Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
Publications
CORE VALUES & APPROACH
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Laila Albernaz

Hialeah,FL

Summary

Experienced CrossFit coach and Personal Trainer, and nutrition coach with a solid foundation in psychology and holistic health. Coaching style integrates strength training, mindset work, behavior change principles, and nervous system awareness. Academic background in Health Counseling & Psychology. Specializes in helping clients reconnect with their bodies, overcome limiting beliefs, and establish sustainable habits through a relationship-centered, emotionally attuned approach, integrating effective training and nutrition principles not based in restriction. Currently relocating to Florida, eager to join a team prioritizing depth, embodiment, and whole-person coaching for long lasting transformation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Creator & Facilitator – Winter Wellness Program

CrossFit Bel-Red
01.2024
  • Designed and led an 8-week holistic group program integrating nutrition, behavior change, and mindset tools
  • Facilitated weekly community engagement via Facebook, incorporating journaling prompts, reflection, and celebration
  • Applied psychology coursework to deepen habit change, self-awareness, and client engagement
  • Received strong feedback from members and leadership; program saw high participation and retention

CrossFit Coach

CrossFit Bel-Red
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Coached high-level CrossFit classes with a focus on Olympic lifting, mobility, and energy systems
  • Built trust and community through presence-driven coaching and inclusive cueing
  • Integrated mindset and behavior coaching with nervous system awareness and body-neutral language

Group Fitness Coach

F45, IGNITE, FitLab Circuit
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Led high-energy group strength and conditioning classes with modifications for all levels
  • Prioritized clarity, motivation, and coaching for nervous system regulation and recovery
  • Fostered community connection and contributed to studio events and workshop design

Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Pro Sports Club
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Delivered personalized strength and conditioning programs for high-touch clientele
  • Applied Precision Nutrition principles and behavior change strategies to support long-term success
  • Integrated somatic tools and nervous system literacy to support energy, stress management, and body awareness
  • Collaborated with physical therapists, dietitians, and massage therapists for holistic client care

Nutritional Psychology Intern

CREN – Center for Nutrition Education and Recovery
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Co-led workshops on emotional regulation, food relationships, and body image
  • Supported early childhood care and family nutrition through trauma-aware education
  • Collaborated with therapists, dietitians, and pediatricians to deliver community-based support
  • Deepened understanding of somatics, food insecurity, and social determinants of health

Education

B.A. - Health Counseling & Psychology

Antioch University
01.2026

Associate of Arts And Sciences -

Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
01-2021

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Team collaboration
  • Innovative problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Self motivation
  • Empathic attunement
  • Goal setting

Certification

  • ACE-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • ACE-Certified Group Fitness Instructor (GFI)
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN-L1)
  • Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC – Levels 1 & 2)
  • Functional Kettlebell Training (FKT – PPSC)
  • Schwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor
  • CPR/AED/First Aid – Red Cross

LANGUAGES

English – Native
Portuguese – Native/Bilingual
Spanish – Professional

Timeline

Creator & Facilitator – Winter Wellness Program

CrossFit Bel-Red
01.2024

CrossFit Coach

CrossFit Bel-Red
01.2024 - 01.2025

Group Fitness Coach

F45, IGNITE, FitLab Circuit
01.2022 - 01.2025

Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Pro Sports Club
01.2022 - 01.2024

Nutritional Psychology Intern

CREN – Center for Nutrition Education and Recovery
01.2019 - 01.2020

B.A. - Health Counseling & Psychology

Antioch University

Associate of Arts And Sciences -

Bellevue College

Hobbies and Interests

Content creation for holistic health education, writing, outdoor movement, anti-diet coaching, feminist health theory, and storytelling as a tool for healing and connection

Publications

  • Eat This, Not That – “Pilates vs. Strength Training Results” (2025)
  • KING 5 New Day Northwest – “How to Get Enough Protein” (2024)

CORE VALUES & APPROACH

  • Regulation over restriction: nervous system awareness as a foundation for sustainable health
  • Mindset matters: helping clients shift the beliefs that block their growth is my deepest passion
  • Lived experience + science-backed tools: healing and coaching are ongoing practices, not one-time events
  • Compassionate accountability: education and reflection as gateways to real behavior change
  • Embodiment over aesthetics: creating space for all goals without shame
  • Relational coaching: presence, trust, and emotional intelligence are central to how I work

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