About

“At thirty, I found myself out-of-shape creaky knees, and struggling to participate in the outdoors lifestyle of my sphere. I started going to the gym 4-5 times each week with two friends, and my motivation was clear. I got in shape quickly, turned to mountain biking, and rode trails on occasion. Off and on didn’t work. I drank 4 mochas a day, smoked, and partied. In summer 2003, my doctor mentioned the “C” word (cervical cancer). This scared me.

I cleaned-up my lifestyle, started bicycling 5 days per week on Alki Beach (Seattle), got a trainer in February 2009, and adopted a balanced approach that includes regenerative nutrition, Chiropractic care, therapeutic massage, healthy eating habits, and simple workouts without fancy equipment or gym.

Now forty, accountability is vital to my success. I built a community of health-seekers to support my new lifestyle. I attend continuing education events, use the web, social media and blogs to stay informed about innovative fitness approaches, nutrition, and a plethora of fitness related content to stay engaged, educated, and moving.” -Marlina Velasco, Fitness and Lifestyle Trainer