Personalized care. Practical solutions. Wellness without the one-size-fits-all nonsense.
Getting Started
What services does Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness offer?
Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness LLC provides personalized wellness services, including personal training, orthopedic fitness, nutrition counseling, functional medicine-informed wellness, diabetes education and management support, chronic condition management, and lifestyle coaching. We focus on the whole person, not just one symptom, diagnosis, or number on a chart.
How is Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness different from a traditional gym or wellness program?
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter programs. Your medical history, physical abilities, lifestyle, goals, preferences, and even your available energy all matter. Whether you’re navigating a chronic health condition, looking for support with nutrition, or trying to move more comfortably, your plan should fit your life rather than forcing your life to fit a plan.
Who will I be working with?
You’ll work with Stephanie Lueras, a certified nutrition and fitness professional, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), functional medicine practitioner, and the owner of Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness LLC. Stephanie brings professional education, practical experience, and a whole-person perspective to individualized wellness care.
Do I have to be physically fit or already living a healthy lifestyle to get started?
Absolutely not! If you had everything figured out already, you probably wouldn’t be looking for support. We start where you are, with what you have, and build from there. There are no fitness prerequisites, perfect eating habits, or gold stars required.
Personal Training & Movement
Can I work with a personal trainer if I have arthritis, chronic pain, or limited mobility?
Yes! Personalized movement programs can often be adapted for people managing arthritis, chronic pain, mobility limitations, and other health challenges. Orthopedic fitness focuses on appropriate movement, functional strength, flexibility, and modifications that respect your abilities and limitations. Medical clearance or coordination with your healthcare team may be appropriate depending on your condition.
Do you offer personal training for people who don’t like traditional gyms?
Absolutely. Fitness doesn’t have to mean intimidating equipment, complicated routines, or someone yelling at you to do five more burpees. Movement should be accessible, practical, and something you can realistically incorporate into your life.
Can exercise help me manage a chronic health condition?
Appropriately selected physical activity can support strength, balance, cardiovascular health, mobility, and overall well-being for many people living with chronic conditions. The key is finding the right activities, intensity, and modifications for your individual needs rather than following a generic workout plan.
Do you offer exercise programs for people who are returning to movement after an injury or surgery?
We can help with appropriately modified fitness and conditioning after you’ve been cleared for activity by your treating healthcare professional. Orthopedic fitness is not a replacement for physical therapy or medical rehabilitation, but it can be a valuable part of maintaining progress and building confidence with movement.
Nutrition Counseling
Can I work with a nutrition professional without focusing on weight loss?
Yes, and we’re glad you asked! Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness takes a weight-neutral, non-diet approach to nutrition. We focus on nourishment, medical needs, sustainable habits, food flexibility, and your relationship with food rather than making the number on the scale the measure of your health or success.
Do I have to follow a strict meal plan or give up my favorite foods?
Nope. Food is more than fuel. It’s culture, connection, celebration, convenience, and sometimes just a really good plate of potatoes. Nutrition counseling should help you understand your needs and make informed choices without creating unnecessary guilt, fear, or restrictions.
Can nutrition counseling help with diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic conditions?
Nutrition can play an important role in managing many chronic conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular concerns. We work on practical, individualized strategies that account for your medical needs, medications, food preferences, schedule, and lifestyle. When specialized medical nutrition therapy is needed, we coordinate with or refer to appropriately licensed healthcare professionals.
What if I have a complicated medical history or conflicting nutrition recommendations?
That’s exactly why individualized care matters. Sometimes recommendations for one condition seem to contradict those for another. We look at the bigger picture, identify realistic priorities, and help you navigate your options in collaboration with your medical team when appropriate.
Diabetes Education & Management
What does a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) do?
A CDCES is a healthcare professional with specialized training and certification in diabetes care and education. Diabetes education helps people better understand their condition, build self-management skills, navigate food and physical activity, recognize glucose patterns, and make informed decisions about their daily care.
Can you help me manage type 2 diabetes without restrictive dieting?
Absolutely. Diabetes management doesn’t have to revolve around food guilt, rigid rules, or shame. We focus on understanding how nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, medications, and everyday routines affect glucose management, then develop practical strategies that work for you.
Do you work with people who have type 1 diabetes or LADA?
Diabetes education can be valuable for people living with different types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). The specific support provided depends on individual needs and professional scope, with medication prescribing and medical treatment decisions remaining with your licensed medical team.
Can you help me understand my blood sugar readings or continuous glucose monitor data?
Diabetes education can include helping you recognize patterns in blood glucose readings, understand factors that influence those patterns, and prepare informed questions for your treating healthcare professional. Any medication or insulin adjustments should be made according to your prescribing clinician’s guidance.
Functional Medicine & Whole-Person Wellness
What is functional medicine, and how is it different from conventional healthcare?
Functional medicine is an approach that considers how different aspects of health and daily life interact, including nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, medical history, and environmental factors. At Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness, functional medicine principles inform personalized wellness education and lifestyle support. They complement, rather than replace, evidence-based medical diagnosis and treatment.
Do you look at more than just nutrition and exercise?
Absolutely. Sleep quality, stress, hydration, daily routines, social connections, and your ability to manage everyday demands all influence well-being. We consider the whole person because health doesn’t happen in isolated little boxes.
Can you help if I’m dealing with fatigue, stress, or multiple chronic conditions?
We can help you explore practical lifestyle strategies, identify manageable priorities, and develop supportive routines. Persistent or unexplained symptoms deserve appropriate medical evaluation, and wellness counseling should work alongside that care, not replace it.
Do you recommend supplements or special wellness products?
Recommendations should be individualized, evidence-informed, and mindful of your medical history, medications, and potential interactions. We don’t believe that every health concern requires an expensive supplement, complicated protocol, or the latest wellness trend. Sometimes the most useful changes are also the least glamorous.
Habits, Accountability & Lifestyle Support
What if I struggle with consistency or sticking to healthy habits?
Welcome to being human! Consistency isn’t about doing everything perfectly every day. We help you identify barriers, build realistic routines, and create flexible strategies that can adapt when life gets messy. Progress doesn’t require perfection.
Can you help me create healthier habits when I have limited time or energy?
Yes. Wellness should work within your actual capacity, not some imaginary version of your life where you have unlimited time, energy, money, and motivation. Small, meaningful changes can be more sustainable than dramatic overhauls.
Do you offer support beyond individual appointments?
Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness also develops educational resources, webinars, wellness workshops, and community-based learning opportunities. Available programs and group offerings may vary throughout the year.
Appointments & Personalized Care
What is a Whole Self Wellness Assessment?
The Whole Self Wellness Assessment takes a comprehensive look at the factors influencing your well-being. Depending on your needs, this may include medical history, medications and supplements, nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, daily routines, and personal goals. The purpose is to understand the bigger picture and identify realistic opportunities for support.
Can I receive wellness support if I’m already working with doctors or other healthcare professionals?
Absolutely. In fact, collaboration is often an important part of comprehensive care. Wellness education, personal training, and lifestyle support can complement the care you receive from physicians, physical therapists, registered dietitians, mental health professionals, and other providers.
Is Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness a medical practice?
Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness provides individualized wellness education, fitness services, nutrition counseling within applicable professional scope, and diabetes self-management support. These services do not replace medical diagnosis, prescribing, emergency care, or treatment by licensed medical providers.
How do I know which service is right for me?
You don’t have to figure that out before reaching out. A conversation about your goals, challenges, and current needs can help identify which services may be appropriate. Sometimes the most helpful first step is simply having someone listen to the whole story instead of focusing on one small piece of it.
