Have you ever felt like you move for a bunch of reasons and in a bunch of ways that don’t feel right?
Me too. Which is why I’m a trainer!
I’ve spent time competitively running, watching pilates videos, taking spin classes, practicing yoga, and being a traditional gym rat. Some activities felt great, other’s felt inauthentic, and some felt downright dangerous.
My education in Psychology and Black Studies informs how I move with the world; my certifications with ISSA, NASM, and Anusara-influenced Yoga inform how I move with my clients.
Between my own movement experience and education, I’ve built a practice that aims to celebrate every body’s individuality while honoring what we all have in common.
Everyone deserves to express themselves fully - especially in movement. Especially in a world that tries desperately to make us one-size-fits-all.
I’m non-binary (pronouns are they/them), I’ve got OCD (no really, it blows), and I can’t ever seem to run up a set of stairs without tripping. I love public transportation (specifically the TFL bus system and the UK canal system), professional cycling (specifically cyclocross and road racing), and rewatching comfort films/tv (I have a standing biweekly appointment with Ratatouille, after fast forwarding the first 14 minutes because it’s too loud) .
I work to fight against anti-fatness, anti-Blackness, and ableism in the wellness industry.
We’re all unique in our history, our build, and our goals. My mission is to help folks feel respected, challenged, and safe in their bodies.
My Credentials
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This is one of the most well-recognized and gym-accepted organizations. It’s what I’d call the certification that teaches you how to be a trainer. How to be in a gym, assess a client, and choose what methods to use to achieve their goals.
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ISSA is science-heavy. This certification teaches trainers what happens from the cells, to the muscles, to the entire body. It helps to have previous experience in instructing; this certification tells you why the body is doing what it’s doing.
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200 hour certification based on the Anusara lineage of yoga teaching. I am honored to have been taught by Ami Jayaprada Hirschstein, Certified Ayurvedic Practitoner and Yoga Therapist, and Stephanie Rose Bifolco, Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
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I’m tempted to list out all of the classes I took to describe what this degree means to me and how it impacts my work. I hope it speaks for itself. That said, ask me anytime - I’d love to talk about it.