MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Welcome to our Meet Your Instructors page! At the YMCA, our dedicated Health and Wellness staff are committed to helping you reach your fitness goals. Our experienced instructors will inspire and challenge you in every class, while also offering modifications to ensure that each session is accessible and enjoyable for all fitness levels.
Curious to get started? Explore our group exercise schedule to find the perfect class for you!
Michelle, Health and Wellness Director
"Never underestimate what you can do, and continue to challenge yourself – both physically and mentally. You’re stronger than you think."
Michelle can be found teaching The Brick, Boxing, Cycling, Boot Camp, Muscle Max, FightPD and Personal Training!
Tony, Associate Health and Wellness Director
“We are not built through our triumphs, but through our trials and tribulations.”
Tony can be found teaching Fit After 50, Express TRX, Youth Strength, Youth Boxing and Personal Training!
Paula
"Let's make fitness fun and challenging and take cardio and muscle endurance to the next level. So let's do this!"
Paula can be found teaching Going Strong I and Cardio/Strength Classes.
Teri
“Fitness is like anything in life, you try and find your nitch. We have a great variety of dedicated instructors and diversity in our classes. Try them all and then come back again!”
You can find Teri teaching Going Strong II, Poolates, Chair Yoga and Pool Fitness.
Shauna
“Fitness isn’t a competition against others. The goal is to be a little better than you were the day before. That is why I believe fitness is for EVERYONE!”
Shauna can be found teaching Cycling, Strength, Jr. Fit, Livestrong, FightPD and Personal Training.
Christine
“Try everything once and never regret what you did. You may not know what’s out there in life until you try.”
Christine can be found teaching Body Shaping and Piloxing Barre.
Elizabeth
“My classes are for everyone! You don’t need to worry about getting all the steps “right." Just keep moving and have fun!”
Elizabeth can be found teaching Dance Fitness and Personal Training!
Diana
“Our bodies are always changing, and we must exercise at the level that works for us and makes us feel good. It’s ok to challenge ourselves, but not to hurt ourselves.”
You can find Diana teaching Group Cycling and Body Shaping.
Donna
“Do, but don't overdo. Allow your body to move as it feels best on a given day. In this way, you will stay safe, strong and confident."
Donna can be found teaching Stretch and Strengthen as well as Saturday Strength!
Jen
"Master your breath to master your movement"
Jen can be found teaching Cycling and Kid’s Yoga!
Kait
As long as you're moving you're doing great!
Kait can be found teaching Zumba!
Katie
“The best gift we can give ourselves is self-care. Yoga nurtures inner kindness and soothes the soul. Slow down, embrace how you feel, and let it go.”
Katie can be found teaching Yoga here at the Y!
Nancy
“Listen to your body. This is your workout, so you do you!”
Nancy can be found teaching Functional Flexibility, Strength Training, Saturday Strength and Personal Training.
Martin
"My teaching motto is "Fitness through Creative Movement." I focus on the proper mechanics of an exercise or technique and assist Members the best way possible for them to reach their fitness journey."
Martin can be found teaching our Youth Swordfit and Adult Swordfit classes!
Chaitali
"Yoga is the artwork of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul"
Chaitali can be found teaching Saturday Yoga here at the Y!
Mary
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“The pool is the Fountain of Youth for Every Ability and My Happy Place! Come splash with us!’
Mary can be found teaching Pool Fitness classes!
Stephanie
“Peace and Joy through breathing and being.”
Stephanie can be found teaching Yoga!
Heidi
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“Close your eyes, unclench your jaw, melt your shoulders, and breath!”
Heidi can be found teaching Poolates, Chair Yoga, Balance & Bones and Yoga.
Click here to check out our Group Exercise Schedule.
