Spark Nutrition & Fitness

Personal Virtual Coaching with

Coach Thom

Focusing on the Fundamentals of Health

  • How we fuel our bodies matters.

    I teach you how to make better choices around the way you feed yourself, using science-backed solutions that leaves no food off the menu.

    I promise. It’s about addition, not subtraction here.

  • Our bodies are made up, primarily, of water. Replenishing our bodies daily with a balanced amount of water is crucial for all manner of internal systems to function well.

    In fact, take a sip of water now. You probably need one.

  • Sleep is a bedrock element to good health.

    Together, we work on establishing good sleep hygiene through small, easy skills to practice.

    Yes, even for the busiest and highest-stressed of you out there: Sleep matters.

  • Our bodies were built for movement.

    Matching your movement capabilities with your overall goals, I offer support and systems that will keep you flexible and strong, no matter your age or skill level.

    All movement counts.

Everyday is a chance to enact change.

Coach Thom

Who I am.

I’m a gay guy in his mid 40s who has reshaped his entire being over the past decade, lifting up the shy wallflower I once was, into a confident man who knows his own power and strength.

I smile now, a lot more than ever before.

Where I came from.

Born and raised in Maine, where money was scarce and food quality was poor at best, I grew up burying myself into books and a bag of chips. Movement was not part of my life. I was that weird kid at the dances, the guy full of anxiety and nervousness, who fit nowhere.

What inspires me?

While it started with a difficult chat with my doctor, as I took control of my health markers, got stronger, and found my Inner Voice, there was an ever-rising sense of capability, of curiosity about what my body could do.

This sense of wonder and True Joy in “finding out” inspires me still. I’m still on that same Adventure.

Can I train with you in person?

I’m based out of the Coachella Valley in southern California. I am happy to make arrangements to meet and talk face to face, if possible.

Are you qualified?

I have my certifications from NASM and Precision Nutrition (Nutrition Coach, Change Psychology, and Athlete Training). I’m always taking a new course, and reading all the latest information. I’ve been a gym rat for over seven years now, and a coach for two

Will this really work?

I coach with the same protocols that worked for me, and I’ve lost somewhere near 70lbs of weight, am stronger than I’ve ever been, have a healthy relationship with food, my dog, and the world around me. I see more things as Playgrounds than ever before!

Yes. It will work.

How effectively is totally up to you.

In Their Words…

  • …YOU HAVE HELPED ME GET MORE RESULTS THAN I’VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE…I DON’T THINK I’VE EVER BEEN IN AS GOOD SHAPE AS I AM NOW.

    Zack, Seattle

  • THE POSITIVE SUPPORT I’VE GOTTEN HAS REALLY HELPED ME FOCUS TO GET CLOSER TO MY FITNESS GOALS. THOM’S PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO FITNESS GOES A LONG TO WAY TO HELPING ME STAY MOTIVATED.

    Rene, Palm Springs

  • I ENJOY THE MOTIVATION THAT WORKING WITH YOU IS ABLE TO BRING ME. THE MOTIVATION MIXED WITH HAVING A PROPER PLAN IE SPECIFIC WORKOUTS/NUTRITION GOAL DOES A LOT OF GOOD FOR ME.

    Isaiah, Minneapolis

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When is the last time you actually felt happy?

From working hard, juggling a million things at once, landing your first grown-up job, maybe even your first grown-up love, changing all the while, finding your place…

It’s been a journey.

Have you left anything important off the table?

My guess? You have. It’s the little voice in your head that brought you here, curious, and wondering if there might be something here for you.

You have probably spent a great deal of time caring for others.

You have people who rely on you to support them. I get it.

As the first-born son of two working-class parents, it was my job to do many things to keep our household running.

I was a people-pleaser, to a fault.

Except for the most important person: ME

I’m here to demonstrate to you the actual power that comes from putting yourself at the top of your daily priority list.

Learn the power of the word “no” in all of it’s various forms.

Find your happy, and lean into it as a source of power, and strength.

Set yourself up for success every single day - even when all else is out of your control.

Track your progress using a variety of metrics that YOU choose to measure yourself by.

What is Virtual Coaching?

  • Once you purchase your subscription, you get instant access to the Spark App, which lives on your phone (and on your Apple Watch, if you have one)

    Meetings, workouts, group chats, updates, nutritional tracking are all done on the app, along with 24/7 access to me, your Coach, just at the tap of a button.

  • Absolutely! Nutritional guidance is based on your own body and your own goals. Pre-built workouts are made for total-body growth, and are easily customizable on the fly to suit your needs for the day.

    Foundation-Level members receive optional custom-built workouts, along with access to all of the pre-made workouts, that will match your personal goals, access to equipment, and any physical accommodations that you need to be made for your body and situation.

    It’s VERY personal.

  • In-person training is excellent for a lot of reasons, including checking form, adjusting workouts on the fly, and having a built-in gym buddy to hold you accountable.

    To meet all of these needs here at Spark, I ensure that every workout comes with not only a demonstration video, but also written instructions on how to perform the maneuver. I’m also really quick to respond to messages (usually within the hour).

    If you live in the Coachella Valley of Southern California, At-Home Coaching is a wonderful option for you. I come to you, once a week, and we scheme, plot, and plan together.

    If you’re still unsure, or you’ve never worked with a Virtual Coach before, I say give it a shot. There’s no long-term commitment here, and you can cancel anytime.*

    *I do not issue refunds, all sales are final.

Let’s Find Your Happy

Coaching at the level you need.

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