To have you in my life — to be able to share with and to speak so openly with, to be vulnerable and real (instead of the false bravado I show at work) — this has been life changing for me.

—Eric Khetia, MD

Life coaching

Susan Hart Gaines

Life coaching has been a natural extension of my work as martial artist and teacher of the Gyrotonic® method, a holistic, energetic exercise system. The Co-Active® coaching methodology in which I’m certified through Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) has been nothing short of life-changing — both personally and professionally. My life purpose is to help all of us connect to who we are — our essence — and gather the courage to live the magnificent lives we are meant to lead. Life coaching is one of the most powerful, efficient ways I know to transform the “impossible” to possible. This continues to be my personal journey of transformation, and it is inseparable from my passion to share the work with others. Life coaching allows my clients to discover long-forgotten parts of themselves and access superpowers that are their birthright. I am committed to creating safe, courageous space for people of all backgrounds, races, nationalities, sexual identities and genders to become their most awesome selves.

When I am not coaching or teaching Gyrotonic/Gyrokinesis®, I am lifting weights, spending time with my grandchildren (they are my medicine), writing and building community.

I invite you to join me in a Co-Active, whole-hearted, full-throated dance with life.

The Results

Susan is amazing! From day one there was a connection and understanding. Susan has helped me identify my inner negativity but, more importantly, how to intercept those negative emotions when they matter most. I am so glad I took this journey. It has truly been life changing.

— Ryan Tomlins, MD

Susan really meets you where you are. She sees where you are and what’s possible, then comes on the journey with you. She has a brilliant way of helping her clients figure it out on our own. Over time, my mind started to open. I continue to want to get better and better and better.

— Eric Khetia, MD

What it’s like to work with Susan

Intuitive. Inspirational. Down-to-earth. Authentic. Easy to talk to. Curious. Calm. Enthusiastic. Courageous. Trustworthy. Wise.

Susan champions her clients, but she won’t allow them to play small. It’s about your greatest potential, possibly beyond what you can yet see. Susan creates safe, courageous space for you to shed your pain and become available to the best life has to offer. Living your values starts with self-care.

Certification & Training

•PCC, International Coach Federation (ICF)

•CPCC, Co-Active® Training Institute (CTI)

•Positive Intelligence (PQ)

•Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® Certified Trainer

•MSJ, Northwestern University