Meet All of Our Instructors, Trainers & Massage Therapists
They’ll push you forward and pull you in new directions — whatever it takes to make you feel fitter. Meet some of the best trainers and instructors in Baltimore.
Sherri Weinman
My teaching style focuses on the members and their goals. I encourage the members to push outside their comfort zone, but to remember they are always in control of their workout. My focus is to create an inviting, friendly and welcoming atmosphere to all the members who join the class.
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Maria Mager
It’s very important to me that members have good form as they move. I also strive to build community in all of my classes. I want to create a space where exercise is fun when you are with friends.
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Kristy Soltesz
With verbal & visual cuing + modifications, I aim to teach isometric, isotonic & dynamic exercises to gain strength, alignment & balance. “Better Form, Better Results.”
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Cory Donovan
I received my E-RYT 200 in late 2016, and have taught over 2000 classes in over three years as a full time instructor. I have a few hundred hours of additional advanced training in yogic philosophy, anatomy, and sequencing various formats, and have experience teaching Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, and Restorative yoga.
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Andres Bujanda
My classes are designed to be high-energy, high-intensity, and full of joy! My goal for members is to get them to push their limits while still smiling. I love the feeling of getting lost in the music, and inspiring members to do the same!
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Julia Mazariegos
Everyone has their own fitness goals. As an instructor, I try to provide the tools that each member needs to personalize their workout and accomplish what they came for! Whether it’s endurance, strengthening, mastering the technique, or just to have fun!
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Lyndsay Fraser
Trained in Kripalu Yoga. I practice to the mood, energy and level of the group presented to me for that class. Flexibility to the students can transform their practice.
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Alycia Wepasnick
Always friendly and teaching in the essence of the program. In my classes I like to offer you achievable power and strength. You will be challenged no matter if you are a fitness beginner or fitness pro.
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Jennifer King
I love to interact with the members and the more I push them, the more they push me! I have been told I’m intense but I love to act a little goofy and use the performance opportunities.
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Ellyn Gildea
BS Athletic Training, Certified Pre/Post Natal Coach, HYROX Coach, MS Nutrition, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
My approach focuses on building strength, enhancing flexibility, and improving overall wellness. Whether you’re navigating the changes of pregnancy, recovering from an injury, or seeking to maintain vitality and independence as you age, I provide the support and guidance for sustainable change.
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Leonardo Angeles
HKC HardStyle Kettlebell Instructor, NSPA Certified Personal Trainer, RKC Russian Kettlebell Instructor, SCC Strength Calisthenics Instructor, WMS Weight Management Specialist
The right training for the right needs.
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Maria Mager, PT
AFAA Group Fitness, Les Mills CXWORX, NASM, Spinning, Tribe Team Training
Good form is the key to success when it comes to cardio or weight training. In time, proper technique will allow you to increase your resistance and speed.
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Tony Wagner
A.C.E Certified Personal Trainer, A.C.E Certified Youth Fitness Coach, A.L.I.V.E. Coach, Cardio Boxing Certified Coach, Smart Fitness Certified
Activate Tissue don’t Mimic the motion!
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Kelly Tanner
HKC Certified Hardstyle Kettlebell Trainer, NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer, NCCPT Certified Weight Management Specialist, SCC- Certified Strength and Calisthenics Trainer, TRX Certified Trainer
Keep It Simple!
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Heather Jordan
I grew up thinking you needed to play team sports in order to be athletic. It wasn’t until I joined Merritt as a member that I realized being athletic was more than just throwing, dribbling, or scoring goals. As an instructor, I help people unlock the inner athleticism they didn’t know they had!
Les Mills Group Fitness, NSPA, Post Natal Fitness Specialist
If you had to run a marathon in 9 months, you would train for it, right? I help women develop the muscles and stamina needed for labor and ease some common pains associated with pregnancy. After baby (no matter how many months or years that is) I help women regain core strength and become stronger than ever.
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Jocelyn Wesson
My teaching style is high energy while keeping it fun! I’m here to motivate you to push your limits!
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Alison Jones
I try to bring a fun, authentic, and challenging vibe to class. It’s an honor to teach such an amazing Les Mills format. I hope to not only provide a great workout, but for each participant to leave the class feeling valued and inspired.
