The NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer credential is a nationally recognized certification that teaches exercise science, client assessment, program design, and practical coaching skills through a structured, evidence‑based curriculum.

Why it matters:

• Safer care: NASM emphasizes movement assessment and corrective progressions, which reduces risk when working with pain, joint replacements, or mobility limitations.

• Evidence-informed programming: Plans are built from exercise science and progressive overload principles rather than guesswork, increasing the chance of real functional gains in balance, strength, and daily tasks.

I work one‑on‑one with people with disabilities, older adults, people recovering from injury or joint replacement, and wheelchair users to rebuild practical strength, balance, and confidence. My programs focus on reducing pain and making essential tasks — standing up from a chair, walking up and down stairs, getting in and out of vehicles — safer and easier through individualized assessment, progressive strength work, and functional mobility practice. I also teach safe, effective use of mobility devices and adaptive strategies so clients move more independently and with confidence.

Flexible payment plans are available for most packages, and a variety of options will be discussed during your initial consultation to ensure the best fit for your goals and budget.

You first need to schedule a private consultation. At the initial consultation we will decide on a schedule that fits your specific needs and I will send you a personalize link for you to signup for your sessions.

A 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is an advanced-level certification recognized internationally as a mark of deep expertise and commitment. It builds on the foundational 200-hour training and includes:

• Comprehensive Anatomy & Biomechanics

In-depth study of the body’s systems, movement patterns, and safe alignment principles — especially important for working with older adults or those recovering from injury.

• Yoga Philosophy & Ethics

Exploration of classical texts, mindfulness traditions, and ethical teaching practices that support emotional and spiritual growth.

• Sequencing & Teaching Methodology

Advanced techniques for designing classes that are safe, effective, and tailored to individual needs — including therapeutic and adaptive yoga.

• Hands-On Practice & Mentorship

Hundreds of hours of teaching experience, feedback, and refinement under the guidance of senior instructors.

This level of training allows Andra to offer highly personalized, anatomically precise, and emotionally attuned sessions — blending science and soul to support healing, mobility, and empowerment.