We started Lift Laugh Love because we saw a need for something different — a fitness space where people feel welcomed, supported, and understood. No loud gyms, no cookie-cutter workouts, just real people working toward their goals at their own pace.

Our mission is simple: to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in everyday life. We believe fitness should be personal, approachable, and even fun.

Our Story

What We Do

We offer individualized training sessions designed around your unique goals and needs. Every program comes with ongoing assessments, tailored plans, and access to a private, comfortable studio. Whether you’re brand new to working out or looking to take your training to the next level, we’ll meet you where you are.

What Makes Us Different

  • Inclusive & supportive — a space where everyone feels welcome

  • LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming

  • Personalized training with tech — using Trainerize to track your goals and progress anytime

  • No judgment, no pressure — just guidance that works for you

  • Community-focused — encouragement and support every step of the way

  • Skip the big-box gym chaos — focus on your goals in a sensory-friendly space built for you

Meet Our Team

Christian Menendez

Lead Personal Trainer and Co-Owner

Christian (He/Him) brings a calm, supportive energy to every session, helping clients feel at ease while still challenging them to reach new goals. He has been working with clients since 2013, holds a personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and is passionate about making fitness approachable for people at all stages of their journey.

As a POC and someone who is neurodivergent, Christian offers a unique perspective that helps him connect with clients in meaningful ways. He understands the importance of creating an inclusive, judgment-free environment where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

What clients appreciate most about Christian is his ability to listen, adapt, and encourage — whether that means breaking down exercises step-by-step for beginners or designing progressive training plans for those ready to push further.

Outside the studio, he enjoys relaxing with music, gaming with friends, exploring local eateries, and spending time with his two cats.

Christian’s philosophy: Movement should be enjoyable, empowering, and yours.

Taylor Menendez

Operations and Co-Owner

Taylor (They/Them) began their career in behavioral health in 2012 and is certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). With years of executive management experience in healthcare, they bring strategic leadership and a deep understanding of personalized care to Lift Laugh Love.

Drawing on this background and a passion for fitness, Taylor co-founded the studio to lead operations and create a space where exercise is accessible, safe, and welcoming for everyone — including neurodiverse clients and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their focus is on building an inclusive culture that helps every client pursue their goals with confidence and support.

Outside the studio, Taylor enjoys reading, spending time outdoors hiking, camping, or paddleboarding, and tending to their garden.

Who We Serve

We create a supportive, judgment-free space where everyone 16+ can thrive. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent finding “me-time,” a beginner stepping into a gym for the first time, or someone navigating physical challenges — like recovering from surgery, living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility, POTS, chronic pain, arthritis, or other mobility limitations — you belong here.

Our trainer has experience adapting workouts for a wide range of abilities, so every client can safely and confidently pursue their fitness goals.