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Liz Davis
Liz encourages students to grow in their practice physically as well as spiritually and offers themed classes that emphasize proper alignment as well as modifications for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Whether it’s a fundamentals class, a power class or a restorative class, Liz will provide an informative, fun experience in a safe, non-competitive space all the while including meditation and mindfulness.
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Krissy Anderson
I hope to be fun and motivating- with a focus on self-acceptance and appreciation for each individual journey.
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Mandy Ferringer
I love including people of all ages and fitness levels in a fun, safe and energizing workout. My goal is to have all members develop a lifelong love of exercise!
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Keittie Ribadeneira
It’s all about having fun! Whether we’re lifting, running or punching I want everyone to feel the excitement. With that, we’ll hit our max every time. I’m all about achieving that max effort. I’m taking you with me!
CPR, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Les Mills Body Combat, Personal Trainer
Your body is a gift…cherish it!
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Keitte Ribadeneira
It’s all about having fun! Whether we’re lifting, running or punching I want everyone to feel the excitement. With that, we’ll hit our max every time. I’m all about achieving that max effort. I’m taking you with me!
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Kara Laurence
I love making exercise fun and showing that it is for everyone! I always show plenty of modifications in all my classes so everyone can get a great workout.
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Jamie Sullivan
Fun! I try to bring some fun and laughs into my BodyPump classes. Work Hard; Play Hard!
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Katie Brown
Motivational, challenging and different every week. I teach early morning classes and try to push my members to their edge so they are glad they didn’t hit snooze and got the best start to their day.
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Amy Cohen
I like to connect to the members and provide a fun, empowering, and strength-based approach to fitness.
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Jamie Sienko
I’ve been told by members that I am engaging, motivating and energetic. The enthusiasm I have for the workout transfers to members and makes strength training less daunting & more fun.
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Laura Remaly
I enjoy teaching all levels from beginners to veterans. I encourage each person to live up to their own potential and to always respect their own abilities. It is not my goal to make everyone follow my exact class or to overwork them. They should have a great workout and leave with a smile on their face, looking forward to the next time!
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Ann-Marie Bruchey
I love to add fun and flair to each class. I want the members to know they can have fun while they are working hard on crushing goals.
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Eliza Mummert
I try to keep things intense, organized, motivational and empowering! One of my favorite things about teaching is watching members test their limits and go after their personal goals.
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Nick Granata Jr
My teaching style is passionate and motivating. My classes are hard but you’ll leave knowing you pushed yourself harder than you thought you could and pushed yourself out of your comfort zone. I will guide you there. I care about the relationships I form with members that come to my class and want to be there. I care about people.
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Homero Bayarena
Homero brings a high energy, Latin-infused flavor to most of his group fitness classes. He focuses on creating a supportive, safe fitness workout for all members.
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Michelle Petenbrink
I focus on form and enjoying the movement of whatever exercise you are doing. I like to motivate people through movement and let them know that they can customize any workout to fit their needs and achieve success.
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JC Montminy
Solid cycle classes start with a strong playlist. The music in my classes tells a story…a voyage through outer space, a celebration on Bourbon Street, or resilience through a challenging time. When the music allows a class to immerse themselves in the moment, it’s easy to give a full physical effort from start to finish.
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Kristie Barron
I run a fast-paced, high-energy class and I live for the moments when my participants bring that same energy. I like to push my members to work hard but to have a fun time doing it.
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Bashi Olagoke
ACE Personal Training Certificate
Functional strength is the basis of any great exercising program
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Mike Bentivenga
CPT Certified Personal Trainer, USA Powerlifting, USA Weightlifting
Every day, you have the chance to get better.
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Patrick Grove
ARC – CPR/AED, NASM – CPT
Focus on technique, strengthen your weaknesses, work hard but don’t burnout and quit
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Ian Imes
ACE Certification, Nutrition Specialist Certification
My philosophy in training revolves around creating an awareness of the Mind-Body connection. This is specific to each individual thus my training is built around the client’s needs specifically. Cultivating this will increase a client’s intrinsic motivation to push themselves to ensure they meet the goals they set.
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James Merritt II
ACE
Make your training fun to prevent making it feel like a chore or a task to be done. This will help you exercise more often and improve your fitness goals.
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Kristen Miller
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
As a personal trainer, I am deeply committed to elevating the well-being of my clients by focusing on a comprehensive approach to health. My philosophy revolves around cultivating both physical vitality and mental resilience, recognizing that true fitness is a balanced blend of strength, mindfulness, and balanced lifestyle choices.
