Wholobiome Nutrition & Strength
Functional health coaching + personal training

Better health begins within.

Microbiome First. Strength for Life.

At Wholobiome, we focus on the connection between your gut, brain, hormones, immune system and metabolism, and how nutrition, lifestyle and genetics shape your health. Through personalized functional health coaching and optional strength training, we help you build a foundation for more energy, better health and the strength to keep doing what you love.

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

It's your unique ecosystem of microbes, genetics and lifestyle, working together to shape your health.

Your microbiome influences everything from digestion and immunity to brain function and metabolism. Your genes provide the blueprint, but they don't determine your destiny. What you eat, how you move, how you sleep and how you manage stress all influence how your body functions and how your genes are expressed.

At Wholobiome, we bring these connections together to create a personalized path toward better health.

Who we help

Feeling like your body isn't keeping up?

Whether you're struggling with low energy, digestive issues, stubborn weight or simply not feeling like yourself, we're here to help you take a more personalized approach to your health.

At Wholobiome, we work with adults of all ages, with a special focus on helping people 50+ feel better, stay stronger and maintain their independence as they age. Common reasons people come to us:

  • Gut health & digestive issues
  • Low energy & fatigue
  • Brain fog & poor concentration
  • Immune health concerns
  • Hormonal changes
  • Stubborn weight gain
  • Blood sugar & metabolic health
  • Inflammation & general wellness
  • Loss of muscle & strength
  • Balance, mobility & flexibility
  • Healthy aging & independence
  • Simply wanting to feel better
Services

Nutrition first. Strength to support it.

Whether you're looking to improve your health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle coaching, build physical strength or combine both, we create a plan around your individual needs and goals.

Rob explaining a nutrition protocol to a client

Functional Health Coaching

Discover what's influencing your health. Build a foundation for lasting wellness.

We begin with your gut and explore how your microbiome, genetics, nutrition and lifestyle interact to influence your overall health. Through personalized coaching and optional functional testing, we help you understand your body's needs and develop practical strategies to support:

  • Gut & microbiome health
  • Brain health, focus & mood
  • Immune system function
  • Hormonal health & healthy aging
  • Metabolism, energy & weight management
  • Personalized nutrition & nutrigenomics
  • Sleep, stress & lifestyle habits (epigenetics)
Rob spotting a client through a barbell squat

Personal Training

Strong at 50. Stronger at 60. Thriving at 70 and beyond.

Build the strength to keep doing what you love. Our personalized training programs emphasize safe, progressive resistance exercise to help you preserve muscle, improve mobility, build confidence and maintain your independence at every stage of life. Whether you're new to strength training or returning after years away, we meet you where you are.

  • Muscle strength & bone health
  • Balance, stability & coordination
  • Mobility & joint-friendly movement
  • Training adapted to your abilities and limitations
  • One-on-one training at our private Powhatan studio
  • Training at participating gyms, where permitted
  • Limited in-home personal training availability

Nutrition & Strength Combined: our most complete approach

Bring your health and fitness together with personalized functional health coaching and strength training. By combining nutrition, lifestyle and movement into one coordinated plan, we help you build better health from the inside out, with the strength to enjoy it for years to come.

Prefer just one? That's perfectly fine. Every plan is built around you.

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Signature program

Wholobiome Mastery

Your four-month foundation for lasting health

A personalized, four-month functional health coaching program built around one guiding principle: lasting wellness begins with a strong internal foundation.

We start with your gut microbiome and explore how nutrition, genetics and lifestyle influence your digestion, energy, immune function, hormonal health, brain health and metabolism.

Through a structured, step-by-step approach, we help you understand your body's unique needs, improve daily habits and build a foundation for lifelong wellness.

Why four months?

Meaningful change takes time. Your microbiome, nutritional habits and lifestyle patterns don't change overnight. Four months gives us the opportunity to establish healthy routines, evaluate your progress and develop sustainable strategies that fit your life.

After completing your foundation, ongoing personalized coaching is available to help you continue progressing toward your long-term health goals.

