SAFE SPACE THROUGH FITNESS
ABOUT US
Creating Meaningful Impact
Since our launch in 2000, the team at Safe Space Through Fitness has worked tirelessly to promote our cause. We are fortunate to have volunteers and staff from all walks of life who bring their unique expertise and resources into everything we do. This is what enables us to achieve our goals year after year.
While there is always more that can be done, there is no doubt that we are making a significant impact. We don’t measure our success through just facts and figures, but through happy faces and heartwarming feedback. See how you can become part of the difference.
ABOUT
The Safe Space
Safe Space Through Fitness is an organization that helps individuals achieve their wellness goals by promoting healthy habits and disciplines that improve physical and mental well-being. We work with people who have experienced trauma, such as domestic violence, displacement, and drug and alcohol addiction, to coach and empower them toward healing.
We aim to create a safe space where people can learn new habits and coping skills that will help them achieve personal growth and prosperity.
We offer access to various areas such as fitness, nutrition, chronic disease management, mental discipline, and lifestyle changes.
We collaborate with other wellness providers to achieve our goals that build a firm and safe foundation that promotes wellness and prosperity for all.
SAFE SPACE THROUGH FITNESS FOUNDER
VIKKI GLADNEY
Vikki fell in love with indoor cycling after undergoing surgery in 2018. She became a certified spin coach and founded Natural Measures in October 2020, which has made a significant impact on the community. Her passion for fitness led her to create Safe Space Through Fitness, a nonprofit venture, to help individuals overcome self-condemnation and limiting beliefs. As a survivor of childhood trauma, drug use, and domestic violence, Vikki wants to give back to those who have experienced similar trauma.
"I believe my story can motivate others to become the best version of themselves".
~ Vikki Gladney
OUR TEAM
YOLONDA COUCH
ADMIN & MEMBER
Yolonda Couch joined Natural Measures in 2021, quickly becoming an integral part of the community. She became a group coach in July 2022, and later the head coach and manager in April 2023. Yolonda's strong leadership and team-building skills helped create the Safe Space Through Fitness Model. She currently serves on the board for Safe Space Through Fitness, promoting "Training Through Trauma".
“Fitness has become my outlet. It relieves my stress and helps clear my head. We want others to experience this in Safe Space Through Fitness”. ~ Yolonda Couch
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JEFF GLADNEY
MEMBER