Jelena Swalley

Personal Trainer

Background

As a certified NASM CPT, NASM CNC, NASM WLS, NASM PES, and NASM Nutrition Coach, Jelena is a highly experienced personal trainer in Affton and St. Louis, MO. With over a decade of experience as a CrossFit Level 1 trainer, Jelena has gained valuable insight into training high-level athletes. Additionally, Jelena holds certifications as a NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist and has extensive training in various aspects of fitness and nutrition.

Jelena works with a diverse clientele, helping them achieve healthy and sustainable success in their health and wellness journeys. She believes that while there is no such thing as a perfect client, dedicated individuals can thrive with the right guidance from health professionals. As a personal trainer in St. Louis, MO, Jelena firmly believes in the power of fitness and healthy nutrition to empower anyone to live a happy and healthy life.

With years of experience from thousands of coaching sessions, Jelena goes above and beyond to support each client’s health and wellness journey. She helps clients elevate their health by creating powerful lifestyle habits and changes, ensuring they have the tools needed to achieve their goals and thrive. Jelena trains clients in mindset tools and core fundamentals, aiming to enhance their quality of life and health.

Jelena’s passion for serving and helping people led her to become a personal trainer in Affton and St. Louis, MO, with a lifelong dream of making a significant impact in the world. Inspired by her parents and older sister, who led by example in living healthy lives, Jelena developed a passion for educating people on achieving and maintaining healthy habits and a healthier life.

Previously, Jelena worked as a nurse’s aide for three years, caring for the aging population and witnessing life at its most fragile stage. This experience deepened her desire to help others live better quality lives. Before that, Jelena spent roughly eight years in the food industry as a prep cook, gaining valuable insights into the impact of nutrition on overall health and quality of life. With 16 years in the fitness, health, and wellness industry, Jelena has developed a profound understanding of overcoming challenges and thriving at any age, regardless of nutritional or fitness background.

Currently, Jelena works with Output Performance, a premier personal training facility in St. Louis, located at 6727 Langley Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63123 (314) 735-2595.

Originally from Sarajevo, Bosnia, Jelena now resides in Saint Louis, Missouri, and is proud to have a wonderful and successful young son. In her free time, she enjoys early morning meditation, spending quality time with family and friends, reading, and seeking opportunities to grow and make a greater impact in the world.