About the coach
Personalised coaching for your goals
Welcome to Strenvia — a space where strength is more than muscle. It’s a grounded way of moving, thinking, and living.
I’m Doris: a health coach, personal trainer, sociologist, and someone endlessly curious about how people move, live, and grow.
My path began in research and academia, where I explored human behaviour, health, and the social patterns that shape our lives. Over time, I shifted from academic work into hands-on coaching — but the analytical mindset stayed with me.
Alongside this, I spent years building and running Outdoor Crosstraining Ericeira in Portugal, a functional-fitness community where I coached clients of all levels outdoors. This experience shaped my approach to training: simple, adaptable, fun, diverse, thoughtful, and grounded in long-term well-being.
I hold recognised certifications in personal training, functional fitness, health and lifestyle coaching, and CrossFit speciality courses, supported by my academic background in social science. These foundations help me blend practical coaching with a deeper understanding of human behaviour, motivation, and health.
Today, I help people build strength that lasts — physically, mentally, and in their daily habits. Whether you’re seeking structured coaching, balanced nutrition guidance, or clarity in your own physical practice, I’m here to support you with a calm, sustainable, longevity-driven approach.
Explore the benefits
Personal training, group sessions, and health coaching rooted in strength, clarity, and long-term wellbeing.
Built on a combination of physical training and reflective coaching, designed for sustainable progress without extremes.
Strength without burnout
Training that respects your nervous system, your life rhythm, and your recovery — without losing ambition or edge. Build resilience and performance in a way that remains sustainable over the long term.
Progress that lasts
You’re not just training for a season — you’re building capacity for years to come. The focus is on habits and systems that continue working beyond short-term goals.
Behaviour Change
Practical coaching methods that support sustainable behavioural change over time. Small, repeatable actions often create the greatest long-term results.
Structure with flexibility
Clear frameworks, adaptable plans, and guidance that fits into real life — not idealised routines. Progress comes from consistency, not perfection.
Evidence-Based Methods
All programs are grounded in proven fitness science and current health research. Recommendations are guided by evidence while remaining practical and individualised.
Body, mind, and behaviour
We don’t separate physical progress from mental patterns, stress, sleep, and everyday habits. Health is shaped by how these elements interact with one another.
Client Stories
SERVICES & RESOURCES
Strength, Health & Sustainable Change
Explore the different ways Strenvia can support your journey towards strength, health and sustainable change.
Personal coaching
for real, lasting change
One-to-one coaching tailored to your goals, lifestyle and needs. Combining training, health coaching and nutritional support to help you build sustainable habits and long-term wellbeing. Training, habits, recovery, and mindset shaped into a sustainable long-term process. Support is tailored to your experience level, schedule and personal goals.
Group sessions
with purpose and presence
Structured group training designed to build strength, confidence and consistency in a supportive environment. Sessions can be tailored for small groups, community organisations and workplace teams seeking a healthier, more active culture. Flexible locations are available to suit your group and goals.
Articles & Insights
Explore articles and reflections on training, health, recovery and behaviour change. Evidence-informed insights to help you make informed choices and progress with clarity. From strength and mobility to mindset, habits and sustainable wellbeing, these articles bridge research and real-life experience to support long-term health and meaningful change.
LET'S CONNECT
Work with me
If you're looking for a more structured and thoughtful approach to training and health, feel free to reach out.
We'll take it from there.
1:1 tailored support to help you build strength, structure, and consistency over time.
Train in a supportive and motivating environment, with a focus on progress, not pressure.
Develop sustainable habits and a clearer direction for your health — physically and mentally.
“Small, consistent actions create lasting change.”
- Strenvia