I've been empowering women to become their strongest, most confident selves since 2013.  

But I didn’t grow up knowing I’d end up in the fitness industry. 

Like many of my clients, I was a working mom and wife before I found my way here. 



Growing up a first-generation American with Greek parents, I was taught that as a woman, I needed to give up certain things to support my husband and my family. I went to college, started working in television news, got married, and became a mom. 

When my second daughter was born with a heart condition, everything changed. 

I left my job and stayed home with her for a full year. My whole identity disappeared into the tasks of breastfeeding her around the clock, preparing for her open-heart surgery, and supporting her recovery. I was mentally and emotionally drained.

I needed to do something for myself and transform all of the negative energy swirling inside of me. I hired a personal trainer and started training weekly. She empowered me to take up space and change my life. 

I got hooked on how powerful I felt in my body and my life. 

Then I decided to do something bold—enter my first bikini competition. 

Some family and friends were excited for me, others were not. For the first time, it didn't matter. I didn't need a permission slip. Just getting onstage, as hard and vulnerable as it was, made me feel unstoppable and free. 

When I walked away from my first competition with two wins—both in my group and overall—I was proud but still felt impostor syndrome creeping in. So, I trained for another season and went back to see if I could prove to myself that I earned this. I won two groups and two Pro cards. There was no looking back.

Getting certified in personal training
and becoming a posing coach has
allowed me to help women like you
transform their lives just like I did.

If you need an expert to motivate you, cheer you on, and get you to your goals—I’m in. 

Let’s fucking do this. 

- Coach Nek

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Not only is Nek a wonderful personal trainer, she is an incredible person.

“I have been working with Nek for a few years and I have seen incredible results. What I appreciate most about Nek, is her ability to tailor my workouts to my individual needs and goals. She is always pushing me to challenge myself, and at the same time she is understanding of my limitations due to injuries. Not only is Nek a wonderful personal trainer, she is an incredible person. I highly recommend Nektaria to anyone looking to improve their health and fitness!”

—Betsy Gold