Welcome to Monstera Strength! My name is Mackenzie (she/her) and I'm a certified personal trainer in Windsor, ON. I love lifting barbells, swinging kettlebells, pole dancing, hiking, eating sushi, and reading fantasy novels!

I haven't always been a fitness enthusiast. I was not an athletic kid at all. It took a lot of time and effort for me to get past the feelings of intimidation at the gym, to truly learn what I was doing, and to find reasons to enjoy the process. I have struggled with disordered eating and obesity most of my life. With the help of a few amazing trainers, a therapist, and a dietitian, I have managed to build a balanced and enjoyable relationship with food, exercise, and my perfectly imperfect body. 

Now, I am here to help others build better habits, discover movement that challenges and fulfills them, and realize all the amazing things that their body can do. I understand that health is bigger than just chasing a number on the scale, and fitness is more nuanced than just eating less and moving more. I'm here to meet people where they're at, dig deep into all the layers of behavioural change, and provide a fitness experience unlike other trainers. 

I teach my clients all the hows and whys behind their programming so they can learn to sustain their healthy lifestyle without my help. I will never push a weight-loss agenda or advertise exaggerated or unrealistic claims. With a trauma-informed and body-neutral approach, I help my community to navigate away from the pressures of diet culture and achieve health/fitness goals that are truly meaningful for them.

My mission with Monstera Strength is to create a safe and empowering third space for badass, awesome people to challenge themselves, build community, and always walk out feeling better than they did when they came in. Folks of all genders, backgrounds, ages, body types, and experience levels are welcome.

Interested in personal training or joining a group fitness class? I'd love to have you!