Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Elise Parker has always been surrounded by movement. A graduate of Sol Academy’s Certified Personal Trainer program and NASM-certified trainer, Elise brings a unique blend of creativity, precision, and passion to every session she leads.

Elise’s background is rooted in the arts—she attended SCAPA (the School for the Creative and Performing Arts), majoring in Drama and minoring in Dance from 4th through 12th grade. With over 16 years of professional dance training and a lifetime influenced by her parents—her mother, a bodybuilder, and her father, a two-time “Strongest Man in the World” powerlifter—Elise’s approach to fitness is both artistic and athletic.

Her training style is encouraging, intentional, and form-focused, blending her dancer’s sense of balance and control with a coach’s commitment to strength and confidence. Whether she’s helping a client master a new lift or connect more deeply to their natural body movement, Elise’s goal is simple: to help people see what they’re truly capable of, inside and out.

When she’s not in the gym, you’ll likely find Elise enjoying Lexington’s bourbon scene, spending time with family and friends, or dancing to the beat of her own playlist. Her personal philosophy—“Move with purpose, live with heart”—is reflected in everything she does, and her energy vibes just right with the Sol Fitness community.