Natasha Caleel
MS in Occupational Therapy, BS in Kinesiology, Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, CrossFit Level 1 Coach
Specializes in
- Healthy Aging
- Knee Pain
- Back Pain
Natasha Caleel is a licensed occupational therapist and corrective exercise specialist based in Santa Barbara, California, with over a decade of experience in rehabilitation.
She specializes in geriatric and orthopedic rehabilitation, as well as prenatal and postpartum rehab, and has worked with clients of all ages and fitness levels. Her professional interests include ergonomics and posture, therapeutic exercise, and bracing and adaptive equipment recommendations, the practical side of staying active as you age or deal with joint pain.
She holds an Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology with a Minor in Psychology and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, both from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.
Natasha also created Fit Mama Santa Barbara, where she provides online coaching and mentoring to help people reach their health and fitness goals. Her writing has appeared in Forbes and Huffington Post.
At WalkFit, Natasha reviews articles on joint pain, posture and healthy aging to make sure the exercises are safe and align with current best practices.
