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Carla Sottovia

Dallas, TX
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Carla Sottovia, PhD, has over 20 years experience as a personal trainer, and is an international fitness educator, a book author, a triathlete (having completed three Ironman distance triathlons) and a marathon runner. Dr. Sottovia is the director of personal training at the Cooper Aerobic Center in... moreCarla Sottovia, PhD, has over 20 years experience as a personal trainer, and is an international fitness educator, a book author, a triathlete (having completed three Ironman distance triathlons) and a marathon runner. Dr. Sottovia is the director of personal training at the Cooper Aerobic Center in Dallas, Texas and was awarded the IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year in 2005.
Certifications: ACSM NASM, FMS, PoleStar Pilates, Power Plate Vibration Training Level I and II; ASCM Licenced Wellness coach,
Education provider for: The Cooper Institute; Functional Movement Systems.
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Profession
Pilates Instructor, Wellness/Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer
Expertise
Activities: Aerobics, Bicycling, Body Leverage/Bodyweight Training
Specialties: Back Pain Prevention/Postrehab, Biomechanics, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Core Training
Degrees
PhD Exercise Physiology, Texas Woman's University
Title
Director of Personal Training/Senior Personal Trainer/ Wellness Coach
Company
The Cooper Fitness Center
Company Location
12100 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230, US
Website
www.drcarlasottovia.com
Certifications/Trainings
CI - Personal Training Education II Certificate Program
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NASM - Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
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Polestar - Pilates Studio Series
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PTAG - Bridging Course 2010
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Power Plate - Accelaration Training Level I & II
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CPR Certified
American Heart Association
AED Certified
Liability Insurance
The Cooper Aerobic Enterprises
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Cooper Teen Fitness Clinic

By Carla Sottovia, PhD, Debi Wilkins, MS
The Cooper Fitness Center Teen Fitness Clinic was specifically geared for young adults ages 13 to 16. The first 30 minutes of this class was devoted to important nutrition a...
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    How do you work around a personal injury and keep training your clients?

    I am currently fighting a nagging ham- string/gluteo strain and have been do- ing so on and off for 3 months. I have use... read more

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