After a year that has dragged us down and relentlessly pummeled us with negativity, it’s good to know that there are people like Holly Rilinger in the world.

An innovator in the wellness industry with over 20 years of experience, Rilinger has been featured in The New York Times, VOGUE, HuffPost, SHAPE, and MISSBISH, and has appeared on Good Morning Americaand The Dr. Oz Show. On social media, she has amassed a following of over 100,000 who look to her for inspiration. Before she became a wellness expert and accomplished entrepreneur, Rilinger was a basketball star. She was named the player of the year in Virginia in 1991 and led Waynesboro High School to a state championship. Rilinger went on to play for the University of Miami and was named co-rookie of the year in the Big East Conference. After a year in Miami, she transferred to James Madison University where she finished as the program’s all-time leading scorer. She then played professionally, both overseas and in the United States. Currently, Rilinger offers both one-one and group coaching programs worldwide. She uses her life experiences both as an elite athlete and trainer coupled with her education to help motivated individuals find balance and success in their lives. While her programs start with the body and mind, they truly have a way of shaping your entire life. Rilinger has created the LIFTED Method, which combines the power of movement with the peace of meditation to create a complete wellness experience. Her first book, Lifted: 28 Days to Focus Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Elevate Your Spirit, is available now.