Drew Acklin

Building A Community of Health

Drew Acklin

Personal Trainer

Drew has been training clients for over 10 years. He began his career at a powerlifting gym,
working with strength athletes before starting his own business. Over the years, he has trained
hundreds of clients with a wide range of goals, ultimately focusing on coaching entrepreneurs
and professionals who want to level up in life, health, and performance. Drew has been lifting
weights and immersing himself in wellness for over a decade. He holds certifications as a NASM
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), ACE Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and Holistic
Lifestyle Coach (HLC). He specializes in functional strength, lifestyle coaching, pain resolution,
posture, and weight loss.

Biography

Drew Acklin is a coach and owner of Be Here Now. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Drew specializes in working with entrepreneurs and professionals who want to level up in life, health, and performance.

In his mid-twenties, Drew faced severe back pain and struggled with addiction. The pain was so intense that he had to sleep on plywood and crawl to a hot shower each morning just to stand. After seeing numerous specialists with little to no relief, Drew took healing into his own hands. He explored modalities such as Qi Gong, barbell training, meditation, and an anti-inflammatory diet. Through these practices, he resolved his chronic pain and reclaimed a pain-free life.

As his passion for barbell training deepened, Drew chose to give up alcohol and tobacco, recognizing how they hindered both his quality of life and progress in the gym. He credits proper nutrition and training for helping heal his brain and body, making it possible to overcome addiction.

After several years of self-guided learning in powerlifting, Drew began training under a world-class coach, eventually competing and winning two national-level competitions. Recognizing Drew’s attention to detail and leadership, his coach encouraged him to begin training others—a turning point that led Drew to start his own business.

Drew became a specialist in barbell training, pain resolution, and weight loss, and studied under world-renowned holistic health expert Paul Chek, earning certification as a Holistic Lifestyle Coach through the Chek Institute in California. He also holds certifications as a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), ACE Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), in Pilates for Scoliosis, and mentored under a Chiropractor/Physical Therapist for five years.

Drew is a lifelong student and is constantly seeking expansion. He is currently growing his real estate business, while continually expanding his knowledge in spirituality, psychology, business, self-development, performance, and nutrition. His competitive spirit has led him to Spartan Races, as well as continuing to refine his skills in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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