ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Cara.
I believe strength training should help you live your life, not take it over.
I’m a personal trainer who helps women build strength, move with confidence, and discover what their bodies are capable of.
MY JOURNEY
My journey to becoming a coach didn’t start in a gym.
It started on a basketball court. After multiple basketball-related knee surgeries, I developed Patello-femoral Osteoarthritis.
That gave me firsthand experience adapting training around injuries, pain and movement restrictions.
Those challenges taught me that fitness isn’t about perfection, it’s about finding what works for your body, building confidence and continuing to move forward.
THAT’S WHY I COACH THE WAY I DO.
Strong. Capable. Confident.
I focus on the basics, do them consistently, and do them well.
I’m not a “no pain, no gain” trainer. Training should be challenging, but it should also be sustainable.
My goal is for you to leave each session feeling accomplished, energized, and more confident, never beat up or dreading your next workout.
The most successful programs aren’t the most complicated. They’re the ones you can stick with.
THAT’S WHERE REAL CHANGE HAPPENS.
BEFORE OPENING MY GYM, I DESIGNED THEM.
I helped design and outfit personal training studios, physical therapy clinics, high school weight rooms, and corporate fitness facilities throughout the greater Portland area.
While I enjoyed that work, I discovered that my true passion was coaching people one-on-one and helping them feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their bodies.
In 2021, I opened Cara Conway Personal Training in Newcastle, WA. In 2023, I moved back home to Oregon and built my own private gym in the Oak Grove neighborhood.
A space where every detail is intentional and every client has my full attention.
Let’s build your strength together.
Ready to discover what you’re capable of?
I’d love to meet you.