Hello my friend,
I’m Catarina (she/her), founder of Kind Moves.
Here to guide you through workouts that are kind to your body now and forever.
Because like so many of us, I used to punish my body with workouts to ‘balance out my calories.’
I’d do workouts that would leave me exhausted and wobbly for days. Thinking that ‘no pain, no gain’ was the only way to my dream body and health.
Sound familiar?
But the truth is, this approach is just not sustainable and actually isn’t backed in science either…
Kind Moves workouts are kind to your body, mind and soul yaaaaas!
Get to know me
📍 I currently live in Devon, but my dad is from Hong Kong and my mum is from Italy so I‘ve grown up feeling like a bit of an international kid which is great. And I get to eat the best food!
⭐ I am a proud Capricorn sun and Cancer moon. When I found this out, everything made sense ha!
🥐 Very lactose intolerant, but will risk it for a croissant.
🌊 Water, ocean, lake, swimming pool = happy place.
💃🏻 I grew up as a dancer , trained and worked as a pro for a while. I still dance now, just not professionally anymore.
🥄 I am a Spoonie. I live with Ehlers Danlos, POTs and recently got diagnosed with ADHD. So, workouts that leave my cup full and plenty of rest is my jam.
👚I have a passion for fashion and spend way too many hours scrolling on Vinted for gems.
You’re in safe hands
Qualifications
Master of Sports & Health Science, Exeter University 2015
BA (hons) Dance Theatre, Plymouth University 2013
Certifications
Certified Personal Trainer L3 - YMCA 2017
Exercise Referral - YMCA 2017
Pre & Postnatal Exercise L3 - NASM 2020
Corrective Exercise Specialist - NASM 2020
Seated Fitness Instructor - YMCA 2019
Senior Exercise Specialist - NSAM 2020
Gym Instructor L2 - YMCA 2016
Continued Professional Development
Pelvic Floor & Exercise - Core Solutions
Mental Health First Aid L2 - Skills Network
Trauma Informed Coaching - Centre for Healing
Trauma Informed Mindfulness - BTI
Meditation Practitioner - Centre of Excellence
Breathwork Practitioner - Yoga Alliance
Body Forgiveness: The Intersection of Forgiveness and Self-Compassion in Positive Body Image and Eating Disorder Recovery (Digital Recording) - PESI