Whatever it is, the way you tell your story
can make all the difference.
Lloyd Dickenson
Lloyd Dickenson is a fitness professional and group fitness trainer. He has been training for 18 years and specializes in health, muscle, fitness and sports conditioning training. He is certified through IFPA (International Fitness Professionals Association). During his 15 year career he has helped hundreds of people achieve their fitness goals. His passion for fitness and love for people has allowed him to provide a level of commitment to each of his clients. This commitment ensures that his clients leave each session or class feeling happy, confident, strong and satisfied. He ensures his clients understand the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle and he guides them every step of the way. He works well with all backgrounds and ages for a variety of needs and goals.
Douglas Dzema
Douglas Dzema currently practices as a Doctor of Physical Therapy throughout Hudson County. He completed his B.S. in Exercise Science and Physiology at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. He further pursued his Doctorate at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ. His areas of expertise include sports orthopedics, sport-specific training, and recovery. He brings the perspectives of both a health professional and an athlete, as he also competes in the United States’ first professional volleyball league, the National Volleyball Association.
Cindy Mena
Cindy is a NASM-certified personal trainer. Cindy's fitness career began in 2017. She attended NYC's top personal training school "Focus Personal Training Institute," completing their intensive six months master’s training program. She obtained her B.A., majoring in Psychology, at Hunter College. She is well versed in psychology, with strong advocacy for behavior change in fitness.
She is precise in form and safety, from strength training with compound movements to circuit training. Injury prevention and technique are essential in her training. She will help you reach your goals while maintaining integrity and correct form in your movements. Her focus is on your fitness pursuits and making your workouts enjoyable. She will meet you where you are and help you grow from there.
Asha
Asha is a passionate 200-hour registered yoga teacher, XPERT Fitness certified pole instructor, licensed Liquid Motion® methodology instructor, pole dance performer and competitor from the NYC area. Asha first came to yoga for the physical benefits and soon found herself drawn to the spiritual journey. She discovered that her yoga mat was a place to find a sense of peace, self-awareness and mind-body connection. The more she learned and grew as a yogi, the more her intention turned to teaching and sharing the practice she loves with others. Asha’s approach to yoga focuses on the balance between strength and flexibility as well as effort and release. Her classes offer beginners and seasoned yogis alike the space for self-discovery and encouragement to grow both physically and spiritually. As a dancer, athlete, and instructor she finds joy, satisfaction and inspiration in seeing students discover their own personal movement journeys and hopes to nurture and encourage them along their way.
Sanjana Saboo
Sanjana was never one for team sports but can compete against herself any day. That's why she became a National Academy of Sports Medicine- Certified Personal Trainer & has worked with clients of all ages and goals. She is experienced in personal training for weight loss, strength building, mobility & rehab, sports performance, and has taught group fitness classes in both strength/cardio and dance. Her mission is to show you how capable you are to move & get stronger every day. With her, it's possible to leave the gym feeling better than you did before, while falling in love with the process! She hopes to instill enough passion in you where when you miss a day in the gym, you actually miss it. Together with Sanjana, let's raise the bar, because your health is worth the investment.
Sophie Newman
Sophie is a Fitness Indoor Cycling certified spin instructor. In addition to teaching private spin classes, she is professionally trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop, and has danced her whole life. She also served as President and Choreographer for two dance teams in college. After earning her B.S. degree from Cornell University, she moved from Jacksonville, FL to NYC where she decided to combine her love for choreographing, teaching, and fitness by pursuing her dream of becoming a spin instructor. As someone who practices holistic nutrition, she has a “work hard, play hard” mindset, and believes that life is all about balance. Sophie welcomes all levels and is a strong communicator, considering she is also fluent in Spanish. Her goal is to share her joys of indoor cycling, health and wellness with a community of like-minded individuals.
Dr. David Outevsky
David is an experienced and licensed instructor. He has a Masters degree in dance science which he uses to create research based teaching methods and a mindful approach to dance practice. He is a competitive ballroom dancer who reached the finals in several international championships. His knowledge of movement is how he developed his Pilates for conditioning with Imagery training and different fitness classes. David has also been practicing the traditional form of Chinese Kung Fu, Wing Chun for 10 years in the lineage of Yip Man. He uses his knowledge to developed his self defense method. He loves seeing his students progress and enjoy the process of learning.
Katya Guseva
Katya is largely influenced by her practices in Thailand, where she received her teacher training. She also encountered her first Mysore Ashtanga teacher in Bali and continued her learning from Dharma Mitra in New York. Katya practices yoga to keep my mind and body healthy and she teaches yoga to share the wonderful benefits it has given her. She believes that yoga is her church and through yoga we are able to observe or true selves.
