Joanna Lopez

I got into health and fitness because I love helping people improve their lives and feel better, and I became a Zumba Dance Fitness Instructor because I'm part Venezuelan and grew up Latin dancing.

I first got into this industry over 20 years ago when I co-owned and managed two Curves Fitness and Weight Loss Centres for women, and ran them for 10 years. I sold them in order to stay home with my kids, and once they were in full-time kindergarten, I completed my canfitpro certifications in personal training and group fitness. Soon after I completed my Zumba Instructor Certification. For the last 10 years I have been personal training privately (now both in-person and online) and teaching weekly Zumba classes (both in-person and online).