Annie-Celeste Taylor

PT for Misfits, Movers & Magic Makers

Strength. Confidence. Community.

Body-positive personal trainer helping you build strength and feel powerful in your own skin. Online or in person.

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Fitness Without Shame. Strength With Spark.

I’m Annie-Celeste — a queer, body-positive personal trainer specialising in inclusive strength coaching for people who’ve felt out of place in traditional fitness spaces.

Whether you’re exploring movement later in life, living with pain or injury, navigating identity in a fitness world that doesn’t always make space for you—or just looking for something that feels more affirming—I create spaces where movement is empowering, not punishing. My approach blends empathy, autonomy, and joy with a strong focus on helping you stay strong, steady, and confident in everyday life.

I found my way to personal training through the vibrant world of roller derby, where I fell in love with the strength and solidarity that come from moving your body on your own terms. That spirit of rebellion and resilience still drives my coaching today.

After breaking my leg (twice!), I understand what it takes to rebuild — physically and mentally. That lived experience shapes how I coach others: with compassion, realistic progressions, and absolutely no space for shame.

Behind the scenes, I’m committed to breaking down toxic fitness culture—from harmful body ideals to exclusionary training spaces—by showing that strength can be inclusive, joyful, and transformative.

So if you’re ready to feel powerful, steady, and unapologetically yourself… I’m here for it. Let’s lift heavy. Let’s live loud.

How You Can Train With Me

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1:1 Strength Coaching: Online: In Person

Build real strength, confidence, and body trust with a tailored program designed around you. Inclusive, compassionate, and focused on sustainable progress — no matter where you’re starting from.

✅ Custom programs
✅ Weekly check-ins
✅ WhatsApp support
✅ Home or gym-based training

Rebuild With Confidence: Injury & Rehab Coaching

Recovering from injury, surgery or dealing with a chronic condition? I’ve been there. I offer supportive, personalised coaching to help you regain strength, mobility, and trust in your body after setbacks. We go at your pace, with zero shame and all the guidance you need.

✅ Post-injury strength programming
✅ Supportive movement adjustments
✅ Realistic, compassionate progress
✅ Empathy from lived experience

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Queerspace Group Classes (Returning Soon)

Joyful, inclusive movement for LGBTQIA+ folks who want to train in a space that feels like home. Expect strength, sweat, laughter, and community.

Register your interest to be the first to know when we relaunch!

Discover just how strong

 you really are!

Fitness Qualifications

  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training:
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  • Level 3 Nutrition
  • Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
  • Level 3 Award in Outdoor Fitness
  • Level 3 Award in Business & Marketing
  • DTS Level 1- Conditioning and Program Design
  • DTS Habits Coaching
  • T3 – Workout Programming
  • Advanced Stretching
  • Group Indoor Cycling
  • Circuit Instruction
  • Exercise to Music
  • Level 2 Pinkbelt Kickboxing instructor
  • Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
  • Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – for Sports
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • OTAGO Leader