Kristie Walker
Creator and Founder of Just Breathing, LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiewalkermph
As a movement specialist and certified corrective exercise specialist, my passion is instructing movement with a focus on alignment via restorative/corrective exercises based on a whole-body movement practice based on biomechanics. The body is assessed from the ground up to assess the quality of movement and identify dysfunctional movement patterns that may be causing aches and pains. Simple movements and adjustments are introduced that are easily accessible and immediately beneficial to re-establish alignment, balance, and strength. Every step you take can be a step towards health and well-being in a properly aligned body. Whether you're looking for pain relief, to move and feel better, to improve performance, or to maintain healthy movement patterns, this practice has something for you!
Education
B.S. in Kinesiology - Fitness/Wellness
Graduated with honors
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Masters of Public Health - Health Promotion
San Diego State University
Professional Experience
Corrective Exercise Trainer
HealthFitness - Minneapolis, MN
Director of Education and Training
National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
Corporate Fitness Center Program Manager
Hewlett-Packard - San Diego, CA
Employee Wellness Coordinator
Culligan Water
Fitness Center Operations Manager
(serving: Allianz, Cummins, IDS Fitness Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School and SPS Fitness Tower)
Senior Health Fitness Specialist
(serving: ATK, Cargill, Ceridian, Ecolab, Medtronic)
Presentation Experience
National Presenter for Certification Training
National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
Minnesota Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual conference presenter for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to earn continuing education credits
Illinois Park and Recreation Association
Annual conference presenter for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to earn continuing education credits
Minnesota Healthcare Consortium
State-wide wellness conference presenter
For more work experience details, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiewalkermph
Certifications
The Biomechanics Method
Corrective Exercise Specialist
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Instuctor
Behavior Change Specialty Certification
Yogafit
200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor
40-hour Restorative Yoga Training
Functional Aging Institute
Certified Functional Aging Specialist
Integrative Movement Institute
Integrative Movement System Foundations Certificate
Balanced Body
102-hour Mat Pilates Certified Instructor
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Intrinsic Solutions International
Certified Intrinsic Coach®
Tai Chi for Health Institute
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Certified Instructor
Silver Sneakers
Certified Fitness, Yoga and Splash Instructor
Certified Enerchi Instructor
Silver and Fit
Certified Fitness Instructor
Barre Above
Certified Barre Instructor
Schwinn Cycling
Certified Indoor Cycle Instructor
FiTOUR
Primary Suspension Training Certified Instructor
Myofascial Release Foam Roller Certified Instructor
Primary Aqua Certified Instructor
Advanced Suspension Training Certified Instructor
Urban Poling
Nordic Walking Certified Instructor
National Arthritis Foundation
Certified Walk With Ease Instructor