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About

Strength, mobility, and Hyrox coaching with Coach Taki — online and in person.

Coach Taki
My story

Fitness changed my life. I'm here to help it change yours.

I started my fitness journey in 2019, and it quickly became my greatest passion — what began as something I did for myself grew into the work I've built my life around. I'm originally from Bulgaria, and San Francisco is home.

In 2021, I committed to it fully and earned my NASM Personal Trainer, CrossFit L1, Assisted Stretching Specialist, NASM Stretching & Flexibility Coach, and Pain-Free Performance Specialist certifications. I'm still learning — for me, education never stops.

At the heart of everything I do is one belief: anyone, no matter where they're starting from, can find their strength, their community, and a deeper sense of who they are. My job is to build the space where that happens.

The Third Space

Why "The Third Space"?

Home is the first space. Work is the second. The Third Space is the one you choose — a place to move better, learn how to live healthier, and feel at home away from home. That's what I'm building, whether we train together online or in the same room.

Coaching that actually sticks isn't a template you download. It's a relationship — one where I know what your body told me last week and where you're trying to get next. Form comes first; load and speed follow movement quality, never the other way around.

Credentials

Qualified, and always learning.

Certifications I hold — with more training always in progress.

NASM Certified Personal Trainer Pain-Free Performance Specialist Assisted Stretching Specialist (NASM Stretching & Flexibility Coach) CrossFit Level 1 Hyrox-Affiliated CPR / First Aid
What clients say

Real words. Real results.

Coaching that lasted — quotes pulled directly from clients across strength, mobility, Hyrox, and 1:1 coaching.

"32 minutes better than my first."
Taki wrote a detailed plan for my training that contributed to me completing my second Hyrox 32 mins better than my first.
— Meylin R.
OnlineHyroxStrength
"She has an intuitive sense of when I'm at my limit versus when I have more to give."
Runs a class of 12+ while giving everyone an individualized experience. She remembers where each person started.
— Myroslava L.
GroupMindset
"She stands by her clients through the challenging moments and celebrates every win, big or small."
Taki tailors each program to her clients' individual goals, ensuring not only effective progress but also an enjoyable and supportive experience.
— Natsumi I.
Online + In-PersonPersonal Coaching
"In my very first session, Taki diagnosed and addressed my calf pain that had been bothering me for months."
She has taught me about body awareness and proper form, helping me avoid injuries.
— Samantha G.
MobilityPain
"Strict and demanding without ever crossing into pressure."
She'll push you to your edge, but she's also the first to say "take it easy if you're not feeling 100%" — and mean it. That ability to meet the student where they are is what keeps me coming back.
— Surbhi
GroupStrength
"Taki goes beyond stretching."
Valuable insights on techniques, mobility exercises, and form improvement. An exceptional coach.
— James D.
MobilityForm
"My problem areas feel much better — I am simply hooked."
I've always had issues with my hips, lower back and overall mobility. After just a few sessions with Taki, I feel lighter.
— Jeff M.
MobilityFlexibility
"I didn't think I needed it — now my yoga sessions are even better."
As an avid yogi, I needed to be stretched in areas I couldn't reach. Now I hold poses longer.
— Jackie P.
MobilityYoga
"Increased mobility, range of motion, and all-round suppleness."
The benefits came quickly. Highly recommend Taki to anyone wanting to break through their limitations.
— Alasdair M.
MobilityRecovery
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