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Krystal Darby
BS Physical Education, Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED, MA Educational Leadership
Come to the edge (the edge of your fears, desire, disappointments, etc). Don’t be afraid of the drop (weight loss, self-esteem issues, competition)…it’s only more room to fly!
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Toan Tran
Bachelors of Business Administration, CES, NASM – CPT, PRI, RKC-L1
Adherence drives adaptation
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Brittani Hayden
B.S. Exercise Science, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
“Your body will achieve what your mind will believe.” Prove to yourself that you are capable of becoming the healthiest and strongest version of yourself. Weight-lifting provides physical benefits AND mental benefits! You have to be willing to push past those limiting beliefs. Start bettering yourself today! There is no right or wrong time to become the best version of yourself.
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Dillon Richards
NASM – CPT
My training philosophy is that we start where we are. While we might have been in better states of health prior to this moment of wanting change we need to take a step back and understand we have to build with a ground up approach. We don’t start at where we were at our past peaks. This doesn’t mean we can get back to those desired points but that the path to get there might be different and incorporate more steps. Thats okay, my goal is to help you find that new path and back to a better state of health providing some knowledge for shortcuts along the way.
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Jake Schneider
Fitness Trainer, Speed and Agility Coach, Sports Nutrition Coach
Discipline is doing what you hate to do, but doing it like you love it.
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Corey Brown
A.C.E Certified Personal Trainer
My philosophy surrounds focusing on a persons form and technique. You could bench 315lbs but are you paying attention to how you lift that weight. To avoid injury focusing on form and technique with little to no weights is the way to start, continue and MAINTAIN your fitness journey.
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Andrew Lingelbach
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, B.S. Exercise Science
Exercise is just as diverse as people. There is something out there for everyone to love and enjoy.
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Heidi Shaneybrook
Ace Certified Personal Trainer, FMS Level 2, McDaniel College M.S. Exercise Science, Original Strength, Salisbury University B.S. Exercise Science
It is your attitude more than your aptitude that determines your altitude.
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Joan Dickman
Ace Certified Personal Trainer, Certified CPR, Certified Health Coach, Certified Spin Instructor
My personal training philosophy focuses on continual lifelong learning as I work towards enhancing the well-being of my clients by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, support, guidance and resources to assist and inspire them on their journey to a healthier life. Together, we will work to transform their quality of life through active participation in regular fitness activities. A large part of our focus will be on Functional Training, which attempts to adapt or develop exercises, which allow individuals to perform the activities of daily life more easily and without injuries. With the integration of guided fitness programs, together we can make their health goals become a reality, all in a caring, fun, and dynamic environment.
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Cindy Honsberger
NSPA Certified Personal Trainer, TRX, TRX RIP Trainer
I customize workouts for each of my clients, focusing on strength and flexibility with attention to proper form. Nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. I can provide information on a healthy eating plan and answer any questions. I train with a wide range of clients, one on one,small and large groups and seniors. With over 20 years experience, I can help you to reach your goals.
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Jennifer Brock
I like to think of my teaching style as inclusive. I aim to provide my classes with plenty of options and encourage members to use them, so that no matter where you are in your fitness journey, you can leave class feeling successful.
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Stefanie Jacobs
Go hard or go home! I aim to inspire and encourage my classes through intensity and accountability. We are a team and will struggle and succeed together in the 30 minutes I have them. Giving 100% max effort, letting go of insecurities and self doubt, that’s what my classes are all about.
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Tracy Ege
I love pop music from the 90’s, 2000’s and today and like to incorporate that with my class making it a mixture of hills, flats, attacks and racing for every fitness level. I love to motivate my classes and getting to know everyone that takes my classes.
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Alison Pack
Challenging, but fun! I aim to motivate and empower my class members to give it their all and achieve new personal records!
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Shawn Brown
My style incorporates the deep roots of yoga while encouraging students to get in touch with themselves. Yoga becomes more than the physical postures, it is an exploration of the senses and emotions that make each of us unique. Leave your expectations at the door and hopefully you’ll walk out of class with a smile on your face and a feeling of lightness and joy in your body and soul.
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Kelly Bocskor
I teach Les Mills Sprint which is a HIIT work out on the bike! If you are interested in a intense cycle class this class is for you!
