Business Details
28 Years
experience
Expert Pole Training for Mobility & Hiking
Poles for Mobility is dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages and abilities to fully enjoy outdoor activities through the optimal use of hiking and walking poles. Founded by Jayah Faye Paley, a certified personal trainer with over 20 years of experience, we specialize in teaching techniques that enhance endurance, posture, core strength, and joint health. Our programs cater to hikers seeking performance improvements, individuals with mobility challenges like Parkinson's or arthritis, and anyone aiming to maintain independence through better balance. We offer in-person classes in Northern California, award-winning training DVDs, and personalized phone consultations to ensure accessibility for clients nationwide.Our methodology combines biomechanical expertise with practical field experience, emphasizing safe, sustainable movement patterns that reduce joint strain while improving spinal function. With a focus on education and community engagement, we collaborate with national parks, health organizations, and senior centers to deliver small-group seminars that prioritize individualized attention and proper technique development.
Services
Pole Training
Mobility Classes
Hiking Technique
DVD Courses
Phone Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 20+ years developing adaptive pole techniques for diverse mobility needs
- Certified trainer with AFAA & ACE credentials and Sierra Club leadership experience
- Only comprehensive educational media on optimal pole use, including award-winning DVDs
- Small-group classes with personalized attention to individual form and goals
- Proven methods for reducing joint stress while improving spinal function and balance
What people say
Profound freedom of movement
Improved balance and confidence
Regained independence
Reduced joint strain
Effective adaptive techniques
Services
Pole Training
Our pole training programs teach optimal techniques for hiking, walking, and mobility enhancement. Using biomechanically sound methods, we help clients improve posture, reduce joint stress, and increase endurance. Participants learn terrain-specific techniques that enhance stability and spinal function while preventing injuries through proper form development.
Mobility Classes
Designed for individuals with mobility challenges, these classes focus on restoring balance and independence through pole-assisted movement. We address conditions like Parkinson's and arthritis with customized exercises that improve gait patterns, strengthen weight-bearing muscles, and enhance spatial awareness for safer ambulation.
Hiking Technique
Specialized instruction for hikers develops efficient uphill power and downhill joint protection techniques. Our curriculum includes terrain adaptation strategies, pole etiquette training, and muscle engagement patterns that enhance trail performance while minimizing physical strain during extended outdoor excursions.
DVD Courses
Award-winning instructional DVDs provide comprehensive training in pole usage for both recreational and therapeutic applications. These resources cover equipment selection, proper adjustment techniques, and progressive skill development programs that users can follow at their own pace for lasting mobility improvements.
Phone Consultations
Personalized phone coaching sessions offer technique guidance and troubleshooting for pole users nationwide. Combined with our training DVDs, these consultations provide tailored advice on posture correction, equipment fitting, and adaptive strategies to address individual mobility challenges and hiking performance goals.
People
Jayah Faye Paley
Founder & Certified Trainer
AFAA & ACE-certified trainer with 20+ years experience, Jayah specializes in adaptive pole techniques for mobility enhancement. She leads Sierra Club hikes and has developed educational media used by physical therapists nationwide.
Questions
What conditions benefit from pole training?
Our programs help individuals with Parkinson's, MS, arthritis, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy improve mobility and balance through adaptive pole techniques.
Do you offer online training options?
Yes, our award-winning DVDs and phone consultations provide comprehensive remote training for clients outside Northern California.
How do poles help hikers?
Proper pole use improves uphill power, protects joints during descents, enhances balance on uneven terrain, and increases overall hiking endurance through optimal muscle engagement.
Are classes available for beginners?
We offer tiered classes from basic skills to advanced trail techniques, with small groups ensuring personalized instruction for all experience levels.
What equipment do I need?
We provide quality poles during seminars. For personal use, we recommend adjustable trekking poles with canted grips and appropriate tips for your primary terrain.
