ABOUT
Hi, my name is Van (He/They). I am a Filipinx non-binary masc lesbian that is passionate about health and wellness with a specialty towards strength training and chronic pain management within the QTBIPOC and LGBT community.
I have been a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CPT) for 4 years. I have extensive experience in pre- and post-acute injury rehab and prehab programming and training.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Civilize the mind,
savage the body”
- Mao Ze Dong
Health and Wellness as an act of resistance. Marginalized communities deserve a chance to explore alternative and aligned ways to discover movement, nutrition, and pain management.
EXPERIENCE
FITNESS BACKGROUND
Light Flyweight
Super Flyweight
USPA Powerlifter1st place in Liz Freele Classic 2024 Full Power + Bench
Bodybuilding Competition Prep for Wellness 2021-2022
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
(2020-Present)
- Top rated/most requested trainer for years
- Trained over 150+ clients, both long term and short term
- Led group strength and conditioning classes for student athletes and recreational patrons
Ultimate Performance Personal Trainer (2020-2023)
- Transformation-based personal training
- Responsible for 50+ online/in person training based on a specific goal
- Weddings
- Movies
- Bodybuilding competition
Equinox Tier 3+ Trainer (2022-2023)
Chronic Pain Specializations
- Dalton’s Full Body Nerve Entrapment Program Certification
- Functional Movement Screening
- Physical Therapist Aide (2025-Present)
- In-patient and out-patient care
UCLA NSCA Conference Keynote Speaker
UCLA Workstrong program Led programs within UCLA that allow for free and accessible personal training for injured/disabled faculty/staff that graduate physical therapy
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Hellenistic Astrologer
(2020-Present)
- Certified by Chris Brennan and the Association of Young Astrologers
Tarot Card Reader (2018-Present)
PROGRAMS OFFERED
- Intro to Wellness/Lifting (In-person)
- Chronic Pain Prehab/Post PT Rehab
- Sports-Specific Program
- Online Programming
All program details
BOOK A CONSULTATION
If you are interested in any of my services, please book me for a short 30 minute consultation about your goals and interests.