Education & Professional Experience

Deanna has studied at State University of New York College at Brockport in Recreation Management between 1994 and 1998, then at National Academy of Sports Medicine in Fitness, then at National Academy of Sports Medicine, then at Muscle Activation Techique in Sports and Exercise, then at Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 1 in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, then at National Academy of Sports Medicine in Fitness.

Deanna worked for Alta Mira Recovery Programs as Fitness Specialist between Feb 2013 and Jun 2020, for JumpstartMD as Health Coach between Apr 2015 and May 2016, for Union Yoga SF as Yoga Instructor between Jan 2011 and Mar 2015, for Purusha Yoga Studio as Yoga Instructor between May 2011 and Dec 2011, for Breathe San Francisco as Yoga Instructor|Assistant Studio Manager between Jun 2009 and Dec 2010, for Yoga Garden SF as Stroller Fitness instructor between Jan 2009 and Aug 2010, for The San Francisco Bay Club as Elite Personal Trainer/Yoga Instructor between 2002 and 2009.

 Skills & Competences

Deanna has the following skills : Fitness, Yoga, Nutrition, Weight training, Personal Training, Bodywork, Weight loss and weight management, Fitness Training, Weight Training, Sports specific/Movement specific, Wellness, Self-myofascial release, Pre/Post natal exercise+Yoga, Posture+Alignment, TRX Suspension Training, Special populations, Older Adults, Injury Prevention, Strength Training, Therapeutic Massage.

Deanna has earned the following certifications : Corrective Exercise Specialist, delivered by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM); Certified Thai Massage Practitioner, delivered by Diamond Light School of Massage and Healing; Certified Zen Shiatsu Practitioner, delivered by San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork; Hardstyle Kettle Bell Certification, delivered by Dragon Door Publications; Adult CPR/AED Certified, delivered by American Red Cross; Certified Personal Trainer, delivered by National Academy of Sports Medicine; Fitness Nutrition Specialist, delivered by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM); Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher/Therapist, delivered by Purusha; Health Fitness Instructor, delivered by American College of Sports Medicine; Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, delivered by Natures Whisper School of Yoga.