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 Southern 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). She has her PhD in sports science through 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.
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
Naemma Borje has been a certified personal trainer since 2018 and has worked with clients across a wide range of goals, fitness levels, and life stages. She enjoys supporting a diverse client population, including busy professionals, students, parents, pre- and post-natal clients, and athletes.
Naemma holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education & Coaching with a concentration in Kinesiology. Her academic training emphasized teaching and coaching principles, including leadership and pedagogy, human performance sciences such as biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology, alongside social sciences and humanities. Her educational background shapes her coaching approach by empowering clients to build self-efficacy, develop autonomy, and cultivate lasting confidence and competence in movement and exercise.
In addition to her coaching background, Naemma is also Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified and takes a flexible, individualized approach to nutrition coaching that considers each client’s lifestyle, personal preferences, cultural influences, and unique needs.
Naemma also has experience working in a cardiac rehabilitation exercise setting, where she supports patients recovering from cardiac events in a supportive environment. Through this work, she gained experience monitoring and managing cardiometabolic risk factors and other relevant health considerations while helping clients safely rebuild confidence with exercise.
Outside of coaching, Naemma enjoys strength training, pole fitness and dancing, playing Scrabble, and watching Jeopardy. She lives in the Metro Vancouver area in British Columbia, Canada with her pet bunny and fiancé.
Certifications & Training: BPEC Kinesiology, PN1, BCRPA CPT
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 is taking new clients. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) with a Master’s degrees in Psychological Science, and has been working with the team since 2019 .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.
