About Coach J

Welcome to Embodied Fitness! I’m Jaycee Chang (they/them), a.k.a. Coach J, and I have been a Certified Personal Trainer for 8 years. I specialize in supporting and guiding queer and trans folks from all backgrounds in their fitness and movement journeys. 

My work is informed by all of my identities, including being trans, non-binary, queer, a person of color, chronically ill, and disabled.

My passion is to support queer and trans people to experience embodiment, healing, and liberation through their movement and fitness practice.

I specialize in strength training, increasing fitness and confidence, and creating embodied experiences of gender euphoria for people of varying fitness levels and backgrounds.

I have a background in climbing, bboying (breakdancing), Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing), Chinese martial arts, basketball, running, and swimming.

8 years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer

B.S. in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in exercise science & biomechanics

Previously worked at UC Davis, UCSF, and SFSU as a Personal Trainer and Group Instructor

Worked for 2 years in a physical therapy clinic as a PT aide

sports medicine informed practice, prehab/rehab

  • Coach J fosters a community-first and inclusive approach to fitness. This was the first time I have been able to work out in a queer-centered environment and show up as my genuine self. I'm looking forward to more sessions!

    Client - QT Group Training Class

  • Coach J is an amazing trainer and made the space feel so welcoming and safe! I got a great workout and met awesome people. I highly recommend this class to introverts, extraverts, regular gym-goers and couch potatoes alike. By the end, I felt sweaty and my nervous system felt regulated!

    Client - QT Group Training Class

  • Coach J's group training class was amazing! The partner exercises were a great way to move and connect with fellow QT folks. Coach J's affirming and non-judgmental approach created a supportive atmosphere where I felt accepted and encouraged to push myself.

    Client - QT Group Training Class