hi, i’m martina

For as long as I can remember, I was at war with my body. I grew up feeling uncomfortable in my skin, constantly comparing myself to other girls and believing that being smaller meant being better. Even as a child, I learned to hide — in clothes, in judgment, in the quiet belief that my body wasn’t “right.” As I got older, that discomfort deepened. My self-worth slowly became tied to my appearance, and I believed that changing my body was the key to finally feeling confident, lovable, and enough.

In my early 20s, after moving from Italy to Mexico, I entered the fitness world with one goal: to like my reflection. I wasn’t chasing health — I was chasing control and approval. What started as training quickly turned into obsession. I restricted food, overtrained, compared myself constantly, and believed that becoming smaller would finally bring peace. I lost weight, but I also lost my energy, my joy, and my connection with myself.

Eventually, my body could no longer keep up. I was exhausted, anxious, disconnected, and in pain. I got psoas tendinitis from overtraining. That was my wake-up call. For the first time, I stopped pushing and started listening. Through movement, reflection, and presence, I realized something that changed everything: the problem was never my body — it was the way I treated it. I wasn’t broken. I was disconnected.

Today, I’m a strength coach because I want to be the guide I once needed. I help women move in a way that builds strength, trust, and connection — not fear or control. I believe fitness can be a place of healing, not harm. A space where you don’t disappear to become “healthy,” but come home to yourself. My work is about helping women reconnect with their bodies, their energy, and their lives — with compassion, presence, and respect.