Meet Ashley Sponsky of Fueled and Fit

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Sponsky

Hi Ashley , thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I grew up in Philadelphia, PA and was always very involved in sports and interested in exercise. I went to college at Penn State University and wanted to focus my career on something related to sports, but unsure as to what direction to go. During my junior year, I took a sports nutrition course and quickly knew that this was the direction I wanted to pursue. I graduated with a major in Nutritional Sciences and a minor in Kinesiology. I then moved to North Carolina and attended Meredith College to complete graduate school and my dietetic internship. I went to graduate school with the intention of owning a business someday. After gaining some experience in private practice and outpatient clinics, I opened my own practice in 2019 and Fueled and Fit came to fruition!

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a smooth ride along the way, there are always challenges as a business owner! I would say working with insurance companies and being at the mercy of each company’s fee schedule, payments, and application process has been the most challenging in setting up my practice. Also, a business owner, you find yourself working on things around the clock. There is always something to work on or fix. Once I had my kids, I struggled with work/life balance.

As you know, we’re big fans of Fueled and Fit . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Fueled and Fit is a private practice located in Cary, NC. I am a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and lifestyle coach. I am a one-woman show for my business, which is a difficult task but something that I am very proud of. I complete all of the consultations, training sessions, billing, marketing, networking, and more.
I am known for being a “one stop shop” for your fitness, nutrition, and overall healthcare needs. I provide a variety of services, including nutrition counseling, personal training, corporate wellness programs, and custom meal planning. I primarily work with clients in regards to weight management, sports nutrition, and women’s health. I love to empower my clients throughout their health journeys and helping them realize their potential in reaching their goals. I am a proud mom of two young boys, and I love being a great example to them as they grow up to work hard and stay healthy.

Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
Yes! I opened my practice less than a year prior to the covid 19 crisis. I had to completely pivot my practice to virtual services. Therefore, I had to quickly adapt to providing virtual appointments, group classes, and corporate wellness services to my clientele.

Pricing:

• Initial consultation $159
• Followup consultation $129
• Corporate wellness presentations/programs starting at $350
• Personal training sessions $75/hour

Contact Info:

• Website: http://fueledandfit.us
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueledandfitllc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fueledandfitllc
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyacornley/