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Megan Merchant

Albuquerque, NM 87109-3215
www.meganmerchant.com
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Megan Merchant is the NM Regional Correspondent for MyGroupFit.com and a Health Education Professor at the University of New Mexico Valencia campus. As a wife, mother, and wellness educator, she captures unique moments at www.meganmerchant.com that will enhance your life. Megan holds a B.A. in Dan... moreMegan Merchant is the NM Regional Correspondent for MyGroupFit.com and a Health Education Professor at the University of New Mexico Valencia campus. As a wife, mother, and wellness educator, she captures unique moments at www.meganmerchant.com that will enhance your life. Megan holds a B.A. in Dance and M.S. in Physical Education (Exercise Science and Sport Administration) from the University of New Mexico. She has worked as a Presenter and Fitness Instructor at OASIS, an Exercise Specialist at Presbyterian Healthplex, a Personal Trainer at Fifty ‘n Fit, and an Instructor and Program Director for PregnaFit at New Mexico Sports and Wellness and currently resides in New Mexico with her husband and two daughters. less
Profession
Fitness Instructor, Program Director or Manager
Expertise
Activities:
Aerobics, Choreography, Core Conditioning, Dancing, Hiking, Jogging, Stretching/Flexibility, Walking
Specialties:
Aerobics, Fitness Education, Flexibility, Food and Cooking, Group Exercise, Injury Prevention, Kids' Fitness, Postnatal Fitness, Prenatal Fitness, Senior Fitness, Strength Training, Stress Management, Toning and General Fitness, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Wellness Coaching, Wellness/Preventive, Women's Fitness
Degrees
Bachelor's Degree BA in Dance, University of New Mexico
Master's Degree Physical Education, University of New Mexico
Years Experience
11-15 years
ACE - Group Fitness Instructor
Verified
AHA
American Heart Association
Progressive

Megan's Locations

Megan Merchant's Blog - Trainer/Instructor
Within 50 miles of 87131 (Mobile Training Radius)
www.meganmerchant.com

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Cash, Credit Cards, Personal Checks
Awards & Accomplishments
Outstanding MS Physical Education Graduate Award Recipient, 2003
Physical Education Graduate Research Grant Recipient, 2003
UNM Dance Scholarship Recipient, 2000 - 2002
Outstanding Senior in Theater & Dance Award Recipient, 2002
Board Member, UNM Dance Scholarship Committee, 2011
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female
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Ramona King
On Apr 14, 2013
I am inspired by Megan's testimony of her own health challenge that has lead her to such a passion for life and dance. She has a soaring spirit and a mother's heart too. I took the time to check out her blog where she shares a tribute to her mom. So profoundly loving and connected. She does this so easily and in her communications as well. She comes across as a woman with a mission to get the body moving and the spirit swirling to speak the essence of life. She is some of the many up and coming movers and shakers of our time contributing her part to humanity's well-being. It's an honor to be in the company of such spirit and heart.

Ramona King, Performance Artist/Storyteller
Albuquerque, NM
Christiane LoCascio
On Aug 05, 2011
I took Megan's class called "Overcoming Obstacles To Fitness" this summer through Oasis in our community. The information and Megan's enthusiasm for fitness has helped me on several levels. I have Fibromyalgia and experience some level of pain on a daily basis. Between the two class meetings Megan got online and did some research about Fibromyalgia and exercise which she printed out and brought to me in class. This class was perfect timing for me as I had already started to use Elaine Petrone's Miracle Ball method which arose out of her dance background and own experience with chronic pain.

My body, mind and spirit are "remembering" what movement is and how good it can make a Body feel! I even feel some self confidence returning after almost 4 years of major life changes and deep loss.

Thank you Megan for sharing your bright spirit and expertise in a way that helps others get up and get moving. As Megan says, "Don't think, just do it."

Chris L.
Albuquerque, NM
Ami Majmundar
On Nov 17, 2010
It is obvious how enthusiastic Megan is about her career. Besides being very knowledgeable, she is also very approachable as she always wears a genuine smile. I enjoyed attending Megan's fitness classes and always left with a good workout and often times with some reading material to go along with that particular class.

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