About Us

Brilliant Athlete

Brilliant Athlete is a boutique fitness organization dedicated to providing individualized nutrition and training programs that empower fitness beginners, weekend warriors, and high-level athletes to meet their health and performance goals. Brilliant Athlete’s services are ideal for individuals who are just beginning their fitness journey, physically active adults who are no longer able to get results from their traditional workout regimen, or who want to take their game to the next level.  Brilliant Athlete's services also include training and nutritional guidance for busy families who are ready to make changes in order to improve the health and fitness of their family unit.

Under the direction of founder Ashleigh Gass, Brilliant Athlete combines sensible, science-based nutritional plans with results-oriented training programs to help clients achieve unprecedented levels of health and fitness. For those satisfied with their current training efforts, but looking for nutritional guidance, Brilliant Athlete also offers customized nutritional consultations. 

Founded in 2008, Brilliant Athlete is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. To schedule your complimentary consultation, contact us today!

Ashleigh Gass, Founder

With a lifetime of experience in sports and training, Ashleigh possesses the knowledge, ability and passion required to create a positive transformation in the bodies and minds of her clients. Her extensive credentials include certifications as a Sports Performance Nutrition Advisor, Certified Sports Nutritionist through The International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN), and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She is a Medical Exercise Specialist (MES), and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in human nutrition through The University of Bridgeport. Ashleigh graduated from the University of Victoria in 2003, where she earned a BSc, studying psychology and kinesiology. Ashleigh is also a graduate of the National Coaching Institute, having completed extensive sports science modules in the long-term physical preparation of the elite athlete.

Ashleigh has worked with weekend warriors, college athletes and high-level competitors for more than 10 years. Her work has included positions as a health and wellness director and personal trainer for Fitness World and as an exercise therapist and physical preparation coach for Synergy Health Management, both in her native British Columbia. She also provided strength and conditioning coaching for the Camosun College Chargers men’s and women’s basketball teams and men’s volleyball team; the 2004 Men’s U23 rugby team; and the 2004 World Junior Taekwondo Championships in Korea. Most recently, Ashleigh has worked with pre-professional ballerinas to help them achieve their fitness and weight goals through healthy nutritional choices.

Ashleigh brings her wealth of education and experience to Brilliant Athlete, and uses it to create a culture that is focused on promoting proper technique at all times to prevent injury. She brings cutting-edge training and nutrition solutions to her clients to help them achieve their wellness and performance goals.

Ashleigh is an accomplished natural body building and figure show competitor, most recently winning the Overall Title at the 2010 Hurricane Bay Championship and placing second in the Tall Class at the 2010 Southern States Championship. Her training methods and competitive wins have been profiled in several respected health and fitness publications.  Ashleigh is also a published writer, providing articles about training and nutrition. She has presented at national conferences including The International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference (ISSN) in June of 2010.

Ashleigh launched Brilliant Athlete in 2008 in Los Angeles, and then brought her company and her expertise to the Tampa/Clearwater area.