Ruel Athletics

Welcome to Ruel Athletics & Alignment. Here is my story. ❤️

I’m a business woman born and raised in PA. I moved away and have recently returned… a few years ago now.

I brought back with me a broken heart but this fueled my fire. The rebuild begins and so the story goes…

The becoming of Ruel Athletics & Alignment.
Est. 2024

I hope you enjoy and I hope to see some new faces soon. ❤️💪

Upon relection… thinking about my business I’m very proud to have built, and continue to build.

I love reflecting on my life. ❤️ I enjoy writing and sharing. So… Grab a coffee and take a few moments, if you want. 🙂

If this story is not of interest and you are more interested in details, passes, and reservations:

https://ruelathletics.punchpass.com/

OR
Website (still a project)
https://ruelathletics.com/

Email: [email protected]

Snoop:
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So here it is…

I’m lucky to have had the support of my mom. Upon my return a few years ago now… She has kindly shared her roof over my head while I funnel my earnings back into my business… the business I never knew I wanted.

It’s been a journey of… Rebuilding my life back in Port Alberni… There is no place like home. ❤️ I’m grateful to my community for supporting local. Without you there would be no RAA.

So here is my story… I promise this time 😉

How Ruel Athletics & Alignment Came to Be.

It began with pieces… Much like my life. Ruel Athletics & Alignment wasn't born from some perfectly executed five-year plan. There was no grand business strategy where I sat down one day and thought, “Yes. This is exactly what I'm going to build.” It was much more of an “if you build it, they will come” kind of deal. And honestly… That feels very on-brand for me. My life has always been about evolution.

RAA came in phases… I started my fitness journey when I was 18 years old, and I've lived through almost every version of fitness you can imagine. I started because aesthetics mattered to me. I wanted to look a certain way. I wanted to change my body. What I didn't know was that fitness was going to give me something far more valuable….

It was going to introduce me to a stronger version of myself inside and out… a version that I didn't even know existed.

I've been known to say that fitness saved me. I've even called it my church.
Because throughout the many versions of my life, it was one of the places I could consistently return to. And believe me…
I've needed somewhere to return to.

My life has been colourful. Full of incredible experiences, adventure, love, laughter and moments I wouldn't trade for anything. But not all of it has been good. I don’t believe there is any human that walks this earth that has not had one heck of a time…

I've lived through physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. I've experienced devastating loss. I've had moments that were incredibly exciting and moments that completely broke me. I've lost myself along the way…. But I often wonder… was I ever lost?! And strangely enough…
I'm grateful for that.

I've learned that you don't necessarily become who you're meant to be by holding tightly to every version of yourself.

Some versions have to go.
I've not loved all of the women I've been. Some of them were surviving… Some were searching… Some were making choices from places of pain… Some were simply trying to figure out who the hell they were, lol.

But there has always been one thing about me that I can count on… I'm tenacious! I have an almost unreasonable amount of grit, lol. And my passion for life — and for helping people, including myself — kept pulling me back to fitness…. Again and again…. Until eventually, Ruel Athletics & Alignment started taking shape.

Not all at once…. Piece by piece…. Just like me. ❤️

Ruel Athletics is really my journey through fitness. It's my experience, my experimentation, my education, my evolution and everything I've learned along the way. And eventually I realized something…. The thing I was looking for didn't exist. I had to create it!

I wanted a place where women could lift weights without feeling like they had to become gym bro versions of themselves. I wanted strength without punishment. I wanted Pilates without feeling like that was the only thing we were allowed to do. I wanted sustainable results, restoration and progression.

I wanted a traditional gym environment… but a peaceful one, blended with Pilates. I wanted a place where movement quality mattered just as much as how much weight was on the bar. Oh boy… this has always been at the forefront. Been there and done that.

I wanted something that felt safe. Something that understood that a woman can want to get stronger, change her body, improve her fitness AND take care of her nervous system. A place where Everything has its place… in moderation.

Why did those things have to be separate!!!!

So I started putting the pieces together…. Weightlifting…. Pilates…. Restoration…. Strength. Movement.

Yin and Yang. ❣️ Which, if I'm being honest, feels a lot like me.

Strong and soft… Driven and reflective… Gritty and restorative.

Always evolving.

And now, my evolution is taking me somewhere I didn't expect. I'm paying more attention to my nervous system than I ever have before.

Which is exactly why Pilates Restorative has become such an important part of Ruel Athletics & Alignment. It's not simply another class on the schedule. It's an experience. I want you all to have an experience when you visit RAA.

