Do Balanced Wellness

Do Balanced Wellness Do Balanced Wellness Gym/Studio is a private, personal training studio that focuses on research-based nutrition and functional strength and mobility training.

Do Balanced Wellness was created out of the need for quality functional movement training and the need for connecting mental health + wellness into daily practice. You will engage in effective, efficient, and safe training that is designed and personalized for your unique needs and goals. Our space was created out of the need for quality functional physical movement training and sustainable nutrit

ional wellness for all levels and ages. Our space provides clients with a positive, motivational connection for sustainable health! You are the only YOU in this world, which means you deserve more than a cookie cutter approach to achieve your unique health goals. Deanna Olson, BA CPT, helps you find a wellness path that works for your authentic and unique self! It's time to balance your mindset, connect into your accountability, and sustain your health goals for life. Certifications include:
NETA (National Exercise Trainer Association) Personal Trainer
https://www.credential.net/c125dbda-1de2-4233-a6f0-6f54ba6dcd7a
National Diabetes Prevention/Lifestyle Coach
Precision Nutrition

My #1 GOAL is to TRANSFORM inspiration into motivation and information into education! It is my mission to help others achieve their physical, mental, and nutritional wellness goals! Believe in yourself and never give up! We are better together!


06/06/2026

I’ve been reflecting on why I do this work — not the surface reasons, but the soul‑level ones. And the truth is simple: every retreat, every gathering, every offering I create comes from passion. A deep, steady passion for walking beside women as they return to themselves.

Not in front of them.
Not above them.
Beside them.

We live in a world that measures success by what can be seen — numbers, views, visibility. But the kind of success I witness in this work doesn’t always show up on a screen. It shows up in the quiet places… the places that matter.

It’s in the woman who finally exhales after holding her breath for months.
It’s in the friendships that form and continue long after the retreat ends.
It’s in the nervous system that softens, the heart that opens, the clarity that rises.
It’s in the way women begin to trust themselves again.

This work may never reach millions of eyes — but it is changing millions of cells inside the women who step into these spaces. It is reshaping the way they see themselves, their lives, their worth. It is creating a safe place to grow, heal, rest, and become.

From Rooted to Bloom to Root & Ripple, each retreat is built with intention, depth, and care. Not to be louder… but to be truer. Not to impress… but to impact. Not to lead women somewhere I’ve already been… but to walk with them as we all keep becoming.

This is my passion.
This is my purpose.
This is the work I was made to do.

And this fall, I look forward to standing beside the next woman who says yes — ready to hold space, witness her unfolding, and share another experience shaped by intention and truth.


Photos: true photography & design
Location: /Abby Wright

Deanna Do Balanced-Wellness
Kara Super-Peterson

I’ve been reflecting on why I do this work — not the surface reasons, but the soul‑level ones. And the truth is simple: ...
06/06/2026

I’ve been reflecting on why I do this work — not the surface reasons, but the soul‑level ones. And the truth is simple: every retreat, every gathering, every offering I create comes from passion. A deep, steady passion for walking beside women as they return to themselves.

Not in front of them.
Not above them.
Beside them.

We live in a world that measures success by what can be seen — numbers, views, visibility. But the kind of success I witness in this work doesn’t always show up on a screen. It shows up in the quiet places… the places that matter.

It’s in the woman who finally exhales after holding her breath for months.
It’s in the friendships that form and continue long after the retreat ends.
It’s in the nervous system that softens, the heart that opens, the clarity that rises.
It’s in the way women begin to trust themselves again.

This work may never reach millions of eyes — but it is changing millions of cells inside the women who step into these spaces. It is reshaping the way they see themselves, their lives, their worth. It is creating a safe place to grow, heal, rest, and become.

From Rooted to Bloom to Root & Ripple, each retreat is built with intention, depth, and care. Not to be louder… but to be truer. Not to impress… but to impact. Not to lead women somewhere I’ve already been… but to walk with them as we all keep becoming.

This is my passion.
This is my purpose.
This is the work I was made to do.

And this fall, I look forward to standing beside the next woman who says yes — ready to hold space, witness her unfolding, and share another experience shaped by intention and truth.

Photos: true photography & design

Location: /Abby Wright

🇺🇸Together in Strength. Together in Honor.This morning we showed up — side by side — to complete the Murph together.Not ...
05/25/2026

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Together in Strength. Together in Honor.

