We Take the Fear Out of Fitness.
We Built the Space We Wished Existed.
Inclusive. Welcoming. Built on 25+ years of showing up for Charlotte — one person at a time.
No two bodies are the same, so no two training plans should be either. Our trainers create customized programs tailored to your lifestyle, time, budget, and goals—helping you achieve sustainable results with a plan you can actually stick to.
The reBalance Story
Kim Norton had a vision that was pretty simple: build a place where fitness felt safe.
Not safe as in easy. Safe as in welcoming. A space where walking in for the first time didn’t feel like entering a room full of people who already knew the secret. Where someone recovering from a major surgery could train next to someone preparing for a marathon — and both of them felt like they belonged.
She opened the doors to Balance Fitness Studio in 2002, and when reBalance was born, that same heartbeat came with it. Because the thing Kim understood early — and has never stopped believing — is that fear is the biggest barrier between people and their health. Not ability. Not time. Fear.
So she built a place designed to dismantle it — a place where the motto isn’t just a tagline: we take the fear out of fitness.
reBalance is a private training studio in Charlotte, NC, where the environment is intentionally different. There’s no sea of strangers. No one-size-fits-all class you drift through anonymously. No culture of comparison or judgment. What you’ll find instead is a tight-knit community of real people — from teenagers to 70-year-olds, from first-timers to lifelong athletes — who show up for themselves and end up showing up for each other.
The energy here isn’t manufactured. It’s just what happens when people feel genuinely supported.
We’ve spent 25+ years earning that. And we don’t take it lightly.
The reBalance Promise
You are the priority. Your program is built around your body, your goals, your timeline. Not a template. Not what worked for someone else. YOU.
The room is yours. This is a private training environment with groups limited to just 3 to 4 participants, ensuring every session is focused, intentional, and free from the distractions of a crowded gym floor. Your trainer’s attention is on you—not managing a room full of people.
Everyone belongs here. Coming back from surgery? Welcome. Haven’t worked out in years? Welcome. Training for nationals? Also welcome. The only thing we don’t have space for is anyone who makes other people feel small. This is a judgment-free zone, full stop.
What We Do
The People Behind reBalance
Our team brings an extraordinary range of expertise — exercise physiology, athletic training, fascial stretch therapy, foundation training, massage therapy, nutrition coaching, and more. But credentials only tell part of the story. What makes this team exceptional is that every single one of them chose this work because they care about people. The certifications back it up. The heart is what you’ll actually feel.
MS Exercise Physiology, CF-L1 and CF-L2, Certified Athletic Trainer , AASDN, Certified Nutrition Specialists, USAW Sports Performance Coach, CFSC (certified functional strength coach) CSCS, Fascial Stretch Therapist
FMS – CSCS – RD – ACE – CFNS – PMA

KIM NORTON
Owner (MS ExPhys, Licensed Athletic Trainer, L2 Fascial Stretch Therapist)
Kim is from Upstate New York, but Charlotte has been her home since 1997!
She fell in love with helping people at a young age and has
continued to widen her scope of practice/study to become a
leader in the fitness and health industry.
Kim believes in treating the complete person at any age and
any level to help them reach their goals. She is one of the
original Co-Owners of Balance Fitness Studio from 2002, and
is the sole Owner/Operator of reBalance.
Kim is a Licensed Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist and Level 2 Fascial Stretch Therapist. She is passionate about continued education for herself and her staff, community collaborations, and prioritizing the clients’ care in her programs.

SUSANNE WARE
TRAINER (BS, NASM-CPT, CNS, CF-L1)
As a high school athlete in Florida, Susanne learned early on the relationship between cross training and performance. Weight lifting and running became staples in her training regime as a player on the women’s soccer team at Wingate University. As she continued to integrate a variety of activities into her own personal fitness program and saw her conditioning soar, it increased her enthusiasm for the art of keeping fit.
Susanne has a passion for helping others. She believes it’s hard from some individuals to motivate, and then commit, to working out. However, working with a personal trainer can lead to getting results both physically and mentally. Plus, getting a good report from a doctor is a great motivator too!

RONNIE EDWARDS
Personal Trainer
Are you ready to embark on a life-changing fitness journey? Ronnie Edwards, a licensed Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and former professional athlete, understands the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal commitments. As a proud father, he knows how hectic life can be, which is why his mission is to help clients realize that the best investment they can make is in themselves.
Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle building, or achieving sustainable results, Ronnie is here to help. If you’ve been stuck at the same weight, working hard but not seeing results, or feeling too busy to spend hours at the gym, he’s got you covered. Ronnie will identify where improvements can be made and empower you to become the most important part of your fitness journey. Get ready for a transformation like never before!

