Laura Acosta

Laura Acosta is a nationally-recognized fitness expert with over 12 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She holds certifications from ACE, AFAA, PIA, and SCW, and in 2011 she was recognized by the American Council on Exercise and Life Fitness as one of the nation’s top 11 Personal Trainers to Watch. She also holds a master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Florida, teaches nutrition as an adjunct professor at Santa Fe College, and is a registered and licensed dietitian.

In 2008 she opened LifeStyle Wellness with a mission to educate and inspire her clients, and to empower other fitness professionals to impact lives around the world. In the local Gainesville, FL area she provides personal fitness training, group fitness classes, corporate wellness services, and nutrition counseling. On the national stage she presents fitness certification workshops, develops continuing education programs in both fitness and nutrition, creates innovative fitness programming, and offers consulting and mentoring services for up-and-coming fitness professionals and startup fitness facilities. Laura feels incredibly blessed to be able to share her knowledge and experience, and she hopes to empower others with the skills and expertise necessary to Make Health a Way of Life™ in their communities.