Hey folks, if you don't know me my name is Kelly and I'm a personal trainer whose main passion is helping my fellow chronically ill and disabled people build strength, manage symptoms, and re-connect with their bodies.

A couple months ago I took a big step in my business and signed a lease on my own private gym/studio space. Even in these early stages, it's been bustling with people coming for group classes and private training. Unfortunately the building isn't accessible for those who use wheelchairs or walkers due to steps at the back entrance.

While I did at one point enlist the help of five people to lift a client's power chair into the building, I don't think any of us need to repeat that experience.

I have a contractor lined up to build a permanent ramp over the stone steps; however, the costs of buying equipment and installing flooring have been pretty hefty, and I am reaching out to the community for support in covering some of the cost of the ramp.

In the short time since I've soft-opened Spectrum Collective, an acupuncturist, an RMT, and another strength coach have also joined the roster, and it's steadily growing into a really vibrant little community. My dream was to build a space specifically for people who don't feel at home in traditional fitness environments, and I plan to stay committed to that vision.

If you want to see a bit more about what I do, you can check out my Instagram at @lesspain_moregains, or my website at lesspainmoregains.com.

The space itself can be found at Spectrumcollective.ca (website still under construction), and we are located at 238 Gerrard St E. I hope you can stop by some time for a workout, or just to say hi!

Thank you for reading this far!