Diane Marra

Diane Marra is an Exercise Physiologist and Biomechanics specialist with more than 25 years’ experience coaching and teaching health topics in universities, hospitals, corporate and community settings. Since personally overcoming multiple injuries, chronic pain and sleep issues, she has a passion for helping ‘regular folks’ who want to gain control over their health - mind, body and spirit- and optimize their wellbeing and longevity.

Diane holds a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from California State University plus a variety of fitness certifications. She has taught numerous undergraduate courses in areas that include: Public Health, Health + Aging, Exercise Physiology, Stress Reduction, Nutrition, Writing for Science Professions, and Aquatics. Her scientific research, conducted for the US Army Medical Department and California State University, has been presented at international conferences and published in clinical journals.

Today, after almost 5 years creating and managing programs as a corporate Wellness Manager for a global manufacturing company during the pandemic, Diane is transitioning back to private practice. Her mission is to educate and liberate individuals of ALL abilities for empowerment over their own health and wellbeing by partnering with them to navigate lifestyle changes. Upon completing her National Board Certification for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) in May 2024, private Health Coaching sessions will become available for clients via Zoom (remote to any location).  Watch for her mobility and strength workshops to return, also, in late 2024!

Current credentials include:  Duke-trained Health & Wellness Coach, National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA™-CPT), American College of Sports Medicine/ ExeRxcise is Medicine® ​Level 1, Yoga Tune Up® and TRX™  

Read my articles on the Tune Up Fitness blog here.