Jeffery Duffour
Jeffery "Hurricane" Duffour is a Health and Fitness Trainer with over 10 years of experience. His mission is to inspire and help enhance the quality of life of others. He believe’s that with consistency, along with the right nutrition and training, every person is capable of completely transforming his or her life. He has helped hundreds achieve their fitness goals.
Sonny Thai
Sonny is a fitness enthusiast, who is originally from Sydney Australia. He moved to NYC about 8 years ago. Sonny has an overall love for fitness and has certifications in many different styles of fitness including Cycling, TRX, Pilates, Strength Training, Barre and Stretch and Recovery just to name a few. He currently also works as a Senior Instructor at Crunch Fitness and Kens Pilates. Sonny is excited to share his knowledge with all his clients and class attendees.
Simoné Bart
Simoné has been a mover her whole life! A big believer that movement is medicine AND meditation, classes with Simoné allow the individual to get reacquainted with their best self through deeps values of love, freedom, and honesty - where you are sure to leave feeling stronger and great in your body. Simoné’s background in gymnastics and dance provides a wealth of experience no matter what class you're in
Zao Chan Yap
Zao Chan Yap moved to New York from Taiwan, she is a Dharma Yoga 800hr certified instructor, CorePower Yoga certified Instructor (specialized in Yin/Vinyasa Flow), certified Eastern Medicine Nutritionist, meditation and breathe-work coach. Prior to her yogi path, she spent over 10 years working in finance. She coaches people who struggle with their mind and body to rebuild a sustainable routine and live a healthy and productive lifestyle. Through asana, breath work and meditation, she will guide you into a new realm of mindfulness, reduced stress and anxiety.
Chiara Cola
Chiara is a YACEP, E-RYT 200 and a LOAY 500 Yoga Teacher. Chiara was born and raised in Italy. She got her certification as a Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach with the AFPA Fitness, and she became a RYT 200 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Sri Dharma Mittra is Chiara’s biggest inspiration in Yoga. Chiara follows Dharma Mittra’s main focus in Yoga and life which is on Ahimsa, no-violence, no-hurting, compassion, the ability to see yourself in others, and the awareness of being just One as the doorway for Self-realization.
Chiara classes are powerful and focus on taking the practitioners out of their comfort zone, deep into the fire, where the impurities of body and mind dissolve, and stillness arrives. In this stillness, finally, Awareness increases and one’s Consciousness rises.
Sameeksha Tyagi
Sameeksha is a certified Ashtanga Yoga instructor, with her training grounded in India's rich yogic heritage. Yoga has been a constant presence in Sameeksha's life from a young age, serving as a guiding force that naturally integrated into her journey. With a deep-seated belief that yoga is a universal practice meant for all, she aims to make it accessible and beneficial to everyone. Her teaching is rooted in the principles of Ashtanga Yoga, emphasizing the harmonious blend of movement and breath work. As a creative individual passionate about photography, design, and culinary arts, she infuses her practice with innovative ideas inspired by her diverse interests. With her traditional training and creative outlook, she is dedicated to sharing yoga's transformative power with a wider audience, blending the old with the
new in a way that resonates with everyone
Lauren Hemley
Lauren is a yoga and meditation instructor, transformational coach, and sound healer, guiding students toward greater self-awareness and peace. Specializing in yoga lifestyle, applied yoga philosophy, prenatal yoga, and tuning fork therapy, she takes a holistic approach to well-being. Lauren trained with Syama & Dhyana Masla in Bhakti Yoga, Alison West in alignment and backcare yoga, and Juliana Mitchell in prenatal yoga. For Lauren yoga is not just a physical practice, it’s a path to intentional living, connecting to the heart’s rhythms, and aligning with the wisdom of the Soul. Her sessions strengthen both body and spirit, inviting students to
live more authentically and purposefully.
Rowena Cayetano
Rowena has been dancing her way through life with a background in modern dance, jazz & hip-hop. Her dedication, commitment & love for Zumba shines through her lively spirit which is always felt during her classes. Rowena truly enjoys leading her classes and seeing people feel good about themselves. She dedicates valuable time developing new routines to continue excitement and have participants anticipating every class. She believes that participants don’t have to fancy theirselves as dancers or even coordinated to enjoy her class, get inspired, and have an amazing workout. She simply wants participants to come ready to sweat & have a great time!
Tara Orr
Coach Tara is the driving force behind Femme X Boxing. She has been boxing for over 12 years and has a wealth of experience coaching both professional and amateur fighters. With a passion for both boxing and community outreach, Coach Tara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience for her role. Her classes not only teach the fundamentals of boxing and self defense but also foster a supportive environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable learning this new skill. Through FXB, Coach Tara is changing lives by promoting confidence, strength and empowerment for the women of her community.
