our founder

Chan is a certified Health Coach and certified Personal Trainer with more than 20 years of experience helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. In 2015, she founded **The 360° Approach** in downtown Durham, where she has successfully led the studio for over 10 years with a mission rooted in wellness, longevity, and community.
Her specialties include functional fitness, strength training for longevity, mobility, and flexibility, with a focus on serving the general population. Chan believes fitness should support real life—helping clients feel confident in their bodies, stay active as they age, and build habits that last.
Voted **Best Personal Trainer in the Triangle** multiple times, Chan and **The 360° Approach** have also been recognized as the **Best Place to Get in Shape in Durham**. She works with a wide range of clients—from beginners to athletes, professionals to retirees—offering personalized training and health coaching in small-group and one-on-one settings. Chan has intentionally built a welcoming, supportive space where individuals feel encouraged, seen, and supported on their wellness journey.

our studio

Located in downtown Durham’s Central Park District, The 360° Approach is a boutique wellness studio offering personal training, small group training, group fitness classes, health coaching, nutrition counseling, mindfulness practices, and weight loss support. 360 takes a personalized approach when working with individuals and small groups, designing holistic plans that support physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. With a philosophy of addressing the whole person and utilizing structured coaching models, 360 Approach strives to create a wellness community that supports individuals in creating balance in their lives.

Our wellness team is built of professionals from personal trainers, health coaches, medical doctors and nutritionist.
treadmill, row machines, recumbent bike, free weights, kettlebells, barbells, functional trainer, battle ropes, bands and other accessories
showers, lockers, co-working space, meeting space, full kitchen

our programs

Personal Training
Fitness Classes
Health Coaching
Mindfulness Practices
Weight Loss Support
Nutrition Counseling

our approach

mission

We understand optimal health is achieved when there is a balance between the 5 Dimensions of Wellness: social, emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual. It is our mission to support the whole person in creating a healthy balance in life. With a welcoming, unpretentious and non-competitive environment - the atmosphere is conducive to creating a community of people to support each other on each individuals’ wellness journey.

health coaching

Our health coaches become partners in your wellness journey, helping you to translate your values into attainable goals with measurable outcomes. Health Coaches are there for accountability, encouragement and support when you need it most. The end result is helping you establish a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. Contact us for more information and to schedule a consultation.

nutrition counseling

The 360° Approach offers nutrition counseling with a licensed Dietitian to meet your specific needs. Whether you have questions about weight management, need support following a special diet for a health condition, or want to know how you can enhance your athletic performance with nutrition, we can provide you with the guidance your desire. Contact us for more information and to schedule a consultation.

accessible

It is our goal to make health and fitness accessible to everyone. For this reason we have many different options for you to join us. We offer group fitness classes on a sliding scale. Our training, class and open gym packages all offer flexibility with drop in, per month, and yearly packages.

no contracts

We believe you will love the focused energy and expertise The 360° Approach provides, and will choose to participate in our community for as long as it suits your needs. You are free to enjoy the services we provide without having to make a long-term financial commitment — you get to choose what works best for you!

results driven

At The 360° Approach, our mission is to help you reach your wellness goals. We have worked with a diverse clientele from who seek to lose weight and those who want to train for races and improve their athletic performance. Learn more about the people we have supported in achieving their wellness goals.