Lita Pepion

Lita is a member of the Blackfeet Indian Nation, mother and grandmother.  She studied pre-medicine and biology at the University of Portland and the University of Nevada – Reno where she received a B.S. in Biology and was selected as one of the Top Ten Senior Women.  She studied medicine at the University Of Minnesota School Of Medicine in Minneapolis and completed clinical internships at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nevada and Indian Health Service Clinics in Nevada, South Dakota and Montana and has completed coursework toward a M.Ed. specializing in curriculum development

She owns and operates CRL Health & Fitness, LLC; a Native American owned consulting firm providing health and fitness education, training and certifications, wellness coaching and program development services to Tribes and agencies serving Native Americans and Alaska Natives.  She is a dynamic presenter as well as a wellness coach, Certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer currently teaching a variety of fitness classes throughout Indian Country and at fitness clubs in Billings, MT. 

A Master Trainer for FiTOUR and faculty member of the American Council on Exercise and IDEA Health & Fitness Association member, Lita also serves on the Billings Public Schools Indian Parent Advisory Committee, is President of the Montana American Indian Women’s Health Coalition, a board member for Indian People’s Action and an active community volunteer.