It's another piece of the puzzle… And maybe that's the biggest lesson I've learned through all of this… You don't have to have yourself completely figured out before you start building the life you want. It happens along the way!

What’s the saying… life happens when you are busy making other plans.

You can start with pieces.
You can change your mind. You can outgrow things. You can rebuild.
You can become someone new…. And you can take everything you've learned from the woman you used to be and use it to build something better for the woman you're becoming.

Oh how exciting and terrifying all at the same time.

I cherish myself more and more with every evolution.
And my business continues to evolve right along with me.

So… How did Ruel Athletics & Alignment come to be…

Honestly…

I built the place I needed… And then I opened the door for other women who might need it too.

I don't know exactly what I'm going to build next. But after everything I've lived through, I've learned not to underestimate myself.

So I can't wait to find out.
I hope you all will be watching and enjoying while eating your popcorn 😉

Photo credit: Jason Drake

I’m getting questions so I thought I should clarify. 💪

WHICH STRONG PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU? 🖤

STRONG-HER VS STRONG CLUB.

But they are designed for different women.

STRONG-HER CIRCUIT
Level 2 • Women's Only • Max 6

Think: Strength + Power + Work Capacity + Conditioning + Progressive Challenge.

It's a dynamic combination of Mobility, weightlifting, functional movement and low-impact circuit-style conditioning designed to help you become stronger while increasing your capacity to work.

VS…

STRONG CLUB
6-Week Weightlifting Program • Max 4

Strong Club is a more focused, personalized coaching experience.

You receive:

• 1x weekly 50-minute in-person weightlifting session with me
• A customized 6-week training program through the app
• Exercise videos, guidance & daily tracking
• Nutrition coaching
• Weekly check-ins, support & adjustments
• A private group of only 4 women

This is where I get to share years of knowledge, experience, tips and tricks and help you understand not just what you're doing, but how and why you're doing it.

You bring the commitment. I'll bring the plan.

So...

Both are about becoming stronger.

They're simply different paths to get you there.

🖤 ONE SPOT REMAINING IN STRONG CLUB - Monday 5:00 PM
and 1 in Wednesday 5:00 PM

🎉 Tues 6:15 FULL But Ive added a second Strong-Her Circuit Thur 6:15pm to my October schedule. Passes are ready for purchase.

If you've been waiting for the right time to invest in yourself... This is it.

WEIGHTLIFTING + PILATES FOR WOMEN 🤍
�Safe for beginners and supportive for women navigating minor aches, stiffness or discomfort.

At Ruel Athletics & Alignment, I believe women deserve more than workouts, they deserve restoration.

WHY I COMBINE WEIGHTLIFTING + PILATES

I practice both because they complement each other beautifully.

Weightlifting builds strength, muscle and resilience. Pilates helps restore, lengthen, improve mobility, alignment, core strength, and create greater awareness of how we should feel, and move. It’s like Yin and Yang…

Together, they help me feel strong, capable, mobile and connected to my body. I truly believe this is why I do not have any injuries.

I believe ALL women need this combination — not because we need to look a certain way, but because BOTH strength and good movement are necessary.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT W/ me AT RUEL ATHLETICS & ALIGNMENT.

I’m all about small groups, I design progressive programming with Intentional movement being the focus.

Your movement and safety are the most important things to me.

Sessions are movement-based, low-impact and restorative — while still providing the progressive challenge needed to create real results.

I don't try to accommodate the masses. Smaller Group accommodate bigger results.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY
9:00am — Strong-Her (1 Spot)
12:15pm — Pilates Restorative (1 Spot)
5:00pm — * Strong Club
(1 Spot)
6:15pm — Pilates Restorative FULL

TUESDAY
5:00pm — Pilates Restorative FULL
6:15pm — Strong-Her FULL

WEDNESDAY
5:00pm — * Strong Club
(1 Spot)
6:15pm — Pilates for Beginners FULL

THURSDAY
9:00am — Mat Pilates Restorative FULL
5:00pm — Mat Pilates Strengthen FULL
6:15pm — Strong-Her
COMING IN OCTOBER

https://ruelathletics.punchpass.com/

Nicole is making room for new clients…

“It’s not often I am able to onboard new clients but I have happily made room for new Mat Pilates clients.”

Mat Pilates Beginner 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about getting back into movement OR you want to begin your journey with Pilates but don’t know where to start… this is your sign. 🤍

Our Beginner Mat Pilates 6-Week Series is designed for real people, real bodies, and real life.

You don’t have to be fit, flexible, strong, or “ready.” You don’t have to look a certain way or know what you’re doing.

