Leah Atkinson

Leah Atkinson has a diverse and extensive work experience in the fitness industry. Leah started their career in 2000 as the Health and Wellness Director at the Waltham YMCA of Greater Boston, where they worked until 2005. From 2005 to 2014, they served as the Corporate Fitness Program Manager at High Impact Health & Fitness Services. In 2015, they joined Corporate Fitness Works as a Fitness Program Manager until 2018. Leah then moved on to The Core Connection, where they held the positions of Group Fitness Instructor from 2017 to 2021 and Studio Manager from 2018 to 2019. Currently, Leah is working at Kinema Fitness Inc since 2019, first as a General Manager until 2022 and currently as the Vice President - East Coast Region.

Leah Atkinson's education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Salem State College, which they obtained from 1995 to 2000. Leah also holds an Associate's degree in Rehab Science, with a focus on Physical Therapy Assistant, from North Shore Community College, achieved from 2006 to 2009. Prior to their college education, Leah attended Shrewsbury High School, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned in the provided information.

In addition to their formal education, Leah Atkinson has obtained several certifications. These include being a Well AP Professional from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), which they achieved in September 2021. Leah is also a Precision Nutrition Level-1 Nutrition Coach, certified by Precision Nutrition in December 2019. Leah's certifications also include being an AFAA Group Exercise Instructor (from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America), a Balanced Body Barre Instructor (from Balanced Body), and a CPR and First Aid Instructor (certified by the American Heart Association). Moreover, they hold certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist) and as a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), both from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Specific dates of obtaining the certifications are not provided in the available information.