Ilya (he/they)  is a Black, transmasculine, non-binary, neurotypical, U.S. born and documented person. I have practiced as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for 8 years primarily working in level 1 trauma centers and short term rehab facilities. Ilys is also an ACE certified medical exercise specialist which has allowed for them to work with more medically complex clients in the fitness arena. Ilya has been a Grassroots Organizer for over 12 years with much of his organizing work focusing on racial and gender justice.  Ilya is also a writer with their work being featured in the second edition of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves published by Oxford Press. Ilya has also been quoted in Self Magazine, Athlete Ally, and VICE. In 2018 Ilya decided to merge his social justice and medical background to form Decolonizing Fitness, LLC. Decolonizing Fitness was created to provide compassionate and trauma informed fitness services to queer and gender expansive individuals -particularly those who existed at the intersections of race, size, ability and health status. Decolonizing Fitness has since expanded to become an educational hub where Ilya is able to work with gym/studio owners, coaches and corporate wellness spaces to help make their services more affirming and accessible to our most vulnerable populations.

 

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