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Instructor Bios

	Jody Vise Jody has been certified by ACE & Cooper Inst. for Group Fitness and Personal Training since 1990. She holds multiple certifications in Cycle, Pilates, US Water Fitness, and Yoga 200HR instructor. Jody's passion is sharing the health benefits from fitness and encouraging her students from all fitness levels to try a variety of classes and stay consistent with their workouts.
	Shelly Koch Shelly is a certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise. Shelly’s fitness philosophy is based on a lifelong commitment to and belief in nutrition, physical activity, and a positive attitude. Shelly believes that anyone can be motivated and successful in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
	Jill Jermann Jill is certified by Zumba Fitness in the following: Basic Steps Level 1, Basic Steps Level 2, Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids Jr, Zumba Gold, and Zumba Pro Skills. She is certified as a Silver & Fit Instructor, as well. She was involved with group exercise classes at the Kona International Market Place from 2009 to 2015. She currently teaches Kid’s Zumba classes at Yogi Kids, Zumba Gold at the Flower Mound Senior Center, and for various schools in the Highland Village, Denton, and Lewisville school districts.
	Karen Hollister Karen has over 25 years of fitness teaching experience. She is Aerobics & Fitness Association of America certified in all forms of cardio with Kickbox, Power Pump, Body Toning and Hi/Lo aerobics as her specialties. She teaches with high energy and makes the class fun for all her students.
	Karen Jones Karen has been an aerobics instructor and personal trainer since 1990. She has instructed a variety of fitness classes such as water aerobics, strength training, cycle, treadmill, step, Hi/Lo, aqua zumba, and seniors. Karen became a registered yoga teacher in 2011 and a RYT500 in 2014, as well as, a certified Ayurveda Yoga Specialist. She is also a certified CPR/AED instructor.
	Ellen Leach Ellen is certified through the Aerobic & Fitness Association of America in Group Fitness, Kickboxing, and Personal Training. Ellen specializes in strength and conditioning classes, is CPR certified, and holds a BS in Nursing.
	Heather Padgett Heather Padgett is certified from the American Council of Exercise in Group Exercise. Heather is also certified in Insanity, R.I.P.P.E.D, Silver & Fit, and Piloxing. She believes it's all about making fitness fun and creating a healthy lifestyle that fits each individual.
	Glenda Talley Glenda became an instructor in 2009 after getting hooked on group exercise through Zumba. Glenda is currently certified by the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America Group Exercise, Zumba Fitness, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold Toning, Aqua Zumba, and Zumbatomic (Zumba for kids).
	Angela Wood Angela is certified by Cooper’s in Group Exercise Leadership, Indoor Cycling, Aquatics, and is a Physical Fitness Specialist. She is also a certified water fitness instructor through both the YMCA and the Arthritis Foundation’s Aquatic Program.
	Dawn Maynor Dawn is an E-RYT 200 hour Yoga Teacher, Reiki II, and a teacher of Dream Board Workshops. She is passionate about helping others use yoga to deal with the struggles of stress, anxiety, or depression. She's learned that yoga is a healing journey that is great for the mind and body. In her classes, you can expect to not only move your body but to use your breath and visualizations to connect the mind and body.
	Courtney Haynie Courtney has always loved to dance, so when Zumba came along, it was right up her alley. She believes that exercise should be fun and loves to make fitness more enjoyable and attainable for everyone. She is certified in Zumba Fitness from Aquatic Exercise Association, American Council on Exercise, and Aerobics Fitness Association of America. She is also CPR and First Aid certified.
	Melissa Dixon Melissa is certified in the following classes of Zumba: Zumba Step, Zumba Gold Toning, Zumba Gold, Zumba kids and Zumba Kids Jr., and Zumba Pro Skills. She’s instructed Zumba at the Cross Timbers YMCA, Yogi Kid and Fit Family, and for the city of Lake Jackson. She is CPR certified.
	Carolyn Martinez Carolyn holds her Water Fitness Instructor certification from the United States Water Fitness Association and is also a registered 200RYT Yoga Instructor. Her experience includes teaching children's gymnastics & yoga, as well as, aqua fitness and yoga at active senior living communities. She believes strongly that group exercise and community support plays an important role in achieving fitness goals. She is CPR/AED certified.
	Linsi Neal Linsi earned her Group Exercise Instructor Certification from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and is certified in Tabata Boot Camp and Zumba.
	Samantha Olson Samantha is licensed to instruct Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Gold Toning, Zumbatomic, and Zumba Toning. Throughout the nine years she has taught group exercise, she has focused her path to teaching Zumba and Toning. Samantha is also CPR certified.