Caitlin Wallace
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Aerial & Movement Coach
Empowering circus artists, aerialists, and aesthetic movers to build strong technique, reduce pain, and unlock peak performance.Improve Technique — Master Control — Build Resilience
About me
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a professional dance trapeze artist with over a decade in the air, I understand exactly what your aerial body goes through.
I graduated from NECCA's ProTrack Program and now specialize in helping aerialists develop healthier, more efficient movement. My coaching blends advanced body mechanics, aerial movement theory, and creative artistry to deepen your authenticity. I utilize my knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and training principles to create healthier, more resilient bodies.My goal is to help you build high-level skill in a way that leaves you feeling lighter, stronger, and more capable of creating the art you love.
Train with me
Virtual flexibility classes
Intentional Flexibility
This virtual group class moves beyond passive stretching—it helps build the strength and control you need to make your flexibility useable. We break down body mechanics and use targeted exercises to help you increase range of motion, master shapes, and improve lines for better movement quality and stronger performance in the air.Level: Intermediate, beginner-friendly
When: Sundays at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET via Zoom
Access: Recordings available for 1 month after class
Pricing: Sliding scale ($12-$25)Monthly Skill Focus
May: Hip and spinal mobility for active splits and twists
June: Straddles, side bending, and Y-scales
July: TDB
Private Coaching
Virtual Performance Coaching
One-on-one appointments for up to 60 or 90 minutes.Each session is tailored to your needs—whether you're refining a skill, expanding your movement capacity, or developing performance readiness.Get personalized coaching in:
- Dance trapeze technique
- Flexibility/mobility goals
- Movement quality and body awareness
- Strength and conditioning
- Training structure and programming
- Sequencing, artistry, and musicality
- Act creation and refinementSliding scale prices available. Group private lessons may be available upon request. First time clients may book a FREE 10 minute consultation to discuss current goals.
About me
Caitlin Wallace (she/they) is a dance trapeze artist, movement coach, and Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Portland, OR.My background in movement began in competitive athletics, where I pitched at the NCAA Division II level for Cal State Monterey Bay. After graduation I discovered aerial and circus, ultimately undertaking three years of intensive, full-time training at the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA). Here I participated in the multidisciplinary ProTrack Program, specializing in dance trapeze.Since 2018, I have taught aerial and flexibility to students at every level. My coaching is informed by my background in collegiate sports, professional circus, and education in physical therapy. When I teach trapeze, I emphasize technical clarity and movement theory. I highlight mechanics like balance, weight transfer, and friction or pressure through points of contact to help you broaden your own vocabulary on the apparatus. In my flexibility classes, I prioritize active range of motion, end-range strength, and joint stability to develop controlled movement that translates directly to your aerial and circus practice.As a physical therapist, I seek to indenfity underling causes of ongoing pain. I analyze movement across the entire kinetic chain—considering things like posture, body mechanics, movement compensations, and muscle performance—to create interventions specific to your needs. I also consider training variables like load, volume, and frequency, to help you manage activity while reducing pain. My goal is to develop a progressive training program tailored to your specific goals to promoting long-term resilience and physical health.Currently available for virtual coaching, including weekly drop-in flexibility classes, and private lessons. In-person workshops and lessons can be coordinated at A-WOL Dance Collective in Portland, OR.For PT, I am currently licensed in Oregon, and can soon offer in-person evaluations and treatment at a clinic in the greater Portland area. (Stay tuned!)
Please note that I am not offering telehealth for physical therapy services at this time.
