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ABOUT ALL BODIES COMMUNITY

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Here at All Bodies Community, we believe that everyone should have access to exercises that work for their bodies. Our mission is to provide each individual with customized exercises that are safe for their bodies and match their specific moblity needs.

 

All the members of our team at All Bodies Community live with CMT (Charcot Marie Tooth). However, we serve a wide range of abilities. Whatever your needs, we're here to help you reach your goals.

Reach out and schedule a free consultation to see if our services are right for you.

MEET OUR TEAM:

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Julie Stone
Personal Trainer + Founder of All Bodies Community

My passion for finding CMT-friendly ways to exercise began with my own journey. I have Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type 2A, and I’ve always loved fitness. Staying active has been a lifelong priority for me, but for years, I struggled to find exercises that truly worked for my body. Instead of giving up, I chose to learn. I immersed myself in understanding both fitness and CMT, determined to bridge the gap between traditional exercise programs and the unique needs of those living with CMT. What started as a personal mission soon grew into something bigger: helping others with CMT discover safe, effective, and empowering ways to move. Today, I specialize in adapting classic exercises to meet you wherever you are in your progression. I design workout plans that respect your energy levels, support your specific needs, and evolve alongside your journey. Because no two people with CMT are the same, your fitness plan shouldn’t be either.

My greatest goal is for you to feel more confident, strong, and stable in your everyday life. I believe goals are essential for progress, but true fulfillment comes from learning to love your body at every stage of the process.

During our time together, I’ll challenge you to set meaningful goals and support you as you build strength, confidence, and self-compassion along the way. I can’t wait to work with you!

Julie's Completed Workshops + Certifications: 

Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Certified Mat Pilates Instructor (Adita Lang), Integrated Balance Training (NASM), Essentials of Gait Development (Exercise etc.), Gait Masterclass (Anatomy Trains), Prenatal Fitness Practices (Amanda Grandberg, The bEarth Doula), Programing Around Pain Specialist (ProAP), Training Before and After Hip or Knee Replacement (Exercise etc.), Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training for Fitness Professionals (APDA)

“Before working out with Julie I was really lost. I didn’t have a CMT diagnosis, but was in pain all the time and afraid to leave my house. I was going to physical therapy, but it just wasn’t helping. Meeting Julie changed everything. She provided exercises that both, targeted specific areas, as well as that got me moving in general. Plus, even though I didn’t have CMT, having someone who just “knew” the types of things I could and could not do without me having to explain was such a welcome relief. This, combined with having a regular routine, helped my pain management significantly. Moreover, working with Julie also provided me with a community and the confidence to utilize mobility aids that gave me my life back and the ability to travel around the world again. To this day, my husband talks about our life “Before Julie” and “After Julie”…and we have and will continue to recommend Julie to others! "

-Jocelyn R. Texas, USA

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Shannon Johnson
Personal Trainer

My passion for inclusive and accessible fitness came from my own experiences. Growing up, the athletic aspirations I once held closely slowly became tucked away each time I found myself being teased by a teammate, peer, or coach for the tremor in my hands, slap in my gait, or my easily injured ankles and wrists. Not knowing the reason behind my clumsiness or my small calves, I struggled to find a sense of community in fitness-centered areas and avoided many forms of exercise in fear of injury and criticism. The part of me that found peace and mental clarity in movement was still there, and 

and I found solace in yoga. It wasn’t until later in life that I found the answers to my lifelong limb limitations. At the age of 26, following a surgery that exacerbated my symptoms, I was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease, CMT1a. Through working with a physical therapist who taught me ways I could safely and effectively exercise, my passion for fitness reignited. I became a registered yoga teacher and obtained my CPT through the American Council on Exercise. I resolved to make the fitness industry a more inclusive place where everybody is welcomed and celebrated.

I’m excited to meet you on your journey through finding meaningful movement!

