Nicole DeFelice Oliver

BACKGROUND

My name is Nicole & I am a Certified Personal Trainer through The American Council on Exercise, Animal Flow Level 1 Instructor, & former Holistic Wellness Coach through Team Beachbody. (Shout out to the Viva La Vibe Tribe!!) I attained my Bachelor of Arts in Communication, specializing in Family & Relationship Communication, from Rutgers University. Go Scarlet Knights!! 

Through my own experiences I’ve come to understand the many challenges & patterns that we may find ourselves in by adulthood that have been shaped through childhood. These patterns and habits tend to come up, hindering us from our growth during the transition into a healthy routine. A big part of a healthy lifestyle is our nutrition. Taking a gut health course in 2018 drastically changed my overall understanding of wellness inside my body & within our environment, through the gut-brain connection. My personal journey to finding a healthy lifestyle & overcoming mental barriers, has given me insight into the various mental and physical benefits that come with consistently practicing healthy habits. This enables me to bring a high level of empathy, respect, and compassion in my work.  

MY VISION

My focus is in FUNctional training; working in movement patterns that are natural to our bodies. My goal is to empower people through the primal movements that Animal Flow encompasses. Allowing for a physically challenging way to check in with our bodies & feel better overall in them! FUNctional Training should be first & foremost, FUN! It also emphasizes movement that is natural to our bodies, unlike most modern gym equipment!  It's like meditation in motion - great for our mind/body connection!

GET TO KNOW ME

I am a proud daughter, wife, sister, Aunt/Godmother & friend! I am a Jersey girl born & raised in northern NJ, spent 5 years in Michigan, now back in Jersey! I am the youngest of my family with 3 older brothers, two amazing sister-in-laws, & 6 nieces and nephews. We have 2 fur babies; Lila (Puggle) & Frank (English Bulldog) I love them with all my heart! We also have a Bearded Dragon named Kava, who is simply the best!

My dream is to open up a studio right next to a beach for Animal Flow training with youth & family flows, to create a fun physical space to work together, feel great, & build resilient bodies, barefoot in the sand!

FUN FACTS

I love all things plants & nature! I am a HUGE animal lover, even some bugs! I love dancing, writing poetry, reading/audible, gardening, swimming, & jamming to music in my free time! I eat a whole food plant based diet & I absolutely LOVE herbal tea! My happy place is in the ocean. 

Thanks for taking the time to get to know a little bit about me. I can't wait to meet & get to know you/your child!

My Continuing Education Courses: 

2BMindset Nutrition, Animal Flow Level 1, Animal Flow 24 hour Virtual Summit, Adapting Services to the Fitness Technology Revolution, Trained Romeo Football Team Ages 9-12 July 2022 Pre-season in Animal Flow Level 1

Through these courses I have gained so much enrichment to my own fitness and business, as well as knowledge as a trainer. I love having a variety of topics that I can educate my clients in to lead healthier lives!