You've tried everything and still feel out of control around food and movement
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You promise yourself every morning "today will be different"...only to give up by evening
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You feel out of control around certain foods
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You are exhausted by the "food noise" in your head, not to mention feelings of guilt & shame that keep you up at night
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You want to eat like a "normal" person
You've given up on achieving body confidence
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You've tried targeted workouts to get you that flat stomach and tone legs/arms only to be in such pain you can't move for days
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You're overwhelmed and confused about what to eat to burn fat and avoid bloating
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You do intense cardio and burn lots of calories to lose body fat
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You're tired of searching for that perfect exercise and nutrition plan to achieve your dream body
We have a different approach
Gain control of your emotional/binge eating
Transform your relationship with food. No will power required! With the help of an emotional eating/binge eating specialist, you will find the freedom to eat without guilt/shame, let go constant food noise and have joyful bites as you build body confidence.
Move with joy and purpose
Finding the right kind of activity that gets you the results you desire without wasting your time, energy and money is NOT a simple order. With the Single Step Wellness approach, you will explore a variety of wellness activities designed to promote physical and mental well-being. Guided by an NASM personal trainer and Certified Recreation Therapist, you will find the movement pattern that hits all your goals. From outdoor adventures to mindfulness practices, our activities are tailored to suit your individual needs.
Challenge your thoughts - feel empowered
You are your own worst enemy. You would never talk to anyone the way you talk to yourself sometimes. Exploring the way you talk to yourself is crucial to sustainable habit change. Discover the Single Step Wellness roadmap for understanding your automatic reactions and learning new responses to healthy living.
Our Services
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1:1 Wellness Coaching
Tired of looking at recipes, workouts and affirmations all by yourself? Your family doesn't get it. Your friends "might" get it. Heck, you're not even sure YOU get it! Discover your authentic self through 1:1 wellness coaching. We will guide you to understanding yourself, where you are going and how to get there. Embrace a lifestyle that resonates with who you truly are. We offer flexible 3, 6, and 12-month packages tailored to support you every step of the way. Let’s embark on this transformative experience together!
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Personal Training
We recognize that a woman's body changes throughout life. What once worked to feel strong, satisfied and balanced may not work anymore. Maybe you have never had the sensation of feeling strong, satisfied and balanced. Our personal trainers guide you on an empowering journey, promoting body positivity and a healthy image along with establishing nourishing bites to meet your needs. Let's see what your body is capable of!
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Recreation Therapy
While living with chronic conditions can be challenging, you are never alone on this journey! Nothing needs to get in your way of living your best life! We’re honored to assist you in crafting an achievable daily plan that prioritizes what truly matters to you! Step by Step.
How does Single Step Wellness know how to lead me to being my best?
Single Step Wellness is the creation of me, Gwen Gates -
A woman shaped by both challenge and resilience—I am navigating the complexities of menopause, living with endometriosis, and learning to recognize patterns like codependency and emotional eating.
I understand what it feels like to be deeply attuned to others, sometimes at the expense of myself, and am now learning to turn that same care inward.
My relationship with my body and food has been a journey—at times complicated, driven by emotion, stress, or survival—but also a source of growing awareness and strength.
I, like you, am not defined by these experiences; instead, they’ve given me insight, empathy, and a deeper connection to what it means to heal.
I am a wellness coach, personal trainer, and recreation therapist dedicated to helping women navigate real-life challenges with strength and compassion—because I’ve lived them myself.
I understand how deeply our physical, emotional, and mental health are connected.
My journey hasn’t been perfect, but it has been transformative.
It’s taught me how to rebuild trust with my body, develop sustainable habits, and shift from simply coping to truly thriving.
That lived experience shapes the way I support others—with empathy, honesty, and practical tools that create lasting change.
I work with women who are ready to reclaim their strength, energy, and sense of self.
You desire to evolve into a woman who sets boundaries, honors her body, and seeks balance in movement, nourishment, and mindset.
There is grit in your story, but also compassion, self-reflection, and the courage to change.
You are still becoming—and that, in itself, is your power.
Let me help you take ownership of your health and step into a more balanced, confident, and empowered life—One Step, One Bite, One Thought at a time.