Katie Arostegui

​EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theater – California State University, Chico (Chico CA)
• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Childhood Education) – California State University, Chico (Chico CA)

CERTIFICATIONS

• American Council of Exercise (ACE) – Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness & Behavior Modification Specialist
• StretchLab – Certified Flexologist (Assisted Stretch Specialist)
• Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFFA) – Group Fitness & Beyond Mat Science Yoga & Pilates
• Lifetime Fitness – Life Barre Signature Format
• LaBlast Fitness, LaBlast Splash & LaBlast Line Dance
• Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) – Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification
• American Red Cross – AED, First Aid & CPR

EXPERIENCE

• The Graceful Athlete (Charlottesville VA) – Owner, Personal Trainer (virtual)
• StretchLab (Charlottesville VA) – “Flexologist” (stretch therapy)
• Barre, LaBlast & LaBlast Splash Instructor at:
  o Carlisle Family YMCA
  o Brooks Family YMCA (Charlottesville VA)
  o Atlantic Coast Athletic Clubs (Charlottesville VA)
  o Lifetime Athletic Club (Columbia MD)
  o Columbia Association (Columbia MD)
• U.S. Army MWR Carlisle Barracks – Youth Dance & Cheer Instructor
• LaBlast & LaBlast Splash Master Trainer & Presenter
• Live Arts Theater (Charlottesville VA) – Children’s Theater Director & Choreographer
• Charlottesville Ballet Academy (Charlottesville VA) – Youth Adaptive Dance Instructor & Adult Hip Hop Instructor
• The Little Gym of Bellevue & Issaquah, WA – Manager, Trainer & Lead Gymnastics & Cheer Instructor

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Chronic & Acute Conditions (Pelvis, Spine & Bone)
• Pre-Natal & Postnatal (fitness & assisted stretch)
• Flexibility & Recovery
• Beginner Weight Training (machines & bodyweight)
• Youth Dance & Fitness Specialist (high needs to competitive training)
• Aquatic Fitness Training (strength, conditioning & recovery)

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer during the global pandemic shutdown with 2 young boys while my husband was on military deployment overseas
• LaBlast Fitness Master Trainer
• NFL Cheerleader – Baltimore Ravens, Rookie of The Year
• NFL Cheerleader – Seattle Seahawks

HOBBIES

• Travel
• Gardening
• Karaoke
• Completing home improvement projects
• Cooking
• Spending time with family & friends