Awa Thiam

Role:               Personal trainer, Fascial Stretch Therapist, Group Instructor

Education: Bachelor of Science, Management, Finance Concentration, Cum Laude

Columbia University Executive Education Program, Black Leaders in Finance

Certifications:

Fascial Stretch Therapist, Level II
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Madd Dogg Spin Instructor
Certified Functional Strength Coach, Level I, Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning
Qualified Group Trainer, TRX

Specialties:
Lifestyle Change
Self-Myofascial Release
Assisted / Non-Assisted Stretch
Weight loss
Muscle gain
Functional training
Kettlebells
Bulgarian bags

Experience: I have spent 20+ years coaching, developing and leading individuals and teams to reach their highest capabilities in the corporate sector. In 2014, I I embarked on my personal fitness journey which eventually led me to learning all I could in fitness and health and wanting to share that knowledge with others. I have served in various capacities at Body Mechanix for the last decade including Location Owner – Uptown Oakland location, Events Coordinator, and Hip Hop Spin Instructor.

Why Personal Training: I love to inspire people and am grateful to have been given the opportunity to combine my natural gift of connecting with people and spreading positive energy vibrations in the forms of health and wellness and laughter. I enjoy working to help people live brighter, positive, pain free lives. It is very fulfilling to inspire even the smallest change in food choices, meal planning, workout consistency, breathing patterns. It is most inspirational when the people you work with evolve so much that they themselves start to change others.

Why Body Mechanix: I train at Body Mechanix because I am able to impact my community and inspiring, developing, and creating a positive space for people is what I was put on this earth to do. Within the last three years, this has evolved the include the work I do with the fascia which I am even more passionate about each day. These are the fulfilling reasons why I personal train at Body Mechanix. It is a culture I wish to carry, and hope everyone can experience it.