OUR INSTRUCTORS

JEANINE PARSONS
Favorite quote: "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it." ~William Arthur Ward
Why I love teaching: I love making women feel good about themselves. Empowered, they can achieve what they thought wasn't possible. I believe fitness, happiness and good health are for everyone, no matter your shape or size. I believe working out should be fun, not something you dread!
Credentials/Certifications: Total Barre, Barre Above, Group Fitness, Body Pump, GRIT, P90X, Insanity, PiYo

BRANDI SHELTON
Favorite quote: "The most important thing is to enjoy your life, to be happy - it's all that matters." ~Audrey Hepburn
Why I love teaching: For me, teaching is all about having fun while helping and inspiring my students to become their best selves. I love seeing people achieve what they thought they couldn't do -- it's truly inspiring!
Credentials/Certifications: Total Barre, Group Fitness, AFAA certified fitness instructor

DONNA MOXAM
Favorite quote: "Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Why I love teaching: When you feel good about yourself it carries over in all aspects of your life. I want women to feel successful and have the energy and confidence to achieve their goals. Enjoying workouts and making them a part of your daily routine is a goal of mine to instill in all people!
Credentials/Certifications: AFAA certified fitness instructor, Barre Above, Willpower&Grace Barefoot method

JOANNE IHLEFELD
Favorite quote: "The best investment you will ever make is the one you make in yourself."
Why I love teaching: Teaching is taking something you are passionate about and empowering others with it. What could be better than that! I truly believe that fitness, nutrition and spiritual health are the keys to our well-being.
Credentials/Certifications: Professional figure skating instructor for 25+ years; Certified coach with the United States Figure Skating Association and Professional Skaters Association

MARYANN FISHER
Favorite quote: "Nothing will work unless you do." ~Maya Angelou
Why I love teaching: My teaching is inspired by my love of fitness, running, and music. I enjoy helping participants on all levels, no matter where they are in their fitness journey. After each class, my hope is that I have made a positive difference in someone's life.
Credentials/Certifications: AFAA certified fitness instructor, Mat Pilates, Les Mills

VIANNA SCHAPPACH
Favorite quote: "There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than one you are capable of living.” ~Nelson Mandela
Why I love teaching: Dance and fitness are my passion and it's such an pleasure to be able to share that with so many wonderful, spirited women! I love challenging my students and helping them to realize their full potential.
Credentials/Certifications: Total Barre,13 years experience of pre-professional and professional ballet performance

LAUREN WOLFE
Favorite quote: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" ~Mary Oliver
Why I love teaching: Barre allows people to push themselves and discover they are stronger than they thought. I love guiding others to gain the strength and flexibility that benefits them everyday.
Credentials/Certifications: Barre Above, Certified Yoga Instructor, Ballet

KATE CZAPLINSKI
Favorite quote: “Ask yourself: What is the best I can do? And then do that.” ~Cheryl Strayed
Why I love teaching: Barre has it all — the music, the movement, the strength, the challenge. I want everyone to walk away feeling they pushed just a little bit beyond what they thought they could do.
Credentials/Certifications: Barre Above
ANNA HOLLY
Favorite quote: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~Plato
Why I love teaching: It’s a wonderful feeling to provide people with a temporary escape from the stresses of life, while at the same time helping to improve their physical health and well-being.
Credentials/Certifications: Barre Above, recreational dance instructor for 5+ years, 20+ years of Ballet/Tap/Jazz training