Personal Trainer
Tika Castilleja
Personal Trainer
Fitness equipment can be intimidating, exercise selection is overwhelming, and we all have a story. Losing 60 pounds of postpartum weight was one of the most exciting parts of mine. Now I know it's true: you can turn stress into joy, aches into strength, and setbacks into comebacks!
Let me be loud and clear: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO "GET INTO SHAPE" BEFORE YOU MEET WITH A TRAINER. That's like calling an Uber, only to have the driver tell you to walk two miles toward them before they pick you up. I'll meet you exactly where you are now.
I have experience working with people who are:
- Overweight or underweight
- Recovering from an injury
- Prenatal or postnatal
- Living with chronic pain or fatigue
- New to exercise or advanced in fitness
- Preparing for a military readiness physical test
- Awaiting organ transplants, including kidney transplants
- Teenage athletes, seniors, and everyone in between
I prioritize:
- Injury prevention, because you can't meet your goals if you keep getting hurt
- Smart, joint-friendly exercise because my job is to not cause you more problems or pain!
- Intelligent movement based on science
- Sustainable, effective exercises to maximize your results
I encourage:
- Movement between sessions (I'm happy to provide additional "DIY" workouts)
- Getting real with your limited time budget
- Honoring your rest when you're sick
- Taking incremental steps toward better nutrition (progress, not perfection!)
- Turning setbacks into comebacks
Here's what you don't need:
- You don't need to be athletic.
- You don't need to have experience.
- You don't need to cut carbs.
- You don't need a squeaky-clean diet.
- You don't need to do burpees (thank goodness!).
- You don't need a smartwatch or fancy workout clothes.
You just need to show up. Then show up again. And again. And again. When you show up, the joy, the strength, and the comeback will follow.
Your first session with me is complimentary so you can try it before you commit! Still unsure? Visit my website and read my reviews.
Prefer to train from home? I offer virtual training sessions and provide all necessary equipment! Whether we're face-to-face or working together on Google Meet, I promise to show up for you with compassion, encouragement, and a plan that fits your real life.
~ With joy, Tika Castilleja ~
Contact Tika
First session is complimentary!
Try it before you commit. Contact Tika to schedule your free first session.
Certifications & Credentials
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (2018)
- Ortho-Kinetics Professional Trainer (2020)
- Owner & Founder, HomeBody Personal Training, LLC (2020)
- PN-1 Certified (2026)
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Rates
Contact Tika directly to ask about current rates and availability. Virtual training also available.