Unless we go out of our way to counteract anti-fatness in our movement spaces, it will be present. Many people have had traumatic experiences in fitness spaces and dance studios, leaving a mark on body image and our relationship to movement. We see higher rates of eating disorders and disordered eating in fitness spaces, too.
Over the past few years I worked with Hipline studio in Oakland, CA, as a Body Empowerment Consultant. I met with staff and provided trainings on fat liberation and eating disorder awareness, making suggestions to aid their commitment to body empowerment. Because of this work Hipline has warmly welcomed in many new clients looking for safer, fat-positive movement spaces, increasing body diversity in classes, contributing to overall diversity, and creating a kinder environment for all of their clients.
I'd love to meet you where you are and discuss how Body Empowerment Consulting can welcome in clients you didn't even know you were missing, and transform your client experience in a way that keeps people coming back.
Body Empowerment COnsulting
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I’ll survey your staff, instructors, trainers. and front desk crew to help me understand your space and identify opportunities for more body empowerment. The survey responses will inform customized training and recommendations.
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We’ll plan one or more trainings, depending on your staff, focused on how to steward a more inclusive and empowering movement space. This will include learning about anti-fat bias and eating disorder awareness, and how to apply a body inclusive lens to your specific space. This is a great professional development opportunity for your staff!
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I’ll provide recommendations and resources catered to your specific space, offerings, methods, language, equipment, merchandise, and more, based on where you are and your capacity & goals.,
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I’ll be available for questions and further discussion following your primary consultation, at a discounted hourly rate.
“It’s so important to me to be in a space that’s intentional around not perpetuating fat-phobia. It felt sincere and not just lip service. I will be back for sure.”
— From a New Client Survey at Hipline dance & Fitness Studio
