Title:
Personal Trainer
Location:
Metairie, LA, USA
Education:
M.Ed in Exercise Physiology, University of New Orleans; ACE Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT); CPR/AED Certified, American Red Cross; Certified Optavia Health Coach
Expertise:
Active aging, women’s health, breast cancer recovery, osteoporosis, post-rehabilitation for orthopedic injuries, functional strength training, balance and core training, movement-based training, and accessible programming for clients with medical or physical limitations.
Experience:
Courtney St. Germain, M.Ed., ACE-CPT, is a seasoned personal trainer with more than 15 years of experience helping clients move safely, build strength, and regain confidence in their bodies. Based at the East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center in Metairie, Louisiana, she works with a wide range of clients, including those navigating breast cancer recovery, osteoporosis, and post-rehabilitation after orthopedic injuries. Her training philosophy centers on making exercise both effective and accessible, especially for people who live with temporary or long-term limitations.
Certified through the American Council on Exercise and holding a master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of New Orleans, Courtney blends clinical awareness with real-world coaching experience. She has built an in-home personal training business, Step by Step Fitness Training, and is also a Certified Optavia Health Coach, giving her a strong foundation in both movement and behavior change. Over the years, she has focused especially on older adults and women, designing well-rounded programs that emphasize consistency, functional strength, balance, and bone health. Whether she is coaching in the hospital wellness center, at home, or virtually, Courtney’s goal is always the same: to meet people where they are and help them move better, feel stronger, and live more fully at every stage of life.
