Testimonials

Taliya was very flexible and accommodating in creating a regimen suitable for all stages of chemo as I progressed through the treatments.
She understands the body very well and helped me push through my weaknesses. At the end of each session I left feeling stronger.

She is very motivational and intuitive about the body’s needs. She is able to treat chemo’s side effects by understanding the pain. Her bodywork therapy helped me sleep soundly through the toughest parts of chemo.  More specifically, related to the items above, Taliya was able to help me with post chemo difficulties of breathing and swallowing by teaching me how to open and relax certain muscles. Most importantly, at a time where it is crucial to hydrate, to drink water, and I was unable to do so due to chemo side effects, she taught me how to effortlessly drink water with visualization techniques.
Furthermore, she taught me how to move my body in ways that allowed me freedom of movement I was not able to achieve before. With her help I am now more agile than I was prior to my diagnosis, for example getting up from a crouched position without any help. She helped me train my fingers and toes to minimize the effects of neuropathy. 

Lisya M.

Taliya, as she jiggled my body, explained the dialogue between fluids and solids within our corporal forms. When parts of the body fall out of harmony, her years of anatomical knowledge and intuitive perception allow her to “see” what we cannot. Her jiggles become a signal probe – an act of communication with the body in pain. She senses it, almost like a bat using sonar to visualize its spatial surroundings.

After years of searching for answers to my own pain, Taliya’s expertise led her, almost instantly, to the precise spot that had hindered me for decades.

The atmosphere of her environment feels like a secret garden. As a child, I read the novels of Jin Yong, the late Hong Kong author of martial arts epics. What I once believed to be pure fiction – the channeling of energy, the cultivation of inner strength – suddenly was a reality in her presence. Her strength and the flow of her inner aura gave her insight to find and ease pain. Healing, for her, is both art and empathy: when your pain lessens, she becomes whole.

Please visit Taliya. Let her find your pain – she will help you, soothe you, and lift the heaviness you carry. Life is too short to move through it encumbered. Let her help you.

Jimenez L.

Taliya is highly intuitive in her observation of the human body and how it moves. She is unlike any body worker I’ve ever met because she immediately knew which areas in body were in discomfort without me even mentioning it to her. She immediately addressed that body part with a concentrated touch and rocking motions that allowed my body to respond much more quickly than if someone were doing a typical massage and applying tons of pressure to release tension or pain. Her technique is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and it left me feeling much more refreshed afterwards and I also felt an incredible amount of weight lifted off my body. I can’t recommend her unique style of bodywork enough. Don’t even question it just go.

Marvin J.

I was skeptical of having a session with Taliya, especially since I was pregnant and having pregnancy complications. Taliya pleasantly surprised me with her knowledge and mastery of the body. She made me feel safe and heard and I finished our session feeling substantially better than when we started. Everyone could benefit from body work by Taliya, especially women who are experiencing all the changes that come along with pregnancy.

Courtney E.

After years of treatments that made me feel briefly better but did nothing to address the underlying causes of tightness in my shoulders, just a handful of sessions with Taliya improved my pain and tension in ways I’m still benefiting from years later. Taliya will listen to you, listen to what your body is saying, and will create a plan for you backed by a rigorous knowledge of body mechanics and executed with friendliness and compassion. If you have issues with pain, mobility, or just plain old tension, Taliya’s the real deal.

Eric B.

After 6 surgeries and a medical discharge from the Army I had reached a point of resolution to living a life with chronic back pain that was pervasive in my life.  I met Taliya and didn’t believe she could do things when so many doctors had given up and believed pain medication was going to be a constant part of my pain management. It amazed me how much stronger I feel in so many ways after her treatment.  I could see improvements in the pain levels of my back, reduction in my drinking and a strengthening in my relationships with others.  It was amazing how much my personality had been shifted by the back pain and how much it could recover.  Also, what I found shocking was how well she predicted how I would feel better.  Even her predictions of how thirsty I would be after sessions were spot on.  There was a euphoric feeling after sessions that peaked at the 4th session as she said it would and by the 8th session I had reached a much better state of living that I have been able to maintain for the last two years.  Highly recommend her services to anyone who is living with chronic pain and wants to regain their lifestyle.  

Josh C.

Taliya is incredibly intuitive and insightful when it comes to listening to what the body needs.

I first came to Taliya for advice on the TMJ and neck/upper body issues I had. Her advice also addressed the stress and emotional sources of the tension I was holding which impressed me!

Right away she listened to the main physical issues I was coming to her for with a lot of patience and holding space. She then took inventory of my posture and could pinpoint other contributing chronic issues that I had been dealing with for so long that I’ve accepted them as my normal. In our first session I felt so seen and knew that she could read for herself what my body was speaking to her. Working with her was more successful than other PT offices I’ve visited.  Thank you Taliya!

Alyssa A.

