Linda Garrett, RN, CPT-EFS

Linda Garrett is a highly experienced Registered Nurse with nearly 30 years in the nursing field and a Certified Personal Trainer who combines her medical expertise with a passion for fitness and wellness. She currently works as a Float Weekender bedside nurse at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, providing care across multiple specialties including psychiatric nursing, orthopedic nursing, and correctional healthcare. Linda also performs VA case review work, conducting peer reviews to ensure standards of care are met, demonstrating her commitment to quality and patient safety.

Linda began her healthcare career in the United States Marine Corps and progressed from Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), ultimately becoming a Registered Nurse. She continues to advance her education through St. John’s online accelerated program, where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with plans to continue toward a Nurse Practitioner degree. Her extensive clinical experience allows her to adapt to a variety of patient needs and environments, bringing expertise, compassion, and a patient-centered approach to every role she undertakes.

In addition to her nursing career, Linda is the founder and owner of LGFITNESS, a 24/7 personal training facility she built behind her home in 2015. As a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (CPT-EFS) and Online Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), with additional nutrition certification, she provides individualized training and coaching that empowers clients to make lasting lifestyle and health changes. Her nursing background uniquely enhances her ability to guide clients through health-related goals safely and effectively, combining medical insight with fitness expertise.

Linda’s approach to both nursing and personal training centers on listening, positivity, and meeting people where they are. She believes in taking the time to understand each individual’s story, providing the tools, education, and support needed for meaningful change. Whether at the bedside, in a correctional facility, or at her gym, Linda is driven by the desire to help people achieve their physical, mental, and overall health goals, making a lasting impact on the lives she touches.

• Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Registered Nursing – John Wood Community College, 2000
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – St. John’s College (online accelerated program, in progress)
• Nurse Practitioner program – Planned continuation after BSN

• Certified Personal Fitness Trainer – Exercise and Fitness Specialist (CPT-EFS), ISSA
• Certified Online Trainer, ISSA
• Nutrition Certification, ISSA

• DAISY Award recipient (multiple)

• International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

• Community fitness education and wellness coaching through LGFITNESS
• Veteran case reviews for VA