Meet your coach

Hi, I'm Erica.

Founder and coach of POWHER Strength Studio. I help women in midlife and beyond discover just how strong they really are.

Erica, founder and coach of POWHER Strength Studio, sitting in the studio in front of the weight racks
Founder & Coach POWHER Strength Studio

My story

Why I built a studio just for us.

Erica standing beside the power rack in her garage studio

I started POWHER because I kept seeing the same thing: smart, capable women in their forties, fifties and sixties who had been told to “take it easy” — right when their bodies needed strength the most.

Big-box gyms weren't built with us in mind. They can feel crowded, intimidating and focused on someone else's goals. So I built something different: a private garage studio where every session is one-on-one, every program is personal, and every woman who walks in is treated like the athlete she is.

My approach is simple. We lift with purpose, we progress with care, and we celebrate every win — from your first deadlift to carrying all the groceries in one trip. Strength training isn't about shrinking yourself. It's about building a body that carries you confidently through every chapter of life.

— Erica

How I coach

What you can expect from me.

01

Patience & respect

You'll never be rushed or judged. We start where you are and build from there, at a pace that feels right for your body.

02

Science-backed training

Programs grounded in what research shows works for women's bodies through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

03

Real-life strength

We train for the life you want to live — lifting grandkids, hiking trails, traveling and feeling great doing it.

Focus areas

Specialized in women's strength.

Every session is shaped around the unique needs of the midlife and post-menopausal body.

  • Strength & resistance training
  • Bone-health focused programming
  • Perimenopause & menopause fitness
  • Mobility, balance & stability
  • Beginner-friendly lifting technique
  • Sustainable, lifelong habits

Ready to get strong together?

Tell me a little about yourself and your goals. I read every application personally and will be in touch to schedule your free consultation.

Apply now