MEET THE TEAM
FOUNDER
Jake Luhrs
My name is Jake Luhrs, I am the founder of The YourLife Gym. I started a mental health non-profit called HeartSupport in 2011, which is an online community to help engage people with their mental health challenges. I had the idea of connecting physical and mental health during the pandemic, and opened The YourLife Gym in November 2020.
I have been the vocalist of a Lancaster based, twice Grammy nominated metal band called August Burns Red for almost 20 years. When I am not touring, I like to spend time working out, playing airsoft, watching hockey or hanging out with my family.
Exercise has been a great help for my mental health and longevity in being able to achieve goals for my life: performing on stage, playing airsoft or ice hockey, and a newly driven passion to learn Jiu Jitsu!
The gym has always been my “therapy” as it gives me a place to spend time decompressing from life’s ups and downs, to put myself as a priority and commit to an act of self-care. I genuinely feel better after working out, and have made some lifelong friends there.
I’ve toured the world going to different gyms and wanted to create a space where people could be themselves, and grow at their own pace within a clean and healthy environment. The goal for this gym is to give people the tools, resources and community to help transform their mental and physical health!
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Courtney
I'm Courtney, the operations manager here at YourLife. I was an athlete my whole life - I played basketball and soccer in high school and college, which converted to competing in Spartan Races in my adult life.
I thrive in leadership roles and a team environment, so it's no surprise to me that I have been in Fitness Management for over 10 years!
During that time I have helped open 4 fitness facilities, have worked all positions from personal trainer to regional management, and have been a leading role in helping people achieve their fitness and nutrition goals.
I'm a firm believer that physical & mental health go hand-in-hand. To find a facility that puts an emphasis on not only the physical, but mental, is a dream come true.
Being a part of The YourLife team has me living out that dream! And while I absolutely love my career, my favorite job is being a mom.
GENERAL MANAGER
Ashley
I’m Ashley, the general manager and a personal trainer here at YourLife. I was a ballet dancer for 14 years and also played basketball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee! I always loved pushing myself physically, but struggled to find my style of working out until I came to YourLife 2 years ago.
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I love people, and find it inspiring to see others striving to better themselves. I want to be a part of your journey, encouraging, supporting, and hyping you up, to find out how strong you truly are!
So if you need someone to encourage you through a set or give a pep talk at anytime… I got you!
PERSONAL TRAINER
Nate
I’m Nate, a NASM certified personal trainer and a nutrition coach here at YourLife.
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Physical health became a passion of mine after battling Lyme Disease and other complications for a decade, and mental health became huge for me after struggling with it significantly since I was a teen.
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I spend most of my free time exercising, doing harsh vocals or other music projects, being outdoors (when it’s warm), and chilling with my gecko Lip.
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When I joined YourLife in 2020, I was dealing with traumas and PTSD from recent events, and the gym quickly became a safe space for me. I felt welcomed, known, and supported. I’ve been a part of many gyms and none came even close to impacting me the way YourLife has.
This gym has changed my life and I’ve seen it have the same effect on many others at the gym time and time again. I love being part of our awesome community!
PERSONAL TRAINER
Taylor
My name is Taylor! I lead the mental fitness classes and coach team training classes!
I started my journey in fitness and mental health back in 2016 while I was fighting my way out of an abusive relationship. I saw a woman post on Instagram about how she used fitness to get stronger and gain the confidence to leave her abusive husband, and I decided that I would do the same!
Fitness helped me through a LOT, but I realized over the years that I still had unresolved trauma that was showing up as various unhealthy vices and the only way to TRULY heal myself from the inside out was to work on my mental health too.
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I started volunteering for HeartSupport in 2018 and began to lead the mental fitness classes in 2020. In 2023 I drove my camper up to Lancaster to help grow the community and decided to stay!
I have a passion for helping people become their best selves from the inside out and make sure that every person knows that they are never truly STUCK. There is always a way, you just have to start putting one foot in front of the other, surround yourself with a community, and BELIEVE that you can overcome anything.
The people at The YourLife Gym are the most encouraging, supportive people I've met. I love this community and I know that you will too!
CLIENT SERVICES
DYLAN
Hi, I’m Dylan. I’m one of the weekend people here at YourLife. Despite having a main job, I loved it here so much I applied after working out at YourLife for only about a month.
When I’m not working (or working out) at YourLife, I spend most of my time at my main job or off somewhere at some concert. I’m very passionate about being active and music; so concerts scratch both those itches nicely.
I’m absolutely OBSESSED with music so always feel free to tell me what you’re listening to- chances are, I know the band- especially if it’s metal (though I spend lots of time listening to country, fun fact).
Gyms terrify me, but I love this gym with all my heart and soul. The people here have changed my life forever and are all some of my closest friends.
Any time I struggle with my self worth, all I need to do is walk in and immediately be swarmed in the unconditional love of my friends. I hope that I can help you love this gym as much as I do.
Make sure you say hello! I’d love to show you around.