Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa - Clayton
Alison Dougherty

Education
:: B.S. in Exercise Science focus in Exercise Physiology, Truman State University
:: Birth Doula/Labor Assistant, Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators
:: Research: Effects of Exercise on Mood States During Pregnancy and the Post-Partum Period
:: Research: HDL and LDL Subfractions as Markers for Cardiovascular Disease

Specialties
:: Weight Training for All Levels of Training
:: Core Training
:: Pre/Post Natal Training
:: Educating, Empowering, and Facilitating Pregnancy and Birth Experiences

Philosophy
If you give your body what it truly needs to be healthy and fit, it will give back to you what you need and desire. The realization of this is a very powerful experience, and it is what I desire for each of my clients. I believe that our bodies have incredible capabilities. Most of us have amazing potential that we have not completely tapped into. Each of us is capable of more than we think. If you haven’t come up with a set of goals that are specific to your needs, do so. Believe that you can achieve your goals and do everything you can to reach them. Help and motivation may be right in front of you. Empowerment of the spirit and body occurs in many ways – don’t allow yourself to be boxed in by old ways of thinking. Know that if you want to change, you can. Be open to new ideas even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.