Meet the Trainers

Jade Baxter, MS

Jade@GVAC.com

Jade Baxter is a Santa Barbara native with over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Exercise and Rehab Science, and as a former professional dancer and choreographer she brings her unique style of teaching with lots of personality, enthusiasm, and an eye for proper form and technique. In addition, she holds several certifications including Personal Training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Group Exercise through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Cardio Kickboxing, National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE), and TRX Training.

The experience gained through Jade's Master's Degree program and Corrective Exercise Specialty through NASM allows her to work on pain intervention and management, performance improvement for athletes and exercisers, post rehabilitation, pre-habilitation, postural analysis and correction of muscle imbalances through exercise prescription. With these tools Jade is able to build a strong foundation for her clients, allowing them make to real lifestyle changes and realize their goals. She takes great pride and satisfaction in seeing the transformations in people and knowing that her influence has made a difference.

• GVAC Group Fitness Director
• Master of Science in Exercise and Rehab Science
• Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
• Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM
• Certified Group Fitness Trainer, AFAA