Claim Your Free Training Session (With Someone Who Gets It)
From Back Surgery to Barbell Badass: Meet Alyssa
Ever notice how the most relatable trainers aren't the ones born with superhuman genetics, but the ones who fought their way back from setbacks? That's Alyssa in a nutshell—our newest trainer who knows what it's like to rebuild from scratch because she's lived it.
Not Your "I've Always Been Fit" Trainer Story
Forget those trainers whose biggest struggle was which Lululemon yoga pants to wear. Alyssa's fitness journey started with major back surgery when she was younger, followed by years of the kind of pain that makes you question if your spine is plotting against you.
"Recovery was a long road, and for years I dealt with pretty intense back pain," she says, in what might be the understatement of the year. While most of us would use that as our golden ticket to the couch kingdom, Alyssa eventually discovered strength training—and everything changed.
Not only did it help her ditch the pain, but it transformed her relationship with her body from "fragile thing I need to protect" to "powerful machine capable of amazing feats." Now she's on a mission to help others discover that same holy-crap-I-didn't-know-I-could-do-that feeling.
The Credentials
Yes, Alyssa has her NASM certification for personal training and nutrition. She's trained clients at Burn Boot Camp in Beaverton and Anytime Fitness. But paper credentials only tell you she knows her stuff—they don't tell you if she's the right trainer for YOU.
What might convince you? Her approach: "I'm here to support members in whatever way helps them feel stronger—physically and mentally. Whether that's coaching proper form, helping set realistic goals, or just being someone who believes in you on a tough day, I've got your back."
Translation: She's not just counting your reps; she's in your corner when the workout (or life) gets tough.
Why She's Digging Our Vibe
New to our gym but quick to pick up on what makes this place special, Alyssa's already feeling at home: "I love the community aspect to things here. Gives off a solid and friendly neighborhood kinda vibe that I love!"
We're not saying she's already part of the furniture, but she's definitely not that awkward new lamp no one knows where to put.
Life Beyond Lifting
When she's not helping people crush their fitness goals, Alyssa's probably making the rest of us look lazy: "Outside the gym, you'll typically find me outside somewhere—whether that's hiking, backpacking, trail running, or just laying in the sun if the weather's nice."
But before you feel too inadequate, she balances that outdoor adventuring with what we can all relate to: "When I'm not adventuring with my dog, we're both typically curled up on the couch while I read a good fantasy book or rewatch an old TV show." (See? Trainers are human too.)
Here's the Deal: Free Session, Major Potential
From now until June 30th, you can grab a free personal training session with Alyssa.
Why should you care? Because finding the right trainer is like finding the right pair of jeans—when it works, it WORKS, and suddenly everything feels possible. And if it doesn't click? No harm, no foul, and you got a free workout with some solid form tips.
During your session, Alyssa won't just put you through random exercises until you're sweaty. She'll:
Figure out what your body needs (and what it's secretly good at)
Help identify goals that actually matter to your life
Show you proper form so you don't end up viral on Gym Fail videos
Send you away with actionable next steps (not just vague "do better" advice)
How to Claim Your Free Session (Before They're Gone)
Just stop by the front desk. No sales pitch, no pressure to sign your life away, just a genuine opportunity to see if Alyssa's coaching style clicks with you.
But fair warning: trainers with both solid credentials AND the ability to relate to regular humans don't stay available for long. Especially ones offering free sessions.
June 30th is the cutoff. After that, these free sessions are gone for good.
Whether your goals involve hiking without pain, playing with your kids with more energy, or simply feeling stronger in your daily life, Alyssa might be exactly who you've been waiting for.
Grab your spot before someone else does.
Stay strong (or start getting there),
Your West Coast Fitness Family
