Suzanne Barrett

Suzanne Barrett



407-721-2560
suefit1@bellsouth.net

Suzanne began her journey as a Health and Fitness Professional over 19 years ago. She has been active in sports and dance all her life, so these God given talents were professed well on at an early age. Her enthusiasm and sincere passion for overall health and wellness has always been at the forefront of her personality. When she began teaching classes for the USMC as a Group Fitness Instructor back in 1990 it was only a short time afterwards that she became the Sports Coordinator for the entire base, discovering that she had a gift for fitness and helping people feel good about themselves, both inside and out.

Health and Wellness became a way of life when she discovered her purpose in using fitness as a platform to help promote health and wellness to others. As a Personal Fitness Trainer and Lifestyle Coach Suzanne imparts her uniqueness by adopting an inside-out philosophy: fitness for the body, mind and spirit. Suzanne’s methodical and optimistic approach educates clients on how to develop habits that make health and fitness a way of life not just physically, but more importantly, mentally, emotionally and spiritually as well.

Suzanne believes fitness should be fun and achievable for Every-Body and encourages and enriches each client by helping them discover their true potential for change and sense of self worth. By tackling the internal and external battles of the ever changing health and fitness field, Suzanne stresses the importance of meaningful behavioral changes. The integration of being present in the mind, body, and spirit through exercise and proper nutrition provides her clients with the necessary tools to achieve results that last a lifetime. When developing and implementing programs Suzanne combines the most effective training methods to maximize her clients’ workouts. Suzanne emphasizes the dynamic approach of functional fitness which teaches clients to develop proper body awareness. It’s not about how much you can lift, more importantly it’s about how you lift it.

Suzanne is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor in IR, IMP, ICCB specializing in Injuries and Special Populations with a emphasis on Body Alignment, Breath and Movement. She is also trained and certified with PIA; Pilates Institute of America. She is Yoga Certified with The Yoga Alliance and has obtained her 200 RYT through YogaFit® and currently with Prana Vinyasa® Radiant Transitions under the practioner of Sarasveti Devi. Suzanne teaches an eclectic blend of Hatha styles such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Hot Flow, and Restorative Yoga. She continues to take dozens of workshops and trainings to further her education in both modalities. Integrating the most powerful principles of Pilates and Yoga to her clients and classes has opened up many possibilities to suit her clients’ specific need(s) and growth potential. Implementing Yoga and Pilates has profound results in strength training, providing the most optimal results by renewing of the mind, transformation of the soul and changing the way the body performs.

In addition to operating "Spirit Fitness" and offering private training in the home and office Suzanne teaches group fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates on the Mat and Apparatus, Indoor Cycling and Strength and Conditioning classes for Athletes. Her clientele includes a list of Athletes, Business Professionals, Special Populations, Working Moms, and Injured or those recovering from injuries/surgeries..

Suzanne’s Certifications include:

She is also a nutritional advisor for Advocare Products, a premier health and wellness supplement distributor. Suzanne is a former Fitness Competitor, Orange County Fire Fighter/EMT with the Safety and Wellness Dept, Fitness Director for Canyon Ranch Spa and World Gym and has been a Corporate Wellness Program Consultant for Companies by developing Health and Wellness Programs for employees. She has competed in triathlons, half and full marathons, and cycling events raising money for various charities. Suzanne is married to her husband and best friend of 18 years, Joe, and enjoys life by doing what she loves and spending time with her precious animal children … her Cats.

"Fitness isn't about looking good for a year; it's about having inner peace, hope and contentment - promoting growth to live your best life possible. When people are feeling lost and out of control, the true power of fitness radiates through by helping them get their life together. Knowing that helps me realize more and more with each passing day of what God's purpose is for me: to teach, encourage, educate and help provide a healthy way of living to all those who desire a deeper change. We don’t need more information…we need complete transformation" - Suzanne Barrett

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