Nathaniel

Nathaniel Oliver owner and founder of Type A Training. He’s a fitness expert, personal trainer, avid marathon runner and triathlete, developed FitnessRuns.com. After spending over a decade delivering customized in-home personal training to some of New York’s busiest executives, actors and models looking to maximize “bang for their buck” with the time they spent on fitness. Over the years, he has perfected the most time efficient, calorie and fat-burning routines and is inspired to share his learnings with the growing number of NYC time-squeezed, health conscious individuals. Nathaniel is certified by The American Council on Exercise and is also a Medical Exercise Specialist from American Academy of Health, Fitness, and Rehabilitation Professionals. He has been featured in numerous publications including: Time Out NY(2007), Allure “Total Makeover” (2005/2006), New York Magazine “Best of New York” (2004), and Weight Watchers.

David

I worked in an office for several years while training and teaching my arts and had to deal with chronic back issues and sports related injuries. I made a change… after successfully completing my rehabilitative and corrective work I quit my job and now seek to help others with similar issues and teach them what I have learned throughout the years in a safe and efficient way. I am a certified Personal Trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine. I have also been studying various martial arts and Tai Chi for over 10 years well as certifications in Pre and Post Natal Training and Progressive Bodyweight Training. I like to employ a variety of tools from weights, resistance bands, kickboxing and bodyweight training to get people to their fitness goals in a fun way. I am excited to be part of Type A Training and look forward to helping others live happier and healthier lives!

Jonathan

Jonathan is a New York City-based certified trainer specializing in senior fitness and mature adult wellness. He has been training clients all over NYC since 2019, with extensive experience working with clients 55+ and those managing age-related health concerns. Jonathan has worked at various prominent gyms, including Blink, Lucille Roberts, and Equinox.

Currently, Jonathan works as a Physical Therapy aid, giving him unique insight into post-rehabilitation exercise and safe movement patterns, as well as training clients on his own. Jonathan specializes in fall prevention, joint-friendly workouts, and functional fitness that helps seniors maintain independence and improve quality of life. Jonathan is very adaptable and ensures that his clients can complete and enjoy any workout, regardless of their fitness level or physical limitations. Jonathan is completely dedicated to helping his clients achieve their fitness goals while prioritizing safety and long-term wellness.

Christina

Christina Carchidi is a movement professional with over 30 years of dance experience. She graduated from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, with a B.F.A. in dance in 2000 and has since performed as a professional dancer. She continued her dance training at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater while she was a dancer for various musical artists. She found her pilates practice as a dancer and obtained her comprehensive pilates certification from Core Pilates Nyc in 2008. She worked as an instructor and manager for the pilates studio at The High Line Equinox for 7 years while she continued her studies in pilates, yoga, anti-gravity, thai bodywork and dance. She has worked at various pilates and dance studios in New York City such as: Beyond Pilates, Studio Anya, Candela dance Studio and for the Studio at Athleta in Manhattan. She is currently working towards a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Touro College. Christina is building her private business as well focusing on strengthening each individual to obtain their best pilates body.

Michelle

Michelle is a Certified Fitness Instructor trained in formats that bridge breathing, dance, bodyweight training, yoga, pilates, martial arts and meditation. Her passion is to show others rhythm in breath, foundation in form, structural balance, functional movement, and freedom of spirit. She encourages students to learn various formats to strengthen what comes naturally, develop in areas that are challenging, and experience a fitness journey full circle. She has taught students and faculty at Pratt Institute, nurses and chemotherapy patients at Brookdale Hospital, and instructed at the NYC Corporate Headquarters for Spotify, Indeed, Emblem Health, and Pinterest. She’s committed to continue sharing ways to help clients balance the body, relax the mind, and develop confidence within.

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Fabian

My name is Fabian. I’m a personal trainer for six years. I specialize in weight loss & nutrition, strength and conditioning flexibility/mobility sports medicine, and body weight exercises. My greatest win was training my mother. My greatest was not only overcoming my past shoulder injury and herniated discs in the lumbar spine. But helping my mom lose 140lbs Is the trophy taker!

Leanne

Leanne obtained her 200 hour yoga certification in January 2021 to deepen her knowledge on the practice so that she can share the healing benefits of a yoga practice with others. Her goal is to share the healing and powerful impact yoga can bring to others through a strong mind-body connection.

Her experience as a yoga teacher includes Hatha, Vinyasa, Prenatal, & Restorative yoga. She has experience working 1:1 with clients helping clients reach their personal goals from beginner to advanced levels. Many of her clients have achieved their goals of increasing flexibility, mindfulness, injury recovery, and more.

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Yessi

Certified in Power Yoga and extensively trained in all forms of yoga, meditation, cardio, and strength training, I make fitness both fun and effective. I emphasize breath-work with all my clients because everything truly starts with the breath. Many people unknowingly hold their breath throughout the day, restricting oxygen flow to their muscles—the only way to genuinely release tension and reconnect with their true energy beneath all the layers.

