Strength · Self‑Esteem · Plant‑Based Nutrition
When life hits hard…
A Cleveland native, Colleen Holiday's passion for physical fitness began in high school, where the gym became a place to build strength, work through challenges, and rebuild herself. That same mission drives every session she leads today.
With 35+ years as a personal trainer, Colleen brings an unmatched depth of experience to every client relationship. She specializes in women's strength training for women in the thick of life: careers, kids, aging parents, and relationships, from their 30s through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. She brings a deep understanding of the physical and emotional hurdles women face along the way — divorce, depression, loss, hormonal change, a cancer diagnosis (their own or a loved one's), and the constant juggle of family, work, and self.
Her unique edge: a NASM personal training certification paired with post-graduate studies in counseling psychology, giving her the tools to not only transform bodies, but to unlock the mindset needed to make change stick.
Training is based out of her local studio in Mayfield Heights, with virtual and online options available anywhere.
Strength training and self-esteem work, together. Colleen pairs individualized one-on-one training with the mindset coaching of her counseling psychology background, so how you see yourself grows right along with your strength. Every program starts with a goals, fitness, and nutrition evaluation. No cookie-cutter plans.
Private one-on-one sessions at Colleen's local studio in Mayfield Heights. Coached strength training, form correction, and the mindset work that makes change stick.
→ In-Person · Mayfield Heights, OHThe same individualized coaching in the comfort of your own home. Colleen brings the equipment and expertise to you. Local Mayfield Heights-area sessions; for nationwide in-home delivery, see the Intensives below.
→ In-Home · Mayfield Heights AreaTrain live with Colleen from anywhere. Customized monthly programs built around your goals and corrective exercise needs, not pre-recorded workouts, with real-time feedback on every rep.
→ Online · Any LocationReal change takes consistency, so coaching is offered by the month. Plant-based nutrition guidance is included in every private membership.
$595 / month
One private session a week, plus monthly plant-based nutrition guidance and check-ins between sessions.
→ 4 Sessions · Studio or Virtual$1,095 / month
Two private sessions a week with full self-esteem coaching, plant-based nutrition guidance, and progress tracking. Colleen's most complete program.
→ 8 Sessions · Most Popular · Studio or Virtual$129 / month
A weekly live virtual class for women who want Colleen's coaching in a small, supportive group: strength training, mindset, and plant-based nutrition tips. Join from anywhere.
→ Weekly Live Class · Virtual Group · No Consultation NeededIn-home sessions (Mayfield Heights area) add $35 per session. Month-to-month; no long-term contract.
Half-day local retreats that bring strength, plant-based nutrition, and self-esteem together. Real change happens in the kitchen and in the mind, not just the gym.
The Self-Esteem & Strength Retreat
Over the years, between raising kids, caring for parents, relationships, marriages, sometimes divorce, and sometimes a health scare like cancer, it's easy to lose yourself. You give a little piece away to everyone, until one day you don't recognize the woman in the mirror.
But you can always find yourself again. And the gym is where it starts.
"I know, because it's where I go. Every time life has taken a piece of me, the gym is where I've found my way back. When you're strong, you feel stronger, and that strength follows you everywhere."
— Colleen
That's what this retreat is about: a guided self-esteem workshop and a coached weight-training session, in a small group of women who understand exactly where you are.
Strong body. Strong sense of self.
Founding price: $159. Includes a plant-based lunch and a take-home plan. Only 12 spots, and the next date is coming soon. Join the list to reserve yours first.
Reserve My SpotThe Plant-Powered Strength Retreat
Curious about plant-based eating but not sure where to start? This half-day retreat makes it simple. Train hard in a coached strength session, then learn how to fuel it with whole, plant-based foods in a hands-on nutrition seminar and cooking demo.
Includes a plant-based lunch, a take-home meal plan, and a grocery guide, so you leave knowing exactly what to buy and cook.
Founding price: $159. Half-day. Only 12 spots, and the date is coming soon.
Reserve My SpotPrivate Group Retreats
Planning a girls' day, a workplace wellness event, or a church or community gathering? Colleen can bring a retreat to your group in the format that fits: a half-day fitness and plant-based nutrition retreat, a trail hike with an outdoor strength circuit at North Chagrin Reservation, or a focused 1–2 hour fitness or nutrition workshop.
