MEET THE TEAM
THE ALTERNATIVE TEAM
RAE - OWNER & CO-FOUNDER
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Rae (They/Them) has worked in the fitness industry for 10 years. They have formerly been a manager at the UK’s flagship Pure Gym and delivered mobility and recovery sessions for the Stockport County Ladies FC first team.
After running their own successful PT business for several years, Rae decided to team up and open The Alternative, where their unique approach could really come to life.
In addition to this, to achieve their mission of helping people have access to high-quality trainers, Rae currently teaches future personal trainers on the Fit Asylum courses.
Rae is passionate about people being able to prioritise their fitness without judgement and specialises in both injury rehabilitation and working with people who identify as Trans+ and Non-Binary.
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Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
Level 3 Pre and Post Natal Programming
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 2 Instructing Fitness and Exercise
NLP Sports Nutrition
Future Fit Core Training
BTN Foundation Academy
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Loves trainers, coriander, soft-close cupboards, and hates social obligations.
PAIGE - CO-FOUNDER
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Paige (She/Her) has 10 years’ experience working with wellbeing organisations.
She has a Politics degree and an MSc in Place Management, in which she specialised in environmental psychology and specifically, people’s health and wellbeing during Covid-19.
Alongside founding The Alternative and delivering services as a qualified coach, Paige is the Development Lead for Proud Changemakers – the charity sector’s LGBTQ+ organisation and runs a Business Development and Comms consultancy for charities and small business owners.
Paige is passionate about menstrual health, female identity, and works with women who want to prioritise their healing, and feel at home in their bodies.
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Level 3 Personal Training (CIMSPA)
Certified Menstrual Practitioner - International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)
Certified Meditation Facilitator - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
Accredited Practitioner in Crystal and Energy Healing - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
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Loves a nap, pigeons, conspiracy theories and hates AI.
YARROW - PSYCHOTHERAPIST
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Yarrow (they/them) is a queer, trans, neurodivergent counsellor and psychotherapist, and founder of Dandelion Roots Therapy.
Offering in-person and remote therapy sessions, Yarrow works in a way that’s person-centred, integrative, inclusive and relational.
They have a special interest and passion in working creatively, using somatic approaches and embodiment practices.
Yarrow has worked in the charity sector for 15 years, practicing as a psychotherapist and in various other roles supporting people with complex mental health issues.
Their practice is rooted in allowing you to be seen and supported to embrace all your beautiful, multifaceted parts and layers.
You can learn more about Yarrow’s practice and booking in here.
QUINN & RU - HEAD OF OPERATIONS (JOB SHARE)
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Have a total of 7 years experience between them of doing absolutely nothing.
Both lack the qualities which make most dogs work appropriate, as they are anxious and an absolute diva, respectively.
Will occasionally be seen in the studio if they’re in a good mood.
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Red Brick Uni Alumni.
Both graduated with a 1st.
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Interior design enthusiasts, don’t want to discuss politics at the dinner table, gifted and talented.
WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We’re always on the lookout for coaches, class instructors and practitioners who share our values.
If you like the vibe and think you’d be a good fit, let’s see how we could work together.
We’re open to collaborations and building community, so if you have any ideas, get in touch.
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