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Writing with Sara M.

5.0
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Age: 18+
Speaks English, Italian
Teaching since 2000
Pilates Apprenticeship

    About Sara M.

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    Writer, Health Consultant, Fitness Expert, Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Hyper-focused Problem Solver I'm making myself available for consultations through Take Lessons in all the areas I have a specific and considerable amount of expertise. This way I can keep all my appointments in one place, and make it easy for you to schedule time with me. I want to empower you in any way I can. Whether you are looking for help with brainstorming about your health, fitness instruction, cargo van conversion, songwriting, recording, or self-publishing, I can help. If you want to do fitness lessons with me over Skype, I can do that, too! My specialties include exercise for the chronically ill, lower back pain, and creative toning exercise that work like magic to tone and lift in all the right places. Are you dreaming about recording your songs? If you would like me to mix and master your album, I'd be happy to do that. Or we can work together so that you can learn all the skills you need to mix and master your albums on your own for years to come. Hear my work on Bandcamp. This song was recorded in a hotel room, mixed and mastered on a laptop. https://sararileymattson.bandcamp.com/track/buffalo-mother Are you self-publishing a book? I can help with that and even have a publishing coop to help you. I'm happy to read your manuscript and give you feedback about development. Read my self-published books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2djTGPB Visit me on my website to learn more about my consulting business, writing, songwriting. www.sararileymattson.com

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-11 AM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-11 AM
    1 PM-7 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-11 AM
    1 PM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    45 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $45
    90 minutes
    $65
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    5.0
    6 Reviews
    Holly
    Online
    Oh my gosh I cannot even articulate how thrilled and relieved I am to have had a conversation with someone who has figured out what I'm trying to do. It's an amazing sense of emotional connection and validation but on top of that it will save me tons of money by not having to make all the mistakes that she's already made. I don't have money to waste and this is a perfect investment.
    Posted Oct 4, 2016
    Christa
    Online
    Sara is SO encouraging and inspiring. Her analyses of my writing, style, content, and logic has helped me incredibly. My latest book is a completely different genre than my usual, but Sara's help has given me the confidence that I have created a good product despite my inexperience and even former dread of writing this book. I have actually become excited about my book, largely due to Sara!!! In her own books, Camp Like a Girl and Migraine: Finding my Own Way Out, one can easily see her talent for narrative and artistry in writing. I highly recommend Sara Riley Mattson for instruction in writing.
    Posted Oct 3, 2016
    Tyler Carrillo
    Student's home
    She is great. My daughter really enjoyed her first lesson and can't wait to go back again.
    Posted Aug 12, 2015
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    Experience

    Recording Artist

    Mar, 2015 - Present

    Sara Riley Mattson

    My first album and a few singles can be found here: www.sararileymattson.bandcamp.com

    Physical Therapy Intern

    Jan, 2004 - May, 2004

    Tuality Physical Therapy

    Semester-long internship focusing on back, knees and shoulders.

    Master Trainer

    Jan, 2004 - Present

    Rainy Day Fitness

    Master Trainer in all things fitness. I specialize in helping people get great results using body weight and simple equipment. My goal is to empower all my clients to learn and know as much about their bodies as possible.

    Personal Trainer/Pilates Teacher/Yoga Teacher

    Sep, 2000 - Present

    Bally's/Bodies in Balance/Rainy Day Fitness

    Stretch, strengthen, laugh, lift, rest, repeat. Helping people get fit and have a great time doing it. My mission from the beginning.

    Education

    BS Sport Science

    Sep, 1994 - May, 1998

    University of Iowa

    Pilates Apprenticeship

    Sep, 2005 - Aug, 2006

    Bodies on Balance

    Italian

    Sep, 2003 - May, 2005

    Portland State University

    Certifications

    Pilates/Yoga/Stretching/Master Trainer...

    Sep, 2001

    Balanced Body/TheMethodPilates/YogaFit...

    I've been collecting certifications for 15 years and at last count I had earned certs from 14 different workshops in addition to my degree, 9-month apprenticeship, and 4-month internship. Like most experts, however, my best skills as a teacher come from experience and a creative approach to helping my clients with their goals.

    Resist-a-Ball

    Mar, 2007

    Resist-a-Ball

    All things you can do with a Swiss ball.

    Certified Personal Trainer

    Oct, 2003

    NASM

    Top-tier certification. 98% score.

    Awards

    Personal Trainer of the Year for Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA

    May, 2005

    Bally Total Fitness

    Languages

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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