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Meet Kirstan
Kirstan Fuller is a health and wellness professional with ten years of experience. She founded Building a Bridge to Hope, LLC in 2015 to provide comprehensive, holistic experiences to individuals, couples, corporations, and non-profit organizations backed by scientific research. Originally from New Jersey, Kirstan holds a bachelor's degree in Family Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Certification in LGBTQ Studies. She has a deep passion for promoting mental, physical, and emotional health and has conducted various health and wellness seminars, training courses, and mindfulness and stress techniques classes. Kirstan's practice is person-centered, strength-based, family-focused, and trauma-informed, and she uses various methods to help her clients achieve their goals.
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Kirstan is also working on expanding services to include prevention and intervention, whole health wellness programming, and activities focused on supporting employees across all the pillars of well-being within the U.S Government. The vision of this whole health initiative is to integrate wellness into expanded EAP services to ensure the government workforce has access to complete health information, resources, and services to maximize well-being. Kirstan Fuller is a firm believer in the quote by Rumi, "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do."
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Kirstan has received the following certifications:
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Zumba (2015)
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Family Development Certification (2015) ( University of Connecticut; Center for Study of Culture, Health, & Human Development/ Center for Environmental Health & Health Promotion)
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Life Wellness Coach/Holistic Health Consultant (2016) (American Aerobic Association International and International Sports Medicine Association)
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Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Certificate (2017)
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Woman’s Hormonal Holistic Health Consultant (2018)
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Restorative Yoga Certification (2018)
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Reiki Level I, II, Energy Healing and Master Certification (2019)
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Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) (2024)
2011
Dance Teacher
I'm a passionate dance teacher with talent in Zumba, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Hip Hop.
2015
Life Coach
I enjoy Teaching group exercise classes including Zumba and cardio dance to corporate companies. In addition to motivating employees, communities and people to maintain fitness and a healthy lifestyle mentally and physically.
2015
Fitness Instructor
I am a certified Zumba instructor and Dance Instructor. I wanted to teach Zumba because I wanted to promote being healthy mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I’ve been a dancer for over 20 years and fitness provided me with the same love and passion as dancer. I love to infuse dance and fitness while creating a fun and sweaty jam session.
2017
Mindfulness Instructor
I have taught mindfulness and stress techniques classes to students, faculty, and events. I really enjoyed teaching mindfulness at Johns Hopkins University with the sports teams. I developed and conducted health and wellness seminars and training courses for faculty, students, and corporate employees throughout DC on topics including: weight management, physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and smoking cessation.
2018
Restorative Yoga
I enjoy restorative yoga because it allows Yoga experts a chance to rest and slow it down while being intentional with their breath and body flow. Then restore the body to its restful state.
2019
Reiki Healer
I enjoy working using Reiki with my clients. It really helps to improve all aspects of someone’s life. It can give your body, mind, and spirit the balance and energy it needs to live in your truth and be successful. It improves your personal relationships and your relationship with yourself.