Meet Tricia
Personal Trainer & Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Tricia Arriagada holds a 15-year tenure in the fitness industry, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to holistic health and well-being. As a seasoned personal trainer, Tricia has fostered transformative one-on-one connections with clients of diverse abilities. She has also helped clients overcome health challenges and embrace vitality in every facet of their lives.
Her dynamic leadership was evident as owner of a boutique fitness studio in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where she managed a team of instructors, delivered personalized training sessions, and conducted group fitness classes. Tricia's expertise also extended to providing invigorating group sessions for reputable retail giants and industry leaders like Sports Endeavors (Soccer.com) and PHE Enterprises (Adam and Eve).
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In the wake of the pandemic's onset in 2020, Tricia seamlessly transitioned into the virtual realm of personal training. From afar, she managed trainers and clients, ensuring continuity in
their wellness journeys. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by those who struggled during this pivotal period, Tricia's inquisitive nature prompted her to dive deeper into the
complexities of sustainable health transformations.
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With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Tricia's fascination with human behavior, coupled with her dedication to fostering well-being, led her to pursue certification in Wellness Coaching. Drawing valuable insights from her own journey with Fibromyalgia, Tricia wholeheartedly believes that what proves effective for one individual may not necessarily hold true for another. She proudly holds certifications as a personal trainer, health and wellness coach, lifestyle medicine coach, and behavior change specialist. Currently, Tricia coaches individuals through her private practice, where she helps clients create well-suited visions, goals, and strategies so they may live their most vibrant lives.
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Beyond her professional endeavors, Tricia enjoys reading, walks with friends, and time spent with her husband and two daughters, aged 5 and 19. In her eyes, every individual possesses
an innate wellspring of resources and potential for success. She gains much joy from offering support along their transformative journeys.

