Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Ekaterina Afanaseva

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Highly skilled and versatile fitness professional, certified as both a Pilates instructor and personal trainer. I offer a holistic approach to fitness, drawing upon my extensive knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy, and various training methodologies. I am adept at designing customized exercise programs that address individual needs, whether they are Pilates-based or traditional personal training. My passion lies in empowering clients to achieve their wellness goals through engaging sessions, and a deep understanding of the human body.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pilates Instructor

Mila Nova Studio
08.2024 - Current


  • Conducted specialized Pilates sessions using the Mat, Reformer, and Wunda Chair for clients of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
  • Created individualized programs for clients with a range of injuries and physical limitations, focusing on safety, effectiveness, and appropriate challenge.
  • Took a holistic approach to helping clients achieve their fitness goals, focusing on areas such as posture, strength, and coordination, balance, proprioception, and movement quality are important to improve overall well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and organized studio space, ensuring a safe environment for all participants.

Session Coach

OsteoStrong
09.2023 - Current

• Provided client sessions designed to address osteoporosis and

osteopenia through targeted exercises.


• Contributed to revenue growth by driving sales and attracting new customers.

clients.

• Maintained a clean, organized, and safe studio environment,ensuring proper equipment function.

Personal Trainer

Hard Cross
04.2015 - 01.2022

• Designed customized training programs incorporating various techniques including classical strength training, Mat Pilates, mobility work, pelvic floor recovery and postpartum rehabilitation.


• Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing the risk of injury during workouts.


• Guided clients in understanding the connection between their lifestyle choices, daily habits, and overall well-being, empowering them to make positive changes.


• Assisted clients with goals through realistic objectives.

Education

Bachelor Of Administration - Cultural Service Provision in Tourism

State University of Service
Omsk, Russia
05.2009

Skills

    Group and Individual Instructing

    Strong understanding of

    anatomy, and biomechanics

    Exercise modification Ability to adapt exercises for clients with injuries, limitations, or special populations such as seniors and pregnant women

    Program Design Creating and sequencing effective and engaging Classic strength training and Pilates programs tailored to individual or group needs

    Observation and correction: keen observation skills to identify proper form and alignment, and to provide corrective feedback

    Empathy and patience, understanding, and a patient approach to working with clients of varying abilities and experience levels

    Excellent communication skills to create a positive learning environment, and build rapport with clients

Certification

• Pilates Mat. Nova Pilates and Biomechanics.


• Pilates Reformer. Nova Pilates and Biomechanics.


• Diagnosis and assessment Fitness School Tensegriti (Moscow, Russian Federation)


• Principles of Movement. Polestar- Pilates (Moscow, Russian Federation)


• Women's Health. Pelvic Floor Recovery AnatomyClub (Moscow, Russian Federation).


• Anatomy Train in Motions. Myofascial Body Map. Academy

for Slings Myofascial Training.


• Slings Essentials. Fascia in Motion. Academy for SlingsMyofascial Training.


• CPR / AED. ASTI


• Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pilates Instructor

Mila Nova Studio
08.2024 - Current

Session Coach

OsteoStrong
09.2023 - Current

Personal Trainer

Hard Cross
04.2015 - 01.2022

Bachelor Of Administration - Cultural Service Provision in Tourism

State University of Service
Ekaterina Afanaseva