This morning we showed up — side by side — to complete the Murph together.
Not for competition. Not for perfection.
But for honor, gratitude, and the reminder that movement becomes something deeper when it’s shared.

Every rep, every breath, every moment of “keep going” carried the spirit of Lt. Michael P. Murphy and the countless veterans whose courage continues to shape our freedom. And in our little corner of the world, we moved with intention — supporting all levels, celebrating effort, and recognizing the strength that rises when community gathers.

Today wasn’t just a workout.
It was togetherness.
It was remembrance.
It was heart.

If you feel called to continue supporting our veterans, we’d love to have you join us for the James Tatro Memorial 5K Walk • Ruck • Run on 9/26/26. Your steps matter, your presence matters, and your support reaches real people and real families.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAk9hdflGWPUy8rXb6Icdco22pWAPqdD2PNTK90X-C6RkwLA/viewform

Honoring the Murph. Honoring Murphy. Honoring All Who Serve.Tomorrow, on Memorial Day, we’ll be taking on the Murph work...
05/24/2026

Honoring the Murph. Honoring Murphy. Honoring All Who Serve.

Tomorrow, on Memorial Day, we’ll be taking on the Murph workout —
1 mile run • 100 pull‑ups • 200 push‑ups • 300 squats • 1 mile run —
in honor of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, whose courage and sacrifice continue to call us into deeper gratitude and strength.

At our gym, all levels are supported.
Whether you’re modifying movements, pacing yourself, or pushing through the full challenge, you belong in this space. We’ll be there together — recognizing movement, honor, and strength in every form they show up.
MONDAY, MAY 25 @ 7:30 AM

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about remembrance.
It’s about showing up with heart.

If you feel moved to continue supporting veterans in a meaningful, local way, you’re invited to join us for the James Tatro Memorial 5K Walk • Ruck • Run on 9/26/26. Your steps help support those who have served and the families who stand beside them.

Learn more or join us: James Tatro Memorial 5K

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAk9hdflGWPUy8rXb6Icdco22pWAPqdD2PNTK90X-C6RkwLA/viewform

🌿 If You Missed Rooted to Bloom This Spring…You’re invited into our next chapter — a 3‑night fall retreat designed to gr...
05/17/2026

🌿 If You Missed Rooted to Bloom This Spring…

You’re invited into our next chapter — a 3‑night fall retreat designed to ground you deeply and expand you gently.

Introducing the Root & Ripple Retreat — where foundation meets flow, and one intentional choice creates a widening wave of renewal long after you return home.

November 12–15, 2026
Hillman Retreat House • Central Minnesota
Private wooded acreage • Lakeside quiet • Chef‑crafted meals • Holistic + functional medicine sessions • Movement • Breathwork • Nature • Sauna • Spacious rest

Preferred Pricing — Secure the Best Rate by June 10

The First Ripple — $1,600
Registration between May 10–June 29
✨ Registering by June 10 ensures preferred pricing and allows us to begin your personalized planning.

The Steady Wave — $1,875
Registration between June 30–July 30
(Payment plan available.)

The Full Immersion — $2,500
Registration between July 31–August 30

If you feel the ripple beginning… follow it.
Your season of renewal is waiting.

Retreat details + registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclHhu8X5CpOGtVs35ds0kw5OIMRS4wQNnXbfXy25wEGM7WQQ/viewform

✨ Interested in a private or small‑group retreat? You’re always welcome to reach out to me directly.

Do Balanced WellnessDeanna Do Balanced-WellnessRAW. ProductsKara Super-Peterson

Fall Retreat Registration Is Now Open November 12–15, 2026 | Hillman Retreat HouseIf your mind, body, or nervous system ...
05/03/2026

Fall Retreat Registration Is Now Open
November 12–15, 2026 | Hillman Retreat House
If your mind, body, or nervous system has been whispering for space… this is your invitation.
Join us for a 3‑night, all‑inclusive restorative retreat tucked into private wooded acreage in Central Minnesota — a place where the world softens, your breath deepens, and your whole self gets to exhale.
Expect:
• Meditation, movement, breathwork, and nature
• High‑end private‑chef meals
• Sauna + slow mornings
• Holistic + functional medicine sessions
• Creative + connection‑forward experiences
• A rhythm designed to restore you from the inside out
And for the first time, we’re offering preferred pricing through timed registration — with the most favorable rate for early planners.
If you feel the ripple beginning… follow it.
Your season of renewal starts here.
Learn more + register: https://forms.gle/wpJJjxorJgAFviri9

04/07/2026

🌊Volume Up

A single ripple never stays small.
It begins as the lightest touch on still water… then expands, widening its reach, shifting everything it meets in gentle, undeniable ways.

