Training Health

Kaisa Tuominen, MPH, CPT, CES

Estricadors ** *B - 17820 Banyoles, Spain

****@***************.*** - +34-650-***-***

EDUCATION Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, Oregon

Masters in Public Health - Health Promotion and Education, Health Behavior (2005) GPA: 3.97/4.00

Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science - Fitness Program Management (2001) GPA: 3.91/4.00

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies in Exercise and Sport Science (2001)

International Degree Thesis: Predicting Exercise Behavior: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of College

Students in Finland and the U.S.

Articles published in International Journal of Behavioral Medicine (2003) and Research Quarterly

for Exercise and Sport (2004)

Minor in Nutrition (2001)

International Student Exchange - University of Jyv skyl, Finland - Sport and Health Sciences (2000)

LANGUAGES

English Fluent

Finnish Fluent (native language)

Spanish Advanced level

Catalan Intermediate level

French Beginning level

CERTIFICATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Master Trainer, Hypopresive Techniques, 2011

Fisioterapia del Periparto, 2011

Abdominales Mitos y Realidades, 2011

Reprocessing Soft Fitness, 2010

Prenatal Education Methods, 2010

Crear Vida, 2009

Fisioterapia del Periparto, 2009

Kinetic Chain Assessment I & II, 2009

DONA Doula, 2008

Muscle Activation Techniques, 2008

Parir con Consciencia, 2008

National Academy of Sports Medicine, Corrective Exercise Specialist, 2006

International Childbirth Education Association Perinatal Fitness, 2006

Bradley Childbirth Education, 2006

National Academy of Sports Medicine, Optimum Performance Training, 2006

National Safety Council Professional Rescuer CPR and AED Certification, 1997-2009

National Safety Council First Aid Certification, 1997-2009

Pilates Evolved Workout, 2006

Bally Total Fitness Personal Training Fundamentals, 2006

Bally Total Fitness Partner Assisted Stretching, 2006

Bally Total Fitness Kwando Strike/Spar (kickboxing), 2006

Keiser Indoor Cycling, 2006

Reaction Cycling, 2006

Safe Space Training, OSU LGBT Advocacy Team, 2005

Advanced Heart Rate Training, American Council on Exercise, 2004

Blood Bourne Pathogens Certification, 2004

Indoor Cycling Instructor, OSU Fitness Instructor Training Certification, 2003

Popular Education Workshop, 2003

Advanced Functional Training Specialist Training, American Council on Exercise, 2002

National Academy of Sports Medicine, Personal Trainer Certification, 1999

24 Hour Fitness Personal Trainer Certification, 1998

CONFERENCES

Planeta Fitness, 2009, 2008

IDEA World Fitness Convention, 2005, 2004

National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association Convention, 2005 (presenter), 2004

Oregon Campus and Community Coalition on Alcohol Issues Conference, 2005

Oregon Women in Higher Education Conference, 2005

Optimum Diet and Wellness Conference, 2003

Toxic Threats to Child Development Conference, 2003

Living Leadership Conference, 2003

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention, 2001

Women s Leadership Conference, 1999-2005

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Creador of In Shape Moms/Mamas en Forma/Mames en Forma a complete pregnancy health and birth preparation program

for smartphones/tablets.

Author of Postnatal Body Fix, a comprehensive online book and coaching program for postpartum moms.

www.postnatalbodyfix.com (currently not available for purchase due 2nd edition launching soon)

Numerous presentations/workshops in Spain at public health clinics (CAPs), at community centers, etc. Topics include:

perinatal health and fitness, Hypopresive Techniques, fatloss, optimal health (nutrition, exercise, mindset, hormonal balance),

baby wearing, birth preparation for couples, etc.

Prentations/Publications in the USA:

Hawk, B., Tuominen, K., & Van Ryssegem, G. (2005). Health Fitness Connection: An Interdisciplinary Holistic

Approach from Injury to Full Recovery. Presentation at NIRSA conference.

Cardinal, B., Tuominen, K., & Rintala, P. (2004). Cross-Cultural Comparison of American and Finnish College

Students Exercise Behavior Using Transtheoretical Model Constructs. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75(1), 92-

101.

Kelly, J., Mitchell, E., Rink, E., Lindahl, M., Tuominen, K., & Kowtko, C. (2004). Using research-based substance

abuse prevention curriculum: The balance of fidelity in the applied setting. Poster presentation at American Public Health

Association conference.

Cardinal, B., Tuominen, K., & Rintala, P. (2003). Predicting Exercise Behavior: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of

College Students in Finland and the U.S. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 10(1), 31-43

Cardinal, B. J., Tuominen, K. J., & Rintala, P. (2002). Cross-cultural comparison of college students exercise

behavior using the transtheoretical model of behavior change [Abstract No. 932]. Medicine and Science in Sports and

Exercise, 34 (Suppl. 5), S167.

