My Purpose, my passion

Through personalized strategies and success-driven solutions, My purpose and passion are centered around empowering individuals and fostering the well-being of my community through holistic wellness practices.

For decades, I have been deeply honored to help THOUSANDS of seniors find hope, regain strength, purpose and dignity. With over 35 years in the health and fitness industry, including more than 24 years dedicated specifically to senior wellness, I bring unparalleled expertise in helping seniors maintain their health and independence at home

My name is Robin Depperschmidt-Williams! I am the proud owner and operator of The Vertical Body.

LIFE’S WORK…

10/2022 - Present: Owner/Operator, The Vertical Body LLC

Implementing individualized health and wellness programs for seniors, focusing on strength, endurance, mobility, balance, nutrition, and organizational training to support their well-being and independence at home.

3/2018 - 9/2022- General Manager, Club Loveland at Orchards

Before opening the new Club Loveland, I developed the complete internal infrastructure for a new 36,000 sq. ft. health club, including policies, procedures, hiring, training, marketing, and sales. Managed a team of 43-58 employees across various departments, including Membership, Front Desk, Childcare, Café, Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Janitorial, Housekeeping, Events, and Media Marketing. Instructed fitness classes and established guidelines and protocols for Personal Trainers' client programs and fitness instructor classes.

6/2012 - 6/2018- Owner/Operator, Senior Strength by Robin LLC

Delivered personal training, fitness classes and/or organized wellness for seniors across various settings, including a private fitness studio, memory care units, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and through in-home therapy for seniors with disabilities.

1/1995 - 5/2012 - Seniors Fitness Coordinator, Orchards Athletic Club

Developed and managed the largest senior fitness program in northern Colorado, serving over 1,600 members. Instructed more than 18,500 senior fitness classes and personally designed and implemented individual strength training programs for over 1,000 senior members over 17 years.

Certifications and Notables:

  • Certified Personal Trainer

  • Certified Health Coach

  • Certified Organizational Specialist

  • Voted one of Loveland’s “People Making a Difference” TWICE

  • Previous board Member on the Larimer County Office on Aging

  • Previous board member on the Loveland’s Handicapped Advisory Commission