Hello, I'm RACHEL NICHOLSON

SC P Born and raised in Central PA, Rachel’s journey to becoming and strength and conditioning specialist begian in high school. She pursued dual degrees in Nutritional Sciences and Kinesiology with a focus on Movement Science and Biomechanics at Pennsylvania State University. Rachel gained experience as a sports performance intern at Yale University, working with their football team and varsity sports teams. She later volunteered at Penn State University as a strength and conditioning coach, sport scientist, and performance nutritionist. After graduation, Rachel served as Head Trainer for a personal training company in Denver, CO and volunteered at Denver University, collaborating with Men’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Soccer teams. She hen worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado College, overseeing various sports teams. Rachel’s goal is to help athletes achieve their full potential, physically and mentally, and to encourage everyone to embrace their inner athlete and find joy in the process.

Current Certifications: CSCS, CPR/AED

“Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going I just hope I find it along the way.” – Michael Scott

Rachel Nicholson, CSCS Certified Strength Coach and Personal Training performing mobility work
Rachel Nicholson, CSCS certified strength coach and personal trainer with a barbell racked across shoulders
Rachel Nicholson performing mobility work with arms stretched overhead in a low lunge
Full body photo of Trainer, Liam Raaen in the gym

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