Wholobiome Strength & Nutrition
Microbiome-first health coaching + personal training

Better health starts in your gut.

Wholobiome starts with what's happening inside: your gut, your genes and your body's systems. Then we build the strength to support it, with a clear, personal plan for more energy, better health and the independence to keep doing what you love.

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  • 30 years in health and wellness
  • Powhatan studio + Midlothian gym
  • Virtual coaching available
Rob Donnelly reviewing a personalized health plan with a client
What's a Wholobiome?

Your genes, your microbiome and your life, working together.

Your holobiome is the whole of you: your genetics, the trillions of microbes in your gut, and your body's systems, all responding to your outside world of food, movement, sleep, stress and environment. Your genes aren't your destiny. Nutrition and lifestyle influence how they're expressed, and a healthy gut connects to your brain, immune system, hormones and metabolism.

The name brings four ideas together:

  • WholisticCaring for the whole person, not just symptoms
  • WholeYour whole life: food, movement, sleep, stress and mindset
  • HolobiomeYour genes and your microbes, working as one
  • MicrobiomeYour gut, at the center of it all
Who we help

Feeling like your body isn't keeping up?

We coach adults of all ages, with special expertise in helping people 50+ stay strong, sharp and independent. Common reasons people reach out:

  • Gut and digestive concerns
  • Low energy and fatigue
  • Brain fog and focus
  • Frequent illness
  • Hormone changes
  • Weight that won't budge
  • Blood sugar and metabolism
  • Inflammation
  • Losing strength or muscle
  • Balance and mobility
  • Staying independent as you age
  • Not sure where to start
Services

Nutrition first. Strength to support it.

Choose health coaching, personal training, or both. There's no package you have to buy. We build around what you need.

Rob explaining a nutrition protocol to a client
Inside

Microbiome-First Health Coaching

We start with your gut and look for what may be driving your symptoms, then build a personalized plan around nutrition, lifestyle, and microbiome and genetic insights when appropriate.

  • Gut and microbiome health
  • Brain health, focus and mood
  • Immune health
  • Hormone health
  • Metabolic health, energy and weight
  • Nutrition guided by your genetics (nutrigenomics)
Rob spotting a client through a barbell squat
Outside

Personal Training

Safe, progressive strength training for every age and fitness level, with special expertise for adults 50+, whether you've never lifted a weight or you're getting back into it.

  • Strength for muscle and bone health
  • Balance and steadiness
  • Joint-friendly mobility work
  • Programs adapted to past injuries and limitations
  • One-on-one at our private Powhatan studio
  • At YouFit gym in Midlothian, or at your own gym
  • In-home training*

*Limited availability. Ask about your area on your discovery call.

Want both? Strength & Nutrition together

Combine coaching and training so what you eat, how you move and what your body needs are all part of one plan. Prefer just one? That works too.

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Signature program

Microbiome First

A structured, month-by-month program that supports your gut first, then builds out to energy, immunity and brain health, paired with strength training that grows as you do. Microbiome and genetic testing can be added along the way so the next phase is personalized to you. Follow the nutrition side, the strength side, or both.

Rob coaching a client through a trap-bar deadlift
  1. Month 1

    Reset

    Nutrition: support energy, digestion and your body's natural detox pathways.

    Strength: movement assessment and foundations.

  2. Month 2

    Clear

    Nutrition: a focused gut-health phase to rebalance digestion.

    Strength: mobility, walking and recovery.

  3. Month 3

    Rebuild

    Nutrition: grow microbial diversity and support immune health.

    Strength: building real strength.

  4. Month 4

    Restore

    Nutrition: support the gut-brain connection for focus and mood.

    Strength: strength plus balance and coordination.

  5. Month 5+

    Sustain

    Nutrition: your personalized long-term plan, guided by test results.

    Strength: a routine you can keep for life.

How it works

A clear path from questions to a plan.

Each step is designed to give you more clarity, not more confusion.

  1. Free Discovery Call

    A 20-minute phone call to talk about your goals and concerns and see if we're a good fit.

  2. Consultation & Assessment

    A deeper look at your health history, lifestyle and goals, plus a simple movement and strength check.

  3. Testing When Helpful

    Functional lab, microbiome and genetic testing can reveal useful patterns when it adds direction.

  4. Your Plan

    We explain what we found, what matters most, and the practical steps to take first.

  5. Coaching & Training

    Ongoing sessions and accountability to turn the plan into lasting habits and real strength.

Portrait of Rob Donnelly
About Rob

Hi, I'm Rob Donnelly.

Functional Health Coach · Personal Trainer · Heroic Life & Performance Coach · Retired Doctor of Chiropractic

I've spent 30 years in health and wellness: 16 years practicing chiropractic, and the last 14+ focused on my first love, nutrition and coaching. Along the way I saw again and again that lasting health starts on the inside, in the gut, and that strength is what lets people keep living the life they want.

Today my coaching is microbiome first. I focus on gut, brain, immune, hormone and metabolic health, then pair it with strength training so the changes you make show up in how you feel and move. As a certified Heroic life and performance coach, I also help you build the mindset and daily habits that make progress stick.

  • Microbiome-first approach
  • Personalized guidance
  • Clear explanations
  • Mindset and accountability
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Why Wholobiome

Not a gym. Not a clinic. A plan for you.

Rob Donnelly in the Wholobiome training studio

Microbiome first

We start with your gut, because it connects to energy, immunity, mood, hormones and metabolism.

Inside and out

Nutrition, genetics and strength are worked on together, not separately.

Every age, 50+ expertise

Programs start where you are, with your joints, history and goals in mind.

Mindset and support

Coaching and accountability help turn information into consistent action.

Questions

What to know before you schedule.

What happens on the free discovery call?

It's about 20 minutes by phone. We talk about your main concerns, what you've already tried, what you'd like to accomplish, and whether a consultation is the right next step. There's no obligation.

What does "microbiome first" mean?

Your gut microbiome influences digestion, energy, immune health, mood and metabolism. We start by supporting your gut, because improvements there often make every other change easier, including getting stronger.

Do you only work with people over 50?

No. We coach adults of all ages. Many clients are 50+, and we have special expertise in helping that group build strength and stay independent.

I haven't exercised in years. Is personal training right for me?

Yes. Most clients start out exactly there. Training begins with a simple assessment, and every program is adjusted to your current strength, joints, and any past injuries. You'll progress at a pace that feels safe and doable.

Where does training take place?

One-on-one sessions are held at our private training studio in Powhatan, at YouFit gym in Midlothian, or at your own gym if you already have a membership. In-home training is available on a limited basis; ask about your area on your discovery call.

Do I have to sign up for both coaching and training?

No. You can choose health coaching, personal training, or both, and change as your goals change. There's flexibility built in.

Do I need microbiome, genetic or lab testing?

Not necessarily. Testing is recommended only when it's likely to add useful direction. You can begin coaching and training without it.

Is coaching available virtually?

Yes. Health consultations and coaching can be done virtually. The discovery call is by phone, and personal training is in person.

Do you accept insurance?

Wholobiome services are private-pay. The free discovery call is a chance to understand the process and options before making any decision.

Does this replace my doctor or medical care?

No. Functional health coaching and personal training don't diagnose or treat disease or replace care from a licensed medical provider. We encourage you to keep your regular medical care and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise or supplement program.

Your first step

Start with a conversation.

You don't need to decide everything today. Book a free discovery call to talk through your goals, ask questions, and see whether Wholobiome is the right fit for you.

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