Inclusive Personal Trainer in Portland for Beginner Weightlifters

Supportive strength training and coaching for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities to build confidence, master technique, and feel at home in the gym.

Starting weightlifting can feel intimidating, especially if you don’t see yourself represented in traditional gym spaces. If you’ve ever felt nervous about stepping into the weight room, you’re not alone.

I provide beginner weightlifting and strength training in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on helping new lifters build confidence through safe, supportive coaching. My sessions are especially welcoming for LGBTQIA+ community members, BIPOC lifters, and anyone seeking an inclusive personal trainer in Portland.

With personalized instruction, you’ll learn foundational techniques, develop strength safely, and gain the confidence to lift both in and outside the gym. Whether your goal is habit coaching, building a consistent workout routine, or improving your form, I’ll guide you every step of the way in a welcoming environment.

My Services

  • Personal trainer coaching a client through a single-leg squat in a gym, providing hands-on support to ensure proper form and balance. Strength training session focused on stability and functional movement.

    1-1 Personal Training

    Private training provides coaching tailored to your goals based on your experience. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve mobility, or gain confidence in the gym, you'll receive expert guidance, customized workouts, and ongoing support to help you succeed. If you’re looking for a welcoming, inclusive trainer, you’ve found her!

  • Personal trainer coaching a client on a cable machine exercise, providing hands-on guidance to ensure proper form and alignment. The client is in a strong stance, focusing on controlled movement. A client in the background performs kettlebell exercis

    Small Group Training

    Small group training is a great way to work alongside others in a supportive, high-energy environment while still receiving expert coaching tailored to your needs. Small group training offers the benefits of personal coaching at a more accessible price, making expert guidance and structured workouts more affordable without sacrificing quality or results!

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About coach Chase

My name is Chase Mancia and I started lifting weights as a teenager, quickly focusing on growing my glutes and trying to have the “perfect” body. From there, I fell in love with lifting heavy-ass weights, and trained to compete in Oregons first Strongman Competition. After placing second in the women’s division, I continued to lift heavy and became a NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

I’ve been a personal trainer for over four years and have worked with hundreds of clients, learning how to make even the least experienced lifters feel comfortable and confident with weights. My passion comes from the empowerment I felt as a teenager when I first discovered weightlifting—and I’m dedicated to helping others experience that same confidence and strength.

Want to work together?SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION!

Do a free 55-minute consultation that starts with a tour of the training facility. Then you sit down and discuss your goals, challenges, and injuries that might impact your success. Next, we do a sample workout that also acts as a movement assessment, before we end by looking at the training packages.

Portland

815 NE Halsey St
Portland, OR
97232