Meet Lara
Elite Personal Trainer & Movement Specialist
Meet Lara — Founder of WELLG Fitness
Lara Gibson has 25+ years of experience in personal training, strength and conditioning, mobility, yoga, and movement education. A former Division I basketball player at Holy Cross, Lara holds a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Auburn University and is a CSCS-certified strength and conditioning professional.
She is also certified in assisted stretching through the Stretch Center and has extensive experience with PNF stretching, yoga, mobility, and myofascial techniques, including more than 2,000 hours of yoga instruction.
Lara believes that strength and mobility go hand in hand. Her approach is individualized, helping clients improve strength, flexibility, movement, performance, and everyday ease.
Outside of training, Lara enjoys weightlifting, yoga, swimming, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, and hiking. She lives in Carlisle with her husband and three children.
My Training Philosophy
Individualized Excellence: Every body is unique. I design programs that respect your history while pushing for your specific potential.
Movement as Medicine: Strength is vital, but mobility is the foundation. I bridge the gap between heavy lifting and fluid flexibility.
Science-Backed Training: Utilizing my Master's in Exercise Physiology to ensure every rep and stretch is effective and safe.
Longevity Focused: My goal isn't just a 6-week transformation, but building habits that keep you moving with ease for decades.
Empowered Resilience: We don't just train muscles; we train the mind to embrace challenge and celebrate consistent progress.