About Me
Hi, I’m Ashley! I’m a Dallas-based aerialist and coach who helps people master their bodies and achieve their goals in the air, on the ground, and in life. I love working with everyBODY! I specialize in coaching competitors, those recovering from injury, and plus-size aerialists — helping aerial athletes improve performance, build strength and endurance, and prevent injury while excelling in the air. I’m a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Human Movement Specialist (plus over a dozen more certifications you can check out below), bringing a science-backed approach to everything I teach.
In everyday life, I’m a coach, friend, and supporter who gets the struggle and wants to help others become the best versions of themselves. I’m also the creator of DFW’s Slay the Stage Pole Showcase and an ambassador for Pole Poised.
I’m a business creative, coach, and solutionist living at the intersection of movement and entrepreneurship. With 17 years in the aerial industry and 13+ years as a coach, judge, and business owner, I’ve stood in every pair of shoes I now coach — athlete, instructor, and studio owner — and I bring that full-circle insight to everyone I work with.
This is for the athlete who is ready to grow stronger. The instructor who is ready to lead bigger. The studio owner who is ready to build smarter. Every BODY, every goal, every journey — guided by a coach who understands this world from the inside out. Not just one angle of it. All of it. I built this because I know what it costs to figure it all out alone. No fluff. No guesswork. Just progress that is built to last.
My Journey
I’ve been in shape, out of shape, overweight, in various broken shapes, back in shape and while on this quest to create the ultimate functional shape, I realized how changing your relationship with yourself and your body changes your relationship with the world and those in it. In working to take control and transform my body, I ended up taking control and transforming my life. There was so much unhappiness and loss of control and my voice that was deep rooted in my relationship with my body and my past…that I didn’t even realize. Taking control of my body was liberating and paved the way for me to create a better life that I am happy to wake up and live each day. This is this feeling I wish for my clients.
My transformation, which started with fitness and getting my health on track so that I could get better at pole, has evolved into a total life transformation. Something most would call a sport, hobby, or obsession has totally changed the course of my life and developed into a brand and my personal lifestyle. Through pole fitness I was able to reclaim my life and my body, while discovering my purpose, which gave birth to the idea of being #FLEXYFIT (my personal mantra) and my army of Aerial Ashletes. I’ve also attained my MBA, started working towards a Ph.D, developed some amazing friendships and business partnerships, quit corporate America to pursue work I am passionate about and met my soulmate. I realized that being able to be flexible and fit in all areas of life is truly the key to living a happy and successful life – and to releasing my inner pole superstar! I’ve found a new purpose through this idea and moving forward, I want to share what I’ve discovered about living a #FLEXYFIT life to help others achieve growth in pole, fitness, flexibility and beyond.
Professional ShapeShifter
I am a former physical plus-sized aerialist and current mental/emotional plus-zied aerialist. What that means for me is that, while my body has changed physically, my understanding and connection on the inside will always be plus-sized. I don’t share this to say that weight loss is or should be a part of the aerial domination equation. (Our bodies are incredible machines that allow us to do amazing things, they should not be a limitation nor a deterrent from exploring this beautiful art form.) I share it to show the depth and variety of my training experience at a variety of sizes, shapes and ability levels – each with its own set of challenges. My commitment to delivering the best training to all body types, shapes and sizes is more than skin deep…It is literally an evolving part of me. I train everyBODY because I’ve had everyBODY and I am everyBODY.
My Certifications
Time On Stage
• 2022 (December) Slay the Stage – Volume II Naughty or Nice
• 2022 (August) Slay the Stage – Volume I
• 2021 Selected performer for the BGP + PSO #AmplifyMelanatedVoices Showcase Fundraiser
• 2021 Selected performer for Devour ~ A Night Of Pole & Dance In Place! Showcase Fundraiser
• 2021 USPSF Elite Sport 2nd Place
• 2017 USPDF Received PRO Card and 4th Place
• 2017 PSO Southwest Championship Level 4 1st Place
• 2016 PSO Southwest Exotic Level 4 – 4th place
• 2016 UPA Bringing Sexy Back (Dallas) Guest Performer
• 2014 Miss Pole Dance Oklahoma Guest Performer
• 2013 Miss Texas Pole Star Professional Finalist
• 2013 Midwest Pole Dance Sexy Floorwork Competitor
• 2013 Galveston Bay Pole Competition Finalist and Miss Sexy Winner
• 2012 Miss Pole Dance Oklahoma Finalist
• 2012 PSO Southern Competitor
• 2011 Miss Texas Pole Star Amateur Finalist
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