Personal Training · Dallas, TX

Personal Trainer in Dallas for Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause & Menopause

Women's strength training built around your hormones

Your hormones aren't the obstacle. They're the starting point.

I'm Raven “Rae” Marsh — a Dallas-based trainer, former professional dancer, and ProNatal Fitness® certified Pre/Postnatal Specialist who builds programs around where you actually are: postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, whatever season you're in right now.

Strength Mobility Real Life Schedules
Raven Marsh, Dallas strength coach, in the weight area at Recess Fitness Club

Client Results: What Clients Say

In their own words, from Google.

“Raven is fantastic! I doubt I’ll ever find another trainer like her. I started training with Raven as a complete novice AND at the start of my first pregnancy. Not only was she super encouraging but she provided me with specially researched and tailored sessions as my pregnancy progressed. She gave me the added strength and fitness I knew I needed, and thoughtful support to get there. Forever grateful for her care and guidance.”
— Emma D., Google review
“Training with Raven as my first strength coach was such a great experience. I started working with her postpartum, and she was incredibly thoughtful and intentional in helping me rebuild my core so I could safely return to weight training and feel stronger and more confident. She also trained me through my second pregnancy and took the initiative to learn more about training during those stages to ensure everything we did was safe and appropriate. Every session was challenging but we also had fun, and it was clear how much she genuinely cared about my progress and well-being.”
— Amy M., Google review
“Can’t say enough great things about Raven! I trained with her for 2 years and came to her after having my first baby and struggling with my new body. Her program was appropriate, challenging, and I can say I am the strongest and most confident I’ve been in my body in years, stronger now than when I was an athlete! She’s also a delightful human being. Listens and adjusts workouts to how you feel that day, brings the energy and fun and tough love when you need it. Highly recommend!”
— Christina T., Google review
“Raven was my trainer for a year during a time that I was in the postpartum period. It was truly a pleasure to work with her and she made working out fun. She loves what she does, is supportive while she challenges you, and she emphasizes proper strength training techniques. I miss our time together.”
— Paula P., Google review
“I trained with Raven for 6 months prior to hiking a 30mile section of the PCT in Oregon. I was able to carry my pack, weighing close to 50lbs, up and down steep terrain with confidence, stamina and strength. Her bright personality, knowledge and support before/during/after my hike was above and beyond. I’m so thankful to her for preparing my body to experience the outdoors in such an off grid and beautiful way!”
— Chelsea H., Google review
“I have been training with Raven for almost three years and it has been an amazing experience. She’s incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping her clients succeed. Every session feels fun, motivating and well-structured, with close attention to form, safety, and progress. Her energy and encouragement make workouts something I’m passionate about, and I’ve seen real improvements because of her guidance. I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a dedicated and inspiring coach.”
— Google reviewer, Google review

About Raven Marsh: Training Philosophy

I'm not here to sell you a program. I'm here to be a resource you can trust.

I'm Raven “Rae” Marsh, founder of Move with Rae, and what drives my coaching isn't one client — it's all of them. Every woman I've trained has taught me something training programs don't account for on their own. That's what sent me back for NASM's Women's Fitness Specialization, and later for my ProNatal Fitness® Pre/Postnatal Specialist certification — and it's shaped every program I've built since.

I coach out of Recess here in Dallas, but the throughline is the same everywhere: strength training that works with your hormones — pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause — instead of ignoring them. What I bring to every session is knowledge and cueing — the ability to see exactly what your form needs and correct it in real time, not just hand you a program and hope it lands. I bring a dancer's eye for movement quality to every session, from your first bodyweight squat to your first postpartum deadlift.

My programming has been shaped by every client who's walked through the door — from women in their early 70s to a 20-year-old college student. That range is exactly why "one program fits all" was never the answer.

I'm not a clinician, so I work alongside your OB, midwife, pelvic floor therapist or doctor and train within their guidance. Pregnancy, postpartum, PMOS, perimenopause and menopause all get a provider check-in before we start.

4+
Years Coaching Women's Life-Stage Strength
2022
Coaching Since
8
Certifications Held

Coaching at Recess in Dallas

Technique you can feel. Strength you can see.

Raven Marsh coaching a client through a dumbbell lunge at Recess Fitness Club in Dallas
Form coaching in real time
Trap-bar deadlift
Dancer standing en pointe in a tan leotard with arms crossed, a nod to Rae's professional dance background
Dallas personal trainer doing a rotational medicine ball exercise at Recess Fitness Club near Lower Greenville
Dallas trainer in a forearm headstand with one leg lifted on the turf at Recess Fitness Club near Lakewood and Highland Park
Yoga practitioner holding an advanced arm balance on a mat, reflecting Rae's 200-hour Ashtanga yoga training

Dallas Personal Training for Every Life Stage

One woman, many bodies — I coach the one you're in right now.

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Hormone-Informed

I pay attention to how your energy, recovery, and strength actually shift through each life stage — and adjust the plan instead of making you push through what your body isn't ready for.

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Prenatal

I've coached clients through every trimester — staying strong and confident in your body without guessing at what's safe.

