Trauma Informed Personal Training
Bringing Compassion to Movement
You are the expert of the experience of your body.
Autonomy is the priority.
You have a say in your experience. My role as your trainer is to take a stance of openness, curiosity, and compassion as we collaborate on your relationship with movement and your body. The existing culture around fitness can be a harmful space when the appearance of hard work or the worth of cosmetic differences is prioritized over being connected to your body during movement and exercise. My knowledge is here to support and guide you as you move through a session.
Beginning is Brave.
Education that I bring into your session
Trauma Informed Personal Trainer Certification Levels 1, 2, and 3
-Hope Ignited Training
Foundations in Trauma Informed Weightlifting
-TIWL
Animal Flow L1 Certified Instructor
NASM CPT
What I Offer
1:1 Personal Training
In person and virtual with options for session lengths that fit your needs. Sessions are tailored to support your goals.
Sliding Scale available on a limited basis.
Trauma Informed Personal Training
An approach that recognizes the impacts of trauma on the body, how it may present in an exercise setting, and honors your nervous system as you explore movement.
Sliding Scale available on a limited basis.
Buddy Sessions
2 Participants using the same session to engage in their own individual programs (or do a partner workout!). Workout with a friend, partner, parent, etc!
Small Group Strength Training
Up to 4 participants per class to allow for a more individualized experience. You’ll get to explore dynamic mobility, play, power development, and strength training.
Remote Coaching
I write your program and you do it on your own with guidance from me. Option to use as add on to 1:1 sessions. No length commitment required.
Animal Flow Classes
Ground based system of movement flow that develops coordination, proprioception, and strength using just your body.
Pricing details available on services page.
In the words of my clients:
Emily
“Working with Alyssa has been absolutely revolutionary for me. She is unwaveringly affirming of my experiences, both physical and psychological, which on its own has been deeply healing. She recognizes that all bodies are different and treats me as the expert on mine. Her approach is curious and attentive, and everything is framed as a genuine offer of support or suggestion. She actually listens to what does and doesn’t work for me, so she’s able to apply her knowledge to help me problem-solve and dismantle barriers, instead of just prescribing generic solutions. She has basically transformed my experience of exercise from a nightmare and burden into something I approach with curiosity and find joy in.”
Kalin
“I have been training with Alyssa for over six months and it has been such a gift. Even in our initial meeting, I knew that she was the trainer for me. Alyssa is a fantastic trainer who leads with compassion, patience and kindness. She is not the type to push you beyond what you are comfortable with, and she often has check-in’s throughout the session to know how I’m feeling. Her knowledge of exercises and body composition pairs well with her desire to see her clients succeed, whatever that may mean to them. I always leave our session feeling very empowered. While my focus is on building muscle, and getting stronger, we talk a lot about whole body support, injury, prevention, mental health check ins, etc. While her wheelhouse is personal training, I feel truly honored to be able to work with such a person who makes me feel safe and heard.”
Alex
“As someone who was struggling with the flexibility of my body due to old injuries, Alyssa has helped me not only regain that flexibility but also increase strength in my entire body. She listens very carefully to what my body is telling me and adjusts my workouts on a weekly basis. I no longer go to bed in pain after a long day on my feet because Alyssa has helped rebuild flexibility and strength in my body. She is also extremely patient in helping me learn new strength training exercises in correct form. I highly recommend Alyssa to anyone looking for personal coaching for any reason, at any level (beginner to advanced).”