If you’ve ever thought about trying Combat Fitness or kickboxing, consider this your sign. You don’t have to be experienced, athletic, or “in shape” to start. You just have to be willing to take that first step.

One of the most powerful things we can do for our mental and emotional well-being is move our bodies. Stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life’s challenges can leave us feeling stuck, but movement has a way of shifting energy, releasing tension, and reminding us of our strength.

Just look at the smiles afterward! Sometimes the hardest part is showing up, but the reward is often feeling stronger, lighter, and more empowered than when you arrived.

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Come join us. Challenge yourself. Move your body. Change your energy. You might be surprised by what you’re capable of. #CombatFitness#MindBodyHealing#TraumaInformedWellness#MoveToHeal#CenterForHopeAndHealing#StrongerThanYouThink

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We are so excited to welcome Maribeth Gutshall back to the Center for Hope and Healing as she helps us continue creating opportunities for healing through movement, connection, and wellness. Maribeth brings such a supportive, encouraging energy and a genuine passion for helping others reconnect with their strength — both physically and emotionally.

Fitness has been Maribeth’s passion for more than 15 years. Having survived her own medical trauma, she deeply understands how important movement and staying active can be in the healing process. As a group fitness and personal trainer, she loves motivating others to push past limitations, build confidence, and move toward healthier, more empowered lives. Combat/Kickboxing is one of her favorite classes to teach because of the strength, stress release, and confidence it can help build in others.

Outside of the gym, Maribeth loves staying active, enjoying beach days, loving on dogs, and embracing all things Disney.

Join us for Combat Fitness — a beginner-friendly weekly class designed to improve both physical and emotional wellness through guided movement, cardio, strength building, and healthy stress release techniques inspired by combat-style fitness training. This class is not about aggression — it is about empowerment, resilience, confidence, and reconnecting the mind and body in a safe, trauma-informed environment.

Research continues to show the strong connection between aerobic movement and improvements in depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress management, confidence, and overall mental health. Whether you are looking to reduce stress, reconnect with your body, gain confidence, or simply take one healthy step forward, this class welcomes you exactly as you are.

Beginner Friendly

Trauma-Informed & Supportive

Mind/Body Wellness Focused

Safe Space for Growth & Empowerment

No prior fitness or combat experience is needed.

$10 donation fee for non-clients.

Clients may sign up through the front desk.

Come move, release, heal, and grow with us.

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