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Rae Granofsky
Rolling your mat out in my class should feel as though you’ve etched a moment of gratitude for yourself! My classes motivate students to experience renovations of the mind through our harmonious hour of yoga. I design qualitative sequences, which are curated to the everyday human experiencing endurance of the mind or body. My classes are modified for diverse experience levels, with a focus on safety and personal comfort (alignment), while keeping a chill vibe of empowerment.
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Shannon Speed
My style incorporates both fun and a judgement-free space for everyone to exercise. I am committed to excellence and helping others to reach their fitness goals, while simultaneously creating a safe and effective exercise environment. The only bad workout is the one you don’t do, and movement is the best medicine!
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Kevin Wepasnick
In my class, I love to coach for success at every level. Whether it the first class or the 500th class we can always train to the best of our ability and then go beyond. I believe in training to push the limits. Physical or mental, we should find out what we are capable of and then drive to do more and be more.
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Arati Mejdal
I aim to make yoga, mindfulness and breathing practices approachable and accessible for all. I encourage individual agency and choice, and I give options during class. I love to use props, and I incorporate breath practices into every class.
RYT 500
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Emily Williams
I love to provide all levels of experience and strength to my classes. Whether you are a first timer or a regular, there’s always a place for you! I like to have fun and treat each class like a fun dance and move to the beat. I want you leaving your class motivated and happier than you arrived!
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Josef Kardelll
Ace Certified Personal Trainer
Josef believes that fitness training is mostly mental, and enjoys finding the “why” behind a member’s fitness journey. Having been through a body transformation himself, Josef has intimate knowledge of behavior change and exercise program adherence, and enjoys sharing his experience with others. Josef believes results are just byproducts of lifestyle chance, and is ready to help you change your life!
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Tori Prestianni
Meet Tori, an enthusiastic BodyPump instructor with a passion for fitness and wellness. She specializes in creating a welcoming space for all walks of life. Motivating members to reach their goals and embrace a healthier lifestyle is her passion. Tori’s positive attitude and personalized approach make every class a fun and rewarding experience.
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Kylee Wineberg
I love being a part of getting your endorphins up and feeling accomplished. I think it’s important to listen to your body while also challenging yourself and having some fun!
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Marcus Edwards
I believe that you learn by example. So while I’m leading the workout, I am striving for excellence just like the participants.
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Zoe DeRoo
It’s important that my class feels accessible and welcoming to all participants. We turn up the music and celebrate ourselves through choreographed dance – It’s a wonderful feeling and I want share it with as many people as I can. I encourage those with a sense of curiosity to step out of their comfort zone, get lost in the music and experience the magic of BodyJam!
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Jeanne-Michele Vigna
I love to educate and offer options so people can get the most out of their class. But I also believe we should be having fun while doing it.
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Jessica Pryor
Fitness is a feeling, and it means something different to everyone. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, I want you to feel welcomed and empowered to join me in the studio. I am big on motivation, and I admit I can be intense, but I also believe that every day you should meet yourself where you are. I want to push you to be the absolute best version of you.
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Shiauna Ledbetter
As a yoga instructor, I’m committed to creating a fitness regimen that’s not only effective, but also fun and sustainable. I believe in the power of evolving practices and am always open to learning and growing along the way. I love upbeat music (Pop, afrobeats, etc.) for power flow, and more of an RnB/slow pop vibe or even frequencies for gentle flow and fundamentals.
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Anna French
My goal is to encourage everyone who steps into one of my classes! We are building strength together and I want you to feel like I’m doing this with you (because I’m feeling the burn just like you are!)
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Zain Islam-Hashmi
Whether it’s someone’s 1st or 100th ride, teaching Cycling is about creating a welcoming space for every rider to show up and prove to themselves that they are stronger and faster than they originally believed. I like to cater to the various preferences of my riders: whether its going heavy on hills or speed intervals, spicing things up with choreography or arm weights, or themed rides with music from across the world or decades (I always welcome requests). Everyone comes into the Studio with different baggage, so I teach to not only provide a workout or distraction, but a feeling of cathartic release; and our group scream at the end of class helps a lot with that.
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Tamara Khalil
I aim to be motivating and bring good energy during class. I like to call people out and motivate them during class as well and get to know the members who are taking my class.
