Meet Athena

Athena Nicolaides

My name is Athena and I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. I have over a decade of strength training experience and have decided to turn my passion for strength training into a career. My own personal experience includes struggles with piriformis syndrome, sciatica, hypermobility and pelvic floor dysfunction. Every challenge I faced became a valuable opportunity for me to delve deeper and expand my knowledge.

I have made it my mission to help busy women just like you get started on a journey of improved strength through thoughtfully crafted, fully-customized strength training programs. I developed Strategic Strength because I want to educate women about the importance of prioritizing themselves, as well as make strength training as approachable and convenient as possible.

Maybe you feel like you have time constraints, lack consistency or have limited access to equipment. I have been in all of those situations throughout my journey and can work with you to develop healthy habits that will lead to your success, no matter where you are on your journey.

Aside from being a strength training enthusiast, I am an artist, musician, food lover and mom to two lovely teenage daughters, whom I strive to set a good example for. I love to spend time with my family, paint, travel, play clarinet and flute and bake.