With cookie cutter, athlete-focused programming, which often leaves the rest of us to associate exercise with intolerable discomfort, pain or injury. . fitness as an industry needs some rethinking.
With me, we exercise NOT so our bodies can look a certain way or be "fixed." In this space, we move our bodies to feel in deeper relationship with them, and to enjoy the pleasure, empowerment, and change that comes organically with that practice.
THIS WORK IS FOR YOU IF..
You are craving or curious about a strength-building practice that..
is focused on functionality, posture, & pain prevention/relief - not "sculpting."
sacrifices the illusion of higher lift numbers, for the added challenge and integrity of moving slower with less.
is focused on functionality, posture, & pain prevention/relief - not "sculpting."
doesn't just utilize, but is centered & structured around, breath.
You are looking to improve your relationship with your body's metabolism & composition outside of frameworks that..
pose or assume weight as inherently an indicator of health.
pose or assume ¨thin¨ness as inherently better than having fat.
perpetuate the falsity and racist, over-gendered, origins of BMI.
lack trauma-informed sensitivity, especially in reference to disordered eating.
fixate on numbers & diet culture & body-shaming.
Outside of these frameworks is the possibility of trusting our bodies to know and move toward their own "ideal" of stable health or weight - when we care for our bodies in ways that focus on Listening to them.
Allowing our bodies to just BE does not imply a lack of vigor or intensity - because our bodies ITCH to exert themselves! To explore their edges, push their boundaries, and expand their capacities.. BUT, they crave it in combination with, rather than in antithesis to, a humility and patience too often forgotten or underestimated in the fitness field.
MODALITIES
I believe in the fluidity of, and connecting the dots between, movement practices to create thorough & well-rounded kinesthetic awareness & skill, tailored precisely to where you're at now.
Practices I currently work with are, and may include any combination of . .
resistance exercise from calisthenics to heavy lifting
corrective exercise for balance, pain & joint stability
gentle neuromotor work such as Feldenkrais, Tai Chi and Alexander Technique
flexibility training with myofascial release & PNF techniques
integrative practices such as yoga asana, dance, & breathwork/meditation
COACHING OPTIONS
Holistic Functional Movement Programming
Cost = 30 min consultation + 1 to 1.5 hours design (depending on detail requested)
This is a personalized document & guide to mobility exercises designed for you, and your particular goals, needs, preferences, current movement & pain patterns, motivators, and resource access.
I aim for a well-rounded approach to creating movement habits that serve your joint health, posture, pain issues, and functionality in day-to-day tasks & goals.
For no additional charge you will be encouraged to reach out with questions as you practice your program, and..
For increased speciicity to your body you may..
purchase an additional 1 to 1.5 hour physical assessment (in-person or over video call).
receive bodywork with me! This will also give me loads of information I can adapt your program to.
book a live movement session(s) (in-person or video call) with, or after receiving, your program to practice the work with guidance.
order updated & progressed versions of your original program as you move forward with it
Available Soon! Circulatory, Metabolic &/or Mental/Emotional Health Programming
This will be cardiovascular/aerobic training designed as a tool toward the increased circulation & reduced inflammation which research has shown to be heavily involved factors of our mental health, focus levels, digestion, disease prevention & treatment, and more.
Live Guided Movement Sessions
By the hour fitness testing, guidance, & personalized movement practice + 30 min consultation
May be in-person at the park or in my studio, or over video call.
This is for you if you are curious to..
receive detailed feedback and guidance through movements that you, maybe are struggling with, or simply want to explore from new angles and learn in more detail.
add some inertia to your personal movement practice with guided motivation and accountability
experience a preview of what my programming looks like in practice and try it out in your body!
Coming Soon! Reclaiming Pleasure in Strength-Training Workshop & Group Classes (QTBIPOC only)