Wellness Expert & Educator

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Katrina Pilkington

Katrina is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Specialist, Youth Exercise Specialist, Women’s Fitness Specialist, Nutrition Coach, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, and Wellness Workshop Presenter also studying to complete her Master of Science degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Nutrition and Wellness. She is also a content creator and host of the “We Speak” series on the NASM/AFAA social media channels, leading a diverse community of certified professionals in community groups. Katrina was inspired to change careers after her own humbling experience battling poor health and weight issues. She has a passion for helping youth and their families adopt simplistic and accessible ways to integrate healthy habits into their homes and lifestyle. She transitioned from a 15-year background in corporate management leading diverse teams towards a career in wellness to support her community with inclusive leadership in the wellness space. Her goal is to pay forward the knowledge she’s gained to be a catalyst for others to change the trajectory of their own health. Internal change and better health are a form of revolution Katrina has decided to take for herself and her family through their plant-based lifestyle. She also is passionate about inclusion and equality for all in the work that she does. Katrina has worked as a group fitness coordinator in multiple studios, has mentored and trained over 300 group fitness instructors and personal trainers all over the country, teaches classes, trains clients, and assists in leading workshops delivering nutritional knowledge.