OUR TEAM

Nicole – founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition – realized how important nutrition was at a young age. Her mom was diagnosed with cancer and her family completely changed their diet and lifestyle. Her mom lived years past the doctor’s expectations. Even though her mom ultimately lost the battle to cancer, Nicole was able to have years of memories with her that she may or may not have been able to have if the family didn’t completely change their diet and try complementary medicine. It wasn’t until attending The University of Florida and becoming part of the cheerleading team that she realized nutrition was a field. Nicole, along with the rest of her team, was sent to a dietitian. After leaving the office, she changed her major to pursue a career in the nutrition field. She feels blessed to be able to share her passion about health, wellness and disease prevention on a daily basis.

She has worked in the nutrition and fitness arena for over 10 years helping thousands of clients achieve their goals. Her program is currently run at hundreds of gyms and nutrition practices worldwide. Nicole is the author of Nourish, the how-to guide to starting and growing a nutrition business from the ground up.

Nicole empowers clients to make lifestyle changes. She provides health coaching through diet and exercise to help her clients meet their goals. Whether you are trying to lose weight, want help sorting out the facts about dieting or need some guidance to help manage a specific disease state: Nicole has something for you!

Credentials:

• Registered, Licensed Dietitian
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• BrandX Method: Basic Kids Certified
• BrandX Method: Advanced Kids Certified
• Certified Personal Trainer (AFAA)
• Certified Health Coach
• Writer for the CrossFit Journal
• Writer for Box Pro Magazine
• Member of the CrossFit Certification Board
• Author of Nourish: Grow Your Nutrition Business From The Ground Up

Fred found CrossFit after years of the regular gym routine and was trying to lose weight following his high school football experience. Searching for motivation and functional fitness to correspond with his lifestyle as a firefighter/paramedic. Fred attributes the nutrition and training from Healthy Steps Nutrition to everything he has today. After four years in CrossFit, Fred obtained his goal of becoming a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. He is truly passionate about what he does and the biggest reward to him are the results you obtain each and every day. He is constantly trying out new ways to stretch and gain knowledge on being a “supple leopard”.  When he isn’t in the gym helping you grow, he is usually found out playing with his beautiful son and recently born daughter.

“Fitness is not about being better than someone else, it’s about being better than YOU used to be.”

 Credentials:

•      CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Ivi spent most of her life shying away from fitness. Fitness was something that seemed unattainable. Then, after graduating from the University of Florida and moving into a full-time career, she realized the importance of fitness not only to her physical health, but also her mental health. For a few years she bounced from fitness trend to fitness trend trying to find the right fit. Then, in 2017 she discovered CrossFit. Immediately she became hooked on the lifestyle and community of CrossFit. Now, Ivi focuses on helping kids develop a love for fitness early. She also incorporates nutrition for well-rounded life-long habits!

Credentials:

• BrandX Method: Basic Kids Certified
• Healthy Steps Nutrition Certified

Born and raised in South Florida, Marci stepped into a CrossFit for the first time in 2013 to assist in training for a half marathon. She completed the race and although her goal was originally to continue a fitness path of running and races she was hooked on the constantly varied new world of CrossFit and the community of people! Over the next 3 years she competed and continued to grow as an athlete but wanted to become more involved with the CrossFit community. She has a passion for helping others and decided to further her knowledge and become a trainer. She loves introducing others to the world of CrossFit!

 

Credentials:

•      CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
•      On Ramp Specialist