the individualized attention and the sense that their goals are truly shared.

As LM Training and Coaching continues to expand virtually, Laurie is thrilled to see her reach grow through referrals from clients and their families, both locally and beyond. “Being able to meet clients where they are, literally and figuratively, has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey,” she says.

Laurie encourages anyone seeking personal or professional growth to take their time finding the right coach. “Interview, research, and find the right coach for you,” she advises. “Letting someone into your life to help you achieve your goals is a personal experience. To reach those objectives, you need to find your coaching person.”