Ana Rita Almeida
Chapel Hill
Summary
Dedicated Mobility Specialist, Yoga Teacher and recent Personal Trainer, who offers customized training programs and a virtual studio for yoga and Kinstretch® classes (https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/frs-system/kinstretch/) . With a mission of helping people move with precision, control, and without pain by blending joint-specific training, flexibility, and strength work into a holistic approach to movement and longevity.
Specializing in 1:1 coaching, Ana integrates Functional Range Conditioning®, strength training, and flexibility into personalized training plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. With a strong foundation in anatomy and biomechanics, she focuses on building resilience, independence, and freedom of movement, while incorporating breathwork and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system and improve sleep.
Passionate about women’s training, particularly for women over 40, Ana is currently pursuing a menopause coaching certification to bridge the gap in how women are trained. She is committed to creating a meaningful shift in women’s fitness, ensuring they receive the right tools to build strength, resilience, and confidence through every phase of aging.
Her goal is to help people increase their quality of life, feel more capable, and embrace aging with strength and vitality.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobiliy Coach, Yoga Teacher
Brookfield Tennis Centre
01.2025 - Current
- Functional mobility and Yoga class on Saturday morning
Mobility Specialist and Personal Trainer
Anarita.yoga.mobility
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Website offering personally designed courses and a virtual studio for yoga and Kinstretch classes (soon to only be available to 1:1 clients)
- My mission is to help everyone move with precision, control, and ease by combining joint-specific training, flexibility, and functional strength training.
- In 1:1 approach I Implement regular progress assessments to track client advancements and adjust program plans accordingly
- Develop personalized holistic programs that include mobility (Functional Range Conditioning), progressive overload of tissues through strength training, specific flexibility training. I equally focus in helping clients to improve their sleep routines with down regulation techniques, resulting in better results towards their goals
- Website: https://www.anaritayogamobility.com/ (Rebranding happening soon)
Yoga Teacher
Chaithanya Smaran
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility
- Expanded knowledge of anatomy, alignment principles, and sequencing through continuous education and professional development opportunities
- Introduced the concept of mobility training in one small Indian community
- Enhanced student overall movement capacity, by blending mobility into flexibility
- Established welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth
- Created free monthly classes to impoverish women
Judo Coach
Petroleum Development Oman, PDO (Sports Club)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to design comprehensive training programs for children, contributing to the expansion of the club and a big increase in children attending regular trainings, approximately 50 children.
- No competitions available in Oman but we were able to keep the sport alive and children motivated,
Yoga Teacher
Inner Chi
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve flexibility and overall sense of wellbeing
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner and advance practitioners both in group and in private setting
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback
- Adapted teaching style according to each client preference and needs
- Empowered clients to develop self-awareness by emphasizing connection between mind, body and breath during each practice
- Enhanced client flexibility by incorporating Yin Yoga in weekly schedule and into their tailored sequences
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to design therapeutic yoga routines for clients with specific health concerns
- Managed scheduling efficiently for multiple private clients per week without conflicts or cancellations
Judo Coach
Colegio De Sao Teotonio
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Main coach of under 15
- Assistant coach for Junior Level
- Part of the organisation of Judo clinics for beginners, fostering a strong foundation in the sport.
Education
Menopause Coaching Certification
GGS
09-2025
Injury Prevention And Rehab
Injury_Ed (Aus Active)
06-2025
Fitness Cert III
Fit Education
02-2025
Fitness Cert IV
Fit Education
02-2025
Roll Model Method(R) -
Yoga Tune Up
05.2024
Kinstretch
Functional Anatomy Seminars
05-2024
Art of Teaching Beginners -
Jason Crandell
11.2023
RYT200: Yin Yoga and Variable Anatomy -
Blackmat Yogi
11.2021
Functional Range Conditioning
Functional Anatomy Seminars
03-2021
Meditation Facilitator -
Ali Choi
01.2021
Anatomy: Musculoskeletal And Integumentary Systems
University Michigan
Edx09-2018
100Hr: Hatha Yoga and Integrative Anatomy -
Craig Weiss
10.2017
RYT200: Ashtanga Yoga -
All Yoga
08.2017
Master of Science - Geology
University of Coimbra
10.2006
Coaching Course
Portuguese Judo Federation
01-1998
Skills
- Relationship Building
- 1:1 Coaching
- Individualized Mobility, flexibility and functional training planning
- Injury Prevention
- Chronic pain management
- Rehab of joints and connective tissue
- Anatomy and biomechanics knowledge
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Fitness Cert III and Cert IV
- Certified Mobility Specialist, Functional Anatomy Seminars
- Certified Kinstretch provider, Functional Anatomy Seminars
- Certified Yoga Instructor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular practice of Crossfit
- Judo
- Kitesurfing
- Music
- Travel
- Mindfulness Practices
Timeline
Mobiliy Coach, Yoga Teacher
Brookfield Tennis Centre
01.2025 - Current
Mobility Specialist and Personal Trainer
Anarita.yoga.mobility
01.2020 - Current
Yoga Teacher
Chaithanya Smaran
01.2019 - 01.2020
Judo Coach
Petroleum Development Oman, PDO (Sports Club)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Yoga Teacher
Inner Chi
01.2017 - 01.2019
Judo Coach
Colegio De Sao Teotonio
09.1998 - 06.2001
Art of Teaching Beginners -
Jason Crandell
RYT200: Yin Yoga and Variable Anatomy -
Blackmat Yogi
Meditation Facilitator -
Ali Choi
100Hr: Hatha Yoga and Integrative Anatomy -
Craig Weiss
RYT200: Ashtanga Yoga -
All Yoga
Master of Science - Geology
University of Coimbra
Menopause Coaching Certification
GGS
Injury Prevention And Rehab
Injury_Ed (Aus Active)
Fitness Cert III
Fit Education
Fitness Cert IV
Fit Education
Roll Model Method(R) -
Yoga Tune Up
Kinstretch
Functional Anatomy Seminars
Functional Range Conditioning
Functional Anatomy Seminars
Anatomy: Musculoskeletal And Integumentary Systems
University Michigan
Coaching Course
Portuguese Judo Federation
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