Our mission

About Empower HER

Her story

Julia grew up in LA, doing theater and choir but was introduced into running during the pandemic. She developed a love/hate relationship with it, where it was challenging at times but gained transformative gains with her mind, body and overall relationship with exercise. Julia learned how to take care of herself by running a few times a week, proper fuel and rest/recovery. She developed higher self esteem, body image and improved mental health. Julia ended up running 3 marathons (LA 2020, LA 2021, CHI 2022).

After college, she decided to pursue personal training to help others based on how she was helped by a personal trainer when she first started running. She made it her mission to help others, especially womxn, realize the transformative power of exercise and empower them to move their bodies in a way that is safe, challenging and motivating. Julia has been training individuals of all backgrounds and abilities for the last two years and feels confident that EmpowerHer will help a great extent of people worldwide.

Our story

Our founder, Julia, noticed a gap within the fitness industry regarding a lack of safe spaces for gender-nonconforming folx/AFAB and wanted to bridge the gap. She recognized a few "women-only" gyms although questioned if gender-nonconforming folx/AFAB were welcomed in as well.

She wanted to create a safe, supportive fitness environment where all womxn could work towards their fitness goals, show up for themselves and practice self-care. Julia thought this was especially important to have this space in the current political climate and strongly believes that everyone should have access to mental and physical healthcare.

We believe in the power of self-transformation and its ability to transform others- with radical acceptance, community and care.

Why choose us?

Holistic Approach

Our mindset towards fitness is holistic, recognizing the connection between mental, physical and environmental factors to health. We take into account barriers which may impact one's ability to receive healthcare.

We believe in fostering a holistic, inclusive, diverse community. We aim to push people to learn and grow past their comfort zone, honor their commitments and show up each day, giving it their all.

Inclusivity

Empower HER aims to create safe, supportive and welcoming spaces for all womxn. We welcome those who identify as a woman (trans, nonbinary etc) and recognize these identities as valid.

Diversity

We welcome all races, ethnicities and backgrounds into our fitness spaces. We create an environment that is respectful, courageous and compassionate. We do not accept discriminatory, hateful or bigoted behavior.

Accountability + Community

We believe in the power of community and holding ourselves and others accountable. We believe in making a commitment to ourselves, to the practice and to showing up each day and giving it our best. We can get through anything with a healthy support system.