Custom monthly fitness training program
Private check-ins with your coach
Practical workout demos
Customized nutrition program (habits and/or macro/calorie recommendations)
Unlimited in-portal messaging support
Personalized coaching approach with behavior change & mindset emphasis
The ELT Method was developed by me, Sohee Carpenter, and stands for:
I literally wrote the book on it. My science-backed and experience-driven signature method promotes a fitness journey that women will actually enjoy. So you can eat healthy, exercise gently, and be happy.
I’m not saying it will be easy. In fact, my team and I require
a 3-month commitment from all clients.
But I am saying it will be GREAT.
for 12-Month Membership – Paid Upfront
for 12-Month Membership – Paid Upfront
for 12-Month Membership – Paid Upfront
Even if you’ve been in the gym for years, The ELT Method can help you overcome a limiting mindset and improve lifestyle habits without sacrificing the joy of the journey or your favorite treats.
LEARN
effective, sustainable
workouts.
OVERCOME
any mental blocks that
have held you back
EAT
the foods you love while still
hitting your fitness goals
BUILD
the body that matches the
life you want to live.
IMPLEMENT
& maintain new healthy
eating behaviors
FEEL
supported & encouraged
every step of the way
Having you as my coach to prescribe me macros and exercise plans to follow really helps me stay on track and keeps me motivated! Best investment I’ve made.
I am very pleased with the mental and physical progress I’m making. I enjoy the strength gains, but I like the mental gains even better! The mental progress I’ve made is priceless and so liberating.
The flexibility has been fantastic and my stress in regards to my nutrition has been so manageable.
Sohee Carpenter is the founder and head coach at SoheeFit Systems, LLC.
Sohee has been coaching in the virtual realm since 2012 and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. She offers multiple online fitness services and is the author of 2017’s Eat.Lift.Thrive along with several additional e-books. She has a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University and an M.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University.
She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association with Distinction (NSCA-CSCS,*D). Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in sports science through the distance program at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and is serving as the Fitness Advisor for Women’s Health magazine. Her methods are evidence-based and her focus is on achieving sustainable results with her clients while allowing them to live their everyday life as well as educating the general public on fitness-related research.
You can learn more about her at her website at SoheeFit.com or her Instagram and YouTube.
Rachel Pendakur lives in San Diego, CA, and has been a coach on the ELT Method team since 2019. Rachel started strength training on a whim in high school and was immediately hooked, kicking off an ongoing love of getting stronger in the gym. Although her first experiences in the weight room were overwhelmingly positive, she noted substantial challenges through her college years and early 20s as she maneuvered diet culture messaging and her relationship with food and exercise. Her struggles ultimately reignited her love for strength training and prompted her to continue learning and teaching. Now, she is passionate about educating and partnering with individuals who want to reach and sustain their goals with a comprehensive view of health in mind, no matter their fitness level.
Rachel holds an M.A. in Psychological Science, and her research areas of interest have centered heavily on health psychology as well as behavior change and adherence to health-promotion behaviors. From both research and practice, Rachel knows that people most often need help with behavior change execution, whether they want to focus their coaching on a physique goal, performance goal, body image work, or simply on general health improvements and quality of life. She firmly believes that fitness should be a positive addition to your life; not an all-consuming endeavor.
Her coaching approach emphasizes client autonomy, and sustainable change supporting long-term benefits. In addition to hitting the gym in her free time, she also loves to try new San Diego restaurants, go on walks and hikes, or just relax with her dog and a good book. Certifications & Training: NSCA-CSCS, CPCC, GGS-1, Binge Eating Essentials for Health Professionals (BBE), Behavior Change & MI (Stages of Change), Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, B.A. Music, B.A. Psychology Get to know her better on Instagram: @rpendakur
Natalie Fay was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she still calls home today with her husband and three children. She has her Master of Science (M.S.) in Exercise Science, with a concentration in health and wellness. While attending the University of South Florida in 2019, Natalie had the opportunity to be involved in research and focused on the scientific evidence surrounding fat loss, body composition, and the psychological aspects of exercise.
