Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine
Level 1 Movnat® Instructor
FRC® (Functional Range Conditioning) Certified Trainer
Why Train With Me?
I know what it feels like to not want to move because it hurts too much.
After many years of being an athlete, that's the exact position I was in for a long time.
I was told I had to take care of my joints and yet all anyone could recommend to achieve that was to stretch.
Spoiler alert - Stretching didn't keep my joints healthy.
I became fed up with all the miracle exercise fads that claimed they would fix my body and never did.
Nearly everyone I knew was also dealing with movement pain in one way or another.
I was worried I would simply have to live with it.
Luckily, the plot twisted (as I'm sure you've predicted by now).
A few years ago I stumbled upon a joint-specific training system known as
Functional Range Conditioning®, which was developed in 2013.
My history with failed modalities gave me low expectations, but something about it seemed different.
I gave it a trial.
After one session I managed to unlock a painfully restricted hip that I had been trying to unlock for ten years.
By the end of that same day I had already signed up for the next round of courses to get certified.
Since then FRC® has continued to change and improve my life.
I absolutely love what I do.
I will never get tired of the look of shock in my clients' faces when they notice the changes in themselves.
The system works. Plain and simple.
If you're skeptical, I get it.
All I can say is give it a try.
I hope to meet you soon.
- Haley Birt
"As an ex-dancer, I found myself at 75 with steel plates in both of my feet, balance issues resulting from the decades-long pain of Hallux Rigidus (a severe form of foot arthritis), frequent sprained ankles, and generally feeling “old.”
It was with some trepidation that I went to see Haley. After a careful assessment, the first thing she recommended was to have me limit the use of my overly cushioned and “supportive” track shoes that I thought were protecting me, and instead challenged me to spend more time barefoot. She also introduced me to barefoot shoes and toe spacers. I was terrified, but felt I could trust her.
Now, about 8 months later, I spend most of my time shoeless, my balance has improved markedly, my joints feel loose and strong, I feel in touch with my core and my life has improved greatly. Aging no longer feels like an inevitably constant decline, which does wonders for my general attitude as well.
This work requires a willingness to participate with one’s own body and a commitment to do the work, which by the way, isn’t so much difficult as it is targeted. It's simple in essence and yet never "easy." I can say from experience, the rewards are immense.
I thank my lucky stars Haley came into my life. She is sensitive to my individual issues and limitations, has a profound understanding of the mechanics of the human body, and projects such positive energy, I can’t help but improve.”
"I am 73 years old and have a regular routine which involves chiropractor, acupuncture and massage; I also do light weights and tai chi daily. I suffer from a dislocated knee, general arthritis and degenerative disc disease in the spine from 40 years of active gardening.
After working with Haley for 6 months, I have been shocked to notice that there are days that I wake up with no pain whatsoever. I have been able to limit my visits to the chiropractor and massage therapy, but my weekly sessions with her have become a non-negotiable. I find that my work with Haley is strengthening my weaknesses and garden chores are easier to do with less stress and pain.
Haley is attentive and structures the program to my individual needs. The sessions can be simple, yet challenging. After my first session, I was hooked. Haley's professionalism is matched by her empathy. I look forward to my weekly sessions with her and anyone I have recommended to work with her have thanked me afterwards. The end results are well worth the effort.”
“Haley gets results! I have been a massage therapist for 24 years and experienced her work first through my clients. I was able to see and feel the difference in their bodies and their abilities. Now not only am I a regular client of hers, my husband is as well. Haley’s work has helped us achieve better ranges of motion as well as better connections to our bodies and minds.”
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