About Me

Hello!

Thank you so much for stopping by...  My name is Joan Corey, I am the founder of JC Wellness LLC, Certified ACE Personal Trainer, Certified AFPA Holistic Nutritionist and Certified ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist. I have recently added Professional Travel Planner to my list of expertise to help my clients reach a new level of wellness. My goal is to one day change the way we as a society look at and feel about our health and wellness!

I am married to my wonderful husband Mike and mom to four absolutely incredible children (how did I get so lucky). My oldest Ashley, has made her home in Hawaii with her husband and 3 gorgeous little girls that call me grandma. My second oldest Haley, is living in Colorado loving all things outdoors, working as a Vet Tech Anesthesiologist while tackling nursing school. My son Michael, is a freshman in college and my youngest Olivia, is a sophomore in high school. We have one boss dog and that my friends, pretty much sums up family life.  Need I say any more!

Along with being a wife and mom, traveling as much as I can for pure enjoyment, building rock solid relationships, living the no BS life of an entrepreneur and living healthy is my life! I am passionate about helping others achieve full body wellness while living life to the fullest!  My hope is to inspire you through faith, love, and trust to one day be writing your bio about living your good life! Come with me… Let’s journey together on the path to getting there!

How I got started…

I’ve always been into health and fitness, although life has a way of pulling us from one direction to another. In my mid 30’s I decided I to run a marathon, mostly because I could run the race in Hawaii through Team in Training and fundraiser for a GREAT cause. Um, hello…why not?! And thus began my many years of running, racing, and marathoning! I lost over 8 pounds, increased my strength and flexibility and improved my running performance simply by staying committed. I have been living the lifestyle ever since, not without a few hiccups, but also with some incredible challenges and opportunities.

In the summer of 2018, I watched in awe as 2 of my friends competed in all-natural physique competitions. Their commitment and discipline transformed them from the inside out and it was clear I needed this challenge. In October 2018 I competed in my first masters bikini competition at the Natural Badger Classic in Menominee, WI and I was hooked!

In 2019, I took that stage again at the Mr & Mrs Natural Minnesota & Pro North American Bodybuilding show in Bloomington, MN and placed first in the 40+ Masters Bikini Amature Class, which earned me my IPE Masters Pro Bikini title.

May 2019: Mr & Mrs Natural Minnesota & Pro North America / October 2018: NANBF Natural Badger Classic

Coach: Aaron Callister

I was 53 when I won my IPE Pro card, mother of 4 and grandma to 2! Making lifestyle changes can be challenging and hard to know where to begin. I felt stuck in mid-life hormonal blah for a very long time not even realizing that I was capable of so much more. My goal is to help others feel empowered and help them get after those big scary goals because there is so much more to life and committing to a healthy lifestyle mind, body and soul is a really good place to start!

My Background

• 15 marathons, my first being at the age of 34

• Boston Marathon Qualifier (but have yet to run the Boston Marathon)

• I've been coached in fitness, running, and nutrition by highly educated professional athletes for over 20 years.

• 4+ years of online coaching and team leader

• Physique competition, IPE (International Pro Elite)

Certifications

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer

• ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist

• AFPA Certified Holistic Nutritionist

• CPR / First Aid Certified

• Sports Nutrition for Child and Adolescent Athletes

• Travel Consultant

Additional Interests and Education

• Finding Nutritional Balance

• Sports Performance

• Wellness Travel