Isis Encinas

My name is Isis, and I’m a coach at VITAL West Harlem and Upper East Side. I have been climbing for 4 years and am passionate about growing in my own practice and teaching others to connect with their bodies through climbing! Everyone’s body is different, and I make sure to tailor our sessions to your unique needs. I love introducing people to the sport, and will happily teach anything from the basics to more advanced techniques. Climbing is such a great practice for both physical and mental health, and I love helping people build that mind-body connection through playful movement.

I primarily work with boulderers in the novice to intermediate range and I coach our recreational and competitive youth teams. I have experience working with youth of all ages as well as adult climbers. In our sessions, I can help build strength, flexibility, and technical skills! We can work through projects together, learn how to maximize your climbing sessions, and promote sustainability in a sport that can be physically demanding.

I’m excited to work with you to set climbing goals, help you build confidence on and off the wall, and challenge yourself to do things you never thought were possible!