Holistic, personal coaching, yoga instruction and fitness training

Liz Jones is a writer, certified yoga instructor, and wellness coach.   Professional training credentials with the National Federation of Professional Trainers.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Strategic Management, with a graduate certificate in Ethics and Leadership.  Her undergraduate studies included business, writing, art, fitness, and dance.

She is trained in Reiki, Guided Imagery, and various healing methods. She has also trained in Shotokan karate and other forms of martial arts and self-defense.  Her background includes non-profit management and working with various at-risk populations, women’s empowerment workshops, and mentoring programs

Liz has competed in fitness and figure in the NPC- National Physique Committee and the NANBF- North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation, and is a member of the INBF- International  Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness.

Private yoga instruction and wellness coaching is available and a variety of classes are available to be taught in the community or on a one-to-one basis.  

Summary of fitness and wellness experience

Taught a wide range of athletic classes, mentoring and empowerment workshops. Health and fitness articles appear in a variety of national magazines and on natural bodybuilding websites. National Federation of Professional Trainers- personal training credentials. Registered Yoga Teacher- Yoga Alliance.

Dance & fitness experience & education:

  • CJ’s Dance Studio & Phipps Center- ballet, tap, jazz, modern, belly dancing, lyrical
  • University of WI- River Falls- dance minor, acting 101, health & fitness, weight training
  • Prescott Community Education- creative dance teacher
  • Sahaja Gypsy Tribe- tribal fusion belly dance
  • Women’s fitness and dance center- assisted in creating dance classes
  • YMCA- tumbling teacher
  • Fitness & figure competitor
  • Yoga instructor

 

Articles and features

  • Fitness & Physique magazine Aug ’05-Jan ’06 Competitor Spotlight
  • Fitness Rx for Women magazine August 2005 Success Stories
  • Ms. Fitness magazine Summer 2005 What a Difference a Year Can Make
  • Team Tight Curves/Top Secret http://www.topsecretteam.com/
  • BMF Sports- sponsored athlete, writer and community event coordinator www.bmfsports.com

 
Specialties                

Non-profit and business consulting, wellness training, administrative support, grant writing.