What's included

  • Personalized functional nutrition plan: tailored to your health goals, lifestyle and individual needs.
  • Gut and microbiome support: targeted dietary strategies, and supplements when appropriate.
  • Optional functional testing: microbiome, nutritional, metabolic and genetic insights when helpful.
  • Regular one-on-one coaching: education, guidance, progress reviews and accountability.
  • Lifestyle optimization: personalized strategies for sleep, stress, movement and sustainable daily habits.

Want to build strength too?

Add personalized strength training to your Wholobiome Mastery program to support muscle health, mobility and lifelong independence.

Your health begins within. Your strength helps you live it.

Rob coaching a client through a trap-bar deadlift
How it works

Your health. Your plan. Your path forward.

A personalized, step-by-step approach to understanding your health, building better habits and creating lasting change.

  1. Let's talk

    Free discovery call

    We begin with a complimentary 20-minute conversation about your health concerns, goals and what you'd like to improve. Together, we'll determine whether Wholobiome is the right fit for you.

  2. Understand your health

    Consultation & assessment

    We take a deeper look at your health history, nutrition, lifestyle and personal goals to better understand your needs and identify areas where coaching may help.

  3. Look deeper

    Optional functional testing

    When appropriate, functional blood work, microbiome testing and genetic insights can provide additional information to help personalize your nutrition and lifestyle plan. Testing is never required.

  4. Build your plan

    Personalized health strategy

    Together, we develop a clear, practical plan focused on nutrition, gut health, lifestyle habits and your individual wellness goals. You'll understand what we're doing, why it matters and where to begin.

  5. Make it last

    Coaching & accountability

    Through ongoing one-on-one coaching, education and support, we help you turn your plan into sustainable habits. Optional personal training can be added to build strength, improve mobility and support lifelong independence.

Portrait of Rob Donnelly

My goal isn't simply to help you feel better today. It's to help you understand your health, build lasting habits and stay strong enough to enjoy the life you want to live.

Rob Donnelly
About Rob

Hi, I'm Rob Donnelly.

Functional Health Coach · Personal Trainer · Heroic Life Coach

For nearly 30 years, helping people improve their health has been both my profession and my passion. I began my career in chiropractic, eventually building and leading an integrative wellness practice that brought together different approaches to health and well-being.

Over the years, my understanding of health continued to evolve. I became increasingly interested in the connection between the gut microbiome, nutrition, genetics, lifestyle and the body's ability to function at its best.

That journey led me to create Wholobiome, built around a simple belief: lasting health begins on the inside, and physical strength helps us continue enjoying life on the outside.

Today, I focus on personalized, microbiome-first functional health coaching, helping people better understand their health and make meaningful changes through nutrition and lifestyle. I also offer strength training to help clients build muscle, improve mobility and maintain independence as they age.

As a certified Heroic life coach, I bring mindset, purpose and accountability into the process, because knowing what to do is only part of the journey. Making it part of your life is what matters.

What you can expect

  • A microbiome-first philosophy: looking at how nutrition, lifestyle and your body's interconnected systems influence health.
  • Personalized guidance: an approach built around your individual needs, goals and circumstances.
  • Education and understanding: clear explanations that help you become an informed participant in your health.
  • Mindset and accountability: practical coaching to turn healthy choices into lasting habits.
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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 begin with your gut because its connection to your brain, immune system, hormones and metabolism plays an important role in your overall health and well-being.

Whole-person approach

Your nutrition, genetics, lifestyle and physical health are interconnected. We look at the bigger picture to create a personalized approach that supports your health from the inside out.

Every age. Special expertise in 50+

Whether you're looking to regain energy, improve your health, build strength or stay active as you age, we meet you where you are and develop a plan around your individual needs and goals.

Mindset, guidance & accountability

Knowing what to do is just the beginning. Through education, personalized coaching and ongoing support, we help you turn healthy choices into sustainable habits that last.

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 can make other changes 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 or at participating gyms, where permitted, including 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 have to join Wholobiome Mastery?

No. Wholobiome Mastery is our four-month foundation program, but you can also work with us through individual coaching sessions, personal training or both. We'll help you choose what fits on your discovery call.

Do I have to buy supplements?

No. Supplements are recommended only when they're likely to help, and they're always optional. Many changes start with food, sleep, stress and movement.

Do I need microbiome, genetic or lab testing?

No. Testing is never required. When appropriate, functional blood work, microbiome testing or genetic insights can help personalize your plan. 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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