Find out how strong you really are.
Small weights and home workouts just aren’t cutting it anymore. You’re ready to take your strength to the next level.
Snow is a personal trainer providing strength training for women, located in Ashland, Oregon, who are ready to move beyond light weights, build real strength, and discover what their bodies are capable of.
I found Snow after herniating at L4/L5 for the second time in 5 years. I had done multiple rounds of physical therapy and cortisone shots. My second herniation was devastating to me and I was afraid to move my body. I had thought that the workouts that I had been doing were helping to develop the core strength that I needed to not re-injure. In reality the cortisone had really just been masking further damage and I was reinforcing a lifetime of bad habits. It was suggested to me that a personal trainer could be beneficial.
After speaking with a few trainers, Snow and I decided we would work together. I AM SO GRATEFUL. Snow is hypercompetent, is able to take in the limitations that her clients may have to overcome and build a personalized program to help bring you back up to a level of functionality.
Our exercises change and vary every session, which is great for me because the variability keeps it interesting and engaging. We work on mobility and flexibility, which has been a game changer for me and foundational in the progress I have been able to make recovery from an injury. Snow is the exact bridge I needed between physical therapy and the real world.
In just two months, I can feel the difference in my strength and abilities. We also work heavily on proper body mechanics, which has been imperative in my recovery. Snow is able to pivot with ease the day of a session if my back is flaring and I love that. I never feel like I can’t go to the gym because I know that there is always something I can work on because she has given me that confidence. I have been so thrilled with the results that I bought my husband a 5 pack of sessions with her and he is also super stoked with his progress! – Kate P
You don’t need another workout. You need to learn how to train.
Maybe you’ve spent years exercising, but you still don’t feel strong.
You’re tired of grabbing the same weights, doing endless circuits, and wondering why your body and strength aren’t changing the way you expected.
Or maybe you already know you want to lift heavier, but barbells still feel intimidating. You want someone who can teach you how to squat, deadlift, press, pull and weightlift with great technique…not just hand you a workout and count your reps.
This is where I come in.
I help women learn how to strength train with purpose. We’ll figure out where you are now, what’s holding you back, and build an individualized plan that progressively challenges you as you get stronger.
I’ve spent more than a decade coaching strength and Olympic weightlifting, from complete beginners learning their first squat to competitive athletes and other coaches who come to me to improve their lifting technique.
But you don’t need to want to compete.
You just need to be curious about what you’re capable of.
Because there’s a point where simply working out isn’t enough anymore.
You want to pick up something heavy. You want to feel powerful. You want to learn a skill that challenges you. You want to walk away from training feeling like you actually used the energy you walked in with.
For some of us, nothing else quite scratches that itch.
Let’s find out what strong looks like for you.
Not seeing results with what you’ve already tried?
Plateaus and lack of progress can stem from doing the wrong type of training for your individual needs. In fact, your body may become more stressed, or more prone to injury when the training doesn’t match what your functional capacity is. In order to know what YOU need to see progress, we start with an assessment of the following:
What are your flexibility and mobility limitations?
Often people dive into a fitness program and try movements that they think are working, but may be doing harm if the proper moving mechanics and end ranges of motions aren’t there. In our first session, we do a comprehensive flexibility and mobility assessment to see where you need to scale and where you might be compensating with lack of functional mechanics.
What is your capacity and load?
There are things that you can’t control, yet things that you can control to help you progress. Often, the loads and stresses in our life can add up until we are at max capacity. I’ll help you deep dive into how to look at and reduce the loads and stresses while helping you increasing your overall capacity and capability to move better.
Do you have strength imbalances that we need to address?
If one side of your body is significantly working harder or less than the other, then do you think this could affect how you move day to day in terms of posture, loading joints equally, or occasional pain? I also help assess imbalances in your strength in push-pull-squat-hinge mechanics so you are more informed about how to address these.
Train to support your lifestyle.
