The Bakery

A safe and inclusive space for people who have felt overlooked or out of place in traditional fitness settings. We work with those navigating hypermobility, chronic pain, pregnancy, midlife transitions, injury-prone bodies, and anyone who wants to build strength without breaking themselves down.

We believe movement is medicine when applied with care and precision.

The right recipe builds strength that supports the life you are actually living.

The Recipe is our fully virtual, tailored personal training experience, allowing you to train in your own space with expert guidance and accountability.

We have experience working with people who have:

  • EDS/HSD

  • POTS/dysautonomia

  • Asthma

  • Arthritis

  • Cancer

  • Orthopedic injuries

  • and more!

For a monthly cost of $399, you will gain access to:

  • Comprehensive Intake

    A detailed health and movement assessment to understand your starting point, injury history, and current needs — so your program is built with precision from day one.

  • Monthly Custom Programming

    Fully individualized training plans that evolve with you, designed to build strength without unnecessary flare-ups or setbacks.

  • Weekly Virtual Coaching Calls

    Private video check-ins for accountability, form review, program adjustments, and general fitness-related health guidance.

  • Direct Messaging Support

    Ongoing access between calls for questions, modifications, and real-time guidance with your trainer — so you are never left guessing.

Meet Your Trainer

Jia Syed

Certified Personal Trainer

Jia specializes in accessible, evidence-based strength training for individuals with hypermobility, chronic pain, disabilities, and other conditions that make traditional fitness approaches ineffective. With over two years of hands-on coaching experience, she has worked with clients navigating hypermobility (including EDS/HSD, and comorbidities), past injuries, chronic illnesses, and natural changes over the life span.

Through both personal experience and professional practice, Jia recognized that many people are underserved by standard fitness programming. Generic approaches often overlook joint instability, pain patterns, fatigue, and the need for flexibility in real life. Her work is focused on bridging that gap.

CREDENTIALS:

B.S. Community Health and Clinical Science - George Mason University

Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine

Virtual Coaching Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine

Pain Free Performance Specialist - Pain Free Performance

  • "This is easily one of the best investments I've ever made in my life. I feel stronger, I know more about weight lifting than I ever have before, I feel more confident in being at the gym, and more focused on exercising in general. I feel better in my day to day and I owe it to Jia and all her hard work. I can't sing praise enough for how much Jia's work and advice has helped improve my quality of life."

    —Nathan J.

  • "Jia is such a great personal trainer to work with. She is very knowledgeable and did a great job at explaining the benefits of each exercise we went over. One of my main goals was just to feel confident in the gym and I have certainly achieved that!"

    —Michelle A.

  • "Jia is fantastic! She seems to have "figured me out" and it feels like she's calibrating sessions nicely. My limits are being tested, but I'm certainly enjoying that."

    —Doug G.

  • "I am so happy with the progress I have made since the beginning of our sessions, despite my pre-existing injuries and concurrent physical therapy. Jia is truly the best personal trainer and is all I could have hoped for in embarking on my physical recovery journey. Her explanations are clear and on point. I really don't think there is anyone who would be better for me to work with."

    —Nina P.

Join The Bakery today!

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