As an adult, I’ve struggled with my weight and certainly struggled with the motivation to do something about it.  After my diagnosis and treatment for cancer, I could barely do any physical activity and was depressed and exhausted. Then I discovered LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. After my first 12-week session, I felt like a different person, both physically and emotionally. I participated in three successive LIVESTRONG sessions and this experience was, to put it simply, transforming. I tell people the YMCA changed my life and gave me a better one and this is my Truth.

I am in the best shape I have ever been in my entire life. I have a strong body and I realize finally that exercise is medicine.  I believe my personal experience puts me in a unique position to help others transform their lives too. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to be of service to members as a Personal Trainer. I have a particular interest in helping older adults but I have worked with many teens with absolute joy too.  You will find me to be a very enthusiastic and motivating fitness partner! 

YMCA Certifications: Group Exercise, Strength & Conditioning and LIVESTRONG Instructor

FiTOUR Primary Indoor Cycling Instructor

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach

ASHI CPR, AED and Basic First Aid

My personal fitness journey has evolved and continues to evolve throughout my life. I was an active athlete in my youth, but during my undergraduate career found that I needed to find types of activity to keep me feeling healthy and that also fit into my busy schedule. I fell in love with running and circuit workouts that could maximize my time and that I could do in my dorm room.

I was working full time and in graduate school when I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  My current fitness program had to pivot to accommodate my different health needs. I became more focused on my diet, lower impact workouts and exercises to reduce stress. 

As a fitness professional my goal is to help other individuals wherever they are on their personal fitness journey and as it changes throughout their life. I enjoy working with individuals who just don’t know where to start, individuals recovering from illness or injury and individuals that have specific health needs.  Each individual is unique and I am dedicated to providing personalized attention and encouragement to help them along their fitness journey. 

American Council of Exercise (ACE)

• Personal Trainer
• Weight Management Specialist
• Senior Fitness Specialist

YMCA Certification - Group Exercise, Strength & Conditioning

CPR/AED - American Red Cross 

I believe that functional fitness is essential for everyone and that specific, targeted exercise is the best way to achieve physical wellness at any stage of life. Having worked in a clinical setting for physical therapists, I have seen many people successfully achieve a variety of fitness goals- from athletes who want to comeback from injury stronger than ever to former weekend warriors who want to enjoy the mountains again. 

Wellness is a lifestyle rather than a fad and in order to stay with any plan it must be personal, applicable, and enjoyable. 

B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology, Western Washington University 

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross

Liane is an ACE certified personal trainer whose specialties are strength training, cardio strength training, mobility and stability.. Her specialties are strength training, cardio strength training, mobility and stability.  Liane likes to work with women over 40, long term goal setters, strength and conditioning, clients who are in need of modified and/or safe exercises for arthritis, post-surgery, or doctor recommended physical fitness. Born and raised in both the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska, Liane has always been active in sports and outdoor recreation. Walking is something she loves to do. Liane is also an established artist who teaches art workshops and is currently an art instructor at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden. Her niche is storytelling by way of 3-D dioramas. Liane has been a Y employee with the Snohomish County YMCA over the years and is excited to be a part of the Whatcom YMCA and its community!