Building ENERGI: Gia Rossi on Strength, Healing, and Creating a Studio with Soul

In this episode of RAW, host Alison Hite (Thacker) – founder of TheCheekyClean and Conscious Cart – sits down with Gia Rossi, founder of Energi Studios, a new Pilates, yoga, and strength training studio opening in Ohio City, Cleveland. Gia shares her journey from New York to Cleveland, how movement became a healing outlet after losing both of her parents, and why she believes fitness should feel supportive, empowering, and rooted in community. Together, Ali and Gia talk about grief, body image, eating disorder awareness, women’s strength training, entrepreneurship, and the power of creating spaces where people feel safe in their bodies. Gia opens up about losing her mother to an eating disorder, losing her father in a tragic motorcycle accident, and how yoga, Pilates, walking, breathwork, and strength training helped her reconnect with gratitude, purpose, and self-trust. This conversation is a powerful reminder that movement is not just about changing your body — it can be a pathway back to yourself. Follow Gia: https://www.instagram.com/energi.studios & https://www.instagram.com/gialiveswell energistudios.co Follow RAW + TheCheekyClean: https://www.instagram.com/thecheekyclean & https://www.instagram.com/rawthepod 🛒 Sponsored by TheCheekyClean Collagen. Use code RAW10 for 10% off at consciouscart.com. 🎙️ Show Notes + Other RAW Resources: This Week's Episode: https://www.thecheekyclean.com/podcast/episodes/healing-through-movement-grief-strength-energi-studios-gia-rossi All Episodes: https://www.thecheekyclean.com/podcast