Individual Coaching
Whatever your vision or goal, we can get you there.
Notice what’s going right
and build on that.
I can help you:
Cut through the confusing messages from the fitness industry to build an exercise program that is sane, enjoyable and gets you the results you want.
Work with and around injury, musculoskeletal pain and illness.
Build a safe strength training program to help improve bone mineral density and reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Create a movement practice to nourish you through and beyond menopause in a way that considers the unique physical needs of this time and honors the transition to a new phase of life.
Learn to eat with ease and nourish your body in ways that support balanced blood sugar, healthy metabolism, optimal body composition and reduced inflammation.
Sense your body in the present moment with simple embodiment practices to stay grounded during times of stress.
Take delight in and take care of your body with strength training, cardiovascular exercise, targeted mobility and movement play.
What clients + students say:
"In her enthusiastic and competent style, she tailored a program that eased me into this new world of strength training. Our sessions are creative, interactive and effective. She’s patient as well as encouraging. After a year and a half I’m stronger than at any other time in my life and look forward to every appointment with Amanda. Truly the best fitness decision I’ve ever made!"
-Lauren Snider
"Last year I had 20 broken bones from a bicycle accident. Now, one year later and thanks to my personal trainer, Amanda Ford, no one would guess. She is not just a personal trainer; she is a movement expert. She knows anatomy like a physician, and can train anyone to a place of body integration, strength and flexibility. She saved my life by giving me my body, and hence my physicalness, back. I can never thank her enough."
-Katherine Powell
Our work together can involve:
Strength Training
Cardiovascular Conditioning
Targeted Joint Mobility
Power, Agility and Balance Training
Nutritional Guidance
Embodiment and Mindfulness Practices
Simple Dance Sequences
The desire to care for yourself
is an impulse of love.
Training Cost
Single
Session
60 minutes
$175
In person or via Zoom
Before your initial session you will fill out a health-history and goals sheet so that I can be prepared for our first meeting.
We can spend our time together however you’d like: Robust exercise, targeted mobility, gentle mindfulness and embodiment practices, strategizing or a combination.
You will receive complete notes, handouts and videos to support you in continuing your work on your own between our sessions.
What clients + students say:
"Amanda supported me in my desire to get fit for a three week trek in Nepal. She knew exactly what I needed to prepare for my adventure and tailored a program of strength training and cardio work which was challenging, but achievable. I always felt she was my partner, cheering me on to the next level. When Amanda is with you, she gives you 100% of her attention and her passion for helping others meet their goals is inspiring and uplifting.Training with Amanda was a wonderful gift I gave myself!"
-Kas Baker
"I have been to other trainers but think Amanda has something a little extra and special. Amanda knows so many disciplines and incorporates them all. My body is better balanced and looks less flabby. I feel better no matter what I am doing, hiking, running, even walking. I can just tell I am stronger overall. Amanda is a really chill, and sincere person. That should not be trivialized when working with a trainer because if you are like me (and many others) you may have some issues about your body, or strength, or health or whatever. Amanda will put you at ease, I promise!"
-Jennifer Bisson
Credentials:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Sports and Conditioning Association
500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher (Taj Yoga and Seattle Yoga Arts)
Gray Institute (Completed Courses: 3-D Maps and Female Chain Reaction)
Postural Restoration Institute (Completed Courses: Pelvis, Breath, Fitness Integration)
Extensive training in movement programming to support pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence and diastasis recti
Extensive continuing education in the physiology of trauma and how movement and embodiment exercises can support healing from trauma and chronic stress
B.A. English Literature, University of Washington