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Psychologist · Personal trainer · Nutrition coach

Strong body. Clear mind.

Strength training for how you feel, not only how you look.

Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort · Nosara, Costa Rica

Three women lift medicine balls overhead together in the bright studio, under its wooden roof.

Our values

Live in balance

  1. A woman lunges on the studio floor and presses a kettlebell overhead, lit by sunlight from the windows.

    Value 01

    Strength

    Body
    Real strength from any level, built on technique and steady progress.
    Mind
    Trust yourself a little more each session. Consistency beats perfection.
  2. A coach watches closely and guides a woman through a barbell bench press beside the weight plates.

    Value 02

    Purpose

    Body
    Every session is intentional, matched to your level and goals.
    Mind
    Train with presence, not pressure, and leave clearer than you came.
  3. Four women stand arm in arm in the studio, laughing together.

    Value 03

    Community

    Body
    Train alongside people who show up for each other.
    Mind
    Everyone is welcome here. Feeling supported makes you stronger.

The studio

We don't train just to train. We train with purpose, consistency, and presence.

An intimate space, surrounded by nature, designed to offer a boutique experience where every detail matters.

Our focus is on movement quality, proper technique, and mindful effort. We use personalized progressions that match your level and goals, always from a conscious and functional foundation.

At the start, we carry out basic mobility and strength assessments to understand your starting point.

Find your format

  • Seen from above, a coach leans in to guide a woman setting up a barbell lift on the studio floor.
    Coached, rep by rep
  • Inside the bright studio, a small group stretches on the floor beside racks of dumbbells, with trees beyond the windows.
    An intimate space

Training formats

Find the format that fits your life

Whether you're just starting out or reconnecting with movement, there's a path for you. Each format is designed with care to meet you where you are.

  1. A small group lifts kettlebells from the floor together in the bright studio, with trees beyond the windows.

    Semi-Private Training

    Price
    $240+ tax / month
    Sessions
    2 per week
    Duration
    60 minutes

    A personalized experience with the energy of training in a small group. Each participant follows a customized program based on their level and goals.

  2. A woman walks along a gravel path beside a wooden building, carrying a medicine ball on her shoulder.

    Hybrid Training

    Price
    $210+ tax / month
    In person
    2 sessions per month
    Online
    App programming and follow-up

    In-person sessions at the studio combined with structured online programming, delivered through an app with videos, workouts, and personalized follow-up. Train from anywhere, with real guidance and clear progress.

Special local resident rates available. Contact us to learn more

It's not about how you look. It's about how you feel.

— Sofía Ballard
Black-and-white portrait of Sofía Ballard crouching on the studio steps, smiling.

Founder & coach

I'm Sofía Ballard

Psychologist, personal trainer, and nutrition coach.

I help people reconnect with their bodies through an integrative approach that brings together mind and body.

It's about feeling strong, inside and out.

Not sure which option is right for you?

Every process is different, and I like to connect before we begin.

A woman walks with her dog along a sunny garden path at the resort, between tropical plants and tall trees.