Originally from Tennessee, connie attended the university of Tennessee, where she studied consumer psychology while fueling her passion for fitness as an aerobics instructor at various gyms. With 15 years of experience as an ACE/AFAA certified instructor, she later moved to Oregon, where she discovered the transformative power of weight training, HIIT, and innovative approaches to fitness. This sparked her pursuit of a NASM CPT certification, deepening her expertise in strength and performance training.

Opening epicenter fitness in west linn was the realization of a lifelong dream - to build a full-service fitness community that goes beyond the ordinary. By blending HIIT and weight training with yoga, mobility, and recovery, epicenter fitness offers a holistic approach to health.

Expanding this vision, connie also launched the wellness center next door, providing massage and esthetic services to support complete mind-body wellness.