IMPROVING FIREFIGHTER HEALTH & PERFORMANCE

Personalized strength and wellness coaching for firefighters from academy to retirement and beyond. Based in Texas, serving the world.

Do strong work, build strong minds, and live strong lives—my method for helping you perform when it matters most, on and off duty.

Being a firefighter means staying ready for the toughest challenges while keeping life outside the job just as strong. Training should help you handle the physical demands, sharpen your mindset, and support the life you want to live beyond the firehouse.

It’s about making sure you’re not just ready for the call today but that you’re still standing strong years down the line—on the job, with your family, and in everything else you care about.

Let’s work together

  • Training programs for firefighters

    Training Programs

    Strength & conditioning programs designed with the unique needs of firefighters in mind focusing on performance, injury prevention, and career longevity.

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  • Strength coaching sessions for firefighters

    1:1 coaching

    Personalized coaching with Coach Vanessa- tailored training, habit coaching, and holistic support to help you reach your health and performance goals.

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  • Size-Up Session

    1-hour session with Coach Vanessa where we’ll assess and address your specific health & performance needs and you walk away with clear action items.

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  • Department Services

    Tailored speaking engagements, hands-on coaching sessions, and peer fitness education designed to improve the health, performance, and longevity of your department.

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Hey there! 

For me, improving health and performance in the fire service isn’t just a feel-good mission—it’s personal. As a firefighter spouse, I know firsthand that health and performance go beyond fitness. It’s about a holistic approach that sets you up for longevity in your career, your retirement, and most importantly, your family life.

Everything I create—from programs to educational content—is built on real conversations with firefighters about their needs and challenges. I’ve walked the walk by completing an entire fire academy to deepen my understanding of what the job demands, and I know what the family demands of this life are because I live them daily. I care about your health and performance like family because I know your family wants you around, not just through your career but well past retirement.

Get my free resource on strength & conditioning for firefighters at every career stage!

Learn how to build a solid foundation early, maintain performance through the middle years, and set yourself up for long-term health and career longevity. Whether you're a rookie or nearing retirement, this guide helps you stay strong, injury-free, and ready for whatever comes next.

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

  • “Vanessa invests not just time but genuine care in her teaching. Training with her for two years has transformed both my fitness and my mindset. She breaks down every question I have and prioritizes health and movement above all else. Vanessa doesn’t just provide workouts—she teaches the "why" behind them, emphasizing quality movement in and out of the gym. She’s made me love showing up and following her program.”

    —RM, Firefighter

  • “For a long time, I was worried that I would need surgery or medical interventions to fix my lower back pain. However, Vanessa's approach to training and her deep understanding of how the body is supposed to move have been nothing short of miraculous.”

    —VG, Firefighter

  • “Coach Vanessa is an absolute star. I felt that I was functionally fit before I met her, I had no idea. Her programming has helped in every aspect of my health. My mobility and strength have drastically improved. I feel lighter on my feet and am exponentially more equipped to handle the rigors of being a firefighter.”

    —CL, Firefighter

  • “I am most thankful for her heart. Vanessa is not just trying to keep me healthy and on the truck today, her authoritative presence in a classroom is a result of her caring for firefighters. She is presenting tools and techniques that mean I can stay healthy and active far into retirement. The confidence that I will one day be able to squat down and pick up my grandchildren after having done this stressful job for a lifetime, that is no small gift.”

    —Jeremy Meglasson, Lieutenant