Runners & Active Adults
Strength and mobility work to complement running, hiking, and the activities that keep you moving.
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Body Connect Movement / Santa Rosa, CAPersonal Training
Personal Training
Santa Rosa Private Personal Trainer, Strength Training Coach, Functional Training Coach & Mobility Coach
Strength and movement coaching for runners, lifters, and active adults. Train with purpose, work through limitations, and build confidence in what your body can do.
One-on-one coaching at Spite Fitness in Santa Rosa.
Individual CoachingBuilt around your goals.
Purposeful StrengthSupport the way you train.
Better MovementBuild range and control.
Consistent ProgressKeep doing what moves you.
Our ServicesExpert Coaching.
Expert Coaching.
Stronger Movement.
Build strength for your sport, work on a movement limitation, or bring practical wellness coaching to your team. Find the support that fits your goals.
One-on-One Personal Training
In-person coaching one, two, or three times per week with strength, mobility, and functional movement tailored to you.
Explore Personal TrainingFocused Problem-Solving
A dedicated two-hour session for a specific area of pain, injury, or movement limitation, with take-home recovery work.
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Corporate Wellness
On-site assessments, breathwork, mobility sessions, and culture-building movement for offices, businesses, and warehouses.
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Quickstart
Three in-person training sessions within one month, created for new clients who want to see if personal training is the right fit.
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More Than a Workout.A Higher Standard.
“The goal is not a generic workout. It’s learning how your body moves, building strength you can trust, and feeling supported while you do it.”
- 1:1 Private Coaching
- Santa Rosa Inside Spite Fitness
How It WorksYour Next Step.
Your Next Step.
A Clearer Plan.
Start a Conversation
Talk with Nicky about your goals, training history, and what's getting in the way.
Book a free consultationBuild Your Plan
Choose focused movement support or ongoing personal training built around you.
Find your programTrain. Learn. Progress.
Build strength and movement skills with coaching that adapts as you progress.
About Body Connect Movement
Meet Nicky.
I’m Nicky Nickelson, a Santa Rosa personal trainer helping active adults build strength and understand how they move. Whether you’re preparing for your next event, working through an old limitation, or getting back to training, we’ll build a plan around your body and goals.
Nicky Nickelson Certified Personal Trainer
Meet Nicky 
Biomechanics-Based
Certified Biomechanics Specialist and Barbell Rehab Method Certified.
Return to Training
Thoughtful progression after rehab, with attention to past injuries, joint discomfort, and chronic pain.
Coaching That Listens
A collaborative approach that respects your body cues, training history, and goals.
Certified Coaching
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Biomechanics Specialist
Barbell Rehab Method Certified
Female Barbell Athlete
Who This Is ForFor the Things
For the Things
You Train For.
You already care about moving. Get individual support for your next race, a stronger lift, or a confident return to training, including through injury history and midlife changes.
Lifters & Strength Athletes
Explore your lifting mechanics and build strength, joint mobility, and capacity for your next training goal.
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Returning to Training
A structured next step after rehab, through midlife changes, or when discomfort has disrupted your routine.
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The Training ApproachTrain With Purpose.
Train With Purpose.
Understand Your Movement.
Active adults and athletes can feel caught between stepping away from the training they love and following a generic program that overlooks their movement mechanics or previous injuries.
Nicky helps bridge that gap with strength and mobility coaching built around your body, training history, and next goal. Her rehabilitation-informed approach complements your healthcare team's work, connecting their guidance with practical progressions for your training.
- Certified Biomechanics Specialist
- Barbell Rehab Method Certified
- Trauma-informed coaching background
- Post-rehab personal training focus
Client ReviewsReal People.
Real People.
Real Progress.
Santa Rosa Based
Private Training Here. Corporate Wellness Where Your Team Needs It.
One-on-one personal training happens in Santa Rosa inside Spite Fitness. For workplace wellness days, team movement workshops, and select community events, Nicky can travel to nearby Sonoma County locations.
- In-Gym Coaching
Santa Rosa personal training at Spite Fitness for strength, mobility, and pain-aware movement.
- Team & Event Sessions
Corporate wellness, mobility education, breathwork, and movement support for local teams.
- Nearby Communities
Available by request for Windsor, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Sebastopol, and Sonoma County events.
Local Updates
Body Connect Movement Notes
Visit Body Connect MovementTrain at Spite Fitness
Train at Spite Fitness
in Santa Rosa.
Sessions are held at Spite Fitness on Cleveland Avenue, with space for focused strength work, mobility training, and supportive one-on-one coaching.
Find Us Inside Spite Fitness 1901 Cleveland Ave Suite B Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Questions
Common Questions
A few quick answers before you book or reach out.
Where does training happen?
Personal training is by appointment inside Spite Fitness in Santa Rosa.
Can I start if I have pain or an old injury?
Yes. Nicky works with adults rebuilding strength, mobility, and confidence after injuries, physical therapy, or long-term discomfort.
What is Quickstart?
Quickstart includes three in-person personal training sessions within one month so new clients can see if the coaching style is a good fit.
Do you offer corporate wellness?
Yes. Nicky can visit local offices, businesses, and warehouses for movement assessments, breathing exercises, mobility sessions, and team wellness events.
What is a focused problem-solving session?
It is a dedicated two-hour in-person session for a specific area of pain, discomfort, or movement limitation. You will troubleshoot what is happening and leave with exercises to support mobility and recovery.
How often can I train one-on-one?
One-on-one personal training is available one, two, or three times per week depending on your goals, schedule, and the level of support you want.
Is this a good fit for strength training?
Yes. Sessions can include squats, deadlifts, presses, and other functional lifts, with modifications that respect your structure, history, and current comfort level.
What does training cost?
Sessions are generally $90-100 per session. A free consultation is the best place to talk through the right option for your goals.
Strength. Mobility. Performance.
Your Next Goal. Let's Get to Work.
A faster race. A stronger lift. A confident return to your sport. Talk with Nicky about what's next and get a clear starting point for your training.
