Dominique Cocuzza

I’m Dominique Cocuzza, a strength coach and movement specialist with nearly a decade of experience helping people feel strong, capable, and at home in their bodies. I meet clients where they are—whether they’re stepping into the gym for the first time, returning after an injury, or pushing their limits in strength sports. My coaching is rooted in technical precision, encouragement, and a deep love of movement, making fitness feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for growth.

As an Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and StrongFirst Kettlebell coach, I bring a solid foundation in strength development, mobility, and injury prevention, tailoring training to each person’s needs. I also work with clients to optimize lifestyle choices that lower inflammation, support hormonal health, metabolic flexibility, and the development of bone and muscle density for a strong and independent life. Whether I’m working with young athletes to enhance sports performance, new moms rebuilding strength, postmenopausal women optimizing hormonal change, or older adults improving posture and balance, my approach is about sustainable progress, resilience, and lifelong vitality.

I coach both individuals and groups, leading strength training classes at ACAC Charlottesville, where I help clients of all ages and abilities build functional strength in a supportive environment.

My Areas of Expertise:

✔ Strength & Performance Training
✔ Olympic Lifting & Powerlifting Coaching
✔ Corrective Movement, Posture & Balance
✔ Metabolic Health Coaching
✔ Perinatal & Postpartum Strength
✔ Behavior Change & Longevity Coaching

I’ve had the privilege of leading classes at Miraval Resort Austin, local corporate events, and wellness seminars for local government employees, sharing practical, science-backed strategies for movement and health. My passion for fitness is contagious, and my mission is to help people feel strong, move well, and live with confidence while optimizing their health span.