Cardinal, B. J., Tuominen, K. J., & Rintala, P. (2002). Predicting Finnish and U.S. college students leisure time

exercise behavior using translated measures from the transtheoretical model. ISBNPA: Beyond the cutting edge. Conference

Program & Abstracts (p. 70). Seattle, WA: International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Cardinal, B. J., Tuominen, K. J., & Rintala, P. (2002). Cross-cultural comparison of college students exercise

behavior using the transtheoretical model of behavior change.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Cardinal, B. J., Tuominen, K. J., & Rintala, P. (2002). Predicting Finnish and U.S. college students leisure time

exercise behavior using translated measures from the transtheoretical model. Poster session presented at the first annual

meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

E X P E R IE N C E

09/10-Current Creator/Director of In Shape Moms / Mamas en Forma

Created a comprehensive perinatal wellness program including smartphone applications, online products,

instructor training, and future licencing/franchising opportunities. First application (iphone/ipad) launches in

October 2011.

01/08-Current Owner/Director of Fitness Integral, Banyoles, Spain

Direct a personal training studio specializing in perinatal wellness and corrective exercise. Client volume

includes about 160 visits per week and about 70 babies born each year.

2/06-12/07 Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, Torre Mirona, Club Natacio Banyoles, Spain

Trained clients referred from local medical system; taught various group exercise classes (Just Pump,

kickboxing, 50+, cycling, sculpt).

4/06-11/06 Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, Bally Total Fitness, Beaverton, OR

Trained clients using NASM s OPT model. Taught group resistance training, cycling, kickboxing, interval

circuits, and body sculpting.

7/05-12/05 Fitness & Wellness Director, Department of Campus Recreation,

University of California Irvine, CA

Directed a comprehensive fitness and wellness program for university students and employees. Staff

included 12 personal trainers, 22 weight room supervisors, and 30 group exercise instructors.

1/03-6/05 Assistant Fitness Coordinator / Fitness Graduate Assistant, Department of Recreational Sports (DRS),

Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, OR

Hired, supervised, trained, and evaluated fitness staff (personal trainers, fitness instructors, fitness

technicians); managed fitness testing center; performed fitness assessments; created and taught an 8-week

(40 hour) Fitness Instructor Training (FIT) course to teach participants how to become personal trainers

or group exercise instructors; assisted in management of the Fitness Center areas of Dept. of Rec Sports;

assisted in program development, promotion, communication, scheduling, and evaluation; taught group

cycling, functional training, circuit training; coordinated and taught ACSM practice sessions. Participate

in the development of Safe Return Personal Trainer curriculum to train staff to work with injured clients

referred from physical therapy.

9/02-12/02 Instructor, Health and Human Science, OSU, Corvallis, OR

Taught two sections of Lifetime Fitness for Health for approximately 70 university students.

9/02-12/02 Lead Personal Trainer, DRS, OSU, Corvallis, OR

Assisted in management of personal training program, trained clients.

6/01-10/01 Personal Trainer, Columbia Fitness, Astoria, OR

Assisted manager, evaluated programs, planned and promoted events, performed fitness

1/01-06/01 Bone Density / Resistance Training Research Intern OSU Corvallis, Oregon

Instructed post-menopausal women in resistance training, supervised practicum students

1/01-06/01 Fitness Instructor, DRS, OSU, Corvallis, OR

Taught sports conditioning class, supervised a shadow instructor, assisted with

1/01-06/01 Fitness Over Fifty Practicum Corvallis, Oregon

Coached older adults in group exercise and personal training

1/99-6/01 Weight Trainer, DRS, OSU, Corvallis, OR

Implemented exercise programs for clients, auditioned and trained new fitness staff, improved the

4/00-6/00 Practicum Student, Human Performance Lab, OSU, Corvallis, OR

Measured human performance in terms of VO2max, body composition (hydrostatic weighing, DEXA, Bod

Pod, calipers, impedence), pulmonary function, muscular strength/power (Kin Com), and anaerobic capacity

(Wingate).

1/99-3/99 Practicum Student, Timberhill Athletic Club Practicum, Corvallis, OR

Designed exercise programs and assisted members in the weight room

6/98-9/98 Personal Trainer, 24 Hour Fitness, Beaverton, OR

Managed the Fit Start program for new members, conducted fitness assessments, trained clients.

Awarded Personal Trainer Rookie of the Month.

AWARDS and HONORS

Finlandia Foundation Scholarship, 2004

Outstanding Major of the Year (Exercise Science), National Association of Sport and Physical Education, 2001

Warnke Senior Scholar Award, 2000

International Degree Scholarship, 2000

ACTIVITIES and AFFILIATIONS

National Academy for Sports Medicine, Member, 2005-2011

OSU Triathlon Club, Member, 2003-2005

National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association, member, 2004-2006

OSU Triathlon Club, Member, 2003-2005

Finlandia Foundation, Member, 2002-current

OSU Peer Health Advocates, Member, 2002

IDEA Health and Fitness Source, Member, 1998-2006

Heartland Humane Society Volunteer, 2001

Volunteer for Saddle Soars, Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program, 1999

Volunteer Assistant Track and Field Coach for Cheldelin Middle School, 1999

COMPUTER SKILLS

Internet, facebook, blogs, ning, aweber, twitter, wordpress

Windows Movie Maker

Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher, Outlook

Fitness testing software

SPSS statistical software

ONLINE MANAGED SITES

Spanish/Catalan

www.mamasenforma.ning.com

www.fitnessintegral.com

www.dietasaludablefitnessintegral.com

www.enforma.ning.com

www.dietadepurativa.ning.com

English

www.perinatalfitness.ning.com

www.postnatalbodyfix.com

www.inshapemoms.com (in construction)

www.hypopresives.com (in construction)

www.fitnessperinatal.blogspot.com

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