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Move with Ease & Confidence After 50

Personal training, Wellness Presentations, and Movement Classes designed to help people move with greater ease, confidence, and resilience in everyday life.

Corporate Wellness Presenter & Somatic Movement Specialist in Chicago

Organizations & Corporate Teams

If you are looking for a corporate wellness speaker for your next event, leadership retreat, or workplace wellness program, Elise brings over 30 years of expertise directly to your team. Her sessions are grounded in somatic movement and designed to give your people practical tools they will actually use.

Adults 50+ Ready to Move Better

If you are an adult over 50 looking for a more thoughtful, body-aware approach tomovement and fitness, Elise offers personal training and movement classes that go beyond exercise. Her somatic approach helps you understand how your body works so you can move with more ease and confidence.

Meet Amelia

Why clients work with Elise?

  • 30 + Years as personal trainer Chicago, helping people 50 + achieve their goals in the Fitness and Wellness field.

  • A thoughtful approach that focuses on coordination, not just exercise

  • Training grounded in corrective exercise and somatic movement

  • Helps you understand how your body works, not just what to do

  • Creates a supportive, personalized experience based on your needs

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Viva Elise personal trainer in Chicago

Meet Elise

Personal Trainer Chicago & Health Coach

Elise Foss (MS, GLCMA, HC) is a highly experienced personal trainer and health and wellness coach with over 30 years in the fitness industry. She has helped countless individuals feel stronger, move better, and improve their overall well-being. Elise discovered early on that movement and dance helped her manage anxiety and relieve depression. This personal experience shapes her holistic approach to fitness and wellness coaching.

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Her Master’s degree in Exercise Science/Human Movement and extensive training in corrective exercise help her support clients in improving posture, movement efficiency, alignment, and strength. Her somatic training and health coaching background help her address both the physical and mind-body aspects of wellness. Elise is a sought-after movement instructor and wellness professional, particularly in the Chicago area.

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A Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching Approach:

 

  • Corrective Exercise & Alignment: Alignment is essential for long-term health and strength

  • Movement Analysis: Identifying missing or inefficient movement patterns

  • Mindfulness and Body Awareness: Supporting change through increased awareness and repatterning

  • Health Coaching: Turning knowledge into action and sustainable habits

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"I believe that complex human beings have the need for individualized and holistic solutions.  This is why I have trained in various areas relating to the human body as well as mindfulness, in order to properly advise my clients in matters of wellness."

Elise Foss, MS, GLCMA, HC

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Testimonials

"Absolutely Recommend! My body feels so much better after a session with Elise. I am stronger, more flexible and have a better outlook in life!" -Laura McDaniel, Evanston Illinois

Services

Services
Movement classes

Movement Classes

Join Elise in these weekly movement classes! She offers something for every level and ability!

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Fitness training

Fitness Training
Health Coaching

Customized Fitness Training and Health Coaching. Personal assessment and individualized  programming. On-site and on-line  packages.

Coaching packages

Fitness/Wellness Presentations

Elise offers individualized presentations on fitness and wellness subjects  

 

Why work with Elise?

  • 30+ Years as personal trainer Chicago, helping people 50+ achieve their goals in the Fitness and Wellness field.

  • A thoughtful approach that focuses on coordination, not just exercise

  • Training grounded in corrective exercise and somatic movement

  • Helps you understand how your body works, not just what to do

  • Creates a supportive, personalized experience based on your needs

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