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Anastasia Encarnacion
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Post Rehab, Transitional Exercise, Posture and Gait Specialist

I have been a group land exercise instructor for 35 years, an AEA certified water exercise instructor for 22, and Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Leader for 17. Becoming a Pilates instructor in 2008 and a NASM certified personal trainer in 2013 gave me the ability to concentrate more deeply with clients on correct movement technique, especially as it applies to their everyday functional needs.

Other specialty certificates include: Strength and Conditioning for Seniors Consultant, Brains and Balance Past 60 Specialist, Back Hab, Ai Chi 1, FallProof!, The Complete Functional Fitness Specialist and Sports Nutrition and Body Composition.

My studies are concentrated on exercise science. Some of my special studies, since 2003, include: the arthritis spectrum, breathwork, mobility, strength, flexibility, posture, gait, the fragile elder, precautions for shoulder, hip and knee replacements, self myofascial release, MS, Parkinson’s, chronic stroke, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain reduction, the shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle complexes, spine, knees, ankles and feet.  

Personally, I fell in love with athletics during my time at university as a way to de-stress from academic rigor. Martial arts, volleyball, swimming, ballet and yoga all added to my exercise menu, joining a lifelong love of hiking and tree climbing.