Mary VanHeukelom

I am the Health and Fitness Director of Above & Beyond Cancer.  I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach through AFAA and RRCA. I train cancer survivors to reduce the chance of relapse, through the implementation of holistic personal wellness programs that address all aspects of healthy living.  

I work as a personal trainer, wellness coach and fitness instructor at the Healthy Living Center and Walnut Creek YMCA of Des Moines and was recognized as the “Employee of the Year” in 2009.

I train and teach clients through my LLC, TriEpicFitness. I utilize a variety of methods to help clients reach their goals; Tabata, Spin, Yoga, Pilates, HIT, TRX, BOSU, Kettlebell etc, in which I have attended training clinics.

I also work as a high school attendance interventionist and mentor in a variety of Federal programs that provide educational services to “at risk” teens.  

I am "traveler" who trekked and co-lead Cancer Survivor teams to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest and summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.  I most often vacation to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with my husband and two children.

I am passionate about people, improving their health, and experiencing new places.

"Where so ever you go, go with all your heart"- Confucius