Ralitsa Malcheva
Personal trainer, fitness coach, foot mobility coach
About our Foot Health Expert
Ralitsa Malcheva
Based in England, United Kingdom
Personal trainer for over 13 years. Ralitsa works with people experiencing foot, knee, hip, and back issues, helping them regain mobility, strength, and confidence so they can move better in everyday life and get back to enjoying the sports, training, and activities they love.
Ralitsa began her career in 2013 as a gym and group fitness instructor, and in 2014 she qualified as a personal trainer. Over the years, she has completed a range of certifications, including Pre- and Post-Natal Personal Training, as well as group training disciplines such as Indoor Cycling, kettlebells, Supple Strength, Bootcamp, and Circuit training. However, the biggest shift in how she coaches came after studying with Gary Ward, followed by mentorship with Katie St Clair, which deeply influenced her approach to movement.
Since 2021, Ralitsa has been coaching clients online, working with people from all over the world, and in 2023, she launched a 5-week online Functional Foot Course for professionals who want to understand foot biomechanics and develop the skills to coach the foot more effectively. The course has now run for 10 rounds.
Her day-to-day work with clients, along with the foot course, inspired her to collaborate on a new program designed to benefit a wide range of people – from movement professionals to anyone who wants to move better and stay active.
Ralitsa recommends
“I love how light and comfortable the Velore trainers are. The breathable material is flexible, which makes them perfect for walking and training. I also like the Grace 2.0 — it is a very pretty and comfortable shoe, and I think it is a great option for everyday wear. Personally, I prefer shoes without cushioning, although I can understand that the new cushioned sole will probably be more appealing to most people. And finally, the Barebarics winter shoes — I simply love them.”
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