For athletes who want a more tailored experience, we offer one-on-one personal training outside of group class times.
Kristin Kavanaugh
Certifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Weight Loss Specialist
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
she/they
Specializations
Inclusive Training
Fitness Beginners
Prenatal & Postnatal Training
Strength & Endurance Training
Muscle Growth and Definition
Nutrition Guidance
Working with Kristin
With over 30 years of athletic experience and 16 years in the gym, Kristin (she/they) is the founder and head coach of Vitality Community Fitness, the leading queer-owned group fitness gym in the New Orleans metro area. Their mission is rooted in creating an inclusive, strength-first environment where all bodies can build muscle, gain confidence, and develop sustainable fitness habits without toxic intensity culture.
Rxchel Abrahams
they/them
Specializations
Athletes
Hyper-mobile
Aging populations
Folks in recovery from injury
Working with Rxchel
Working with me will be the cross training sessions you didn’t know you needed. Together we’ll build a foundation for all of your fitness and movement goals, long or short term. Mobility and stability will be at the forefront of our work with necessary strengthening across modalities to keep things interesting. You can expect 1:1 attention with exercises plans and programs crafted for uniquely you.
Rachel is a lifelong movement practitioner with roots in dance, Pilates, and yoga. They have toured and performed with many dance and theatre companies nationally and internationally. Rachel’s handful of years as an amateur triathlete and passion for biomechanics and anatomy deeply informs their approach to working with clients one on one.
Certifications
Yoga 500 hours, advanced teacher trainings (2014)
Pilates Mat (2015)
Reiki II (2019)
Thai massage Level 1 (2018)
Email to schedule
rxchel.abrahams@gmail.com
SPECIAL! Dry needling for workout and injury recovery.
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a technique used by healthcare providers use to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement issues. During this treatment, a provider inserts thin, sharp needles through your skin to treat underlying myofascial trigger points.
Dry needling helps increase blood flow, stimulating your nervous system for improved recovery, and decreasing tension in your muscles.
It can be beneficial for workout recovery, injury prevention or post-injury recovery. If you feel tight and achy in a certain joint or muscle after every workout or have a muscle that’s always tight you can inquire about if dry needling might be appropriate for you!
Reviews from patients
Carli Curry, PT, DPT
she/her
Certifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Dry Needling cert.
About Dr. Curry
Carli has been with Vitality since 2019. In addition to being a certified personal trainer, she is a physical therapist working out of Magnolia Physical Therapy.
Email or text to schedule
clcurry722@gmail.com
(504) 914-3606
I came to see Dr. Curry when I was mid marathon training with some tightness in my groin and quad.
Through dry needling and regular PT exercises over the last 10 weeks of training, I was able to run a marathon pain free and healthy! Through Dr. Curry's support, I was the healthiest I have been marathon training. I would recommend her for dry needling to absolutely anyone.
~ Hayley
Carli has been needling me twice a week for 1.5 years and it has changed my life entirely. When I started seeing her, I was not able to sleep or go a day without severe pain, but with her help, my pain level has decreased immensely. I've never been super comfortable with needles, but Carli makes the whole experience calming and positive.
~ Nina