Andre Erwin Jr.
Andre is passionate about helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and transform their bodies and minds. Whether you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, or simply live a healthier lifestyle, Andre is there to guide and support his clients every step of the way. With 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and a deep love for health and wellness, Andre has trained a wide range of clients from beginners to advanced athletes. His approach
combines, progressive training, personalized programs, and pain free performance to deliver
sustainable results.
Kristin Thompson
With over a decade of personal experience and a 200-YT certification, Kristin brings a deep understanding of movement, breath and mindfulness to every class. Her teaching blends breath-work and traditional asanas to create a transformative experience. Growing up in the fast-paced energy of NYC and working in the tech industry, she turned to yoga as a way to find balance and presence. Fascinated by spirituality and the mind-body connection, she continues to hold space for communities to explore their inner wisdom..
Cierra Celeste
Cierra’s first love was dance. She brings that same rhythm, energy, and passion into every class that she teaches. Her workouts are designed to help you move better, get stronger, and feel more confident. Cierra blends mobility, strength, and core in a fun, high-energy way that leaves her clients feeling unstoppable.
Jenny Mollet
Jenny is a certified health and wellness instructor in various formats such as Zumba, Zumba Toning, Yoga, PiYo, and in the works of getting additional certifications. She is a professionally trained dancer and multi hyphenate performing artist which led her down the path of discovering her love for fitness. Jenny loves nothing but a good sweat, creating a positive and safe environment for her and her participants, and having nothing but a good time. People rave about her classes! With her optimism, enthusiasm, knowledge of the mind/body connection, and love for what she does, attendees of her classes say they get the full experience! It’s what sets her apart from other instructors and keeps them coming back for more!
Travon Hylton
Travon Hylton has been a Certified Personal Trainer for the past seven years. He has dedicated these seven years to helping people get stronger in every season of their life. That’s the heart behind his fitness philosophy, “Strong Season.” Strong Season is built on consistency, resilience, and real results. Whether you’re at the beginning of your fitness journey or pushing for the next level, Travon is here to help clients crush their goals and stay strong, season after season.
Jessica Baglow
With over six years of experience in the fitness industry, Jessica is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Group Fitness Instructor passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and enjoy the process along the way. Her approach is empathetic, inclusive, and always grounded in safe, intelligent programming.
She believe’s accountability is the most powerful tool for creating lasting, positive change—whether your goal is reducing body fat percentage, increasing lean muscle mass, or simply feeling more confident in your body. That’s why she focuses on enabling her clients to show up consistently, setting realistic goals, and celebrating every step forward.
From barbell strength and conditioning to mobility, boxing, body re-composition, and nutritional guidance, Jessica tailors every session or class to meet her clients unique goals.
Tayvon Fish
Tayvon is a Multi-time State & Regional Champion and Nationally Ranked Boxer. With 15 years in the boxing world and a passion for movement, he brings high energy, charisma, and real results to every class. As a NASM-certified trainer, Tayvon specializes in helping people unlock their full potential physically and mentally while building a strong, supportive community along the way!
Isaiah Lowe
Isaiah Lowe is a Jersey native, veteran, and elite lifestyle coach serving the Greater NYC and New Jersey area. With a foundation in military discipline, certifications from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), and refined experience at Equinox, Isaiah brings structure, clarity, and accountability to every session. His minimalist, hands-on approach is rooted in long-term transformation supporting clients through every phase of their wellness journey.More than just a trainer, Isaiah is a trusted partner in strength, resilience, and intentional living both inside and outside the gym.
Sarah Bertisch
Sarah is a dynamic and cheerful instructor who focuses on strengthening, rehabilitating, and encouraging each client to become the best version of themselves. Sarah has an AA(Brookdale), BA (The American University of Rome), MSC (University of Glasgow) and 500 hour Pilates Certification (Club Pilates). Sarah has been teaching Reformer Pilates for several years around Manhattan, and has just relocated back to her home state of NJ. Sarah was brought to Pilates after an accident left her with a broken back. Pilates changed her spine and life. Seeing how her body went from broken to stronger than before through controlled movement focusing on core strength , she realized that she had to help others feel and look better through Pilates. As part of her Pilates practice, Sarah teaches Mat Pilates, Barre and stretching/rolling massage. Pilates focuses on the mind-body connection, so it was natural for Sarah to add Meditation and Yoga to her practice. Sarah is certified in Meditation, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga. Sarah will help transform your body and mind.
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