Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting
August 2025 Update: I currently have five spots open for Monthly Workout Programming and one spot open for Monthly Individualized Coaching, as well as the capacity to book Movement Exploration Sessions! If you are interested in scheduling a free consultation to see if working together would be a good fit, please fill out the Client Interest Form, or click the link at the bottom of this page.
Getting Back to Movement is now available for a soft launch! This is a pay-what-you-can (PWYC), self-paced virtual workout program designed for anyone who wants to begin a movement practice at home for the first time or after a long break, no weights or equipment needed. Seated variations and other modifications are included for each exercise. If you’d like access to this program, please fill out the Client Interest Form, and I will be in touch shortly!
My Training Ethos
Cypher Somatics LLC offers a space where all of us can show up as our whole selves and utilize lifting weights as a way to move through trauma, feel empowered, and reach personal ideas of success. My coaching focus is centering athlete autonomy and disability justice in the gym, seeing each person – no matter their level of experience, the way they move, or their goals for training – as important. Vital to trauma-informed personal training is that we recognize how our identities affect our individual and collective experiences both inside and outside of the gym. We cannot exclude the ways in which discrimination and oppression exist in gyms, recreational spaces, and competitive environments, and we cannot overlook how many people feel excluded, marginalized, and harmed in these spaces. By offering personal training and coaching from a trauma-informed perspective, I acknowledge and hope to mitigate these harmful aspects while co-creating spaces with my clients to experience the absolute joy of lifting all the heavy things.
I am especially interested in sharing my love of weight lifting with anyone who is intimidated by or has had negative experiences in gyms or fitness spaces. As a queer and disabled lifter who started training “later in life” (aka in my 30s), I’d love to be a mentor who helps you feel more comfortable with weight lifting and movement!
How To Begin: The process to start working with me begins with reviewing the Current Offerings listed below and filling out the short Client Interest Form. This will give me some initial ideas about your needs and goals in hiring a trauma-informed personal trainer. After receiving your form submission, I will be in touch about scheduling a free 30-minute virtual consultation. This is an informal conversation where we will get to know each other, ask questions, and explore whether working together would be a good fit for both of us. I will ask for more information about your needs and goals for training, what offerings or types of exercise you are interested in, and why you decided to seek out a trauma-informed personal trainer. If we both feel comfortable moving forward, we’ll explore all the logistics and discuss our client-coach expectations and boundaries before scheduling our first session!
Economic Justice: All of my offerings are priced on a sliding scale basis, with dollar amount self-selected by the customer within the listed range. I will not verify your income, as this method is based in trust and relationship. If you are new to sliding scale offerings, the Green Bottle Model by Alexis J. Cunningfolk is a useful tool in determining where you might fall on the sliding scale (more information here). Some of my offerings have a pay-what-you-can (PWYC) option. My capacity to offer PWYC services depends on my own finances as a small business owner, so availability will fluctuate. Feel free to inquire about PWYC availability or waitlist positions at any time. I am also open to goods and service trades upon discussion and agreement.
Current Offerings
Monthly Workout Programming (Virtual)
Just want someone to tell you what to lift, when, and how many times? I offer individualized monthly programming packages at sliding scale and pay-what-you-can (PWYC) rates.
What’s Included
- 2, 3, or 4 Day / Week Workout Programming Delivered Weekly via the FitPros App or Google Sheets
- Weekly Text-Based Feedback on Sundays or Mondays
- Discounts on Add-Ons (Live Video Check-Ins, Virtual and In-Person Movement Exploration Sessions)
Cost: $40-50 / Month (Sliding Scale) or PWYC (Inquire for Availability)
Movement Exploration Session (Virtual or In-Person, On-Location)
Want to try out a new movement or receive cues on a lift you’ve been struggling with? I offer Movement Exploration Sessions to explore, play, and problem-solve movements with live feedback and support, without the obligation of paying for regular personal training sessions.
What’s Included
- Single Personal Training Session with No Monthly Obligations
- Virtual Sessions Conducted Via Live Video Chat
- In-Person Sessions Conducted On-Location (Including At-Home Session Options)
Sliding Scale Prices Coming Soon
Monthly Individualized Coaching (Virtual)
Want virtual programming with weekly check-ins and regular video feedback? This is a great option for anyone who wants a coach, personal trainer, and accountability buddy with a high-level of coach access and support.
What’s Included
- 2, 3, or 4 Day / Week Workout Programming Delivered Weekly via the FitPros App or Google Sheets
- Daily Video Review (2-3 Videos per Program Day) and Text Support
- Monthly Check-In via Live Video Chat (30 Minutes)
- Discounts on Add-Ons (Additional Check-Ins, Virtual and In-Person Movement Exploration Sessions)