About me

My name is Aliza (she/her) and I’m a Northampton, MA-based NASM-certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, orthopedic exercise specialist, and anti-diet nutritionist. My training practice revolves around creating a safe and supportive space for all bodies, and helping clients feel comfortable moving in new ways. I work to make sure that my practice remains anti-racist, anti-hate, anti-diet, anti-toxic fitness culture, and COVID-safe at all times and I ask that my clients share the same ethos.

I primarily work with clients on building strength, improving posture/muscle imbalances, decreasing stress, injury rehabilitation, and gentle movement for chronic pain/illness. Progress is never measured by scale weight or body size/ability and the focus will always remain on clients’ personal goals and comfort levels.

I became involved with fitness fifteen years ago while on the road to recovery from my own body dysmorphia and ED, and it has remained a source of rehabilitation and joy ever since. It has also helped me manage the daily ups and downs of chronic illness and pain and kept me motivated to help others who may be going through similar experiences.

As a queer trainer, the fitness I engage in is centered around body and gender affirmation: all sizes, abilities and identities are welcomed. It is my belief that fitness should open doors, not close them.

Certifications: NASM CPT, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), NASM Certified Nutrition Consultant (CNC), ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist (OES), American Red Cross CPR/AED