I transitioned from retail work to work in the trades and developed a lot of pain in my forearms. As the months rolled by, all sorts of other movement limiting pain developed in various parts of my legs and back. ‘Ha ha, sounds like you are just getting old.’  I didn’t think that was right, but the new normal of miserable aches was starting to feel like a permanent state of affairs.

After spending some time with Taliya working through breathing exercises, she found the many different points of pain or injury, and worked them into pain free limbs and joints. It sometimes felt like muscles and tendons were being placed back into alignment. Sometimes it felt like what I thought was an injury was in fact a knot of cramped muscle that had short circuited a whole group of surrounding muscles and tendons – and Taliya worked her way through it all. My knees, my forearms, all the muscles attached to my shoulders. I swear, it was like a switch was flipped and ‘the old me’ was back in action – and back I went to work, crawling and climbing, swinging a hammer and repairing things again. It took multiple trips, as well as sleep, hydration, and letting my guard down to allow Taliya to heal me. Thank God I did.

Josef B.A.

Taliya is an amazing physical therapist. She works magic on her table.
When I was having abdominal pain, I made an appointment with her instead of my doctor. She figured out what my problem was and I felt much better after my visit with her.

Cheri E.

My bodywork journey with Taliya started in 2019 and bringing her into my life has been the best decision I have made for my physical and mental health. I am a four-time cancer survivor, but when I started with Taliya our work was solely focused on damage caused by brain cancer. My previous therapies only got me to the “good enough” stage of life where I had limited freedom. With consistent work with Taliya and doing the homework she gave me between sessions, I gained more stability and balance in my body. I achieved a new sense of freedom.

Working with Taliya is not just physical therapy for the body but also mentally therapeutic. Just one cancer is enough for a person to handle at any age, but I don’t think I would’ve been able to handle being confronted with the disease over and over without Taliya by my side. As I mentioned, I gained freedom in my body the more time we worked together but I also reached a new sense of confidence. Taliya and I had already earned better balance and body posture for me before the news of Thyroid Cancer came in 2020. For statistic enthusiasts then it was more improvement in my one year with Taliya than my twelve years without. The news of my second cancer was softened because I knew my body wasn’t going to suffer as much as before. 

Taliya has a knowledge of the body that can battle those that have taken many years of medical courses, and this is one of her greatest strengths. I know during our sessions she’s paying very close attention to all my movements and figuring out how slight tweaks can help me perform the exercise better, thus I can use that information to function safer in the future. My body will forever have to deal with difficulties, but with all the lessons that Taliya has taught me and will keep teaching me I feel that my life will stay bright.

Brittney C.

Taliya Woodside is an excellent trainer who has helped me address chronic back and shoulder pain.  I was suffering from on-going sharp pain in my right shoulder that disrupted my sleep each night and affected my ability to exercise, and thus my ability to heal.  While visits to my doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, and acupuncturist provided temporarily relief through medications and procedures, the pain quickly would flare up again until I started working with Taliya. 

I believe her success is due to her multifaceted approach that addressed the pain and helped me become more aware of what I was doing that was making the pain recur.  She has an exceptional talent in expertly observing and analyzing movement, so she easily pinpointed actions that were aggravating the pain.  Then she designed exercises that helped build strength and flexibility.  Unlike my experience with physical therapy, which often involved a quick demo of a stretch with assigned reps that were (not very closely) monitored by an assistant, Taliya’s emphasis is on “teaching” movements/exercises that have functional purpose, yet also are challenging and fun.  She has patiently helped me be more aware of the interconnectedness of muscle activation and the important role of breath in both strength and mobility so I can learn to undo years of movement habits contributing to my pain.  Even via Zoom, she carefully led me through stretches and trigger point release with foam rollers and massage balls to help alleviate pain.  She also directly worked on my painfully stiff shoulder through body work that releases tension not only in the sore area, but also the surrounding muscles contributing to the pain.    

I had always felt intimidated to work with a trainer until I started with Taliya.  Her positive energy and thoughtful feedback motivate me to keep improving.  I truly appreciate her coaching to help me work through pain, tightness, and balance issues, while helping me strengthen my fitness and health overall.   I see her as a fitness friend and coach, not just a trainer.

Ana T.

Taliya has changed my life. Every week, her practice lends me the tools to build a strong body, a curious mind and a colorful spirit. If you want to go, “bench press 300, Bro,” in a dark, dank gym- you’ve come to the wrong place…but if you want to awaken your senses to the potential of the beautiful home that is your creaturely body- Taliya has the wherewithal, the knowhow, and the vibrant energy to get you there.

I’ve been working with her for two years now, and I feel like a totally different person! I’m stronger, more agile, and so much more confident than I ever have been. By consistently practicing mind and body awareness, I’ve completely changed my relationship with eating and working out. I now have the ability to pause, consider what I’m putting into my body, and think about the affect it will have on my well-being. Thank you so much, Taliya, for your teachings and all of the fun we have together every week!

