Maria Cecilia "Cecie" Salazar

Knowledgeable Pilates Instructor and fitness coach not only well-versed in teaching classes, one on ones, and maintaining facilities, but most importantly in relating to athletes of all backgrounds. Dedicated to helping students make preventative injury choices, and familiar with health and wellness strategies extending beyond classroom environment that will allow them to make breakthroughs in their journey. Prepared to offer eight years of professional experience, as well as a lifelong passion for movement and community.

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Adaptability
• Time Management

• Pilates Teacher Training Program at Appalachian State University, 2017/2018 1000 hours Classical Pilates certification, all apparatus and floor work
• TRX Cert through Club Pilates
• K-12 Public School Curriculum, Dance Pedagogy
• First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor's Certificate – American Red Cross.
• NCPT recognized trainer

• Guest instructor on NBC and CBS movement morning segment. 2024, 2025.
• Hosted and organized Climbers For Palestine Sp '24 climb-a-thon at Movement in Portland and at TRC in Durham, NC, as well as supported the NYC region.
• Volunteer for Loco Por La Aventura, a local organization in Portland and surrounding area, focused on providing outdoor sport and adventure experience to lower income communities, prioritizing but not minority groups. 2024
• Hosted and organized preventative injury and strengthening clinics for Brown Girls Climb NC chapter. 2023
• Hosted and organized pay what you can fitness classes for local, low income communities in NYC. 2021-2022
• Hosted and organized free breathwork, meditation, and movement flows during pandemic to aid collective anxiety from socio-political climate as part of BLM movement. 2020