I especially love working with children, as I can be a big kid myself, which helps me bring out that playful spirit not only in kids but also in the adults I work with. Alongside yoga and fitness coaching, I also coach kids in running races in NYC, encouraging them to build endurance, confidence, and a love for movement in the vibrant energy of the city.

I believe that in this very moment, you have a choice—to move closer to your soul or further away from it. Through my experience training clients, I’ve learned how vital accountability is. You must be there for yourself to improve, and it’s a beautiful thing to accept when you need a push or support from someone else to achieve your goals. It’s all about taking steps forward, and that’s what I love to help my clients do.

Paige

As a certified personal trainer and nutritionist, Paige empowers busy professionals, stay-at-home
moms, and clients of all ages and fitness levels to achieve their health goals and embrace
harmony in their lives. With a focus on hormone balance and a personalized approach to
coaching, Paige provides guidance and support to help you reach your full potential.

In 2017, Paige graduated from the University of Alabama as captain of the dance team with a
Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and a Bachelors of Arts in Dance. Shortly thereafter,
she also earned her Masters of Business Administration. Following her time at UA, Paige
continued her love for dance by performing on cruise ships, regional holiday tours, and most
recently, in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.

Today, Paige has coached hundreds of clients, both in person and via virtual platforms,
collaborating with them to achieve balance, sustainability, and confidence in their daily wellness
habits. She takes particular pride in her ability to harmonize hormone balance with fitness
training, especially for her female clients. Training in alignment with hormone cycles, women
working with Paige tend to experience less PMS, painful cramps, severe bloating, acne, and so
on, as well as greater success in their workouts, reaching new milestones and feeling more
confident in their program.

Paige is ecstatic for the opportunity to expand her network with TypeA Training, supporting
clients directly in the sanctuary of their home. Let’s work together to enhance your physical,
mental, and emotional well-being!

Azure

Azure started practicing yoga as a child and has been certified to teach yoga and meditation to adults and children since 2014. As a lifelong athlete, Azure is well versed in strength training (both weighted and unweighted) and mobility as well as running, swimming, and biking. Through integrating yoga and fitness, she will facilitate a training program that accommodates your needs and meets your goals. Azure has experience teaching slow paced hatha and restorative yoga, faster paced power vinyasa classes, and adaptive exercises for clients working with injuries or other specific needs. In addition to working with adults in a variety of settings, Azure has taught mindful movement to children in public and private schools and studios across all 5 boroughs of NYC. She has worked with women, men, and non binary clients to strengthen, restore, and rejuvenate their bodies and minds. Through attention to breath, focus, and movement amazing things happen.

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AJ

With 10- plus years in fitness, AJ develops fitness programs that are functional and complement your lifestyle, in turn making daily life more enjoyable. Former MMA training partner to amateur and semi-pro fighters based out of NYC, AJ focuses on functional mobility, strength training, injury prevention and overall health maintenance. AJ is an avid hiker and calisthenics practitioner.

What can Coach AJ do for me?

Provide detailed one-on-one training to help you target your physical fitness needs
Be your wellness guide and provide accountability for your achievable goals
Educate you about exercises and movements specifically designed to help you maximize your potential

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
TRX Certified I & TRX Group Instructor
SCW Boxing Certification

Annastasia

Annastasia is a dancer, Mat Pilates instructor, and personal trainer from Raleigh, NC. Trained in ballet from the age of four, she attended the Steps Conservatory, where she discovered the mental and physical benefits of Pilates, notably how the practice bolstered her technique.

Following an injury in 2023, she was Mat certified through Steele Pilates. Shortly after, she became a Certified Personal Trainer via the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Annastasia is passionate about helping people achieve optimal movement patterns through Pilates and corrective exercise techniques. She prioritizes proper form to aid each of her clients in achieving their desired results, whether that be weight loss, muscle growth, or an improved quality of life.

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Soto, a born and bred New Yorker, brings a dynamic blend of expertise to the realm of fitness and biomechanics. Armed with certifications from ISSA, and Stick Mobility, and having completed programs like Plus Plyos – Foundational Elements of Plyometrics, Conor Harris’ 12-week Biomechanics Program, and Pat Davidson’s Rethinking the Big Patterns Virtual Seminar, Jeffrey is a force to be reckoned with in the fitness industry.

With an innate understanding of biomechanics, Jeffrey crafts personalized programs that go beyond the conventional. His approach is holistic, aiming not just for muscle gain or fat loss, but for overall athletic enhancement. From enhancing sprint performance to refining long-distance running times, Jeffrey’s tailored regimens are geared toward unlocking each individual’s full potential. His clients not only witness significant physical transformations but also gain a deeper understanding of their bodies and movement mechanics, empowering them to excel in their fitness journey. With Jeffrey at the helm, achieving strength, muscle mass, and agility goals becomes not just a possibility, but an inevitable reality.