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Sarah Brewer
I create a safe space for people to come and practice yoga together. Yoga is all about connecting with your body, mind, and of course having fun! My favorite style yoga to teach is Vinyasa yoga.
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Maggie Fritz
For me, group fitness is much more than a workout. In class together, we’re active, supportive, engaged, and joyful! I strive to empower my participants to push beyond what they ever thought possible—and have a great time doing it.
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Danielle Sands-Damon
I love to meet people where they are and allow them to show up as themselves. I want everyone to feel comfortable and confident in the ways they are moving their body, and to know they are in control of how their yoga practice unfolds.
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Babs Levedahl
I am extremely intuitive. Class always reflects the people in it; I never know what will happen! Much of my style comes from being a dance/healing arts practitioner.
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Latanya Gaddy
I strive to motivate others with high energy, & enthusiasm to make the classes enjoyable. I merge fun with fitness while leading others to meet whatever goal they have set for themselves.
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Polly Hejna
My teaching style is very dance-based, having been influenced by several years of ballet and jazz dance classes. For many years I taught group fitness classes for an internationally known dance fitness company. So give me the 8-, 16- and 32-count music phrasing!
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Patrick Bryant
Let’s have fun and work towards the goals on your fitness journey! Every class will be a unique experience designed to allow for you to pick the option that best fits your needs for that day.
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Dusti Kottke
Encourage and assist members in finding their personal edge for their pose without judgement.
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Bob McDowell
I’m compassionately committed to making a wellness connection to you through our yoga practice . This can be done through a safe, fun, and intentional practice of poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Basic hathe yoga is a wonderful flow between stillness and movement, warming and cooling, and facilitator and student.
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Kim Kerr
I teach breath and body awareness with the intention of learning to become more focused, calm, and at peace while building strength, balance, and flexibility in life
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Leslie Ramsey
My goal is to teach a class that I would be excited to attend as a participant! I like to create an environment where everyone can work at their own level, whether new to fitness or an advanced participant, I want to lead students to achieving their goals and producing consistent results. Clear cuing, plenty of options, and reminders that this is your workout, I’m just here to guide and motivate you!
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Lindsay Kiracofe
I teach purposeful, playful, and grounded yoga classes that speak to both power and grace, mind and body, and vitality and restoration. My classes are fun and filled with smart alignment, hands-on assists, engaging transitions, and compelling sequences making even the most challenging asana available and inviting.
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Lori Gibbons
I want to motivate each member of the team to bring their personal best every time and to create a welcoming, safe and fun class environment.
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Marcie Maher
Marcie’s style of teaching is for EVERYONE and every-BODY with her class focus being one of reconnecting our bodies, healing our hearts and awakening our souls.
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Mary Kurtz
My teaching style is playful, encouraging, and rooted in the belief that every child can benefit from yoga—on and off the mat. I focus on self-love, body awareness, and helping kids build calming tools and confidence. I love blending movement with mindfulness and always remind my students that it’s called yoga practice, not yoga perfect.
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Melissa Oliver
I love sharing my passion for fitness and working as a team in each workout! I strive to fill each class with lots of energy, enthusiasm and fun!
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Sharnessa Moore
I love what I do!!!! My style of teaching is a no judgement zone, have fun, do what’s best for you. Every little step matters style come as you are and let’s get this work out in together.
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Stacy Kincaid
I love to teach a soulful slow flow yoga class with lots of breath and good music. I also enjoy teaching a heart-pumping spirited yoga class that invites your brain and body into the present moment.
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Andrew Grossman
In my classes, I prioritize a mindful approach to movement, encouraging students to listen to their bodies and cultivate awareness. I believe in building a strong foundation by understanding the principles of each posture or movement, fostering comfort and confidence in their practice. While my style leans towards gentle and slow-paced yoga, I infuse moments of intensity to challenge and inspire growth. Ultimately, my goal is for students to enjoy their practice, have fun, and build consistency over time.
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Christen Supplee
My approach to fitness is to leave it all on the table so there’s nothing left to wish you gave. You can do anything for 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 10 minutes, an hour – just depends how how bad you want it. OR I love to teach to the beat of the music while envisioning the road ahead. I believe there’s a lot of power behind rhythms themselves and want to help cycle lovers like myself ride those sound waves through whatever roads life throws their way.
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Alyssa Yi
I want to make sure every workout is enjoyable for everyone! Pumping music, fun lights, explosive movements, and available modifications are my go to! I want people to feel like they were having so much fun that it didn’t even feel like a workout.
