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Hi, I’m Avery!

I’m a trans, hypermobile personal trainer based in Minneapolis. I’ve been strength training for over a decade, with experience ranging from weight lifting to rock climbing to training at a professional circus program in NYC.

I have unstable joints, so I pay close attention to how I exercise to avoid injuries. I apply this thoughtful approach to all my clients.

I do home visits throughout the Twin Cities, or virtual sessions for people living anywhere.

We’ll work together to figure out what your body is capable of and how to build a sustainable movement practice!

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  • Incremental: Move at the pace your body needs to move.

  • Embodied: Pay attention to your body’s signals while working out.

  • Consent-based: I offer suggestions, but you are the final decision-maker about how you want to move at any given moment.

My approach is:

  • “I never knew slow and steady could transform my body. Avery has shown me that consistent effort and listening to my body, is the real key to long-term, sustainable health. At 46, I'm more fit than ever before and no longer struggling with work-out related injuries.”

    — Nicole U.

  • “Avery has taught me how to engage the right muscle for the right job and helped reduce daily pain levels in my hypermobile body. They bring so much compassion to sessions especially when I’m having a dysautonomia flare day.”

    — Meredith L.

  • “When I started working with Avery, I was feeling weak from my chronic illness and at a loss for how to strengthen specific parts of my body without getting injured.

    “Recently, I've started noticing that many daily tasks are easier because of our work: I couldn't believe it when I was able to pick up my a/c unit and carry it up the stairs all by myself.”

    — Mel F.

  • “Avery keeps the pacing just right. I have definitely noticed added upper body strength and leg strength since beginning training a few months ago. We always start with music and dancing, which is perfect.

    “I highly recommend them for skill, patience and and training with some humor thrown in.”

    — Jaime P.

  • "In the past, I have had problems with pulling muscles trying to do too much too fast, but with Avery’s coaching, I feel seen, heard, and motivated as I focus on incremental steps."

    — Loie H.

  • "In group training, I’ve found Avery to be a clear communicator and an encouraging and attentive trainer to all of our individual needs. In short order they have led me to lift heavier weights than I expected."

    — Julie O.

My offerings

  • Sliding scale pricing: 

    • Standard: $100/session

    • Supported: $75/session

    • Pay-it-forward: $125/session

    Looks like:

    • 55-minute sessions, just the two of us

    • Frequency can range from every other week to multiple times a week

    • Home visit or virtual

    • Personalized programs that build on each other week to week

    Might be a good fit if:

    • You want a structured space to learn good form

    • You enjoy having someone else plan your workouts

    • You want support learning how to both push yourself and pace yourself while strength training

  • Sliding scale pricing:

    • Standard: $65/session

    • Supported: $40/session

    • Pay-it-forward: $90/session

    Looks like:

    • You, 1 - 2 friends, and me!

    • Weekly, 55-minute sessions

    • In person only

    Might be a good fit if:

    • You have friends or partners with similar movement goals

    • You want personalized programs and form tips at a lower cost

    • You enjoy working out in community

  • Sliding scale pricing:

    • Standard: $200/month

    • Supported: $150/month

    • Pay-it-forward: $250/month

    Looks like:

    • I share personalized programs with you which you follow independently

    • Monthly check-ins about how your workouts are going

    • I’m available to answer questions via email throughout the month

    Might be a good fit if:

    • You’re able to motivate yourself to work out consistently if you have a plan

    • You feel comfortable strength training on your own, but need help adjusting or progressing your workouts

    • You have an existing gym or home exercise setup that works for you

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