Niki

I am Niki Dean-Palmer, an energetic and enthusiastic ISSA certified personal trainer with over 8 years of experience as a gymnastics coach and former business owner. I am a highly trained and experienced personal trainer who specializes in Gymnastics, Nutrition, Corrective Exercise, Strength Training & Conditioning, Flexibility, Mobility and Kickboxing. My time and years spent as a former Figure Competitor with the National Physique Committee (NPC) and World Beauty Fitness & Fashion (WBFF) has given me the experience and knowledge of designing customized training programs and nutrition coaching for clients that are effective and produce results.

Over the years as a personal trainer, I have had the opportunity of working with clients from all ages, from athletes to non-athletes. As part of my experience, I have had clients who may have sustained injuries and need modified training approaches. Grasping the importance that every client is different, therefore, needs (and deserves) a training program that is unique to their needs is what I concentrate on. As a Corrective Exercise Specialist, my goal is to correctly assess my clients’ movements and muscle imbalances, then approach and structure the most optimal training program for each client that will help improve function, reduce pain, and prevent any further injuries. In return, this will assist my clients in regaining flexibility and/or mobility, which will establish a true sense of well-being.

My training philosophy is to make sure that my training program for each client is simple, effective, safe and allows the client to gain control of their own success and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Phoenix

Hi, I’m Phoenix, a NASM-certified personal trainer in NYC. With NASM recognized as the gold standard in the fitness industry, I continually expand my expertise through weekly mentorships and over a decade of training across various fitness modalities. I specialize in pain rehabilitation, strength training for all ages, endurance training, powerlifting, hypertrophy, and nutrition. With hands-on experience in powerlifting meets, endurance events, and multiple marathons, I design personalized programs tailored to each client’s unique goals and abilities.

My approach blends mobility, corrective exercise, and progressive overload to improve movement, prevent injury, and enhance overall performance. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, building strength, or training for a competition, I’m committed to providing the knowledge, structure, and support you need to succeed. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, I’m here to help you move better, feel stronger, and perform at your best.

Samantha

My fitness journey began in 2014 as a personal training client, where I first discovered the profound impact fitness could have, not only on the body but also on the mind. This sparked a passion for both the physical and mental aspects of fitness, and I was hooked on the process. Watching my body transform, gaining strength, and overcoming challenges fueled my desire to help others experience the same empowerment.

What began as a personal journey quickly turned into a career dedicated to guiding others on their own path to becoming the best version of themselves. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve your endurance, or simply feel more confident in your body, I’m here to help you navigate that process.

As a certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), I have developed a comprehensive approach that combines science-backed training techniques with a deep understanding of individual needs. I’m also a certified Nutrition Coach (NASM), Women’s Fitness Specialist (NASM), and hold a StrongLifting Certification (BC Academy), which gives me the tools to create balanced, results-driven programs tailored to each client’s unique goals.

My mission is to provide personalized coaching that not only transforms your physique but also empowers you mentally and emotionally, building a sustainable fitness routine that aligns with your lifestyle. Let’s work together to unlock your full potential.

William

As a sports and athletics enthusiast from a young age, I’ve always been deeply immersed in the world of competitive sports. My journey began on the basketball courts at the age of 12, where my dedication and love for the game set the foundation for my career. This early commitment translated into a dream to play basketball at a collegiate level, a goal that I pursued with unwavering determination. Throughout my high school years, I adhered to strict training regimens, incorporating weight training, endurance exercises, and specialized jump programs, all designed to sharpen my performance and elevate my game.

My passion for training and optimizing athletic performance led me to a deeper academic pursuit, resulting in a degree in Exercise Science. Today, I am a certified trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), with additional certifications from DBC Fitness and Precision Nutrition, which have equipped me with a diverse and comprehensive understanding of the human body and its capabilities.

My training philosophy is firmly rooted in the principles of Biomechanics. I firmly believe that success in fitness and health is not solely measured by the amount of weight you can lift or the intensity of your workouts. Instead, it’s about the quality of movement, the precision of technique, and the efficiency of each exercise. As your trainer, my focus is on functional fitness, ensuring that your body operates as a cohesive unit, which is essential for athletes across all disciplines.

This holistic approach has allowed me to specialize in training clients with diverse athletic interests, including basketball, tennis, golf, and more. For basketball players, I leverage my personal experience and expertise to enhance their agility, vertical leap, and on-court endurance. Tennis athletes benefit from my tailored programs that improve their quick directional changes, racquet speed, and overall court stamina. Golfers enjoy a focus on their swing mechanics, core stability, and the nuanced power required for a consistent game.

Regardless of the sport, my goal is to maximize your physical performance, ensuring that each movement is purposeful and contributes to your athletic prowess. I am dedicated to not only helping you achieve your immediate performance goals but also to fostering physical and emotional longevity that will support your lifelong fitness journey. With me as your trainer, you can expect a partnership that values smart training, injury prevention, and continuous improvement tailored to your specific athletic needs.