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Micah Picou General Manager • Personal Trainer • Performer

About

Short, clean, and professional

What I Do

I serve as the General Manager of The Zoo Health Club of Gonzales, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff leadership, scheduling, programming, and facility standards. I’m responsible for executing ownership’s vision while ensuring consistency, safety, and a positive member experience.

Operations Leadership Accountability Safety

What I’m Working Toward

Working towards being the BEST

Movement Discipline Creativity

Life & Career

Micah Picou is a Baton Rouge–based acrobat, fire performer, personal trainer, and movement instructor whose work bridges athletic discipline, creative flow, and community leadership. He pursued emergency medical training and earned his EMT certification, reflecting a commitment to preparedness and calm execution in high-stress situations. His creative focus expanded into fire performance and flow arts, where he trained extensively, performed professionally, and helped organize local fire jams and community gatherings. He is a core member of Baton Rouge Fire and Flow and has collaborated with troupes including Bayou Cirque and The Acadian Circus, with performance credits such as Hook, Across Neverland. As an instructor, he teaches flow arts, movement, and aerial disciplines (including trapeze), blending technical precision with adaptability and influences from martial arts movement principles.

Community Performance Coaching Leadership

Experience

Leadership + execution
The Zoo Health Club – Gonzales • General Manager Present
  • Oversee daily operations and act as the primary point of leadership for staff and members.
  • Execute ownership vision through scheduling, programming, and floor operations; final approval on execution.
  • Improve class consistency, cleanliness standards, and staff accountability.
  • Lead staff development, mentorship, instructor support, and conflict resolution.
  • Emphasize safety, preparedness, and responsible training practices.
Personal Training & Movement Instruction • Baton Rouge Area Prior Years
  • Coached strength, mobility, functional movement, and coordination.
  • Taught movement-focused training with strong emphasis on form, control, and consistency.
  • Supported community-driven training environments through instruction and mentorship.
Performance & Community Leadership • Circus / Flow Arts Ongoing
  • Professional fire performance and flow arts training; invited to regional festivals and events.
  • Organized and supported local fire jams and community gatherings to build inclusive performer spaces.
  • Collaborated with Baton Rouge Fire and Flow, Bayou Cirque, and The Acadian Circus.
  • Performance credits include large-scale productions such as Hook, Across Neverland.
  • Teaches flow arts and aerial disciplines, including beginner and intermediate trapeze.

Education

Academic + honors

Emergency Medical Training

EMT Certified
Brings safety, preparedness, and calm leadership into the gym environment—especially important for parents, older members, and high-intensity training situations.

Athletic Foundation

Competitive gymnastics background supporting body awareness, movement control, and disciplined training— translated into structured leadership and consistent operational standards.

Certifications

Safety & training credentials
Certifications
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Contact

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Email

micahthezoo@gmail.com

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Instagram

@micahpicou

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Professional Booking

Centauri Collate LLC