Andrea Gaines is a certified Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer empowering people to feel good about themselves, accomplish their goals and live more satisfied and balanced lives.

Andrea started her career in software sales, marketing to Fortune 500 companies for ten years. After starting a family, she followed her passion of health & fitness to become a certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. She has been teaching in the health & fitness industry for over ten years. Andrea expanded her practice and became certified in Wellness Coaching, to assist her clients more broadly, making changes that last. Andrea's coaching and training philosophy incorporates wellness of mind, body and spirit. Her approach to "clean eating" nutrition is key to clients establishing nourishing and satisfying life-long eating habits.

Andrea is upbeat, warm, encouraging and motivating. Her approach balances compassion, honest feedback and belief in her clients' potential. "I love helping people find the best in themselves! It's very gratifying to see clients transform in so many ways:"

	in their ability to overcome obstacles
	making small changes that get results quickly
	feeling more energized from a healthier diet & regular exercise routine
	become more aware of their actions & reactions
	discovering their values & designing an environment to make self-care a priority
	prioritizing what's most important and taking action on long-term goals

"While clients are renewing their energy and improving their self-confidence, I too get energized, and enjoy supporting & encouraging them along the way!"

Andrea lives in Evanston, IL and enjoys competing in triathlons and half-marathons. Last year she completed her first Chicago marathon in the 85 degree heat! She also has an equal appreciation for her home life and enjoys relaxing with her husband, George, their son, Taylor, her stepchildren, Martha, George III and Joey, and their dogs, Buster & Jack and their cat, Rico Sauve!