Public speaker, bodyworker, published author, mom of two dogs.
Natania is dedicated to supporting clients in discovering personalized wellness solutions that resonate with their unique needs. With a belief in the transformative power of aligning actions with one's true self, Natania guides individuals on a journey through movement, bodywork, and mindset practices
A unique offering
Movement
Bodywork
Mindset
Tailored Wellness
Natania’s approach fosters lifelong changes by integrating holistic strategies tailored to each person's journey toward well-being. It is for this reason that Natania is skilled in a variety of modalities, recognizing that every individual is unique and what works for some may not work for all. Natania remains committed to her promise to clients by continually staying up-to-date on services and technology to provide the most effective and relevant support.
For more than 25 years, Natania has immersed herself fully in almost every facet of the fitness and wellness industry. She has served in a variety of roles, including Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Rolfer, Massage Therapist, and Wellness Coach. This extensive experience underscores her dedication to holistic well-being.
A Complete Solution
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A dynamic blend of east coast meets west has given Natania an extraordinary understanding of how everybody is different— and how asking questions and being curious is oftentimes the best place to start.
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100% of the focus on you
There is no master blueprint to wellness. As each of our bodies is unique and continues to adapt in different ways, so does our own answer to wellness need to be. EveryBODY tells a different story, and finding what works and what does not is unique to each individual. It is this that drives me to learn about different methodologies and approaches.
Working bottom up
Where other approaches work from the top down— changing our perspectives to change our physical structure— I like to work from the bottom up, changing the quality of our connective tissue to feel more stable and at ease. When the Fascia, tendons and ligaments are worked on, our brain returns to a state of knowing what it should be doing— bringing us back to our true selves.
Always remaining curious
To get to know our bodies is to be curious through learning, play and exploration. As a deeply curious person, I'm devoted to asking questions and engaging my clients with insights, enthusiasm, and optimism. I firmly believe that you can’t realize your true potential unless you have a connection to your body and an understanding of how to take care of it.
A visionary in the world of Health & Fitness
1997 - 1998
Launched career as personal trainer with Gold’s Gym
Received certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine
Studied Exercise Sciences at Brooklyn College
1998 - 1999
Promoted to Pro Trainer with The New York Sports Club
Specialized in program design for muscular development, body fat loss,
Started first business called Changes Nutritional Therapy & Personal Training, offering complete fitness programs
Featured in local press for being one of the first to bring functional training using stability balls into training
1999 - 2002
Worked in corporate sales for The New York Sports Club selling memberships to companies and individuals
Became Manager of Fitness Programs in New Jersey and New York City
Opened and operated successful fitness facility in downtown NYC during 9/11
2001 - 2003
Part of Professional Development and Education Faculty at Town Sports International
Trained 1,000+ club team members on health and fitness program design. (Posture/Movement Assessment, Injury Prevention, Exercise Prescription, Nutrition, Soft Tissue Care, Flexibility, Stretching, Strength Training, Sports Performance)
2002 - 2005
Became a national presenter, educator and author for The National Academy of Sports Medicine
Authored “Optimum Performance Training for the Health and Fitness Professional: Study Guide
Digital curriculum co-creator of “Essential of Personal Training: Program Design for The Pregnant Client, The Aging Client”
Worked with industries leading health clubs to implement certification and education for personal trainers at Bally’s, 24 Hour Fitness, Lifetime, and more
Relocated to California by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
2005 - 2011
Became Director of Personal Training & Programming for Bodies in Motion. Trained 100+ fitness and wellness professionals on health assessment and program design.
Became Fitness Manager for The Sport Club/LA overseeing Personal Training, Sports and Mind Body Departments.
Received certification from USA Track & Field - Run Coach
Competed in USA Track & Field competitions as a Sub Master and Master 200/400m Sprinter.
2011 - 2015
Managed Group Exercise Programming for Equinox Sports Club, overseeing LA, NYC premier instructors.
Established Vision Fitness and Wellness
Established Playa Physical Therapy
Featured in various publications, including PopSugar and Byrdie
Co-created Elimin8tor, a metabolic group fitness class at Equinox.
2015- 2018
Became Director of Group Exercise at 24 Hour Fitness, overseeing up to 25 locations and thousands of club professionals
Attended IPSB - The School of Integrative Psycho-Structural Bodywork (see Resume for Areas of Study)
Received certification from the California Association of Massage Therapists #78183
2019 - 2021
Received Certification in multiple bodywork modalities: Graston Technique, Rockblade Fascial Cupping +more
Attended Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute
Became a Certified Rolfing® Practitioner
2021 - 2023
UCLA Women’s Gymnastic, Softball, Tennis, Basketball Massage Therapist (2023 Season)
Cleveland Browns Massage Therapist, December 2023, Los Angeles, CA
