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Hi, I’m Mal!
I'm a certified personal trainer and kinesiology graduate who is passionate about helping people build strength, confidence, and a positive relationship with movement.
As a queer trainer, a huge part of my work is creating fitness spaces where people feel safe, supported and welcome exactly as they are. I know firsthand that movement can be about so much more than exercise. It can be a tool for self-expression, healing, confidence, community and for many queer folks, a way to feel more at home in their body.
I believe movement is freedom. It has helped me through some of the best and hardest moments of my life and I want others to experience that too. Whether you're stepping into a gym for the first time, training for a specific goal, or simply looking for ways to feel stronger in your day-to-day life, my goal is to help you move with confidence and find joy in the process.
My coaching combines evidence-based training with a realistic, compassionate approach. I care a lot about making fitness accessible and helping people tune out the noise of traditional fitness culture. You don't need to earn your place in a gym or change who you are to belong in movement spaces.
When I'm not coaching, you'll usually find me mountain biking, catching up with friends over coffee, or curled up on the couch watching true crime or psychological thrillers.
Community * Inclusion * Movement *
Community * Inclusion * Movement *
About My Top Surgery
On March 17, 2022, I had double-incision top surgery. It was one of the most radical acts of self-love I’ve ever given myself and honestly, my life has only gotten better since letting go of that extra weight on my chest (literally).
One thing I struggled with throughout the process was how few movement resources existed for people like us. It opened my eyes to how often people go into surgery without the tools, information or support they need and how little focus there is on preparing the body for recovery.
My own recovery was harder than it needed to be. I went into surgery feeling unprepared and had to figure out a lot of it as I went. That experience stayed with me and eventually pushed me to create the resource I wish I’d had.
There still aren’t many resources that explain how to properly prepare your body for top surgery or how to safely rebuild strength afterwards. Surgeons and doctors don’t always provide much guidance around movement and physical preparation, so many of us are left to figure it out ourselves — scrolling through scattered information that can be difficult to find and trust.
That was my experience and I knew I wanted to change it.
Through my education, professional experience and lived experience as a trans person, I created what I wish I had before my own surgery: practical pre-op and post-op movement guides made specifically for our community.
My goal is to give you the tools, information and support I wish I had going into surgery — so you can feel more prepared, more confident and more connected to your body throughout the process.
Take a look at the online programs that I offer and see if one is the right fit for you!
Top Surgery Programs
Align & Shine 2.0
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8 Week Program
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This is an 8-week prehabilitation program designed to be completed before gender-affirming top surgery. This resource offers the tools, motivation, and accountability to help you get strong and feel confident before going under the knife. With strength workouts, mobility routines, and additional tips, Mal is here with you every step of the way.
Don’t go into top surgery feeling underprepared!
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From $199 CAD
The Rebuild Program
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!2-Weeks.
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The Rebuild Program is designed to give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap through recovery. You'll learn how to safely progress your movement, support healing, and gradually rebuild strength and confidence week-to-week.
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$100 CAD
Heal & Restore 2.0
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60 Day Program.
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You do not need to struggle during the post-op journey like so many folks do. Spend 60-days learning mobility exercises to restore your range of motion post top surgery. Say goodbye to the T-rex arms and hello to a whole new confident you! Please do not start this program until you are cleared by your surgeon for all activity . This typically varies anywhere between 4-8 weeks post-op.
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From $170 CAD
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