You shouldn't have to explain your nervous system before you can trust someone with your body. Every trainer in this directory has completed our Trauma-Informed Personal Training Certification — which means they get what it means to move at the pace of safety, to read a room (and a nervous system) before pushing a rep count, and to hold space for a client's full history without making them recount it.
This is a community of movement professionals who've done the work: trainers, coaches, and practitioners who bring consent, curiosity, and nervous system awareness into every session — so you can focus on showing up for yourself, not managing someone else's reactions.
Every trainer listed here has completed our certification and asked to be included, because they want to be found by clients who are specifically looking for this kind of care.
What "Certified" Means Here
Every trainer listed has completed our full Trauma-Informed Personal Training (TI-PT) Certification. That means they've trained in:
- Recognizing nervous system dysregulation and adjusting a session in real time
- Supporting client coregulation and building a "brave space" for embodied work
- Applying the Window of Tolerance to movement and strength training
- Body-inclusive, consent-driven, Health At Every Size®–aligned programming
- Holding space for somatic release without stepping outside their scope of practice
They're not therapists (unless they happen to also be one) — they're trainers who understand trauma-informed care well enough to be a genuinely safe, skilled part of your healing team.
Directory
Garrett Plumley (he,him)
TI-PT, NASM-CES, RYT-200
Garrett Plumley (he,him)
I'm a corrective exercise specialist living with hEDS. I have spent over a decade supporting individuals who are living with chronic pain, and/or identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP). I work well with individuals who have a curiosity about the mysteries of life and enjoy waxing philosophical between sets!
Olivia Bethmann (she/her/hers)
TI-PT, NASM CPT
Olivia Bethmann (she/her/hers)
We support all bodies and offer specialty services for: Trauma victims, People living with mental health challenges, Pre and postnatal women, Older adults. In-person and Virtual.
Erin McMahon (she/her)
TI-PT, ISSA-CPT, ISSA-Nutritionist
Erin McMahon (she/her)
I work with beginners of all ages who are looking to strengthen their mind-body connection through movement. My practice is body-neutral and strives to be radically inclusive. In-person through Life Time (membership required) and virtual.
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Lowe (they/them)
TI-PT, ACE Personal Trainer
Lowe (they/them)
I love helping new skaters learn how to skate while understanding how to move their body on and off skates.
Kymberly Nolden (she/her)
TI-PT, NASM - CPT, NASM - CES, AFAA - GFI, FRC - Mobility Specialist, GGS - PRE/Post Natal
Kymberly Nolden (she/her)
Currently working with chronic pain and folks with imbalances. I also work with women and AFAB, especially those who live with Endometriosis. Virtual (in-person possible)
Keymo Pearson (he/him)
TI-PT, ACSM-EP, USATF Level 1
Keymo Pearson (he/him)
Special population of any age with conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and frailty . Speed agility and plyometrics track and field training. In-person and virtual
Sam Stuart (she/her)
TI-PT, LCSW-C, Pregnant and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, CFL2
Sam Stuart (she/her)
I work with pregnant and postpartum populations, adults, and teens. In-person, Baltimore MD
Ellen Penn Berry (she/her)
TI-PT, ACSM CPT & ACE HC
Ellen Penn Berry (she/her)
I work with people across all age groups and body types from a Health At Every Size, Anti-Diet, Intuitive Eating, and weight neutral frameworks. I specialize in body image and body neutrality/body positivity, strength work for those who enjoy outdoor sports and activities, & older adults/active aging populations. In-Person in Charlottesville, VA & Virtual
Rob Guthrie (he/him)
TI-PT, Health Coach, Master Trainer, Sports Nutritionist, Silver Sneakers
Rob Guthrie (he/him)
As a Trauma Informed Personal Trainer, I work primarily with Veterans and any active military personnel who have experienced a traumatic event. I help them feel connected in their bodies and process their trauma through movement and weightlifting. Trains in-person and virtually.
Exy-Fable Mars, xe/xem/xyr
NASM, Functional Movement, Movnat, Precision Nutrition, Trauma Informed Weightlifting
Exy-Fable Mars, xe/xem/xyr
Queer, neurodivergent folx of all body types and abilities who want to become stronger and live with less pain.
Sara Gagnon, she/her
TI-PT, NASM CPT, PN1 Nutrition Coach
Sara Gagnon, she/her
I work with female and nonbinary-identifying folks to build physical strength while working on their relationship with fitness and food. Virtual Training Only.
Margarita Kelly, she/her
TI-PT, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES, NASM-WLS, NASM-CNC, TRX SUSPENION TRAINING, Pre/Post natal, Les Mills Body Pump, Les Mills CORE
Margarita Kelly, she/her
I work with all different ages and levels mainly that who are focusing on core strengthening, building strength, form and better mobility. I also work with people who suffer from movement disorders and mental disorders such as depression, addiction and anxiety
Audra Brown, she/her
TI-PT, Certified Macro Nutrition Coach, NASM CPT, NASM WLS, G.E.A.R Cycle Instructor, Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist
Audra Brown, she/her
I help Women mindfully & confidently reach their fitness goals, learn to repair their metabolism & heal through movement.
Amber Sobrio-Ritter, she/her
TI-PT, NASM-CPT, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Amber Sobrio-Ritter, she/her
I work with women all over the world to help them get stronger, not smaller. I have a masters in behavior modification and use this expertise to shape healthier, sustainable habits over time. Offering both in-person and virtual.
Rebekah Frese (she/her)
TI-PT, ACE CPT, Functional Training Specialist
Rebekah Frese (she/her)
I work with clients looking to re/gain functional strength and re/connect with their bodies. I work with clients at every level on the spectrum of fitness or experience with movement and exercise. Offering in-person and virtual training.
April Grant, she/her
TI-PT
April Grant, she/her
I work with people who are seeking a positive change in their life and would like to use exercise as an entryway. In Person and Virtual.
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Natalia Perez-Segnini (she/her)
TI-PT, NASM-CPT
Natalia Perez-Segnini (she/her)
I work with all types of athletes and humans aspiring to move more athletically. One of my core beliefs is that all people should train as athletes do because it promotes longevity, better quality of movement and a stronger relationship with the body and mind. In-person (if in NYC) and virtual (all regions welcome)
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Monica Blanco (she/her)
TI-PT, NASM-CPT
Monica Blanco (she/her)
I work with people looking for a safe, nonjudgmental approach in cultivating a relationship with movement that serves their individual needs and goals. Virtual, hybrid or in person (depending on location)
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A Note on This Directory
This directory exists to help you find someone who's completed our Trauma-Informed Personal Training Certification — nothing more, and nothing less. Completing the certification means a trainer has trained with us in trauma-informed principles; it isn't an endorsement of their business, their approach outside of what we've taught, or the working relationship you'll build together. We aren't in an ongoing supervisory or business relationship with the trainers listed here, and we don't receive any referral fees, commissions, or other compensation for connecting you with them.
Every client relationship is its own — different bodies, different needs, different fit. We encourage you to talk with a trainer directly, ask questions, and trust your own sense of whether it feels right before you begin working together. We're proud of what this certification teaches, and we can't guarantee the outcome of any individual working relationship, so we aren't able to take responsibility for a trainer's day-to-day practice once they're out in the world using what they've learned.
If something doesn't feel right with a listed trainer, or you'd like to share feedback about your experience, please reach out. We take feedback seriously and it helps us keep this directory meaningful.