What is the The 360° Approach?

The 360° Approach is a boutique personal training and fitness studio focusing on total body wellness.  360° takes a personalized approach to working with individuals and small groups, designing wellness plans that address fitness, nutrition and self-care.  360° also works in schools and churches to create wellness programs that build self-esteem and awaken self-awareness.

Who is The 360° Approach?

In 2013 Chan Little started The 360° Approach as a way to support individuals in achieving optimal health – no matter where they were on their journey.  Since its inception, The 360° Approach has developed a diverse clientele of professionals, athletes, students and retirees, providing clients with personalized fitness plans and nutrition coaching.  With more than 15 years of experience in health and wellness, Chan is a veteran of the U.S Air Force. In 2007 she joined the wellness team of the Durham YMCA and later became the Director of Wellness, serving a membership base of more than 12,000. In her role as Director of Wellness, she supported more than 60 part time group fitness instructors and personal trainers; coordinated more than 100 classes per week and managed community wellness programs that addressed obesity and chronic illness through nutrition, fitness and self-care. Under Chan’s leadership, The 360° Approach offers diverse group fitness classes, small group training, personal training and nutrition counseling by an equally diverse community of certified personal trainers and health professionals. 

Why 360°?

Each year, millions of people die from preventable deaths. A recent study showed that about half of all deaths in the United States were due mostly to preventable behaviors. Some of the leading causes included cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes. This same study estimates that over 400,000 people die each year in the United States due to poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle.

The 360° Approach recognizes the need for change and understands that optimal health is only achieved with self-awareness, support and proper balance. 360° supports individuals and communities through education, health promotion and support of non-clinical life choices, such as, eating nutritious meals and exercising daily, which both prevent disease and create a sense of overall well-being.

What we need?

For the past year, The 360° Approach has been operating without a place to truly call home. As our community continues to grow, so does the need for a dedicated studio space, conducive to creating and serving a diverse community of people.  The 360° Approach will be designed as a boutique studio, located in the heart of downtown Durham.  360° will offer an urban flare in a plush environment, with quality instructors, innovative training approaches and lively music.

Our goal of $37,959 has been properly calculated and will be used to renovate, equip, and furnish our space in Downtown Durham.

How you can help?

We believe there are a lot of people out there like us, who want to impact our community in a meaningful way. When we improve our quality of life and support others in doing so, we contribute to a healthier community in which we can all work and live. Make your best donation to the cause and we’ll offer you some pretty impressive perks in return.  THEN… tell all your friends about our project and how you’re helping to make Durham a healthier place to live by posting on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.  We can’t do this without you!  If you’re excited about what we’re doing in our community, please tell someone!Thanks in advance for your support.