How many spots do you take on at once?+
3 spots right now. I keep the number small on purpose, because revisions every two weeks and same-day replies don't work at volume. When the last spot goes, this page says so, and you can put your name down for the next opening instead of paying for a spot I can't give you yet.
What happens right after I pay?+
Your intake form and Trainerize invite land in your inbox the moment payment clears. The form takes about 10 minutes. I read it myself within 24 hours and message you in the app. Your plan is underway within 48 hours.
Do I need an app to do this?+
Yes, and it's free to you. Coaching runs through Trainerize on iPhone or Android: your workouts with demo video for every movement, daily logging for bell sessions and brace hours, your bi-weekly photos and measurements, and our direct chat all live in one place. The invite arrives with your intake form. It lets me see your week as it happens, instead of rebuilding it from memory at check-in.
What conditions do you work with?+
Pectus excavatum (all severity levels), pectus carinatum, rib flare, and any mix of them. Mixed cases are common, and I work with them. You describe your full case in the intake right after checkout, or you can ask me in the chat first if you're unsure.
What does "custom-fitted equipment" mean exactly?+
For vacuum bells: I take your chest measurements (circumference, sternal depression depth, chest width) and build a bell sized specifically for your anatomy. For rib flare braces: built to your rib angle and circumference. You don't pick a size from a chart. It's made for you.
What's the duration of the coaching programme?+
At least 12 weeks, usually 6 months for significant structural correction. The programme runs as long as active correction takes. I don't count weeks. I watch whether your measurements are still moving, and I tell you when they stop.
What age range do you work with?+
Teenagers, with a parent involved, through to adults. The approach changes with age, because younger cartilage is more pliable. So age is part of how I design your plan, not a reason to turn you away.
Do I need to already have equipment, and is it included?+
You don't need anything to start, and the hardware is not included in the $199. Once I've designed your plan I'll tell you what your case actually needs, if anything, and build it to your measurements. As my client you get 15% off a vacuum bell or a brace, and 30% off if you need both. Some cases need neither, and I'd rather tell you that than sell you hardware.
What does a typical week look like?+
Vacuum bell: 2–4 sessions per day of 10–30 minutes each, depending on phase. Brace: 8–16 hours per day. Breathing sequence: 15–20 minutes daily. Exercise plan: 3–4 sessions per week. This takes real time every day, and I'm not going to pretend it doesn't.
I struggle to gain weight. Is nutrition really included?+
Fully. With pectus, weight gain does a lot of the visual work, because a fuller chest hides the dip. I build your meal plan around foods you actually like and adjust it alongside your training. Can't eat vegetables? Hate eggs? Tell me and I'll build around it. A plan you quietly drop in week three is worth nothing.
Can I run the program from a home gym?+
Yes. The workout plan adapts to whatever you have: a full gym, a home setup with dumbbells and bands, or just bodyweight to start. Tell me your setup at intake and the plan gets built around it.
What if I've been doing this for months with no results?+
Plateaus are one of the most common reasons people come to coaching. I go through what you're doing: pressure, suction level, positioning and the exercises you pair with it. That almost always shows what's blocking progress. A plateau usually has a specific cause.
Can adults correct PE without surgery?+
Yes. Results vary with severity and starting age, but non-surgical correction in adults is well documented, and I work with adults regularly. Their plan differs from a teenager's: longer sessions, slower progress at the start, and more focus on connective tissue adaptation. It's not quick, but it works.
Do you work with very severe pectus excavatum?+
Yes. Severe cases benefit most from the vacuum bell plan, and I set honest expectations at intake. Severe structural correction takes longer, but visible improvement is achievable. If your case needs a surgical consultation, I tell you that too.
Will coaching prepare me for the Nuss procedure if I choose surgery later?+
It can. Stronger chest muscles, better breathing mechanics and better posture all make surgery and recovery easier. Some clients improve enough that they cancel the consult. If you do go ahead, you go in better prepared.
What's the difference between the PE Course and 1-on-1 coaching?+
The PE Course gives you the complete system: the plan, breathing mechanics, exercise sequences and how to measure. 1-on-1 coaching builds a plan for your case from scratch, with custom equipment fitting, plan revisions every two weeks and direct access to me in the Trainerize app. The course is the path you follow on your own. Coaching is the fastest, most direct path, with no guesswork.
How do I know if I need coaching or if the course is enough?+
The comparison further up shows the real differences. As a rule: if you're motivated, happy to work on your own and your case is straightforward, the course plus the guides usually does the job. If your case is complex, earlier attempts failed, or you want the fastest result with me watching over it, coaching is the right level. And if you start coaching and your intake shows a course fits better, I tell you in my first reply and refund the month.
How much does it cost?+
$199 a month, flat. That covers your case assessment, the full custom plan, plan revisions every two weeks, the Trainerize app with direct access to me, and progress tracking. Equipment is the one thing it doesn't cover: if your case needs a bell or a brace, I build it to your measurements at 15% off, or 30% off for both. There are no tiers and no other extras. Your first month is covered by the 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can cancel any month.
What if I want to stop partway through?+
In the first 30 days, one message gets you a full refund, no questions asked. After that, coaching is month to month. Cancel anytime, with no lock-in, and you keep everything we built: the plan, the equipment and the documentation. If we're not making progress or it isn't the right fit, I'll tell you straight. I'd rather stop and point you somewhere better than keep billing you for a programme that isn't working for you.