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Postpartum

This is where I started. Rebuilding core and pelvic floor strength from the ground up, on your timeline — not a rushed six-week clearance.

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PMOS (formerly PCOS)

Strength training as a science-backed tool for managing symptoms and building a sustainable, trusting relationship with your body.

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Perimenopause & Menopause

Strength training as protection for the decades ahead — bone density, muscle mass, and staying capable in your body long-term.

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Teens & Other Hormonal Diagnoses

Programming built around whatever your body is navigating right now — not a one-size-fits-all plan borrowed from someone else's stage of life.

No generic PDFs or messy spreadsheets. When you train with me, you get a private portal for your program, progress tracking, weekly check-ins and a direct line to me.

Current client? Sign in to your portal for your program, workout logging, check-ins and questions for Rae.

Sample client view
HomeProgramCheck-in & LogAsk RaeProgress

This week

Mon · Lower body ADone
Wed · Upper bodyDone
Fri · Lower body BUp next

Recent bests

Hip thrust155 lb × 8
Trap bar deadlift135 lb × 6

Nutrition targets

Protein 120gCarbs 190gFat 60g
Sample data. Your portal shows your own program and numbers.

Personal Trainer Credentials in Dallas

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NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Core certification, National Academy of Sports Medicine

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NASM Women's Fitness Specialization

Pre/postnatal & life-stage focused programming

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NASM Behavioral Change Specialization

Coaching for sustainable, lasting habit change

04

200-Hr Yoga Teacher Training

Ashtanga / Rocket lineage

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Assisted Stretching Certified

Mobility & recovery-focused bodywork

06

Lionel University Master Trainer

In progress — full scholarship

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ProNatal Fitness® Pre/Postnatal Specialist

Prenatal & postpartum programming, assessment & framework

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Lionel University Certified Personal Trainer

DEAC-accredited, proctored exam

Your Care Team: Providers I Trust

Strength training works best alongside good care.

I work alongside pelvic floor physical therapists, OBs, midwives, dietitians and other Dallas providers. When something is outside what a trainer should handle, I'll point you to someone I'd send my own clients to.

Providers: if you have a patient who'd benefit from strength training, you can refer them directly, or apply to be on my list.

In-Person Personal Training Near Lower Greenville, Lakewood & Highland Park

Train with me at Recess in East Dallas, or remotely if you're further away.

I train at Recess Fitness Club, 5706 E Mockingbird Ln in Dallas (75206), a short drive from Lower Greenville, Lakewood, the M Streets, Knox-Henderson, SMU, University Park and Highland Park.

If you're pregnant, postpartum, in perimenopause or past menopause and looking for a personal trainer in East Dallas or the Park Cities area, this is the closest way to work with me in person. If you're new to Recess, your first session is a free trial, and current Recess members book with me through Recess. I also offer remote coaching if you're further away. For people new to Recess, in-person training is $100 per session and remote coaching is $129 to $349 per month, depending on the tier; see services and pricing for everything I offer.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Move with Rae for?

Move with Rae is strength training for women at any life stage, with specialties in prenatal, postpartum, PMOS (formerly PCOS), perimenopause and menopause, plus teens and women with hormonal diagnoses. Raven Marsh is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with the NASM Women's Fitness Specialization and the ProNatal Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialist certification.

Where does Rae train clients in person?

In-person sessions are at Recess Fitness Club in Dallas, Texas (5706 E Mockingbird Ln). Remote training is available for anyone outside Dallas or anyone who prefers to train on their own schedule.

How much does training with Rae cost?

For people new to Recess, in-person training is $100 per session. Remote training is $129 to $349 per month, depending on the tier (see all services and pricing). A one-time Pick My Brain Call is $125 for 45 minutes and can be booked directly with no application.

Do I need a gym membership for in-person training?

If you're new to Recess, your first session with me is a free trial. After that you need a Recess Fitness Club membership to keep training in person, and there is a discount when you train with Rae. If you're already a Recess member, you book sessions with me through Recess.

Is nutrition guidance included?

Yes. Nutrition guidance is included for every in-person client, and for remote clients on the Strength + Nutrition and Pre/Post-Natal tiers. Pregnant clients receive prenatal-specific targets once your provider has cleared you and your details are in.

What does remote training include?

A fully custom program in your private client portal and workout logging, in four tiers: Programming ($129/month, with a monthly review and 2 form checks), Coaching ($229/month, adds weekly check-ins, unlimited form checks and an optional monthly call), Strength + Nutrition ($329/month, adds a macro plan) and Pre/Post-Natal ($349/month). There is a 3-month minimum, and quarterly prepay saves about 7%.

How do I get started?

Fill out the short application. Rae reads every application herself to make sure it is a good fit before booking anything. Spots are limited, so if she is at capacity you may be placed on a waitlist and contacted when a spot opens.

Is this medical advice or treatment?

No. Rae is a personal trainer, not a medical provider. She does not diagnose or treat conditions, asks for clearance from your OB, midwife or doctor when it applies, and refers out to pelvic floor physical therapists, doctors or dietitians when needed.

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I'd love to be part of this next chapter with you — let's train your body well.

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