Heidi Neilson

Heidi's passion for fitness has taken her through many roles, and several countries. Raised as a dancer, she went to London as an "ambassador of American Dance" in 1996, and continued pursuing dance through college - graduating from the University of California, Berkeley's Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Department. After college, Heidi received her fitness certifications, and began teaching group fitness at multiple health clubs in 2005. She later added a focus on personal training, enjoying the deeper connection working one-on-one with her clients gives her. Heidi has practiced yoga for 10 years, and she has even lived and trained in India. Her practice evolved into teaching in 2006. Also interested in Martial Arts, Heidi has studied judo, taekwondo, hayastan grappling, kickboxing, escrima, capoiera, and spent summer 2005 studying wushu kung fu in Beijing, China. In addition to her fitness work, Heidi brings a playful past to her classes, from her work as a professional Stuntwoman for the Hollywood film industry.