Fitness, Nutrition & Hormone Health Expert - 25+ Years experience
meet corry
Fitness / Nutrition / Hormone Coaching
Corry has been coaching individuals to better health since 2000, with a special focus on hormones since 2018.
You can find all her programs, cookbook and more at Strength & Grace Fitness, her company founded in 2006.
Education / experience
- M.S. Sports Medicine
- B.A. Exercise Physiology
- Dozen + certifications in Nutrition, Exercise and Hormones
- IFBB Professional Bodybuilder / NPC Show Promoter
- Featured in numerous media outlets and magazines
- Speaker (fitness, nutrition, hormones)
- Military family
Speaking, Media & Press
Speaking
Thrive South Bay Signature Talk – Women’s Health, Hormones & Reclaiming Your Strength (Oct 2025)
WildX Event Talk – Midlife Health, Fitness & Empowerment (Feb 2026)
Articles & Features
GLP-1 Weight Loss: How to Protect Your Nutrient Intake While Losing Weight – HOLA!
The 5 Lifestyle Tweaks that will help you overall wellbeing
Fitness Brand Challenges the Silence Around Midlife Health for Women Over 40 – Woman’s Week
How One Former Bodybuilder Is Helping Midlife Women Stop Hiding From Their Health – BA Business Life
Meet Corry Matthews of Rancho Palos Verdes – Voyage LA
I Was Hiding From My Own Health – A Personal Turning Point – Auralis Media
Midlife Is an Upgrade, Not a Decline – Auralis Media
TV & Video Interviews
Women’s Health as an Act of Empowerment – TV Interview – WCNC News
Wellness Advocate Discusses the Importance of Women’s Health
Why Women’s Health Matters – News Feature – Yahoo News
Podcast
Corry co-hosts the podcast "Seriously: What the 40" — the no-BS wellness podcast for women who are done with diet drama, hormone confusion, and “just go to the gym” advice.
Events
- Co-Promoter of the NPC Max Muscle Bodybuilding and Fitness Events since 2011 along with and educational platform for first time competitors
- Co-Founder of the Thrive South Bay Movement
- Hosts numerous events dedicated to helping women navigate perimenopause/menopause both locally in California and virtually nation wide
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Exceptional
Corry is an exceptionally talented,
professional, and detail oriented business woman. She is very
impressive in her knowledge and understanding of fitness/nutrition and the
implementation for me as an individual. It is always a joy to work with her.Dawn H. -
driven
Corry is one of those rare individuals that
amazes everyone around her, and does so on a daily basis. She is incredibly driven. She understands business, and focuses her time and attention on improving the lives of her clients and partners. She is a
rare asset.Nick K. -
life changing
My life and my family’s lives have been forever changed by working with Corry and her team. I will move forward feeling confident in the tools and knowledge I have gained and will continue this process on my own. I highly recommend Corry for anyone with hormone or nutrition issues.
Rachel