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Chris Linthicum
I like to blur the line between being grounded and light on our feet. We also learn the reasons why we’re doing what we do.
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Eliza Steele
I was trained in the Sivananda lineage which came to the US from India over 50 years ago. My classes encourage deep relaxation by taking brief periods of rest between breathwork exercises and the same sequence of 8-12 asanas. With no music, you can hear your own breath and the natural rhythm of the group’s practice. At the end of your final relaxation, you will feel more at peace in your mind and body. It’s unlike most classes you’ve taken; I hope you will give it a shot!
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Gabriela Cantarero
Savage! I like to die a little when I work out…plus there’s an unlimited frequency range at which I can shake my butt!
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Kristi King
The power of group fitness is beyond just ourselves lifting the collective whole and energizing people in positive movement and thinking. I love to encourage people past their perceived expectations of what they can physically and mentally crush. It is larger than one’s self-it is making a difference in someone else’s day… building a strong, trusting, healthy community. Continue to burn bright friends!
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Maggie Bohnenberg
My teaching style is very fun, easy, motivating, and always ready to meet and welcome new members in my class!
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Mark Davis
Everybody can do something to better their health and movement. Strength and mobility are vital in daily activities and even more important as we age. Let’s have some fun together working to make you stronger and more mobile. Your commitment and my challenges will get you there.
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Cece Abora-Diallo
I’m a pretty attentive and hands on instructor. I like to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable in their own bodies while in different yoga poses. I like to crack jokes at times, while also offering some simple wisdom. I also try to cater my classes to what the yogi’s are in need of.
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Terrell Vinson
My teaching style is intense. I want you to be able to exert the most energy you have inside of you when you’re working out with me. I believe exercising in groups is about competitive encouragement. Challenging each other with encouraging words.
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Alex Thompson
I like to teach a high energy, breath to movement class creating a dynamic and original yoga flow of asanas (poses). I teach to a variety of skill levels so that everyone who comes can choose the options that make sense for their body on that particular day. I love building yoga community and connecting with students on and off of the mat!
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Aisha Watson
My teaching style is high energy! The playlist will keep you moving while motivating you to push yourself to new limits.
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Andrew Hann
I love to teach a fun and inclusive yoga asana class where everyone feels they belong and can come back. I teach yoga sculpt, vinyasa, power, and gentle formats. I completed my 500HR yoga training specifically for teaching inclusive yoga for all abilities and bodies.
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Arnaldo Andrade
I teach with a focus on alignment, clear cues and supportive hands-on adjustments.
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Carla Queen
I hope to be inclusive and welcoming to all and put an emphasis on connecting. I would say my teaching style is steady, as I tend to be easygoing but optimistic, accommodating and sincere.
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Christa Moges
I want everyone to feel included & like they’re making forward progress whatever their current fitness level is.
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LaToya Sims
I bring unmatched intensity to every ride, blending hip hop and R&B beats with choreographed moves that hit hard and flow effortlessly. I am known for pushing clients past their limits with fierce motivation, creative drills, and nonstop vibes. My classes feel like a concert on wheels—where sweat meets swagger and strength meets rhythm. Expect to be challenged, hyped, and transformed!
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Kelly Hammond
We flow with emphasis on traditional sun salutations and creative sequencing linking breath and movement. Focusing on simple alignment cues and slow down the pace of the flow to deepen into the postures. I offer creative transitions and peak poses each class with various for all levels. I hope you leave class feeling stronger and more balanced.
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Meredyth Puller
I am welcoming and flexible. I want to make my classes fun for everyone. I provide plenty of modifications so everyone can participate, have fun, and get a great workout.
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Michelle Tracy
Good form and safety are my priorities. I aim to make my classes inclusive for all levels so that beginners as well as veterans reap the benefits. I also work to keep the members (and myself) on our toes (pun intended!). From week to week, participants will practice different exercises, see new choreography, and move to different music. I want people to feel more energized, more focused, stronger … and perhaps even taller …. by the end of each class!
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Amelia Luchey
I aim to make fitness fun above (almost) all else! Regardless of your fitness level, or background, my number one goal is for everyone to leave my classes feeling successful. I empower my students to own their workouts by making sure they understand why we are doing what we are doing and how it will benefit them on their fitness journey.
