Monica Nelson

Monica Nelson is the founder of Monica Nelson Wellness and a personal trainer and nutritionist with over 18 years of experience and more than 20,000 coaching hours helping clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable healthy habits.

She began her career in Los Angeles, where she worked as a sports & lifestyle model while working with a wide range of clients including celebrities, entrepreneurs, busy professionals, teens, seniors, and individuals working through past injuries. Monica’s passion is helping people feel strong and capable through safe, effective training tailored to each client’s goals and lifestyle.

Monica specializes in:

• Weight loss
• Strength and muscle building
• Injury prevention and mobility
• Pre- and postnatal fitness
• Perimenopause and menopause fitness
• Senior fitness
• Couples training
• Certified Nutritionist

As a mother of two, Monica brings both personal experience and professional expertise to pre- and postnatal training, as well as helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause through strength training, mobility work, nutrition, and sustainable wellness practices.

Her training style is challenging, supportive, and efficient, designed to deliver results while being mindful of proper movement, joint health, and long-term wellness. Clients often joke that Monica is much tougher than she looks, bringing a warm, encouraging energy while still pushing people to reach their full potential.

When she’s not training clients, you’ll usually find Monica snowboarding, paddleboarding, cooking healthy meals, spending time outdoors, or adventuring with her two children.