Maybe you are already active (hiking, biking, running or skiing) and need strength work to supplement what you are doing. I ensure our training complements your activities so you feel more energetic and well-recovered, without feeling overtrained.
Get to Know Me as a Coach
I know it can be hard to tell if a coach is the right fit. Here’s a quick video I created on learning the deadlift as part of my Barbells for Beginners program to get a feel for my coaching style. I train all my clients out of Iron Haven Strength & Conditioning in Ashland, OR.
Here’s what working together looks like:
My goal is to make training simple, effective, and tailored to you. No cookie cutter training plans here! I customize our sessions or remote coaching options based on where you are at, so you can finally see the progress you’ve been looking for.
Step 1: Let’s Talk.
Start with a no-sweat 15-minute consultation with me to tell me about your goals and aspirations. The sky is the limit here!
Step 2: Assess & Build Your Plan
Assess your mobility limitations and strength imbalances first, and develop a plan to build around your unique challenges.
Step 3: Ascend!
Finally see progress because we’re addressing the areas you’ve overlooked. Feel great about the progress you’re making – you’ve earned it!
Real Stories. Real Strength.
You should feel ecstatic about the progress that you are making, and leave each session with me feeling accomplished. Hear what my clients have to say:
“Snow’s introduction to weightlifting was incredibly helpful for me! Her expertise in breaking down the technique and phases of complex lifts step-by-step was invaluable. In addition, the drills she provided were simple enough for solo practice, yet effective enough to integrate into overall technique in the areas I was weakest and most hesitant. This experience provided a stable foundation for me to understand how to both safely and efficiently enhance my strength for the complex and technical lifts. Highly recommend working with Snow!”
– Giulia Conte
“Working with Snow to improve my bench press has been a total game-changer, not just for my bench but across the board. Since training with her, I’ve seen major progress. In fact, I just hit a lifetime PR of 167 lbs, over a 20lb increase since starting with Snow. Not only have I made my bench press goals so far, but I’m seeing it in my strict press, ring dips and push-ups. Her programming is smart, focused and effective-and her coaching style is next level. Snow doesn’t just give cues, she teaches you how to move better, train smarter, and show up stronger every time. She’s world-class, literally!
– Abbegale Paiken
“Snow is FANTASTIC! Her kindness and knowledge are unparalleled. As an actor at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, it is important for me to keep my body in shape and ready for anything. Snow helped me get into shape and establish a routine with gentleness and encouragement. One of my goals was to build more muscle for a production that was coming up. She tailored workouts to my specific needs and abilities and helped me reach my goals. I always left feeling wonderful AND like I had gotten the best workout of my life.”
– Jonathan Luke Stevens
“My doctor told me to start strength training for my brain health, and I feel that my work with Snow in just a matter of weeks has helped already. I feel more focused and able to concentrate. I am so impressed with Snow’s methods and abilities to improve the way that I move. My flexibility and strength have improved, and I would totally recommend this training to anyone who is looking for improvements in their mind and body.”
– Toni B (age 71)
I found Snow and Iron Haven Fitness after herniating at L4/L5 for the second time in 5 years. I had done multiple rounds of physical therapy and cortisone shots. My second herniation was devastating to me and I was afraid to move my body. I had thought that the work outs that I had been doing were helping to develop the core strength that I needed to not reinjure. In reality the cortisone had really just been masking further damage and I was reinforcing a lifetime of bad habits. It was suggested to me that a personal trainer could be beneficial.
After speaking with a few trainers, Snow (proprietor of Iron Haven) and I decided we would work together. I AM SO GRATEFUL. Snow is hypercompetent, is able to take in the limitations that her clients may have to overcome and build a personalized program to help bring you back up to a level of functionality.
Our exercises change and vary every session, which is great for me because the variability keeps it interesting and engaging. We work on mobility and flexibility, which has been a game changer for me and foundational in the progress I have been able to make in injury recovery. Snow is the exact bridge I needed between physical therapy and the real world.
