Leslie Tipton
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic and versatile fitness professional with a unique background in circus arts, specializing in contortion. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition, and an NASM Personal Trainer certification. With over 20 years of experience teaching adults, I bring expertise as a flexibility expert and a bodyweight-based fitness advocate. Achieved three Guinness World Records in contortion, demonstrating a high level of acrobatic achievement, and excellent public speaking skills. Passionate about leveraging these unique skills and holistic wellness practices to inspire and guide clients in achieving their health and fitness goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach
Self-employeed
San Francisco, CA
04.2007 - Current
- Develop and execute goal-oriented training programs for hundreds of clients, from chronic pain relief and sports nutrition planning to professional contortionists and hand balancers.
- Trained and mentored flexibility coaches teaching at pole studios and circus schools.
- Choreograph contortion acts to be performed in circuses, cruise ships, variety shows, and corporate events.
Head Coach
Circus Connections
San Francisco, CA
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Designed and instructed all acrobatic classes, including flexibility, handstands, tumbling, and conditioning.
- Increased average class size to 10 students within three months.
- Trained visiting coaches on safe flexibility training techniques.
Flexibility and Handstand Instructor
Impact Kickboxing
San Carlos, CA
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Designed and implemented flexibility and handstand classes.
- Expanded offerings from one-day workshops to regular sessions based on increasing interest.
- Achieved average class sizes of 10 participants within the first month.
Flexibilty and Handstand Coach
Circus Center
San Francisco, CA
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Head flexibility and handstand coach in a professional training program.
- Assistant tumbling coach.
- Responsible for program design and implementation based on students' individual professional goals.
- Designed and instructed a month-long sports nutrition course.
- One hundred percent of students became professional performers.
Contortionist
Contracted
Various, International
01.1993 - 12.2009
- Trained by a Chinese Master in hand balancing contortion
- Performed in every type of show, including circuses, casinos, cruise ships, theaters, variety shows, amusement parks, corporate events, film, television, and print.
- Earned three Guinness World Records in contortion.
Education
NASM-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2009
Circus Arts - Chinese Acrobatics
Circus Center
San Francisco, CA05-1996
Skills
- Flexibility and handstand expert
- Body weight-based fitness
- Mind-body connection expert
- Nutrition counseling
- Meditation lead
- Curriculum development
- Workshop facilitation
- Public speaking
Timeline
Head Coach
Circus Connections
03.2019 - 12.2019
Flexibility and Handstand Instructor
Impact Kickboxing
09.2017 - 03.2019
Flexibilty and Handstand Coach
Circus Center
09.2009 - 06.2011
Coach
Self-employeed
04.2007 - Current
Contortionist
Contracted
01.1993 - 12.2009
NASM-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
University of California, Davis
Circus Arts - Chinese Acrobatics
Circus Center
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