Military Veterans
At Pole Impact, our mission is to support and empower veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma or combat trauma by providing specialized pole and aerial program. We are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment where survivors can rebuild their strength, regain their confidence, and find a supportive community. We aim to facilitate physical healing, emotional resilience, and mental well-being, helping veterans reclaim their lives and thrive. Our commitment is to honor the courage and sacrifice of our veterans by offering a path to recovery and empowerment through the transformative power of pole and aerial arts.​​
Free 3-Month Unlimited Membership for Women Veterans​
​
Pole Impact is offering free unlimited classes for three months to women veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma or combat trauma. This program supports healing—physically, mentally, and emotionally—through movement, strength-building, and community.
Each week includes a veteran-only, trauma-informed class taught by our Founder—a woman veteran and psychiatrist. This private class provides a safe, supportive space to build confidence through foundational pole skills and flow-based movement.
Participants also get full access to our regular schedule, including Stretch, Choreo Flow, and HIIT That!
To help us measure impact and improve the program, we’ll ask you to complete short surveys before and after the program focused on your mental and physical well-being.
For Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran, regardless of your gender, you may be eligible for free class passes or reduced tuition at Pole Impact. To receive your discount, please email us at betsy@poleimpact.org​
If you are interested in the three-month unlimited membership, please complete the application here:
Why are we doing this?
The suicide rate among women veterans increased 24.1% between 2020 and 2021.
This is 4x higher than the 6.3% increase among male veterans.
​Among nonveteran women, the suicide rate increased 2.6%.
​
On average, 13% of women veterans have post-traumatic stress disorder – which is more than twice as much as male veterans. This is due in part to the prevalence of sexual trauma; 1 in 3 women veterans tell their VA health care provider they experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault while in the military. Women veterans also have a difficult time transitioning into civilian life and reclaiming their bodies; they often feel “de-feminized” by their military service.
Unfortunately, post-military assistance for women veterans consists of long wait times, and poor care that does not address all facets of the women veteran experience. Pole Impact disrupts this inequity in wellbeing by providing women veterans with a safe outlet where they can feel empowered – mentally, physically, and socially – after their military service. The strength and flexibility that pole develops can support women with their individual health journeys and boost their confidence. The sexiness of pole can also help these women to regain their love for their bodies after enduring sexual trauma and/or the de-feminization of the military. Pole as exercise can improve mental, physical, and emotional health. Our studio also offers social wellbeing by providing a community of enthusiastic, supportive individuals who love pole and believe in its healing power.
​
Funded in part by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services as made available through the Arizona Veterans’ Donations Fund.
Donations: Pole Impact is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
100% of donations fund scholarships for veterans.
If you would like to support our cause, please click the link below or contact us at veteransprogram@poleimpact.org.
We appreciate you!
