Rooted in Legacy. Fueled by Purpose.
I was raised by a lineage of "strong women"—mothers, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, and friends—who gave their all to everyone around them and left nothing for themselves. Their strength was unquestionable, but it came at a cost. I watched them pour from empty cups, constantly putting their needs last, hoping it would be enough to keep their families and communities together.
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But behind the smiles and sacrifice, many were silently struggling. Over time, I witnessed the heartbreaking impact of their choices: my mother, aunts, great-aunts, and maternal grandmother all passed away from heart-related complications. They were tired. They were burned out. And they were suffering in silence.
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As I matured and looked deeper, I began to understand the devastating pattern: chronic stress, hormonal imbalance, emotional exhaustion, and self-neglect were slowly breaking them down. These weren’t isolated incidents—they were symptoms of a deeper epidemic affecting women everywhere.
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Before my mother passed, she shared a powerful truth that forever changed my path. “The leaning tree is not always the one that falls first.”
She meant that the strongest women—the ones who carry everyone else, who never complain, who seem to have it all together—are often the ones with the deepest, unseen cracks. They lean, but they don’t break… until one day, they do.
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Her words pierced me. That moment became a calling. I knew I had to do something to break the cycle, not just in my family, but for women everywhere.
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That’s why I created Gem Cut Fitness.
Women Are Gems — Precious, Priceless, and Powerful
As women, we are multifaceted. We nurture, we lead, we endure—but we are not invincible. Like rare gems, we must be cared for, polished, and valued. And that starts with honoring ourselves: body, mind, and spirit.
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In prayer and quiet reflection, I came to understand that God was calling me to something deeper—to help restore the body of Christ, one woman at a time. This isn’t about looking perfect or chasing unrealistic standards. It’s about reclaiming your health through biblical wisdom, feminine energy, and practical systems rooted in science and Scripture.
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I help women heal from burnout, build sustainable strength, and reconnect with their feminine essence—through rhythm, rest, radiance, and God-given discernment. Because true transformation doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from tuning in, trusting your body, and aligning with your purpose.
Why Gem Cut Fitness Exists
Gem Cut Fitness was born from that divine mission—to serve high-achieving, faith-driven women who are tired of sacrificing their well-being for career demands, family responsibilities, or external expectations.
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This is for the woman who’s done with hustle culture. She’s ready to trade burnout for balance. She desires more energy, more strength, and deeper alignment—not just with her goals, but with her faith, femininity, and health.
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Here, we don’t do quick fixes or extremes. At Gem Cut Fitness, we focus on healing from the inside out—nourishing your metabolism, rebuilding your strength, and supporting your hormonal health through evidence-based, spirit-led coaching.
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This is a sacred space to restore your energy, reconnect with your body, and rise as the vibrant, powerful woman God designed you to be.
Meet Marsha Okunromade, MS,
Certified Exercise Physiologist | Women’s Fitness Specialist | Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Coach
I’m not just passionate about women’s wellness—I’ve spent my career studying and applying the science behind it. With a Master of Science in Exercise Science from The George Washington University and years of experience as an Exercise Physiologist, I’ve worked in both clinical and community settings to help women transform their health from the inside out.
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From conducting research at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center—where I focused on obesity, hormone health, and breast cancer risk in minority women—to coaching clients in real-world settings, I’ve always centered women in my work.
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In addition to being a Certified Exercise Physiologist, I hold credentials as a:
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Certified Functional Nutrition & Metabolism Specialist
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Women’s Fitness Specialist
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Holder of multiple women-focused certifications, including hormone health, metabolic rehab, and aging well
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My expertise goes beyond workouts and macros. I help women reconnect with their bodies, reframe their relationship with food, and build strength in a way that honors their biology, their season of life, and their spiritual foundation.
The Reclaim and Rise Blueprint
Where Science Meets Spirit. Where Fat Loss Becomes Freedom.
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After years of working with high-achieving women, I developed a signature method that addresses the real reasons you're stuck: hormonal imbalances, chronic stress, emotional burnout, and disconnection from your feminine rhythm.
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The Reclaim and Rise Blueprint is a four-pillar approach designed to guide you toward sustainable fat loss, renewed energy, and restored self-worth.
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Finesse – Heal your metabolism with strategic, nourishing nutrition
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Fierce – Build strength with purposeful, restorative movement
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Fit – Support hormonal balance using science-backed systems
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Feminine Essence – Reconnect with your rhythm, rest, and radiance
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This method was created for women who want lasting results—not from punishment or perfection, but through restoration, alignment, and grace.
Ready to Reclaim Your Health and Rise Into Who God Created You to Be?
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Whether you’re burned out, stuck in a cycle of stress, or simply ready for a better way—this is your moment.
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Let’s create a personalized plan that honors your body, your faith, and your feminine essence.
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Click below to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward lasting change.