Arelis’ fitness journey began at 12 years old, writing her own workouts long before she had access to formal training. Though martial arts wasn’t financially possible at the time, the desire never left her. By 15, she began dance and later kickboxing, where curiosity turned into commitment.

In 2015, she earned her NASM Personal Training certification and joined CrossFit to pursue technical mastery. What began as self-development evolved into coaching—she is now a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and USA Weightlifting certified coach.

Her journey has been marked by multiple surgeries and medical setbacks, forcing her to rebuild again and again. Those seasons shaped her philosophy: longevity over ego, precision over intensity, and resilience through patience. Her four years working as a Physical Therapist Technician deepened her understanding of rehabilitation, movement mechanics, and intelligent training.

She returned to martial arts in 2017, training in boxing, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and later completed four levels of Krav Maga—now certified to teach it. She joined Mean Girl Self Defense and began leading women’s self-defense seminars in 2025.

Arelis coaches with empathy sharpened by lived experience. She knows what it means to start over—and she helps others rebuild stronger.

Certifications:

NASM CPT (2015–Present) | CrossFit Level 2 | USA Weightlifting Level 1 | Certified Krav Maga Instructor | Youth Exercise Specialist | Corrective Exercise Specialist | Weight Loss Specialist | MMA Conditioning Specialist