Carla Botelho Sottovia, PhD-Director of Fitness & Personal Training Education

Carla Botelho Sottovia, PhD

Personal Training

Professional Fitness Trainer
Director of Fitness & Personal Training Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Master of Arts in Exercise Physiology, San Jose State University
Doctorate in Exercise Physiology, Texas Woman’s University

NATIONALLY-ACCREDITED CERTIFICATIONS

ADVANCED CERTIFICATES

Institute of Motion: Applied Health & Human Performance Specialist
Functional Movement Screen: Level I & II Master Coach
Gray Institute: 3D Movement Analysis & Performance System Coach
National Academy of Sports Medicine: Integrated Flexibility Training & Performance Enhancement Specialist
Animal Flow: Level I & II Instructor – Body Weight Training
VIPR Loaded Movement Training: Master Coach
Acceleration Training, Power Plate: Certification Instructor Level I & II
TRX Suspension Training

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

International Fitness Presenter (Asia; Europe; Central, North & South America; Middle East)
IDEA Health & Wellness: International Program Director of the Year, 2014
Program Director & Developer, Move.Laugh.Connect. Adult Senior Group Training Classes
Program Director & Developer, Cooper Personal Training Mentorship
Former Adjunct Instructor for The Cooper Institute
Authored Energy Substrate: Truths & Misconceptions, 2006
IDEA Health & Wellness: International Personal Trainer of the Year, 2005
Completed Three Ironman Triathlons (Hawaii, 1994, Germany, 1995, Brazil, 1999)
Completed More Than 50 Triathlons (sprint to middle distance)
Completed 22 Marathons with a Personal Best Finish of 3 Hours 26 Minutes at the Boston Marathon in 1990
Started at Cooper Fitness Center, 1988

To schedule a personal training session, call Carla at 972.560.0132 or email.