Standing at a future retreat site, watching the water move in widening circles, I felt that familiar truth rise again: healing begins the same way. One moment of presence. One breath. One choice to step toward yourself. And suddenly the shift is bigger than you imagined.

Our next public fall retreat is beginning its own ripple—more space, more connection, more room to land and rise. The energy is already moving, quietly gathering strength.

Details will open soon.
For now, consider this your first ripple.

If you’d like waitlist priority for Fall 2026, send me a direct message.

30 Days and Counting…Even as snow still covers the ground, our hearts are already leaning toward spring.In just 30 days,...
04/06/2026

30 Days and Counting…

Even as snow still covers the ground, our hearts are already leaning toward spring.

In just 30 days, we gather for Rooted to Bloom — a women’s spring experience shaped by renewal, truth, and the quiet courage of becoming.

While winter keeps offering us her white stillness, we’re dreaming in green:
the soft thaw,
the first brave shoots,
the way women rise when held in community.

Even beneath the snow, the earth is preparing.
And so are we.

The vision is clear.
The season is shifting.
The bloom is coming.

Rooted to Bloom — 30 days.
A return to center.
A return to self.
A return to the woman you are becoming.

🌸Here are some beautiful blooms from Mexico to help you think spring 🌸

Today’s CPR class with Jessica Kleffman left us feeling grounded, capable, and ready to respond when it matters most.We ...
03/19/2026

Today’s CPR class with Jessica Kleffman left us feeling grounded, capable, and ready to respond when it matters most.
We walked away with real skills, renewed confidence, and the ability to stay composed in a high‑stress emergency.
Grateful for this group and the life‑saving knowledge we now carry forward.
Jessica Kleffman
Deanna Do Balanced-Wellness
Do Balanced Wellness

Nutrition matters because it’s one of the few daily practices that quietly shapes how we feel, how we move, and how our ...
03/02/2026

Nutrition matters because it’s one of the few daily practices that quietly shapes how we feel, how we move, and how our bodies respond to the goals we set for ourselves. And one of the simplest, most empowering skills any person can build is the habit of reading a food label with consistency—not for restriction, but for awareness, alignment, and choice.

✨The reality many clients face

In a recent virtual circle of fellow trainers, we’ve been exploring the barriers our clients experience in both movement and nutrition. What we’re seeing is familiar and deeply human:

💪People are working hard.
🌯They’re eating what they believe are “healthy” meals.
💦They’re showing up for workouts with genuine effort.
🏋️‍♀️And yet… the progress doesn’t match the energy they’re giving.

This isn’t a lack of commitment. It’s often a lack of clarity. Without understanding what’s actually in the food they’re choosing, even the most well‑intentioned habits can quietly work against the goals someone is striving toward.

✨A simple example that changes everything

Take the bowl of granola in the photo.

It looks like a normal, everyday serving—something a person might eat without a second thought. But when we look at the label, that “normal” pour is five servings of granola. That means:

• 700+ calories before adding milk
• A significant amount of sugar and fat
• A daily or multi‑week habit that can directly influence whether someone sees progress or stays stuck

And importantly: this wasn’t an “unhealthy” choice. It wasn’t overeating in the way people imagine. It was simply a familiar routine paired with incomplete information.

Learning to read a label isn’t about restriction—it’s about truth. It’s about understanding what your food provides as an energy source so you can make choices that feel aligned, empowered, and supportive of the life you want to live.

What consistent label‑reading builds

🧐Awareness — seeing what’s actually there
👏Alignment — choosing what matches your goals
💪Agency — making decisions from a place of empowerment
🌱Sustainability — building a skill you can use anywhere

This is the heart of coaching: not telling people what to eat, but helping them understand their food so they can trust themselves and take action that supports their goals.

✨The part that matters most to me

This is the work I have the blessing of doing with my clients every single day—helping them uncover what already exists within them, strengthening their confidence, and supporting them as they turn knowledge into aligned action. And I look forward to serving more and more people in ways that empower their own inner wisdom, resilience, and capacity to thrive.

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Brainerd, MN
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