Shannon's Completed Workshops + Certifications: 

Certified Personal Trainer (ACE), Registered Yoga Instructor (Yoga Alliance), Yoga for Chronic Pain (YogaFit Worldwide), Prenatal Fitness Practices (Amanda Grandberg, The bEarth Doula), Training for Hyper / Hypo Mobility (Anatomy Trains)

SHANNON'S 

REVIEWS

"All Bodies Community has been instrumental in helping me navigate a new diagnosis and the resulting challenges with mobility, balance, and pain. I initially felt overwhelmed and unsure of how to improve my situation, but working with Shannon has made all the difference. She has been an incredible source of support and guidance, especially as I've adapted to using braces. Shannon has helped me work towards my goal of being able to go on a hiking trip with my family this spring. Recently, I achieved something I haven't done in a very long time – I was able to 'jog'! This amazing experience has fueled my motivation to work even harder. Shannon's dedication and personalized approach have been invaluable. I highly recommend All Bodies Community, and I especially recommend working with Shannon as a trainer. She is truly exceptional!"

-Kirsten C. Iowa, USA

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Larissa "Riss" McKinnon
Trainer

Being diagnosed with CMT at age 13 gave my dream of becoming a professional dancer a new sense of urgency. I understood early that if I wanted to pursue that path, I would need to train with awareness. I learned how to adapt my technique and protecting my body, all while quietly managing my diagnosis.

At 16, that determination became reality when I successfully auditioned for and performed with a contemporary dance company in Germany. That experience shaped not only my career, but my character. It taught me discipline, adaptability, and the power of intentional movement. From the moment I was diagnosed, my health became a priority, and I developed a deep respect for sustainable training and long-term wellbeing.

After graduating, I transitioned into dance teaching, a career spanning more than 20 years. I am passionate about helping people build confidence, strength, and inspiring them to be the best version of themselves. As a teacher, seeing a student progress and knowing you’ve contributed to their journey is profoundly rewarding.

As teaching became more physically demanding, I shifted toward adaptive movement, leading chair-based dance classes for the CMT Australia community and within aged care settings. Serving as Victorian State Coordinator for CMT Australia further strengthened my connection with the CMT community, where I met so many amazing people and thought how fantastic it would be to create a tailored exercise program for those living with CMT.

As a trainer, my priority is to create inclusive, supportive sessions where you feel understood, capable, and empowered to move with confidence.

I can’t wait to work with you and create empowering movement together!

Riss's Completed Workshops + Certifications: 

Certificate in Fitness III (IFA)

NEW TRAINER

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Gretchen Autry
Administrative Assistant

I was never picked for teams in gym class or on the playground when I was growing up. I walked on my toes until I was seven years old, when I had surgery to lengthen my Achilles tendons. I didn't know I had CMT at the time; I just thought I wasn't athletic. It wasn't until my early forties that I received a CMT 4C diagnosis. After 34 years as a public school teacher, the progression of my CMT and frequent falls on hard school floors forced me to retire on disability.

 

I didn't start exercising until I found Julie through an internet search. She helped me understand which exercises would work for my body, and it was life-changing! I'm proud to be one of her original clients, and I'm so excited to join the All Bodies Community staff!

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Anna Kehagia
Video Editor

Every story deserves a unique way of being told, whether it’s a classic film, an avant-garde piece, a documentary, or social content. I enjoy working with raw footage, finding the right rhythm, making perfect cuts, applying effects and crafting the ideal sound design to express the silent emotions of a script. My goal is to uncover the vision behind each project, tell authentic stories, and bring ideas to life.

Collaborating with professionals in the arts and with empowering communities like the "All Bodies Community" has been an inspiring journey. I specialize in video editing and have worked on a wide range of projects, including short films, music videos, and promotional content, always blending art with technology.

Based in Greece, I’m a founding member of an independent filmmaking team and deeply passionate about experimenting with audiovisual works both as a director and an editor.

For me, artistic work is not just a profession but a profound form of communication. Living with CMT since childhood, art has helped me manage my emotions, as it provides a free space of expression that supports people in sharing their unique stories in meaningful ways. 

In addition to our On Demand Library, check out Anna's other work here: 

VIMEO, Exhibition: Museum of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Art , Chania. Exhibition: Center for Mediterranean Architecture

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