As an athlete, I have always strived to empower and challenge myself and those around me. My life has always involved sports, movement, and lots of time outdoors, but that has not always been an easy balance due to chronic illness. I have experienced firsthand the physical, emotional, and financial barriers created by chronic illness and disability and I know how challenging it can be to find supportive movement and nutrition practices that allow you to feel good on a daily basis. I am fortunate that I have been able to translate my own learning process into something accessible to others via Alien Athletes, and now that journey continues through Weaver Holistic.

As a coach, I prioritize honoring each individual person’s diverse needs and boundaries as an integral part of providing truly holistic, inclusive, and supportive coaching. All coaching is customized to each client and I offer all services virtually (via video and digital programming) with or without any additional fitness equipment, making it easier for people to engage in movement in whatever manner works best for them.

At Weaver Holistic, my goal is to empower and support you as you explore what your body is capable of— physically, mentally, and emotionally. Everyone deserves access to spaces where they can move freely and safely as they are, without further qualification or an expectation of change. 

Previously, Alien Athletes used the tagline “Fitness for All Life Forms.” While I still love the sentiment of that expression (and I am a sucker for space puns), the past 5+ years in the fitness industry have led me to believe that what I am doing at Weaver Holistic goes beyond making coaching accessible. My goal as a coach is not to teach clients how to force their bodies into submission or design grueling workouts that feel like punishment. My goal is to help clients learn to work with (not against or in spite of) their bodies and minds to push themselves in ways that are sustainable, rewarding, and ultimately, fulfilling while maintaining curiosity and excitement in their pursuit of growth and exploration of movement. Hence, the shift to the new tagline, “Movement with Intention.” I am also excited to be offering holistic nutrition coaching and habit coaching centered on using neuroscience and polyvagal theory to form new habits, promote health-positive behaviors, and create sustainable routines— something I and many of my clients with chronic illness have struggled with over the years.

In many ways, Alien Athletes has breathed, evolved, and expanded alongside me over the course of my own healing journey. When I started Alien Athletes in 2018, I felt alienated by most traditional gym spaces. I knew I was not alone in that sentiment. In response, I left the gym I was working at and dove headfirst into creating my own coaching practice that allowed people to show up authentically and completely as themselves, inside and outside sessions. I am proud to say that Weaver Holistic and Alien Athletes have now been offering trauma-informed, mindfulness-based holistic coaching for people of all genders, sizes, and abilities at sliding scale rates for over 5 years in-person in Rhode Island and, virtually, across the world (literally!). Now, yet another new chapter has begun as my family has recently relocated back to my childhood home at the beaches in Jacksonville, FL.

Growth is a never-ending process and Alien Athletes has served as a positive vessel for change for me and, I hope, many others. The journey continues now with Weaver Holistic. I wish you all continued curiosity and growth in all your journeys, wherever they might lead, and I hope you know that you are not alone. 

In solidarity and strength,

Aleksei ‘Alex’ Weaver
Coach + Founder of Weaver Holistic & Alien Athletes

Current Offerings

Alien Athletes is only providing virtual coaching services at this time. All services can be accessed virtually via video sessions or remote programming. Please fill out the contact form with any questions or to set up a consult for any of the following services.

• Guided Movement Sessions + Strength Coaching

  • 30, 45, or 60-minute individual, couples, or small group movement sessions tailored to your goals, needs, and available equipment with a focus on mind-body connection, internal and external feedback, and breath. Ideal for individuals looking to strengthen their overall body awareness, explore new movement patterns or ranges of motion, create more sustainable movement routines, or work towards activity-specific fitness goals.**

  • Currently offered via virtual video sessions or in-person (Jacksonville Beaches only). Sliding-scale pricing is available. Please fill out the contact form to schedule a free consult. Pricing includes personalized virtual programming in between sessions via the TrainHeroic app (with weekly or bi-weekly session commitment). Video sessions with AI-generated closed captioning are available.

• Remote Coaching + Programming

  • Custom weekly programming tailored to your goals, schedule, and equipment with a focus on mind-body connection, honoring your body’s unique needs, and intentional breath. This type of coaching is ideal for individuals who enjoy working independently and feel fairly comfortable following a program with limited hands-on coaching. Though the app used for program delivery is very user-friendly, some familiarity with strength training is helpful for this type of programming. Seasoned athletes or individuals with sport-specific fitness goals are ideal for remote coaching as it is an extremely flexible and affordable way to access personalized strength programming.**

  • Includes easy-to-follow program delivery via the TrainHeroic app, movement screening and form checks, breathwork and mindfulness coaching, weekly check-ins via text/email, a monthly 30-minute check-in via video, and more. Sliding-scale pricing options are available. Please fill out the contact form for a free consult. No long-term commitment is required. Video sessions with AI-generated closed captioning are available.

• Comprehensive Habit & Mindset Coaching

  • Learn to build habits and nourish your body while simultaneously fostering mindfulness, better-managing stress, improving endurance, and building resilience with these collaborative coaching sessions tailored toward helping you positively shift your patterns and behaviors. Based on emerging neuroscience research, polyvagal theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and a deep understanding of the intricacies of holistic health, this coaching is designed for anyone who struggles with setting realistic goals, keeping routines, or finding sustainable ways to integrate health-focused behaviors, particularly those also managing chronic illness or other health issues. These sessions will help you gain valuable, evidence-based insights into how you can identify, problem-solve, and create sustainable habits through daily practices, neuroscience-based tools, and other holistic methods of self-exploration.**

  • To schedule a free consultation to discuss habit & mindset coaching, please fill out the contact form. These sessions are available as a single 90-min coaching strategy session where you leave with a detailed plan moving forward or as an ongoing coaching relationship. Sessions are available at varying lengths based on your specific needs and goals, and sliding-scale pricing. Video sessions with AI-generated closed captioning are available.

• Holistic Nutrition Coaching

  • Evidence-based, 1-on-1 support for individuals looking to improve their overall relationship with food and create habits that support holistic health. These sessions include identifying challenges around nutrition, establishing more regular eating patterns, helping you identify and respond to hunger cues, navigating stress responses, reframing your mindset around food, and providing evidence-based nutrition information to help you confidently create and structure your meals to match your overall health and wellness goals. These sessions are weight neutral and you will never be asked to weigh yourself or provide measurements. The focus of our time together is to help you build healthy, sustainable habits in alignment with current nutrition science and established dietary recommendations. Alex has extensive experience working with clients with dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-glycemic diets. As part of these services, we are happy to help you explore meal ideas, grocery lists, and other strategies to help you reach your nutritional goals.

**Weaver Holistic proudly offers trauma-informed, holistic, & inclusive services. Alex is not a therapist and coaching sessions are not a substitute for therapy. These sessions are designed to help you build habits, understand your patterns, explore movement safely, and create sustainable routines based on current applicable research. They are not designed to diagnose, treat, or heal illnesses. Thank you for respecting these boundaries!

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