ALEKSEI ‘ALEX’ WEAVER
Hi! I’m Aleksei, and most people call me Alex. I’m a former Division 1 athlete, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Behavioral Change Specialist, and AFPA-Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach. I’ve worked in the fitness industry for almost a decade and have owned my own coaching business since 2018. I’ve helped hundreds of clients learn new skills, improve their health, build strength, and reach their goals, inside and outside the gym. I also have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a hypermobility disorder that impacts how collagen functions in my body. As a result, my coaching philosophy has been intimately shaped by the complexities of navigating health and fitness with chronic illness.
It wasn’t always easy for me to find a sustainable balance between pushing myself and prioritizing recovery, particularly coming back after a major surgery in 2021. I was frustrated that I couldn’t just make my body do what I wanted. But with time, patience, research, and new strategies, I emerged stronger, more capable, and more resilient. Now, I integrate the practices that helped me navigate chronic illness into coaching, approaching each session with curiosity and a willingness to work outside the box. Whether we are creating a grocery list, doing breathwork together, or lifting weights, your holistic well-being is always at the core of each session.
I firmly believe that movement is a fundamental part of overall well-being. And, best of all, there are infinite ways to incorporate empowering, grounding, centering, and joyful habits into our daily lives. I love helping clients explore these practices while simultaneously providing the support and guidance necessary for them to thrive, inside and outside their comfort zones. And, yes, I still enjoy working hard and challenging myself in virtually all aspects of my life! However, my setbacks are now less frequent, thanks to smarter programming, better habits, and an entirely new mindset.
Everyone deserves access to holistic, supportive coaching, and I’m proud to channel my education, background, and experiences into Weaver Holistic.
Education
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT, 2018)
Holistic Nutrition Coach (AFPA, 2022)
Behavior Change Specialist (NASM-BCS, 2024)
Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES, 2018)
Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES, 2020)
Performance Breathing Coach (XPT, 2021)
Trauma-Informed Fitness Professional (Lemon Tree Counseling & Wellness, 2018)
M.A. Theological Studies, focus: Ethics (Vanderbilt, 2014)
B.A. Religious Studies (Stetson, 2011)
