My Journey

Hi, I’m Surbhi! I’m on a mission to help women build inner resilience and outer strength.

For 14 years, I sought personal fulfillment in my full-time corporate career at companies such as Nike, Amazon, Zappos, and Athleta/The Gap. I worked across different roles, achieved better pay, and acquired higher titles. Simultaneously, I started personal training in 2012 as a fun side hustle.

With little knowledge on how to take care of myself during demanding times, I burned out trying to do too much…over and over again. It took a few turns in my career and looking inward to realize that, for me, personal fulfillment stems from taking care of my health, making purposeful connections, and contributing to my community.

To live a life of purpose and alignment, I believe we have to find our own rhythm while navigating a world full of hustle, digital distractions, and complex social expectations. Sometimes that means slowing down, while other times it means keeping pace but finding ways to build resilience and a sense of calm within ourselves. In my work today, I strive to educate, inspire, and empower others to pursue hard things while maintaining a quality of life that brings them joy. 

Certifications & Continued Education

  • Contd Ed: Women's Health in Midlife (perimenopause/menopause)

  • Contd Ed: Somatic-Cognitive Strategies for Emotional & Nervous System Regulation

  • Contd Ed: Meeting ADHD with Mindfulness, Wisdom, & Compassion

  • Contd Ed: Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Assessment

  • Certified: Girls Gone Strong (GGS) Pre/Post Natal Women’s Coach

  • Certified Strong First Girya (SFG1) Kettlebell Instructor

  • Certified Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Mobility Specialist

  • Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)

  • Certified TRX Instructor

  • Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach (HLC1), Paul CHECK Institute

  • Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

  • B.A. Economics & Literature, UCLA 2008

Additional Experience

  • Support clients in both strength and cardiovascular fitness goals

  • Apply functional movement (FMS) and holistic lifestyle assessments

  • Integrate sleep, nutrition, and mindset coaching to manage stress

  • Focus on lifestyle changes that promote a healthier balance between parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

  • Use a “working in” approach to help reset the nervous system and improve energy levels when clients need it the most

Roles in Health and Fitness

I have held a variety of roles across the Health and Fitness industry. I have been a coach, corporate wellness program founder, co-founder of health/fitness tech communities, and advisor to startups. My breadth of roles has allowed me to connect with clients 1-1 and also lead wellbeing programs at scale for teams and companies.

Roles in Business Strategy, Program Management, and Operations

As a people leader for high visibility, cross-functional projects, I have led teams and programs on behalf of senior leadership. I'm great at breaking down silos, sifting through the noise, bringing structure to complex problems, and carving a clear path ahead.