You just have to be uncomfortably ready to begin.

Come as you are. We’ll build from there. 🤍

And yes… apparently puppies are welcome to supervise. 🐾😂

Rare opening. 6 weeks. Beginner-friendly.
Come build your foundation with us.

Additional details provided in the link below. You can also reserve your spot. DM if you are needing further assistance.

https://ruelathletics.punchpass.com/catalogs/purchase/pass/266352?check=1786165046

SEPTEMBER IS YOUR TIME TO START. 🤍

You don’t need to be where you were 10 years ago. You just need to start where you are.

September at Ruel Athletics & Alignment is about building strength, improving mobility, and feeling more capable in your body—with supportive, intentional small-group training.

WHERE DO YOU START?

🌿 LEVEL 1 Mat Pilates Beginner — a supportive place to learn the foundations and build confidence.

🏋️ ALL LEVELS Strong-Her — learn the foundations of strength training in a supportive environment.

🌿 ALL LEVELS Pilates Restorative — gentle, mindful movement to restore mobility and reconnect with your body.

🌿 LEVEL 2 Mat Pilates Strengthen — progress your Pilates practice with more challenge and strength.

🏋️ LEVEL 2 Strong-Her Circuit — build strength, stamina and confidence through purposeful circuits.

👑 LEVEL 2 Tone-Her — a progressive strength-focused class for women ready for more challenge.

💪 ALL LEVELS Strong Club — keep building strength with a community that keeps you moving forward.

Not sure where you belong?

Send me a message. I’m happy to help you choose the right starting point.

You are never too old to get stronger.
You are never too far behind.
Start wisely. Start where you are.

September registration is open!!!!

Reserve your spot through Punchpass, email, ([email protected])or DM.

https://ruelathletics.punchpass.com/

Limited spaces available. 🤍

*Move with purpose. Build strength. Feel your best.

August Monday Offerings…

9am Strong-Her

12:15pm Pilates Restorative. DROP IN opportunity available!!!

This has to be said…

PILATES/STRONG-Her vs. THE QUICK FIX 🤍

Massage and chiropractic care can be valuable tools—but they’re different from actively building strength, mobility and body awareness.

Short term:
Pilates and Strong-Her can help you move, breathe, mobilize and feel better in your body.

Long term:
Consistent movement can build strength, control, mobility, posture and confidence in how you move.

Massage helps you relax.
Chiropractic care can address specific concerns.
Intentional movement teaches you to actively support your body.

The goal isn't simply to feel better today.

It's to build a stronger, more capable body for tomorrow.

Move better. Feel better. Live better. 🤍

PLEASE!

SEPTEMBER GROUP UPDATES!

MONDAY
9am Strong-Her
💪 3 Spots Remaining

12:15pm Pilates Restorative
🧘 1 Spot Remaining

5:00pm Strong Club Program
💪 2 Spots Remaining

TUESDAY
5:00pm Pilates Restorative
🧘 FULL
6:15pm Strong-Her Circuit 💪 FULL

WEDNESDAY

🎉 COMING SOON… later today. 6AM Tone-Her will be added to our schedule.

9:00am Tone-Her
💪 2 Spots Remaining
5:00pm Strong Club Program
💪 1 Spot Remaining
6:15pm Mat Pilates BEGINNER
🧘 3 Spots Remaining

THURSDAY
9am Mat Pilates Restorative
🧘 FULL
5:00pm Mat Pilates Strengthen
🧘💪 FULL

If you would like more details or to register please use this link.

https://ruelathletics.punchpass.com/

If you have any additional questions, DM me. 🙂

WELCOME TO THE RESTORATION STATION. 🤍

At Ruel Athletics & Alignment, we believe fitness isn’t just about pushing harder.

It’s about knowing when to restore.

Our philosophy is simple:

Train. Restore. Realign. Repeat.

We’re creating a space where strength and movement meet restoration — because your body deserves more than another workout.

It deserves to move well, feel supported, release tension, reconnect, and recover.

That’s why we’re proudly becoming your RESTORATION STATION.

✨ Restorative Pilates - Mat, Reformer, and Springboard options.

✨ Alignment & mobility - Strong-Her Circuits.

✨ Strength with intention - Weightlifting groups & programs.

✨ Nervous system-Recovery-focused sessions friendly movement - ALL of our services.

✨ Restorative experiences & events… And we’re just getting started…

Expect some very special restorative events coming to Ruel Athletics & Alignment in the near future. 🖤

Think less “go harder.”

More “come back to yourself.”

Ruel Athletics & Alignment

Where strength meets restoration.