Danny P.

Taliya is the type of trainer you want on your team. She is going to push you, but not in some demeaning cruel psycho way. She listens to your goals, remembers them and makes each and every workout worth it. Don’t think its going to be a cake walk because she wants for you what you want for you and that’s a healthier you.

Luther D.

Taliya has been a blessing for my well being and fitness. Since working with her, I’ve eliminated nearly all of my back and knee pain, improved my posture, and carry myself in a more fluid and natural way. And because of our work, my wife and I were able to keep up with and adopt an adorable little cat!

Andrew C.

Taliya is one of my favorite people to play with, pun intended! She has an unassuming ability to ease you into shapes, forms and movement that seemed challenging at first. I enjoy her use of utilizing your own body to manipulate space and shapes and working out with my daughter is double the pleasure. Taliya creates a safe and fun space. I recommend her for anyone, but especially if you are injured, have effects of aging or intimidated by traditional workouts and gyms

Raiven F.

When I first started training with Taliya, I was in desperate need of someone to routinely kick me in the pants for motivation. I knew the basics of working out well but needed someone to push me to get to that next level, and Taliya was a match. She knew my goals and created a realistic timeline for how I could achieve them, and when I did, nobody was prouder. Do yourself a favor and let Taliya be proud of your accomplishments, too.

Curtis K.

My daughter was a shy, anxious, not-in-shape 18 year old when Taliya came on as on her trainer. After several months of working with Taliya, she emerged stronger, happier, and more confident in her body and also in herself. Taliya worked wonders with her, and the impact Taliya made on her continues today.

Jeff

Working with Taliya has been transformational for me within both my mental and physical landscape.

Just some of the beautiful manifestations of working with her are the following:

*Being able to conceptualize movement and visualize my body successfully completing a motion.

*Overcoming dissociation from C-PTSD; cultivating a practice of creating a secure and safe environment for myself to explore new movement. This has resulted in an ability to be comfortable for the first time in years with sexual partners as I now have control over presence and intentional embodiment.

*Another result of increased awareness is now being able to focus on remedying issues with a sense of calm. Previously, if I were to experience set backs or injuries, I would have extreme anxiety and frustration with self. Now I am able to slow down, breathe, and assess what steps I need to take to continue along a path of healing my body.

*Identifying lifelong balance issues that stem from overcompensating between sides of body as a result of childhood bone breaking!

*Within my practice as a musician, I have noticed that my greatly increased finger and grip strength results in an ability to play guitar more fluidly and rapidly. Being able to consciously breath and calm myself down is also helpful for my vocalization.

*An extremely tangible development is the new ability to stand up from and sit down on the ground without the use of my hands. This is a movement I have never before been able to do in my entire life. I was also never able to go into a handstand before this year. Taliya assists in empowering her clients to achieve both personal goals and create new goals that before seemed impossible.

Ultimately, Taliya has become an invaluable person in my life. It is no exaggeration to say that working with her has utterly transformed my ability to move my body, my confidence, my mental clarity, and my general outlook.

Maya R. **100% remote work**

Taliya does a special thing called bodywork where she heals injuries or sore spots on the body. I used to have shoulder and neck pain from many years of martial arts and playing tennis. I found it hard to sleep on one side because of my shoulder pain and on the other side because of neck pain. Taliya worked on me for several weeks and I quickly began to see Improvements. Now the pain and stiffness are gone and I can sleep comfortably on both sides which is a great blessing. I also had a soreness in my right knee when I walked. She adjusted my stride and taught me how to use my glutes so that the pressure comes off my knees. I don’t know how it works, but it works. Now when I’m out walking, I just tell myself “walk with your butt” and I feel the difference, and I no longer have that pain when I walk long distances. 

Taliya does more than physical fitness training. She has changed my confidence level so much with her amazing insights, advice, and encouragement that help as much as psychotherapy. My mental state has progressed a great deal since I started personal training sessions with her. I used to be in my shell, afraid to try anything new, and not confident in myself. She helped me open up, explore new roads, step out of my comfort zone and transform into a whole different person. I began seeing concrete results. I felt stronger, happier, and less anxious. Training with Taliya has been the best thing I’ve done for my health. As I often tell her after our sessions, the woman is a magician!

When I met Taliya I was doing everything I could — martial arts, working out 5 times a week, trying to eat healthy, etc. but I was unable to lose those last few pounds and get as fit as I wanted to be. In about 8 months, she helped me lose 15 pounds and get into the best shape of my life. Most of all I managed to lose the stubborn belly fat I’ve had since I was a teenager and I began to see hints of abs! And I’m a woman in my late 40s who has had a child. I am so amazed that Taliya was able to get me into shape at this age. She is truly a miracle worker!

Tessa Y.