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Keli Simlesa
Portland, OR USA 97223
About
I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil but grew up here in the States after being adopted at the age of 7. I have been dancing from the moment I was physically able to. Dancing has always been my outlet to relieve stress and to fill me with joy and happiness. Prior to my trip back to Brazil to reconnect with my biological family and volunteer at an orphanage in 2008, I started dancing Samba for the Lions of Batucada, a local Samba percussion group in Portland Oregon. Finding Samba really made me feel reconnected to Brazil which helped me remember who I was and where I came from. I began teaching Samba at Diva Den Studio (an all women's fitness facility) around the same time and truly felt honored to share a little piece of my culture with all of the wonderful women that come to the studio. I went to Diva Den Studio as a student in 2008 looking for a fun, comfortable, and different place to work out. I found everything I was looking for and more; I found my calling in life. I began teaching a class or two about 6 months after starting at Diva Den Studio and haven't looked back. My goal is to empower women and provide them with guidance, support, and resources so that they are able to make healthy lifestyle changes that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. I want to assist women in reconnecting with themselves and find that one thing that brings them joy again so that they are able to be the best that they can be for themselves and their loved ones. I love seeing the transformation of the women that come to train with me who start out nervous, low self-esteem, wearing every garment of clothing they own, and see how slowly, the layers start coming off and they start to get that gleam back in their eyes. I have to tell you, that is the best form of payment I could ever receive, helping a woman find her inner-beauty again. I am the Founder and Owner of Blissfully Fit which has become so much more than personal training and nutrition guidance, it has become a personal
Ace Certifications
Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach
Years Certified with Ace
12
Programs and Rates
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Years in the Industry
6-10 years
Areas of Focus
Fitness
Group Fitness
Nutrition
Specialized Equipment Training
Strength Training
Weight Management
Women's Health
Specialist Programs
Fitness Nutrition
Background
Personal Trainer Specific Information
Years Of Experience
6-10 years
Preferred Client Type
Healthy Adult, Overweight, Other, Women
Client Training Locations
Club and Home
Average Clients Weekly
11-15
ACE Health Coach Specific Information
Years of Experience
6-10 years
Preferred Client Type
Overweight, Obese
Client Training Locations
Club, Home