Kimba

Kimba Health Professional Creating Environments That Foster Individual Growth 🌿
www.kimbabrierley.com

Founder | Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern | Nationally Certified Nutrition Coach | Nationally Certified Fitness Coach

Kimba Brierley Rusnock is the founder of KimbaFit Integrated Wellness Retreats & Coaching, a company dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve transformation through a holistic connection between mind, body, and overall well-being. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a background in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Kimba’s mission is to help clients unlock their full potential and create sustainable, meaningful change in their lives. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), Kimba integrates her expertise in fitness and nutrition with a deep understanding of mental health. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Science with a Minor in Psychology and is pursuing advanced certifications to continually expand her knowledge. This unique combination allows her to address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—helping clients build confidence, resilience, and self-belief. Throughout her career, Kimba has impacted over 1,000 clients, reshaping how they approach wellness and navigate challenges. Her work focuses on helping clients not just achieve their goals but also redefine their relationships with health, fitness, and themselves. Kimba’s dedication to her clients extends beyond one-on-one coaching. She creates inspiring, educational content, leads immersive retreats in Park City, Utah, and mentors her team to amplify the reach of her life-changing approach. Her work is about more than fitness—it’s about helping individuals thrive in every aspect of their lives by fostering balance, strength, and self-awareness. Whether through therapy, coaching, or retreats, Kimba is committed to guiding clients on a journey of holistic transformation, helping them achieve wellness from the inside out.

Sweet endings and sea views — Cinque Terre, you’ve been delizioso.🍫🌊💛
10/17/2025

Sweet endings and sea views — Cinque Terre, you’ve been delizioso.🍫🌊💛

My last day in Monterosso al Mare, and my heart is full. 🌊☀️Yesterday’s adventure out on the sea was everything — laught...
10/16/2025

My last day in Monterosso al Mare, and my heart is full. 🌊☀️
Yesterday’s adventure out on the sea was everything — laughter with new friends, sunshine on my face, salt in my hair, and that feeling of being completely alive.
There’s something about this place that softens the edges — the rhythm of the waves, the kindness of strangers, the way joy just finds you when you let it.
I’m leaving Cinque Terre with a deep sense of gratitude… for the people I met, the memories we made, and the reminder that life always feels richer when we say yes to it. 💛

Found myself in a TikTok-famous line at Schiacciateria De’ Neri 18R…and let’s just say, the sandwich earned its spotligh...
10/15/2025

Found myself in a TikTok-famous line at Schiacciateria De’ Neri 18R…
and let’s just say, the sandwich earned its spotlight. 😉🥖

Smiles as wide as the sea today. 🌊💛Hiking trails, salty air, and that feeling of “this is exactly where I’m meant to be....
10/11/2025

Smiles as wide as the sea today. 🌊💛
Hiking trails, salty air, and that feeling of “this is exactly where I’m meant to be.”

Back of a scooter, front row to life. 😉💫
10/09/2025

Back of a scooter, front row to life. 😉💫

Siena Italy — a place that met me right where I was and gently reminded me how to expand, soften, and simply be.🌿
10/07/2025

Siena Italy — a place that met me right where I was and gently reminded me how to expand, soften, and simply be.🌿

Your brain isn’t wired for happiness.It’s wired for survival.That’s why it scans for danger, replays mistakes, and imagi...
09/21/2025

Your brain isn’t wired for happiness.
It’s wired for survival.

That’s why it scans for danger, replays mistakes, and imagines the worst.
But here’s the thing: survival is automatic. Growth is intentional.

🧠 Clinical Lens
• Stress isn’t the enemy—short bursts build resilience, chronic stress burns you out.
• Motivation follows action, not the other way around.
• Growth feels uncomfortable because your comfort zone wants to keep you stuck.

💪 Fitness Lens
• Stress is the stimulus—lift, run, push, recover, adapt.
• Motivation shows up after the workout.
• Strength is built by challenging your limits, not staying safe.

✨ Both are true: Identity is practice, not personality.
You’re not “bad at boundaries” or “just anxious.”
You’re repeating patterns. Change the pattern, and you change the person.

👉 Which hits home for you today—stress, motivation, or comfort zone? Drop it below ⬇️
And save this post for the days your comfort zone lies to you.

🧠💪 Preventing a mental health crisis isn’t about waiting until you’re drowning—it’s about building habits that keep you ...
09/07/2025

🧠💪 Preventing a mental health crisis isn’t about waiting until you’re drowning—it’s about building habits that keep you afloat. As a Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor + Nationally Certified Fitness Coach, here are 5 ways to protect your mental health before things hit crisis mode ⬇️

Why Building Habits Matters for Both Mind and BodyOne of the most powerful shifts you can make is treating exercise and ...
08/18/2025

Why Building Habits Matters for Both Mind and Body

One of the most powerful shifts you can make is treating exercise and nutrition like drinking water—something your body just does, automatically.