It was in 2014, five years prior, that she started traditional strength training after decades of a tumultuous relationship with her body and exercise. Throughout her younger life, Natalie was heavily involved in dance, ballet, running, yoga, and kickboxing. After struggling with body image and confidence issues, it was strength training that changed her life and she decided it was her purpose to help change the lives of others. Natalie initially competed in NPC bikini bodybuilding division, but quickly realized the dangers of this approach and way of life. Now she approaches training and nutrition in a sustainable manner, just as she does with her clients. In 2022, Natalie became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) after becoming a certified personal trainer through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) in 2019.
Through real-life experience and education, Natalie is committed to being an integral part of a person’s journey toward sustainable change. As a busy mom of 3 herself, she very much understands how fitness should be practical and flexible. In addition to getting stronger, training has played an important role in her hypothyroidism and PCOS management. In her spare time, Natalie enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, two pups, and crazy cat.
Get to know her better on Instagram: @natalie_fay__
Emily Glynn lives in Phoenix, Arizona and has been overseeing ELT Method’s social media since 2021. What started out as an administrative role gradually grew into something more, and after two years of working closely with Sohee and the team, Emily enthusiastically accepted a position as the newest ELT Method coach.
Emily earned her first bachelor’s degree in nutrition communication, and wrote for several health and wellness publications in the Phoenix area before returning to Arizona State University for her BSN.
After two years as a medical-surgical nurse (during which she became a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach), Emily decided to take a leap of faith to pursue a career in fitness.
Emily is no stranger to the pitfalls of diet culture, having struggled with a severe eating disorder throughout high school and college. It wasn’t until she wandered into a local gym in Phoenix that she finally found the strength to start a new chapter. She’s been working with the same personal trainer ever since, whose pivotal role in her recovery ultimately inspired her to become a coach.
Emily is a strong proponent of asking for help when you need it, and believes that self-compassion and strategic behavior change are key to making sustainable progress.
When she’s not forcing her fiancé to play Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit, Emily is either in the pool, at the gym, or spending time with her family.
Get to know her better on Instagram: @emmillerfit
Absolutely. If you’d prefer to handle your own strength training, but need guidance with nutrition and/or behavior change, nutrition only coaching is a great option.
Yes! This service is designed for clients who want a customized strength training program and ongoing support from a coach, but don’t require additional help with their nutrition.
Sohee is currently at full capacity, but Rachel and Natalie are taking new clients. Both are Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) with advanced degrees in relevant fields, and have been working and training under Sohee for multiple years. You can learn more about their backgrounds and specialities here!
This is something you will discuss with your coach during your intro call. Some clients prefer to complete their bi-weekly check-ins via private message in the ELT Method coaching portal, while others enjoy connecting with their coach over Zoom when scheduling allows. Regardless of how you decide to complete your check-ins, you’ll always receive prompt, customized feedback.
No. Prescribing meal plans is outside our scope of practice. We do, however, recommend macros and calorie targets when appropriate, and we place heavy emphasis on individualized nutrition and exercise habits and skills.
Providing medical nutrition therapy is outside our scope of practice. If you’re struggling with a clinical eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia, nervosa, binge eating disorder), we recommend seeking treatment from a licensed healthcare provider.
We require a 3-month minimum commitment from all 1:1 coaching clients. Our methods and interventions focus heavily on behavior change and one month typically isn’t enough time to solidify new habits.
As a 1:1 client, you’ll always have unlimited email access to your coach through the private messaging portal. We encourage our clients to take advantage of this feature, especially when things feel overwhelming or difficult, as open communication is key to an effective coaching relationship. In addition, our coaches use a wide range of behavior change tactics and psychology-based tools to help you develop supportive habits and emotional resilience throughout the coaching journey.
No. All sales on coaching services are non-refundable and non-transferable.
We don’t offer discovery calls with our coaches in advance of signing up, but you’ll get an opportunity to connect with her during your introductory Zoom call. If you have general questions about coaching, please send them to info@soheefit.com so our customer support team can help you out.
