In 2007 Vakiesha Wimberly began her fitness career as a certified personal trainer at a women’s fitness studio in Atlanta, GA.  There she taught a variety of fitness classes to include cardio kickboxing, strength and conditioning, boot camp, Pilates fusion, and more.  In 2009 Vakiesha was presented with the opportunity to teach pole dance parties due to her credentials as a fitness instructor.  This marked the birth of “Skittles” and the beginning of her career and passion for pole dance fitness.  Vakiesha continued to teach in-home parties and advanced her pole dance skill using youtube videos and studioveena.com.  It was not long before she began independently teaching private lessons and pole classes.  In 2010, Vakiesha entered the pole competition world.  She placed 3rd in her first competition EMW Trixpert (2010) and was a Finalist competing in the first annual American Pole Fitness Championships (2010).  Vakiesha made her mark winning the 1st place title “Miss Pole Vixen Atlanta” in 2011.  She visited studios as a guest instructor teaching pole workshops and performing the United States. 

 

Vakiesha took a break from the pole world in 2014 to advance her skill and experience in the field of psychology.  She now works in the field of counseling and psychotherapy helping those with addiction, criminal behavior, relationships and self-esteem concerns.  She teaches pole dance classes in Denver, CO and offers Online Fitness and Nutrition Coaching.  Vakiesha believes that movement is a form of therapy.  Fitness and nutrition play a large role in an individual’s mental and physical health.  She seeks to help her clients find the unique balance to achieve an overall sense of wellness.

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Vakiesha holds a bachelors degree in Psychology and is a registered psychotherapist and addictions counselor.  Her other certifications include; Certified Life Coach, Personal Nutrition Certification, X-Pert Pole Fitness Instructor, Pole Moves Certified Instructor, NESTA Certified Personal Trainer, SCW Fitness Pre/Post Natal Certified, ZUMBA, Silver Sneakers, and CPR/AED.

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Contact Vakiesha to book workshops, performances, competition judging, sponsorship

opportunities, and special events.