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Hannah Mittel
I bring the energy and enthusiasm and believe in progressive overload and tailoring workouts to meet the needs of individual exercisers.
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Heinz Stokes-Murray
Clear communication, demonstrating exercises effectively, and creating an inclusive and motivating environment. I offer modifications for different fitness levels and progressions to challenge participants as they improve.
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Emma Harsel
Welcoming, focus on creating a comfortable environment, but challenging for all ages and experience levels with modifications.
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Mary Ann Valdizan
My teaching style is to make Zumba easy to follow while having fun and burning calories. I love to be encouraging and engaging while showing different genres of music in Zumba.
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Cynthia Islin
I am a morning person. Come to a 6:00 am class and get energized for the rest of your day!
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Syeda Khan
As a dedicated yoga instructor, my teaching style focuses on creating a nurturing and calming space for every student. In my classes, you’ll experience gentle stretches, accessible postures, and mindful breathing exercises. Whether you are a beginner, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking a slower, more restorative pace, my sessions are designed to release tension, improve flexibility, and promote overall well-being. Common areas of focus include relieving tightness in the shoulders, neck, back, hips, and legs.
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Melissa Lockwood
High Energy, Challenging, Motivating, and will push you if you need it. I always choose fun upbeat music and recent releases.
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Roya Sullivan
My teaching style is accessible to everyone. That way, anyone coming into the studio can benefit from the class. I make the class joyful and enthusiastic.
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Jess Montminy
I’m all about functional fitness. I think that strength training is an integral part of your workout routine so that you can carry out your everyday tasks with ease. For example, I’m constantly chasing around and picking up my daughter. I’ve been told that my teaching style is motivating, relatable, and challenging. I’m a career teacher so I bring that to the stage at Merritt.
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Donna McNutt
My spin classes are high-energy, dynamic, and designed to keep participants fully engaged from start to finish. I bring a motivating presence to every session, focusing on encouragement and building both mental and physical strength. My music selection is intentionally varied—ranging across genres and tempos—to keep the ride exciting, fresh, and challenging. Each class is structured to build power progressively, helping riders push past their limits in a supportive environment. I focus on creating a space where every rider feels capable, energized, and motivated to give their personal best, whether they’re new to spin or seasoned athletes. My goal is to inspire confidence, resilience, and a genuine love for the ride.
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Cerina Dubois
My name is Cerina – I am from Alberta, Canada – and I have loved teaching fitness since I was 18 years old. My inspiration comes from my own grandmother who taught me to never stop moving, thinking, and challenging yourself – and always striving to be the best version of yourself. I love anything that requires hanging upside down and flying. Back in Canada, I taught Aerial Hoop, Antigravity aerial yoga, and bungee fitness for many years! Each class is structured to build power progressively, helping riders push past their limits in a supportive environment. I focus on creating a space where every rider feels capable, energized, and motivated to give their personal best, whether they’re new to spin or seasoned athletes. My goal is to inspire confidence, resilience, and a genuine love for the ride.
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Sandra Naylor
I teach Xtreme HipHop, I enjoy high energy, an up beat, style of teaching. I enjoy seeing not only the youth but the adults accomplish the moves of Xtreme hip hop. Every step counts.
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Wanda Simmons-Saunders
Wanda Alston is not just an instructor; they’re a catalyst for transformation and empowerment in every class they lead. With a freestyle teaching approach, Wanda blends cardio endurance and strength training seamlessly, creating an experience that’s as effective as it is enjoyable. What sets Wanda apart is their dedication to infusing each session with love, laughter, and joy. Their playlists are carefully curated to inspire and energize, ensuring every squat, every move, is accompanied by the right beats to keep spirits high and motivation soaring. But Wanda goes beyond just physical fitness. Their classes are a sanctuary where attendees can build confidence and self-esteem. Through motivational cues and empowering coaching, [Instructor’s Name] encourages everyone to be strong, to push beyond limits, and to leave any doubts at the door. One of Wanda’s trademarks is creating an atmosphere where troubles melt away. The combination of dance and effective workout routines not only gets hearts pumping but also lifts spirits. Participants leave Wanda’s classes not just feeling physically rejuvenated but also emotionally uplifted, carrying with them a sense of joy and accomplishment. Join Wanda for a good time that’s more than just a workout—it’s a journey to feeling good about yourself inside and out.
