Kat Martucci

Experience:

Kat grew up ice skating as a child, and soon learned the importance of fitness for mental health as a young adult.  She started learning aerial acrobatics  in 2011. Kat has been teaching Fitness & Aerial since 2012.

Certifications:

• ACE group fitness & personal Training.

• Yoga Alliance 200 hr 

• TRX suspension training

• NAMS National Academy of Metabolic Science

• Working on HMCC Healthy Mindset Coaching Certifications

Hobbies

• Mom of a beautiful teen daughter.

• Certified jewelry technician and enjoys making jewelry

• 3rd generation seamstress who loves taking after her mom in creating performance leotards, wedding dressing and casual wear.

Celeste Wigant

Celeste has  been inspired by movement for as long as she can remember. Pursuing a life full of physical expression has given her an appreciation for the courage and tenacity it takes to succeed as an aerialist. Celeste is a passionately dedicated performer and instructor. She has performed at many events including wineries, weddings, schools and music festivals throughout the country and abroad.  Celeste's main focus is aerial Silks. She uses the unexpected transitions that fabric presents to create a unique flow and style. Celeste is an aerial instructor and  loves to share the power of aerial arts . She currently teaches at Napa Aerial Fitness in Napa Valley.

Elah Robinson

Elah started aerial at Napa Aerial Fitness when we opened our doors in February of 2018 she is one of our most dedicated members. Elah started assisting youth classes with us at the age of 14. It has been challenging and rewarding but she loves it. She has performed with Napa Aerial Fitness dozens of times and has now started performing independently with impeccable technique and beautiful flexibility. Elah is amazing with the community and loves to meet all kinds of amazing new people.

Stephanie Aven

Stephanie is passionate about working with children teaching Dance & Circus.

Experience:

• Competitive Dance Team 

• Ballet, Jazz & Hip Hop

• Mobile Dance Company

• Founder of YMCA Jr. Lake Girl Program

Hobbies

• Mother of 3 sons

• Manager of Vintage Sotheby’s International Realty

• Choreography for friends

Gianna Peralta

A Napa native, has deep roots in her community. A healthcare worker by day, her nights are filled with the passion of teaching adult aerial hammock (sling) and conditioning classes. Her journey with Napa Aerial Fitness began in 2018 when the studio opened its doors, and since then she has flourished as an instructor, accumulating years of experience. Beyond her role as a teacher, Gianna is a captivating performer, enchanting audiences not only locally but also internationally in Canada and Mexico.

Experience:

• Dance

• Pilates

• Group fitness

Hobbies

• Fire Fans

• Belly Dance

• Burlesque

• Costume Shopping

• Daydreaming about her next performance

Michelle Pereira

Experience:

MIchelle grew up excelling in many sports: volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer and dance. As an adult she discovered Aerial, handstands and contortion. Michelle is passionate about healing the body andy building flexibility.

Certifications & Education:

• Certified Massage Therapist 

• Reiki Master 

• Studying Personal training at College of San Mateo

• TA leading cadaver dissection in anatomy.

Hobbies

• Loves playing with and spoiling her niece and nephew.

• Practicing Handstands outdoors.

• Attending Giants games and fine dining with her husband.

• Attending Classes at Napa Aerial Fitness

Novella LeMaitre

Novella came to us for her passion in handstands and quickly fell in love with aerial pole as she loves regular pole. She quickly became and amazing teacher for Napa Aerial Fitness.

Certifications & Education:

• Years of experience on pole

• Years teaching pole 

Hobbies

• Her baby boy

• Handstands

• Pole

Zaryna Vince Cruz

Zaryna grew up with a passion for performing arts including music and dance. She is an aspiring aerialist who started later in life. Trying new things as an adult can be daunting but she advocates that if you show up for yourself, you'll get rewarded for the hard work you put in. Practice makes progress!

Amanda Schlotthauer

Amanda has always dreamed of and aspired to be a fitness instructor from early childhood. She has worked in hospitality since 2019

Education & Certificate:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science

• 200 hour Yoga Certifications

• Inferno Hot Pilates Certificate

Hobbies

• Cooking anti inflammatory recipes

Livia Martucci

Livia has grown up doing aerial since she was 2 years old. She is well versed in all apparatuses including: Silks, Hammock, Lyra & Aerial Pole.

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Livia has a deep passion for music and play guitar, ukulele and piano. But her true passion is in vocals. 

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Livia excells in Math and Fine Arts.