FOUNDER
Candace “Coach Felyne” Liger (she/they) is the founder of the Center for Body Autonomy, an organization that specializes in supporting safer, pleasurable, and inclusive ways for bodies to thrive. She is an award-winning social justice advocate, a certified NASM fitness coach and USAW Level 1 Coach, BDSM/KINK practitioner, and consent & harm reduction educator. Additionally, she serves as the Director of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting.
Originally from Mississippi, Candace blends her background in social justice and wellness, her work specializes in creating safe, healthy, and inclusive spaces for all bodies to thrive.
Candace is also a TedX speaker & award-winning activist and performance artist. She is a graduate of the National Organization of Victim Advocates’ Academy and has organized national campaigns to examine the impact of racial and gender-based oppression, sexual violence, and mass incarceration.