No! Absolutely not. 

If you’re not a gym person, I offer training in private/semi-private studios that feel less gym-like (lots of space for movement, quieter, not too many other people), and outside at the park, weather-allowing. I also offer virtual training, so we can work on a movement practice that utilizes the space you already have available to you. 

I personally like gyms and gym-based workouts, and if you’re curious about getting comfortable in a gym space, we can talk about what spaces might work for you. But we definitely don’t have to!

Nope! 

I also focus on bodyweight exercises and mobility drills with clients. I can support you with movement planning, coaching, and programming that doesn’t involve weights at all. 

Whatever your goals are, I’ll help craft a tailored way to meet them that’s exciting to you.

Nope!

I’m an independent trainer, meaning I rent space by the hour at several different gym spaces. When you’re there with me, you’re there as my client, and the only money that changes hands is between us. If you want to have a separate gym membership, you’re welcome to, but it’s definitely not a requirement.

I use a sliding scale with my independent clients. TL;DR, it’s ~$75-$100 per hour for a 1:1 training session, and I offer 30- or 60-minute sessions.  

I can also do small group training (1:2 or 1:3), which is cheaper per person than 1:1 training—so if you have a friend, roomie, or partner who wants to joint sessions, we can chat about that! 

Bottom line, I want to find price points that work for queer and trans folks trying to move more, whenever I can. If you have a budget for what you can spend on your movement practice, reach out and let’s chat about what I can offer. 

Book a consult to discuss further, and/or shoot me an email with the subject line “PRICING DETAILS” to receive a table with more specific prices for services.

I do my best to be covid-cautious, in life and at work, but know that people have to draw the line at different levels of COVID exposure risk. 

In life: I always mask in public (N95 or better), and keep an eye on COVID levels, trying to avoid big crowds when levels are high. I opt to socialize or do activities outside whenever feasible; I don’t dine indoors very often, opting for patios when possible. I live with two roomies who also mask in public, and we keep each other posted on our symptoms when we’re feeling sick. We also try to test regularly, and when we host larger gatherings at home, ask attendees to test (providing tests when we can). 

At work: I always mask during client sessions. Some of the gym spaces I train in are HEPA-filtered, and some are masks-required; if COVID exposure mitigation is a priority for you, I can recommend a space based on relative level of COVID caution! I can also test for COVID before sessions, given enough notice, if that’s a priority.

In your free consult, we’ll hope on a video or phone call and talk through your goals; past experiences with movement (for recreation, work, or routine daily activities); and any relevant injuries, disabilities, or health conditions. 

From there, we’ll make a custom plan to meet your needs, consisting of in-person sessions, online sessions, written programming, or some combination.

In your intro session, I’ll assess your baseline posture, mobility, balance, and endurance, by taking you through some basic exercises. This will help me to understand how you move and customize your program further. 

After your first session, we’ll set up regular meeting times and/or check-ins. 

Throughout, I’ll make sure your training program is affirming and relevant to your body and goals; meets the intensity you’re looking for; and makes you look forward to moving, with a blend of fun and educational content.

Options include strength training with weights; bodyweight strength training; mobility training with or without bands, weights, and other props; interval training; plyometric training; and more. 

I’m always excited to work with people whose movement backgrounds are different from mine—just because I like weightlifting, soccer, martial arts, and running doesn’t mean you have to! 

There are so many cool fascinating joyful ways to move and I’d love to talk about what would be fun and engaging for you. I also have a good understanding of the network of queer & trans pickup sports and creative activities in the city, and can recommend ways to connect with others excited about moving, as a supplement or alternative to training with me.

My approach helps you stay grounded in the basics as you build beyond them.

Beginner? Receive focused instruction in the fundamentals of strength, conditioning, and mobility training, with an accessible approach tailored to your strengths and growth areas.

Have experience? I’d love to build you a challenging, balanced training program grounded in solid fundamentals and injury prevention.

I focus on positive reinforcement and encouragement with my clients, understanding your current comfort zone, sharing the potential I see in you, and pushing you to be accountable to your goals.

I won’t yell (unless you want me to..), criticize / belittle / insult my clients, or impose external standards of what you should want to accomplish through movement—you’re the expert on your body and goals, and I’m just here to support your process.

I like to talk about blending accessibility and intensity because too often in the fitness world, I see them positioned in opposition to each other. 

Either a workout is intense (as in: prohibitively hard, there’s one standard of succeeding or failing), or it’s accessible (as in: there’s an access point for most or many people, but it doesn’t push participants beyond an initial comfort zone). 

Those definitions create a tension that doesn’t have to exist. I prefer working out and coaching others in a way that’s accessible (as in: grounded in current abilities and desires) AND intense (challenging, focused, disciplined, pushing us beyond our current capacity to meet aspirational goals and potential).