COACH ANDREA

Specialties

• Physical Therapy Services
• Dry Needling Services
• Crossfit Group Classes
• Olympic Weightlifting
• Powerlifting
• Personal Training
• Client Relations & Gym Management

I believe that movement is medicine. As a physical therapist, I’ve seen firsthand that staying active is one of the most powerful ways to keep ourselves strong, resilient, and feeling young.

I’ve been active my entire life — starting with gymnastics and cheerleading as a kid, then moving into long-distance running before discovering CrossFit in my 20s. When I first walked into a CrossFit gym in 2012, I was simply looking for a way to meet people in a new city where I didn’t know anyone. What I found was so much more. I was immediately drawn to the energy, accountability, and sense of community. I’ve been hooked ever since.

CrossFit challenged me in new ways and introduced me to Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting, both of which I pursued competitively. Over the years, I’ve coached at several CrossFit gyms and provided physical therapy services to patients ranging from age 5 to 106. Through those experiences, I’ve learned that while intensity and competition can push us to grow, training and exercise should always be sustainable. I truly believe you should train as hard as you can — in a way that allows you to finish strong, avoid injury, and come back tomorrow ready to do it again. There are seasons for everything, and fitness should support you through all of them.

CrossFit also holds a special place in my heart because it’s where I met my husband, Jonny, in 2013. He was coaching at the time, and from day one we connected through our shared passion for fitness. As a military and first responder family, service, discipline, and resilience are core values in our home. We push each other to be our best — and yes, he’s definitely the practical one who keeps the chaos at bay.

During COVID, we welcomed our son, Axl, and stepped into a new season of life. I trained at home and started 17th Manor Fitness, coaching my neighbors out of my garage in Coral Springs. It was a special chapter, but I realized how much I missed the unique sense of belonging that only a CrossFit community provides. That realization brought me back to a box — and ultimately led me here.

I truly feel like I found “home” at CrossFit LPF. I’m excited to grow alongside this community and help foster the same supportive, driven, and welcoming environment that first made me fall in love with CrossFit. We have a highly skilled coaching team and in-house programming, which makes this a truly special place to be.

I’m passionate about integrating my background in physical therapy and dry needling to support our members beyond the workout. My goal is to help you move safely, manage pain effectively, and train for longevity — so you can continue doing what you love for years to come.

I love helping our members grow as athletes and coaching them to do things they never thought they could do, especially when it comes to weightlifting. Watching our members get stronger regardless of age, experience, gender or ability is definitely a highlight for me as a coach. The feeling is priceless.

Credentials

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Certification in Dry Needling – Part 1
• Certification in Dry Needling – Part 2
• Crossfit Level 1 Trainer (Online)
• CPR Certified