Desi Bartlett M.S., CPT, has been teaching health and wellness for over 18 years. Her innovative approach to teaching is to tap into one's inner joy and let movement be an outer expression of that state. Originally from Chicago, she has earned a degree in Kinesiology, a minor in dance and her Master's degree in Corporate Fitness. Desi holds advanced certifications in yoga, personal training, pre & post natal fitness and group fitness. She is also a continuing education provider through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the National Council for Personal Trainers.
A media darling, Desi has been featured on networks such as ABC, FOX, Univision and Lifetime as well as appearing in dozens of magazines nationwide. She has represented multiple household names in health and wellness including: lululemon athletica (co-produced the 360 mat world's first ever round mat), Equinox, Nike, Fruit 2 O, Gaiam, and Acacia.
Desi's portfolio of DVD's available at mass retailers include the following titles: 3 in 1 Total Body Fitness, Yoga for Beginners, Dance and Be Fit Latin Groove, Pre-natal Yoga, and Better Belly Yoga.
Multi-talented she has cross market appeal in: yoga, fitness, celebrity and personal training; she is also Spanish speaking and represents the Latin market for various engagements. She is an author, a model, a spokesperson, and most passionately, a new mom to Cruz age 2.