It's time to strengthen your roots.
Forge a life of strength and purpose through coaching that integrates fitness, mindset, and deep personal transformation.

Grounded in purpose. Strengthened by movement. Rooted in wellness.

About Rooted Strength
At Rooted Strength Wellness, I empower individuals to cultivate strength—physically, mentally, and spiritually—through an integrative approach that fuses fitness, existential coaching, and nature-based wellness. My mission is to guide people through life’s transitions, helping them build resilience, rediscover purpose, and forge an authentic connection to themselves, others, and the natural world. Through movement, mindset, and meaning, I help you create a life rooted in strength, freedom, and personal growth.
LQ McDonald III
LQ McDonald III– Founder


What Do You Want?
- Are you prepared to challenge the beliefs and habits that have been holding you back?
- Are you willing to take full ownership of your growth and commit to real, lasting change?
- Are you ready to embrace discomfort, push past resistance, and build both inner and outer strength?
If so, you've come to the right place. It's time to become the best version of yourself and make real change happen.
Let’s Leap Together!
Achieve lasting change with a 5 Pillar Model for Transformation

Grounding
Setting the foundations of strength & meaning

Strengthening
Developing resilience in body & mind

Deepening
Expanding meaning & authenticity

Embodying
Taking ownership & integrating change

Mastery
Lifelong resilience & growth
My courses

Some of my credentials

iGCBT™ Certified CBT practitioner
The International Guild of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists (IGCBT) is a globally recognized organization offering certification in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching and Therapy. Rooted in evidence-based practices, IGCBT equips coaches, therapists, and wellness professionals with structured, practical tools to help clients identify limiting beliefs, shift negative thought patterns, and create lasting behavioral change.
CTAA Accredited Meditation Practitioner/Teacher
The Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (CTAA) is an international accreditation body that certifies and supports coaches, therapists, and holistic wellness professionals. CTAA ensures that practitioners meet high ethical and professional standards, offering global recognition and trust.

NASM Accredited Personal Trainer
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is a globally recognized leader in fitness and wellness education. Known for its evidence-based approach and rigorous standards, NASM certification equips fitness professionals with the knowledge, tools, and credibility to design safe, effective, and personalized training programs.
IAOT Accredited DBT Practioner
The International Association of Therapists (IAOT) is a globally respected accrediting body that supports holistic, alternative, and integrative wellness professionals. Membership with IAOT signifies a commitment to high ethical standards, continued education, and client-centered care across therapeutic disciplines.

About Our Work Together
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Pricing
1:1 Coaching Programs
For those ready to commit to deep, personalized transformation.
Foundational Coaching (Best for beginners looking for structured support)
For those ready to commit to deep, personalized transformation.
- Weekly 60-minute coaching session
- Goal setting, accountability, and personal growth worksheets and planning
- Fitness & wellness guidance and plans tailored to your needs
- Email & chat support between sessions
- Discounts
$175 / month
Deep Transformation Coaching
For those committed to profound personal and physical growth)
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- Two 60-minute sessions per week
- Custom fitness programming & nutrition guidance
- Meditation and mindfulness instruction and integration
- Existential coaching to help you break through mental barriers
- Unlimited email & chat support
- Discounts
$400 / month
Elite 1:1 Coaching
For high performers seeking peak transformation
- Fully customized, high-touch coaching
- Three 60-minute sessions per week
- Holistic wellness, mindset mastery, and spiritual integration
- Personalized fitness, nutrition, and meditation plans and protocols
- 24/7 direct access via text & email
- Discounts
$900 / month
Session-Based Coaching*
Perfect for those who prefer flexibility.
*Session-based coaching provides focused, one-on-one guidance tailored to your personal growth, fitness, and wellness goals. Each session is designed to explore challenges, develop actionable strategies, and create meaningful progress through deep reflection, accountability, and practical tools. Whether addressing mindset shifts, physical resilience, or life purpose, these structured yet adaptable sessions ensure sustained growth and transformation. Session-Based coaching sessions are subject to scheduling on a nonrecurring basis.
Group Coaching & Memberships
For those who thrive in community and shared growth.
Group Coaching Membership
Monthly guided coaching & community support
- Weekly live group calls covering topics of fitness, philosophical coaching, and mindfulness
- Guided fitness & meditation programs
- Private community for support & accountability
$150 / month
Mastermind Program
Small-group, intensive coaching for serious transformation
- Bi-weekly deep-dive coaching calls
- Personalized guidance within an intimate group setting
- Priority email support
$300 / month
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Are you ready to take the first step?
Book a free 30-minute consultation to explore the best path forward.