Meet Ginger Wanko

Hi, I'm Ginger Wanko ~ a certified personal trainer, 56-year-old athlete of life, wife, and mom of two pretty amazing humans (a U.S. Navy sailor currently serving in the submarine fleet and a daughter who is in nursing school). I love (in no particular order) coffee, tea, making homemade kombucha, vegetable gardening, reading, hiking, yoga, strength training, and our two furry girls. I’m also a recovering perfectionist. That last bit is an ongoing challenge because perfectionism can continue to creep its’ way back into our daily actions and choices in very sneaky ways.

I understand the myriad of balls women juggle to care for our families, our aging parents, and jobs, and often it means we put ourselves last. I equip women to create healthier habits so they can learn to nurture themselves. A woman whose self is nurtured and cared for is better equipped (and better able) to care for herself AND those who depend on her. 

As women, as we age we face unique risk factors for sarcopenia, osteopenia, osteoporosis, depression, and in some cases, Type-2 diabetes. Helping my clients learn to incorporate strength training to both foster improved bone density and manage their blood sugar as they age is a focus of my work with my clients. I educate and empower my clients in areas of nutrition, movement, strength training and lifestyle behaviors to better equip them to thrive as they navigate their peri-post menopause years.

My three mantras: 
1-Eat real food; I'm not selling any supplements or quick fixes. 
2-Progress, not perfection; applies to learning to improve our eating and movement habits as well as our mindset. 
3. Stress resilience is a (priceless) life skill everyone can foster and develop. As we age, it’s even MORE vital.