ABOUT
Kristin Dietsche is a former college professor and administrator who began training in martial arts more than a decade ago. That experience changed her life and taught her it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. She’s dedicated her career to helping others discover that for themselves.
More than anything, I love working with beginners of all ages,
helping them to discover new things about themselves
and their limitless abilities.
When I began taking martial arts classes at Cincinnati Taekwondo Center over 15 years ago, I was an active avoider of fitness. I thought of my brain like a balloon on a string. I was always looking to learn more things, but my body was just along for the ride. Martial Arts training opened up a new world for me. Not only did I discover my own physical strength, but I discovered emotional and spiritual power that I never knew existed.
After a few years of Taekwondo training I became interested in the healing side of martial arts, sometimes called “internal martial arts,” and I earned Black Belts in Taekwondo and Kimoodo, a healing art developed by Joon P. Choi that includes the best of traditional Korean and Chinese practices adapted for a modern American audience. I began teaching in the evenings and soon wanted to learn more about our amazing bodies, so I enrolled in the Personal Trainer program at Cincinnati State College where I learned about exercise science and body mechanics from an evidence-based perspective. As a result, when I teach, I ground mind-body practice in the latest research and safety guidelines from sports medicine.
I was inspired to study Tai Chi after visiting a Tai Chi for Arthritis class that my parents were taking in Massachusetts. That class was fun, and I saw the amazing wellness benefits, so I began working toward becoming a certified Tai Chi for Arthritis instructor. This training has led to a daily Tai Chi practice and a deep enjoyment of the Chinese healing movement. I continue to enjoy learning about Tai Chi from Ralph Dehner at his School of Tai Chi and Qi Gong and I have recently become a Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute
I love to spread the joy and magic of Tai Chi practice. I hope you will visit one of my classes.
Certifications
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American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer
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Tai Chi for Health Institute, Certified Instructor & Senior Trainer
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Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
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Tai Chi for Rehabilitation
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Cincinnati Taekwondo Center & Oriental Martial Arts College Black Belts
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Taekwondo
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Kimoodo
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WELCOA Well Workplace University Faculty Status
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Building a Results Oriented Workplace Wellness Program, Advanced
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Culture Clash: How We Win the Battle for Better Health
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How to Effectively Lead Your Workplace Wellness Initiative
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Start a Movement: Transforming Employee Wellness
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American Heart Association, CPR Certification