La Crosse Area Family YMCA
Chelsea Barnes has extensive experience in fitness and wellness, currently serving as a Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, LiveSTRONG Instructor, and Wellness Coach at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA since January 2015. Key responsibilities include planning and teaching diverse fitness classes, collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop programs for postpartum mothers, and designing personalized training regimens for clients. Prior roles at Eupraxia and the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities further strengthened skills in motivating members, conducting assessments, and training new employees. Chelsea's educational background includes an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistance from Western Technical College and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Performance and Fitness Management from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.