Cathrine Nelson

Cathrine Nelson brings a wealth of experience in coaching, fitness, wellness, and leadership to the Phoenix Van Isle team. As an NCCP Level 2 Certified Coach, she is passionate about helping young athletes develop not only physical strength but also confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits.

A devoted mother of four, Cathrine understands firsthand the importance of raising active, healthy, and confident children. Her passion for movement, wellness, and balanced living is reflected both in her own family and in every class she teaches. She believes that strong bodies build strong minds, and encourages students to develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the studio.

At Phoenix Van Isle, Cathrine leads our Strength and Conditioning Program, helping athletes improve their strength, mobility, endurance, balance, coordination, and injury resilience. Her classes are designed to complement dance, cheerleading, acrobatics, and aerial training while teaching students the value of proper movement, recovery, and overall physical wellness.

Cathrine’s extensive education spans multiple disciplines. She holds two 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certifications, is a Certified Reformer Pilates Instructor, TRX Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, and is certified in Functional Fitness. Each of these qualifications allows her to create well-rounded, progressive training programs that focus on proper body mechanics, flexibility, core strength, stability, and injury prevention.

Her coaching experience also includes serving as a Special Olympics Coach, where she developed inclusive coaching strategies that empower athletes of all abilities to achieve their personal best.

Outside of the fitness industry, Cathrine has completed both a Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services and a Diploma in Culinary Management, reflecting her broad understanding of health, wellness, recreation, and lifestyle. She has also worked as a Correctional Officer, a role that strengthened her leadership, communication, professionalism, and ability to motivate and support individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Cathrine draws from each of these unique experiences to create purposeful, engaging, and educational classes that help athletes build strength safely and effectively. Her holistic approach emphasizes injury prevention, functional movement, mental well-being, and the development of lifelong healthy habits.

Phoenix Van Isle is proud to have Cathrine as part of our coaching team. Her diverse professional background, extensive certifications, and genuine passion for helping young people succeed make her an invaluable mentor who inspires every athlete to become stronger, healthier, and more confident both inside and outside the studio.