Active Independence
Personal Trainers
Active Independence
102 Coupar Angus Rd, Dundee
# Active Independence
Active Independence is a specialist fitness and wellbeing service based in Birkhill, Dundee, run by Chris Neilson, a qualified occupational therapist and personal trainer. The business provides accessible and inclusive functional exercise programmes tailored to the specific needs, abilities and goals of individual clients.
The service caters to three main groups: older adults, neurodivergent individuals, and disabled people. Chris specialises in designing exercise sessions that maintain and improve independence in everyday activities, with particular expertise in balance and strength training for fall prevention amongst older populations. The occupational therapy background ensures programmes are grounded in practical understanding of how movement and fitness connect to daily living.
What distinguishes Active Independence is the combination of clinical occupational therapy knowledge with personal training expertise. Rather than generic fitness instruction, Chris conducts thorough assessments to understand each person's unique circumstances, challenges and aspirations. This person-centred approach means clients receive genuinely tailored sessions, whether they're working on mobility improvements, building confidence with neurodivergent support needs, or adapting exercises around disabilities.
The business is fully accredited and regulated, holding membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, and CIMSPA accreditation. Success stories demonstrate tangible outcomes for clients across different age groups and abilities, with testimonials highlighting the inclusive, supportive coaching style.
Active Independence is a specialist fitness and wellbeing service based in Birkhill, Dundee, run by Chris Neilson, a qualified occupational therapist and personal trainer. The business provides accessible and inclusive functional exercise programmes tailored to the specific needs, abilities and goals of individual clients.
The service caters to three main groups: older adults, neurodivergent individuals, and disabled people. Chris specialises in designing exercise sessions that maintain and improve independence in everyday activities, with particular expertise in balance and strength training for fall prevention amongst older populations. The occupational therapy background ensures programmes are grounded in practical understanding of how movement and fitness connect to daily living.
What distinguishes Active Independence is the combination of clinical occupational therapy knowledge with personal training expertise. Rather than generic fitness instruction, Chris conducts thorough assessments to understand each person's unique circumstances, challenges and aspirations. This person-centred approach means clients receive genuinely tailored sessions, whether they're working on mobility improvements, building confidence with neurodivergent support needs, or adapting exercises around disabilities.
The business is fully accredited and regulated, holding membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, and CIMSPA accreditation. Success stories demonstrate tangible outcomes for clients across different age groups and abilities, with testimonials highlighting the inclusive, supportive coaching style.
Services offered
1:1 personal training for disabled adultsneurodivergent coaching and fitness supportfunctional exercise programmes for older adultsbalance and fall prevention trainingactivities of daily living improvement exercisesgroup fitness sessionsoccupational therapy assessmentsadaptive exercise programming