Meet Bret Huotari
– Founder of Ascend Performance Training

With over 15 years of experience in personal training and movement education, Bret has worked with clients of all ages and abilities — but his most rewarding work has been in senior living communities.

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“When I step into a room and see residents moving, smiling, and connecting — that’s when I know we’re making an impact. Movement is medicine, and it’s also joy.”

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Bret founded Ascend Performance Training to bridge the gap between exercise science and meaningful human connection. His Parkinson’s-informed approach combines rhythm, coordination, and balance training to help older adults move with confidence and feel more alive in their bodies.

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He currently partners with multiple senior living communities across Colorado, leading classes, lectures, and live music sessions that residents look forward to each week.