Kasey Valdivia - Founder

Kasey is the founder and owner of multiple businesses along the Emerald Coast of Florida. Vertical Pole Studio-Pensacola, Vertical Pole Studio-Navarre, Vertical Pole Studio-Fort Walton Beach, Navarre Beach Yoga Studio & Destin Pole Parties. Kasey has been married for over 22 years to her life partner and dream maker, Richard; she is a mother of four children and GiGi to SEVEN precious grandchildren.

Kasey's passion and driven force is to help others to first love themselves, help others meet their personal health and fitness goals, and most importantly guide them on a path of inspiration of becoming stronger than they ever imagined.

Over the past 13 years Kasey has taught 1000's of students in her group classes, workshops, private lessons, competition preps, instructor training programs and intensive courses. Kasey is a former board member of the US Pole Sports Federation and currently a Pole Sports Organization Ambassador and PSO Judge.

Kasey is a master trainer of Pole Dance Fitness with over 10000 teaching and training hours throughout her career and has studied and trained with some of the most renowned Pole, Yoga and Aerial Artist in the world.

Her teacher training certifications include;

Sunshine Yoga School 200-Hour, Renew Yoga 300-Hour, Discoveries Pole Dance, Pole Fitness Level 1 through 4, Spin City Aerial Hoop Level 1, Polga Level 1 & 2, Aerial Yoga 250-Hour, Intro to Silks, Silks Level 1, Liquid Motion Level 1, Cleo's Rock n Pole, REV Heels Cert, Fly Gym Aerial Fitness Level 1 and 2, Booty Barre Level 1, 80-Hour Aerial Restorative & Yin, Sound Healer & Reiki Level 1 & 2, Reiki Master Graduate. Over the past 3 years she has been in the Master the Silks online training program with Womack and Bowman.

One of Kasey's favorite quotes; “Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well.” Naya Rivera

Richard Valdivia - Owner

Richard along with his wife, Kasey, have built over a dozen studio's over the past 13 years. Passionate about helping his students achieve their goals, Richard is a skilled Aerialist and has trained with some of the most elite athletes in the Pole & Aerial industry. Richard is certified in Pole Fitness, Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop and is a 200hour Yoga Teacher with over a decade of experience. Richard is dedicated to empowering his clients to lead healthier lifestyles through private lessons, group classes and his expert guidance.

Richard's approach combines proven pole and aerial techniques with motivational coaching to inspire clients to push past their limits and unlock their full potential.

Whether you're looking to build muscle, lose weight, or improve your pole and aerial journey, Richard provides personalized attention and support every step of the way. With his infectious enthusiasm and commitment to excellence, he's ready to help you transform your body and live your best life.