Brian Carlson
Brian’s background as a former athlete sparked his interest in the personal training field. His attention to detail in his own workouts naturally carries over into his coaching style. He prioritizes proper form and technique, ensuring clients not only understand the movements but also develop lasting body awareness and confidence in their training.
Brian began his personal training career in a rehabilitation facility, working with clients transitioning out of physical therapy.
This developed his passion for working with those with limitations in their fitness journey to get them to a place of confidence and comfort with physical activity. He has a broad spectrum of experience from working with those just beginning their fitness journey up to those with a fitness background that are wanting to continue to grow and challenge themselves.
Brian recently relocated from Chicago to Charlotte. Brian stays active in his free time by playing basketball, cycling, lifting, and spending time with his dog, Benny.

LISA LA FOUCADE
Personal Trainer
With over 25 years in the fitness industry, Lisa is a Master Trainer certified by the International Sports Sciences Association (I.S.S.A.), specializing in strength and conditioning, as well as senior fitness and rehabilitation. Beyond coaching and personal workouts, Lisa enjoys relaxing with her pug, Mason, watching horror films, anime, or Marvel movies. She also appreciates unwinding with a good book, a glass of wine, and a packet of Cheetos. Her hobbies include carpentry, accompanied by 80s classic hits, cycling, and hiking.

Dan O'Dell
Dan is from Naples FL, and Charlotte has been his home since graduating. He discovered his passion for helping others through fitness and rehabilitation after experiencing multiple injuries in high school and college, which showed him firsthand the connection between strength training and injury prevention.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Montreat College and furthered his education at Queens University of Charlotte. Dan is ISSA Certified and has over a year of training experience. He is also a member of the 2023 and 2024 Collegiate National Champion Triathlon team.
Dan’s approach focuses on corrective movement, injury prevention, and helping each client reach their full potential, no matter their age or experience level. He is committed to continued education, evidence-based programming, and making every session meaningful for his clients.

Taylor Monds
Taylor brings 13 years of experience in massage therapy. I specialize in deep tissue, sports massage, Swedish, stretch therapy, as well as cupping and scraping techniques. I’m also a proud husband and father of four, balancing my passion for helping clients with my love of cheering on my kids in their club soccer games. In my downtime, I enjoy watching basketball, football, and soccer, always finding inspiration in both family and sports.

JOSH BRIGHAM
Level 1 & 2 Certified Foundation Training Instructor, Certified FRC Mobility Specialist
Josh has quite a backstory, having his first back surgery at age 31 to fix a ruptured disc that had left his right arm partially paralyzed. Josh had also learned that he had a 90% degeneration of one of the discs in his spine, which would then lead to even more surgical intervention. He had never had any significant injuries or trauma, and was left with no answer as to why these problems were occurring. After experiencing chronic and debilitating pain, Josh looked into all sorts of solutions; physical therapy, zero gravity chairs, inversion tables, you name it. Finally, he discovered Foundation Training, which taught him that his problems were a result of a lifetime of poor posture and unhealthy movement patterns. FT provided Josh with significant relief, allowing him to do all the activities he thought he would never do again, such as running and hiking. Josh has spent the past 7 years studying FT and has received the highest certification possible. Josh is dedicated to helping others be free from chronic pain and live life without limits. He quotes that “whether you need to alleviate pain, increase mobility or enhance athletic performance, Foundation training can help unlock your body’s full potential!”

Asheton Brown
Asheton also known as Smasheton has been a part of the fitness and wellness community in Charlotte for the past 10 years. She has a long time background as a swim coach and run coach with some personal training alongside her previously competitive ventures.
She has taken a deep interest in holistic healing and nutrition to help manage her own autoimmune and in 2018 began exploring modalities like reiki and mindset coaching as an add on to her small coaching business. In the last few years she has expanded and added additional certifications for stretch therapy.
Asheton offers traditional stretch and recovery and she also has taken her knowledge and experience to combine all of this into energy work she calls energetic detangling where she physically, emotionally, and energetically helps her clients detangle what’s going on in their body and how those pieces are reflected in their daily lives and patterns.
Find Us
831 E Morehead St, Suite 150 Charlotte, North Carolina
Get In Touch
+1.704.449.5658
hello@rebalanceclt.com