About Me
About Adriana
Adriana has a degree in Biomedical Sciences and certifications in Education and Teaching. A native of Mexico, she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.
Adriana became aware of the importance of staying active, healthy, and injury-free and competed in several Collegiate running marathons. Always eager to learn more about human physiology, she pursued a Master of Science in Human Physiology and Pharmacology at the prestigious Center for Research and Advanced Studies in Mexico City.
Adriana paused her career when she became a mother of twin boys. After finding that one of her twins had cerebral palsy, this discovery fueled Adriana’s passion to learn more about sensory-motor neurodevelopment and physical rehabilitation. In doing so it led to volunteering at an orphanage for children with neurological disorders in which she took on the role of a physical therapist assistant.
After the short pause, Adriana reentered her field by teaching Biology and Chemistry at the University. While working and taking care of her family, Adriana discovered resistance and aerobic training, experiencing firsthand the benefits of this exercise in her own body to deal with life’s challenges.
Adriana found the changes in her health so profound she decided to share what she learned with others by becoming a certified personal fitness trainer and Z-Health master trainer.
Just keep in mind that the more stress you have, the more your body needs to move to keep your brain running smoothly.
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Adriana's Credentials & Experience
EDUCATION Masters of Science Studies in Pharmacology and Toxicology Center for Research and Advanced Studies, Mexico City, Mexico (1985-1987) B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacy Autonomous University of Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico Graduated with 9 (out of 10) G.P.A.
Ongoing Professional Training
- Intensive: Women in business-getting started, IDEA 2007
- Total Knee and Hip Replacement workshop NSCA-CC Oct 2006
- Intensive: The Pelvic Core Floor, Chuck Wolf IDEA 2006
- Intensive: Structural Assessment IDEA 2006
- Workshop: Functional Exercise and Training, Fitness Resources 2006
- Intensive: Balance Training, IDEA 2005
- Weight and Conditioning and Weight Training Lab courses at The College of San Mateo (1999 to 2001)
- Leadership, Creativity, Pedagogy, Teaching Methodology, and Curriculum development. Universidad del Valle de Mexico, Mexico (1994-1996)
Certifications
Fitness Trainer Experience
- Z Health Performance Solutions Master Trainer
- – R Phase (Restoration, Re-education and Rehabilitation)
- – I Phase (Integration of movement)
- – S Phase (Sports Performance)
- – T Phase (Therapy)
- – 9S Model: Sustenance and Spirit
- – 9S Model: Strength and Suppleness
- – 9S Structure
- Scientific Core Training (Chek Institute)
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- MES (Medical Exercise Specialist and Post rehabilitation)
- RKC Certified (Russian Kettlebell Challenge)
- KBI (Kettlebell Institute Certified)
- Reposturing Dynamics on the Weight room (Physiquest Vitality Sciences Institute)
- CK-FMS (Functional Movement Specialist)
- Zumba Instructor
- CPR Certified (Red Cross)
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Owner, Founder and Personal Fitness Trainer,
Total Body Motion – 2004 to present. - Personal Trainer, Golds Gym in San Mateo, CA – 2004 to present
- Personal Trainer, Bally Total Fitness – 2004 to 2004
- Personal Trainer, Equinox Fitness Club – 2004 to 2004
- Fitness Group Class Instructor, Golds Gym, San Mateo, CA – 2004 to 2008
- Personal Trainer, Crunch Fitness, San Mateo, CA
- Personal Trainer, Pacific THERx
- Zumba Instructor, Life Technologies
- Personal Trainer, Pacific THERx
- Instructor of "Reposturing at the Gym Workshop" in April 2009
- Physical Therapist Assistant, Pacific Therx in Portola Valley, CA
- Post-Rehabilitation Personal Fitness Trainer, Pacific Therx Fitness Training Gym