Nicole Hawker

Nicole Hawker, a native of Charlottesville, is the Founder of Heart and Soul Fitness. She received her BA in Counseling from Johnson University in Knoxville TN along with her MA in Professional Counseling.  Nicole spent over 15 years serving families and children through counseling and social work, specifically as it relates to the foster care system. In 2022, she opened Heart and Soul Fitness, a nonprofit studio, with her husband and adult children to provide physical fitness and wellness resources for the greater Charlottesville community who may not have access to higher priced fitness studios. Nicole is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Yoga Teacher, and CrossFit Level 1 Coach. She is a graduate of the Leadership Charlottesville Class of 2019, CNE Board Academy Class of 2023 and served one year on the Lake Monticello Home Owners Association.  Nicole is the mother of 3 adult children and has been married to her best friend for 30 years!