In two months, I can feel the difference in my strength and abilities. We also work heavily on proper body mechanics, which has been imperative in my recovery. Snow is able to pivot with ease the day of a session if my back is flaring and I love that. I never feel like I can’t go to the gym because I know that there is always something I can work on because she has given me that confidence. I have been so thrilled with the results that I bought my husband a 5 pack of sessions with her and he is also super stoked with his progress!
– Kate P
About Snow Charpentier, NSCA-CPT
Before graduating college, I was always frustrated with how my body looked. I took up half-marathon training, and eventually triathlon training while I was in grad school in hopes of getting myself in shape. I began to discover that endurance training alone wasn’t enough, and I read somewhere that women should be lifting HEAVY to see real results.
During training for an Ironman, I found CrossFit and finally learned proper lifting technique under the guidance of a coach. That’s when I began to see REAL CHANGES in my body composition, and how I felt overall. I not only ran faster and biked faster, but my shoulders and thighs felt more “toned” and my waist more defineed. Clothes fit me better than they ever have! But what I found was I started focusing less on aesthetics, and more on performance and what I was capable of.
My coach convinced me to try competing in Olympic weightlifting, and within my first year, I qualified for the American Open and placed fifth nationally. Since then, I’ve set state and regional records, returned to competition after having two kids (now ages 2 & 5), and, in 2025, earned triple gold medals at the USA Masters National Championships and the International Masters Weightlifting Federation World Championships, where I set a world record clean & jerk of 93kg (205 lbs). Now, I’m passionate about helping others discover their own strength: one lift, one milestone, one confident step at a time. I currently own Iron Haven Fitness with my husband Nate in downtown Ashland, OR, where I have helped hundreds of clients become stronger and fitter for everyday life.
Credentials & Certifications
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
- MAT, Masters of Art in Teaching
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer & Affiliate Owner
- Advanced USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
- Hyrox Level 1 Performance Coach
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
- Pain Free Performance Specialist
Let’s Build a Coaching Plan That Fits You
I offer both in-person and virtual coaching options so you can get the guidance you need…wherever you train, and whatever your goals are.
1. Get Assessed.
Every new client starts with a comprehensive 1-hour mobility & strength assessment session to figure out your limitations, imbalances, and capabilities. If a trainer does not test for your limits of capacity and ranges of motion, then how will they know if a movement really benefits you? Single assessment session is $99. Leave feeling more informed about your movement than anyone, even a Physical Therapist, has ever taught you.
2. Plan & Progress
Following our assessment, we will map out a plan of training frequency and how you will develop. We will navigate pain mindfully, modify for any injuries or limitations, and get you to gain the functional strength active life you want to live! Number of sessions needed are based on your aspirations and limitations, starting at $80/session.
Remote Coaching
Work with me month-to-month virtually! Whether you need personalized monthly programming, video analysis of your lifting/gymnastic technique, or both, let’s figure out the right combination that works for you. Virtual coaching ranges from $75-$165 monthly depending on your goals.
Not Quite Ready to Work In-Person?
You can get started lifting weights on your own with these online programs I created, available at barbellsforbeginners.com
Learn to Lift Barbells Course
An intro to learning basic barbell lifts
Whether you’re learning to lift for the first time, or need help on your barbell technique, this course will guide you through lifting form, common errors, warm up and mobility routines to get you stronger safely!
Dumbbell Strength 5-Day Kickstart Program
Quickly get started with a pair of dumbbells.
Only have a pair of dumbbells? Not sure what to do with them aside from bicep curls? This kickstart program provides instructional videos for 16+ different dumbbell exercises, as well as 5 daily workouts you can do in under 30 minutes a day to build strength and muscle.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re brand new to lifting or ready to take your training to the next level, I’d love to learn more about your goals. Reach out below to connect or book a free 15-minute consultation—virtual or in-person at Iron Haven Strength & Conditioning.
Email me (Snow) at contact@ironhavenfitness.com