Carole Griggs, Ph.D.

Specializes in:

• Training Baby Boomers and Beyond
• Functional Fitness Coaching for all ages, including; athletes, beginners, adults, seniors, kids
• Core strength
• Balance, Flexibility, Stability
• Sports Performance, Speed, Agility
• Fat loss, Muscle gain
• Corrective Exercise

Education and Certifications:

• Ph.D.(c) in Professional Coaching and Transformational Education – International University of Professional Studies; Maui, HI
• Masters in Education; Teaching – Physical Education - Alliant International University; San Diego, CA
• California Teaching Credential - Secondary Education 6-12 – Physical Education
• BS in Geography and Earth Science – Eastern Illinois University; Charleston, IL
• CHEK Coach – Corrective High Performance Exercise Kinesiology Coach certified
• CMTA – Advanced Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor – Certified Nutrition Coach
• GTS certified – Gravity Training System certified instructor
• NSCAA – National Soccer Coaches Association of America – National License
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified

Accomplishments

• Semi-professional soccer player
• 4-year Division I Athlete
• Boston Marathon qualifier
• Started, owned and operated Empowering Fitness, a wellness and fitness company
• NCAA Strength and Conditioning Coach

Hobbies

• Soccer
• Running
• International Travel
• Reading
• Relaxing in the sunshine
• Laughing with family and friends

Carole loves working with individuals that are seeking true change and transformation.  She has years of experience working with others to help unleash inner strength and power that’s already within and ready to be harnessed.  Carole enjoys working with individuals one-on-one and in small groups, creating programs that are cutting edge, innovative, fun, and specific to individual needs.  She loves supporting others in experiencing the joy and freedom found through movement and activity, and a natural balanced lifestyle. 

Carole has been in teaching and coaching since 2000. She taught 8th grade for several years at a charter school in San Diego, helping the school open during its beginning days in 2003.  In 2005 Carole left the classroom to follow her passion and started Empowering Fitness, a holistic health and fitness business, supporting and encouraging clients of all ages and stages of life, throughout southern California. 

Carole is currently pursuing her Doctorate degree in Professional Coaching and Transformational Education, where she enjoys expanding her understanding of coaching and transformation, individually and in the service of others.