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Charleen's love of movement, dance and exercise started as a young girl and continues through today. Growing up, Charleen was involved in ballet, tap and jazz dance, baton and gymnastics. She also fell in love with sports; such as basketball, volleyball and softball, as well as cheer leading. This intense love of movement followed her into her adult years as she started her career in the fitness industry.
In 1992, Charleen became an A.C.E. certified group exercise instructor. This soon led to becoming the aerobics director, and then the pro shop manager in two separate locations, as well as instructing classes at Columbia Basin College for 8 years. Seeking a change, Charleen became an A.C.E certified personal trainer, and fitness instructor, which then led to Studio manager.
It was a shocking and debilitating spine injury that led Charleen into the world of Pilates and Gyrotonic. After a few training sessions, she was convinced that this was where she wanted and needed to be. While rehabilitating her spine, she fell in love with these movement systems and started training in both Pilates and Gyrotonic. She went on to receive her Power Pilates mat certification as well as her Gyrotonic certification and has been fully trained in Stott mat and reformer Pilates.
Charleen's most recent venture has been to receive her certification in Zumba, and is loving the freedom and energy of this dynamic form of exercise!
Charleen would love to share her energy and love of movement with you! Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program, are rehabilitating an injury, or are an avid exerciser; Charleen's experience can help you to achieve your fitness goals.
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