Natalia originally studied Teaching Methodology of Foreign Languages at one of the highest-ranked Russian Universities (Kostroma State University 1991-1995). She briefly got to use her skills as an English teacher and a simultaneous interpreter with various populations. Shortly thereafter, she got married and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana.

With zero nutrition knowledge, a Mom of 2 little children, living in the ‘food capital’ of the south and away from her hometown Natalia soon found herself constantly battling low energy and bad mood. It seemed she gained 60 lbs overnight. That affected her health in several ways, and soon she knew something had to change. 

Being solution-oriented by nature, she made herself her first client. Natalia tried and tested on herself many fat loss approaches. Kept what worked and tossed away what didn’t. During the next 2 years she went from 200 lbs to 135 lbs (from 35% body fat to 10%).

After seeing the results of proper nutrition and physical training, Natalia fell in love with all things health-related. Especially nutrition and behavioral psychology. She got her hands on the latest research and other resources relating to the subject, while helping her friends and family members reach their health and fitness goals. 

She knew she could not keep this knowledge to herself. Natalia often found herself sharing her knowledge with people via her blog and social networks. That’s a teacher in her (thanks, Dad). Many were suggesting she should make it her career.

In 2014 Natalia was hired as a personal trainer and a nutrition coach at one of Cornelius private gym facilities. Worked there for 7 years helping her clients reach their goals by demystifying and making simple the concepts of training and nutrition and giving people confidence in their success. All the while making it fun! She feels the time at this gym was a time of preparation and a springboard to offering her clients the best of her knowledge, expertise and passion! 

April 1, 2021 was a huge landmark when….. and on April 26, 2021 “CUSTOM FIT COACHING” went live!!! 

Natalia is certified in Sports and Exercise Nutrition through Precision Nutrition. She also holds a personal trainer’s certification through ACE. Natalia has completed 2 courses with PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) and utilizes these skills with many of her clients to help them move pain-free as much as possible while exercising and during their every day activities. 

She is continually learning from the best in the industry in the fields of physical training, nutrition and behavioral science.

Natalia meets her clients where they are, by actively listening to their concerns and goals. Collaborates with the clients on the course of action in the gym and on the nutrition front, and helps them break the big goal into bite-size easily manageable steps. Constant monitoring of the progress and building on the current success leads to ultimate win!

Natalia: “I have experienced first-hand all the pitfalls of fad diets and all the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The journey to the place where I am now would have been a lot easier if I had a knowledgeable and motivational coach by my side. Someone who believed in me. I want to be just that for others now. I want to provide a safe environment for my clients to consider change, and help shape the path for reaching their goals.”