Here’s why:

🧠 The Brain & Habit Formation
• Habits are formed through a process called neuroplasticity—your brain wiring itself around repeated behaviors.
• When you consistently pair an action (like exercising at 10 AM) with a reward (feeling energized, calmer, accomplished), your brain learns: “this is good—do it again.”
• Over time, this shifts the action from requiring willpower to becoming an automatic response stored in the basal ganglia (your brain’s habit center).

🌡️ The Nervous System & Regulation
• Movement helps regulate the nervous system by releasing built-up stress hormones and activating the parasympathetic system (“rest and digest”).
• Eating balanced meals with steady nutrients stabilizes blood sugar, which directly impacts mood regulation and emotional resilience.
• When these routines are consistent, your body experiences safety and predictability—both essential for reducing anxiety and supporting mental health.

⚖️ What Happens When You Skip
• Miss a workout → your nervous system loses one of its healthiest outlets for stress.
• Eat poorly → blood sugar spikes and crashes, making irritability and brain fog more likely.
• Break routine → your system feels “off,” and small tasks can suddenly feel overwhelming.

✅ The Goal

Your goal this week isn’t to “find motivation.”
Motivation is fleeting and tied to how you feel in the moment.

The goal is to train your brain and nervous system to recognize movement and nourishment as non-negotiables—just like water.
When you reach that point, not doing them will feel more uncomfortable than doing them.

That’s when fitness and mental health truly integrate into your lifestyle—no force, no guilt, just flow.

Why Building Habits Matters for Both Mind and BodyOne of the most powerful shifts you can make is treating exercise and ...
08/18/2025

Why Building Habits Matters for Both Mind and Body

One of the most powerful shifts you can make is treating exercise and nutrition like drinking water—something your body just does, automatically.

Here’s why:

🧠 The Brain & Habit Formation

Habits are formed through a process called neuroplasticity—your brain wiring itself around repeated behaviors.

When you consistently pair an action (like exercising at 10 AM) with a reward (feeling energized, calmer, accomplished), your brain learns: “this is good—do it again.”

Over time, this shifts the action from requiring willpower to becoming an automatic response stored in the basal ganglia (your brain’s habit center).

🌡️ The Nervous System & Regulation

Movement helps regulate the nervous system by releasing built-up stress hormones and activating the parasympathetic system (“rest and digest”).

Eating balanced meals with steady nutrients stabilizes blood sugar, which directly impacts mood regulation and emotional resilience.

When these routines are consistent, your body experiences safety and predictability—both essential for reducing anxiety and supporting mental health.

⚖️ What Happens When You Skip

Miss a workout → your nervous system loses one of its healthiest outlets for stress.

Eat poorly → blood sugar spikes and crashes, making irritability and brain fog more likely.

Break routine → your system feels “off,” and small tasks can suddenly feel overwhelming.

✅ The Goal

Your goal this week isn’t to “find motivation.”
Motivation is fleeting and tied to how you feel in the moment.

The goal is to train your brain and nervous system to recognize movement and nourishment as non-negotiables—just like water.
When you reach that point, not doing them will feel more uncomfortable than doing them.

That’s when fitness and mental health truly integrate into your lifestyle—no force, no guilt, just flow.

Wasatch County Fair Rodeo 🤠✨One of my favorite traditions, year after year. There’s nothing quite like the sights, sound...
08/03/2025

Wasatch County Fair Rodeo 🤠✨

One of my favorite traditions, year after year. There’s nothing quite like the sights, sounds, and spirit of the rodeo—it always feels like coming home. I couldn’t help but reminisce about my own rodeo days… this lifestyle, the horses, the community—it’s unforgettable and forever in my heart.

Tonight was extra special because I got to share it with two of my favorite people—my hubby and our sweet Ember. She participated in the stick horse races and absolutely owned her warm-up—dancing to the music, laughing, and having the time of her life. 💃🐎 Her joy was contagious, and watching her experience the rodeo magic was priceless.

Even with all the changes in our community, this event remains one of my favorites. Some things are just timeless. ❤️

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Silver Mountain Sports Club & Spa 2080 Gold Dust Lane, UT — 84060
Park City, UT
84049

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

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Here at KimbaFit, we are committed to teaching our clients that they deserve to feel their best EVERY DAY. We are committed to creating an environment that nurtures and shapes the way to improve their health and wellness while offering the inspiration they need to make every day count