Wendy Weaver Cota was born and raised in upstate New York. Through her career she has traveled all over the world. Her wellness career started with the Military as a contracted Exercise Specialist. Wendy received her Bachelor’s of Science in Health Management from California College for Health Sciences.
Wendy is well known for her dedication and success in leading teams and individuals to meet aggressive wellness goals. In her roles she manages and advises large commercial accounts (80k strong) on wellness programming and implementation. She works with Disease Management and Clinical Programs to reduce claims and skillfully communicated with Board of Directors, wellness center managers, corporate benefit managers and Humana executives on wellness initiatives and results driven wellness programs. Wendy’s 35 years’ of experience in fitness, nutrition, stress management, exercise and holistic health will be well utilized towards our aggressive engagement goals. She has many certifications in health, wellness and fitness including international ones. Certificates include: NWI, CWP, ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), American Council on Exercise (group exercise, personal training, and clinical exercise specialist), 500 hr Certified Yoga teacher, Holistic C.H.E.K Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching, C.H.E.K Exercise Coach, certified by AIFE for older adult training and certified as a Pilates Instructor, cycling, WELCOA certified, WELCOA faculty status, and Florida Health & life & Annuities Agent License. Currently Wendy is on the steering committee for the Wellness Council of Tampa Bay.
Wendy has explored a variety of employment opportunities, which include:
- Micro Fit Specialist - U.S. Air Force
- Head Personal Trainer - Philadelphia
- Health Coordinator/Educator for large casinos in the Mississippi Gulf Coast
- Director of corporate wellness centers
- Opened and maintained operations for a new hospital based wellness center
- Wellness Advisor and Consultant to many large companies in the Tampa Bay area
- Wellness Consultant for Humana Inc.
- Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital
What people say about Wendy:
“Wendy's passion for wellness is contagious! When you are around her you experience her excitement. Wendy truly enjoys helping others "get fit", whether it is with exercise or eating healthier. “
“Wendy is motivating, dedicated, the smartest in the corporate wellness field, she has great values, trustworthy, has a tremendous passion for helping others, very organized, anything she touches becomes successful, attention to detail, big thinker, planner, visionary, strong role model, practices what she preaches, available and always willing to help, humble, very open, makes you feel comfortable with sharing, and excellent at follow up and follow through.”
