MEET THE TEAM
Gentry Cope, Founder + CEO
Gentry is the Founder and CEO of Luxe Ascend LLC. She was first established in July of 2016 as Gencity Fit, and re-birthed into Luxe Ascend in 2025. Gentry is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Nutritionist, as well as a graduate from Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Gentry has 9 years of experience coaching hundreds of women of all demographics & from a variety of circumstances. With her passion for health & fitness, as well as her education in Psychology, Gentry has combined physical & mindset coaching in order to provide clients with a holistic service.
Gentry oversees the vision, growth, management, development & sisterhood of Luxe Ascend.
Heidi Boozer, Operations Manager, Luxe Coach, and Onboarding Specialist
Heidi is a the Ops Manager, a Coach, and an Onboarding Specialist at Luxe Ascend LLC & joined the Luxe Collective in June 2021. She has 13 years of coaching experience. With overcoming an eating disorder at a young age to many years under her belt as a trainer & health coach, she’s passionate about helping clients with habit change, thought distortions & regaining their confidence to live their best lives!
Education/Certifications:
Bachelors in Sports Management, Fitness, and Nutrition from California University of Pennsylvania
Board Certified Health Coach through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching
Areas of Specialty:
Improving mindset with relationship with self & food
Overcoming issues surrounding body image, thought distortions, confidence & habit change
Overcoming restrictive & unhealthy habits
Creating a sustainable & enjoyable lifestyle
Experience with clients that have PCOS, hypothyroidism, diabetes, menopause & other health issues
Julie Nicolas, Luxe Coach
Julie is a Coach for Luxe Ascend & joined the Luxe Collective in February of 2025. She has 4 years of coaching experience. Julie knows what it’s like to struggle with yo-yo dieting, under-eating, overeating, and feeling stuck. She lost 30 pounds and kept it off, by ditching the extremes and creating a true balanced & sustainable lifestyle. Julie is very passionate about helping women feel confident and helping them see long lasting results, without having to restrict any kinds of foods.
Education/Certifications:
ISSA: Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA: Certified Nutritionist
ISSA: Certified Weight Management Specialist
OFNC: Online Fitness & Nutrition Coach
GGS: Certified Pre & Post Natal Coach
Areas of Speciality:
Helping women break free from yo-yo dieting, extreme restrictions and over-eating
Creating a sustainable, enjoyable approach to fat loss without giving up favorite foods
Building confidence by overcoming food guilt and negative body image
Supporting metabolism and digestion for lasting energy and results
Helping women tone up and build muscle without spending hours in the gym
Experience with clients that have PCOS, hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism/Hashimotos, menopause, and IBS
Tianna Andrews, Luxe Coach
Tianna is a Coach at Luxe Ascend & joined the Luxe Collective in July 2023. She has 3 years of experience as a coach & has overcome an eating disorder, that propelled her passion to help other women do the same!
Education/Certifications:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
OFNC: Online Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Yoga & AcroYoga Teacher
FRC Mobility Specialist
Areas of Specialty:
Helping women overcome thought distortions & negative mindset in relation to food & their bodies
Creating an enjoyable & sustainable routine with fitness & nutrition
Incorporating fun movement with exercise & enjoyable meals to satisfy cravings
Helping women with gut & digestion for optimal metabolic functioning
Alex Wilson, Luxe Coach
Alex is a coach at Luxe Ascend & joined the Luxe Collective in April 2025. She brings 4 years of coaching experience, and has a passion for helping women transform their lives through strength training, nutrition, and mindset work. With a background in overcoming unhealthy eating habits and years of experience guiding clients through similar journeys, Alex is committed to empowering women to build the body of their dreams without sacrificing the foods they love. Her coaching approach focuses on building confidence, setting healthy boundaries, and helping clients create a lifestyle that feels good and lasts.
Education/Certifications:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
OFNC: Online Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Bachelors of Science in Public Health with an emphasis on Nutrition
Areas of Specialty:
Women’s strength training and body recomposition
Mindset coaching around food, body image, and self-confidence
Creating sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits
Guiding women through boundary-setting with friends and family
Supporting long-term habit change and lifestyle transformation