Leonardo Pineda

Weight Room Teacher

Leo was born and raised in Queens, New York and has built his career in the Hospitality Industry. Working in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, Leo spent much effort on fulfilling the dreams and expectations of visitors to the Big Apple. In 2012 Leo discovered the world of fitness and began to use it to counterbalance the stress of living in the “City that Never Sleeps”. As the years progressed, a love developed for the ability to push the body and mind past barriers and attain goals that were once thought to be unattainable.

In April of 2019, Leo took a leap of faith and moved to the beautiful city of Ottawa with the goal to continue his fitness journey on a professional level. Meeting Sarah and Jamie, he instantly gravitated to what Where I Thrive has to offer.  Leo is excited to be a part of the Where I Thrive community and to have the opportunity to contribute his passion and knowledge for strength training. “I forever welcome the chance to learn new styles of self-care and help others reach their goals!”