10–15 people · Half-day retreats $200–250 per person · Workshops $125–150 per person · Mayfield Heights area · Your group provides the venue (home, workplace, park, or rented space).
Plan a Group RetreatMovement is only half of it. More people are switching to plant-based eating than ever, and Colleen lives it herself. She'll help you do it right, with whole, real foods that fuel your strength and energy. No fads, no gimmicks. Whether you're going fully plant-based or just want more plants on your plate, she builds an approach that fits your life. Her nutrition coaching is built around the whole, plant-based foods that cancer-prevention research recommends, with fewer processed foods and additives, so you can take care of your body for the long run.
A dedicated nutrition add-on for any coaching program: a full evaluation of your current habits, a plant-based or plant-forward plan that complements your training, and ongoing monthly guidance.
→ Add-On · $175/MonthDeep-dive coaching beyond standard guidance: a structured plant-based meal plan, weekly check-ins, and grocery and kitchen coaching, paired with training.
→ $300/Month"In just 10 weeks working with Colleen, I lost 36 lbs — and the biggest change wasn't in the gym, it was in the kitchen." — Nutrition & Weight Loss Client
Nutrition coaching supports your health and is not a substitute for medical care. If you are managing or recovering from cancer or another condition, Colleen is happy to work alongside your doctor's guidance.
One hour-long session a day for three days, plus a nutrition and goal-setting sit-down on day one. Built to break a plateau fast, with a take-home plan.
→ 3 Sessions · $375 Total · Studio, In-Home, or VirtualFive consecutive days of hands-on training and form correction, Monday through Friday, plus nutrition coaching and a take-home plan.
→ 5 Sessions · $625 Total · Studio, In-Home, or Virtual3 to 4 sessions a week with weekly nutrition check-ins and progress tracking. Rolls into ongoing coaching or stands alone.
→ 12–16 Sessions · $1,299–$1,699 (save 15%) · Studio, In-Home, or VirtualHigh-energy group training blending cardio and strength, with every circuit personalized to the group's fitness levels and goals.
→ Group · Outdoor & IndoorPrograms that boost team health, energy, and productivity, tailored to your workplace.
→ On-Site or VirtualNationwide In-Home delivery is available on any Intensive. Client covers flight and lodging; travel time, door to door, is billed at the standard hourly rate.
Every client receives a program built from scratch for their body, goals, and life. No templates, no shortcuts — just intelligent, creative training designed for you.
Using her counseling psychology background, Colleen transmits empowerment — not just exercise instructions — so clients realize their full potential from the inside out.
Fitness and nutrition are inseparable. Every program starts with a dietary evaluation, with dedicated plant-based nutrition coaching available at every level — from monthly guidance to a full deep-dive intensive. Real support, real structure.
"The weight room has always provided a place for me to work out problems and stress, set new goals, and realize them — so that I rebuild myself every time I've had to reinvent myself. It's the only place I can go to feel stronger instantly." — Colleen Holiday
"Never have I met a more extraordinary individual than Colleen Holiday. Over 30+ years of knowing trainers and coaches — she stands apart. Always quick with an encouraging word, truly interested in seeing me succeed."
"Training virtually with Colleen has been life-changing. She's very observant of my execution of each exercise, providing quick feedback as if she was right there in person. I'm a busy mom — the time-saving ease of training at home is so valuable."
"In just 10 weeks working with Colleen, I lost 36 lbs — and the biggest change wasn't in the gym, it was in the kitchen. My nutrition was terrible before she stepped in. She taught me how to fuel my body with real, non-processed food and made it feel effortless. The weight came off and my health transformed in ways I didn't expect."
"Went shopping today and bought two pairs of jeans — a 38, but I could actually squeeze into a 36. When I started with Colleen, my waist was a size 42. Now it's around 37 — that's about 5 inches gone."
Colleen's individualized approach has produced extraordinary outcomes for clients at every level — from first-timers to competitive athletes.
Start with a conversation. Tell Colleen about your goals below, and she'll give you a call personally to see if you're a good fit. If so, your consultation is $100, fully credited toward your first package. Nothing is charged until you both decide to move forward. Retreat spots and the Live virtual class don't require a consultation. Just choose one below and Colleen will send the details.