Coach profiles
Meet your coaches
The experts dedicated to helping women 40+ reclaim their strength, mobility, and confidence through specialized training.
Karen Dickson
Owner & Head Coach
Karen is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Massage Therapist, and nationally ranked powerlifter. Her coaching style blends technical precision with a deep understanding of the hormonal and physical changes women experience during perimenopause and beyond. She doesn't just count reps; she coaches the whole human, focusing on independence and confidence through sound movement.
Specialties: Powerlifting, Hormonal Health, Technical Lifting
Credentials: NASM CPT, LMT, Nationally Ranked Athlete
Riley Cofer
Strength Coach
Meet Riley! She’s excited to bring her knowledge and experience to StrongHer. For the past seven years, Riley has exclusively coached women of all ages, shapes, and sizes, helping them get stronger, move better, and feel more confident in their bodies.
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Riley is passionate about strength and mobility training that goes beyond aesthetics. She believes in longevity, that movement is medicine, and that building a strong, capable body is one of the best investments a woman can make in herself. Watching women grow stronger, gain confidence, and discover how much better they can feel in their bodies is what inspires her and keeps her excited about coaching.
Her goal is to make training empowering, sustainable, and fun while helping women build bodies that can keep up with everything life throws their way.
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When she’s not at the gym, Riley enjoys hanging out with her dogs, spending time with her fiancé, and dreaming up her next adventure. Having spent the last few years traveling the world, she ’s always looking for somewhere new to explore!
Riley can’t wait to meet the women of StrongHer and help them discover just how strong they can be!
Specialties: Functional Movement, Mobility, Longevity Training
Credentials: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Bri Coluni
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Meet Bri! Bri attended Xavier University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, and her Master's in Athletic Training. Bri has a focus in strength training, mobility, and injury prevention. Bri believes that everyone is an athlete and that training should help you feel stronger, more confident, and capable both inside and outside the gym. She loves helping people discover what they're capable of and supporting them as they work toward goals that are meaningful to them. Her goal is to create a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable, confident, and excited to keep showing up.Â
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Outside of coaching, Bri is the Head Athletic Trainer at South Pointe High School. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, exploring new places, and going on adventures with her dog, Koda.Â
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Bri is so excited to be part of your journey and cannot wait to celebrate all the progress, big and small, along the way.
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Specialties: Sustainable Strength, Recovery, Active Longevity, Injury Prevention
Credentials: Certified Athletic Trainer, Strength & Conditioning CoachÂ
Common questions
Good to know
What is the age eligibility?
We specialize in women 40 and older. Our small-group environment is designed to be safe, supportive, and empowering for those who are ready to focus on strength and independence.
Do I need to be in shape?
No prior fitness experience is required. Our coaches provide personalized guidance to help you build a safe and effective strength routine tailored to your current fitness level.
What equipment do we use?
We utilize high-quality barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and functional strength equipment. All equipment is maintained to the highest safety standards for your comfort and confidence.
Are we only working out?
Our studio is a community hub. We focus on building muscle and bone strength, which leads to greater confidence and independence. It's a place to grow stronger and more independent.
What are the session schedules?
We offer small-group sessions at various times throughout the week. You can find our current schedule and book an introductory session directly through our Wix Bookings system.