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He has spent his whole life developing a true passion for fitness, and he’s grateful to be able to share it with you. Fitness has always been an innate part of him, and his desire for helping others adopt a healthier lifestyle has become a great part of what drives him. He started playing sports before he can even remember, and began helping family and friends with their workout goals when he was in high school. Fast-forward into adulthood, and he has worked as a health fitness specialist intern, motivational coach, and a wellness coach helping anyone from the young to active adults on their wellness journeys. It takes small steps to help you get closer to your life goals, and he will be there every step of the way.

He’s intentionally worked to improve his physical, mental, and emotional well-being each day. Fitness isn't about living in the gym. Fitness is a lifestyle change. It is about taking small steps and learning to develop healthy habits to help you see your self-worth, and become an all around better version of yourself. What are your goals? What is your passion? Where do you see yourself this time next year? Just like with anything in life, in order to get better at it, it takes grit, accountability, and consistency. He is blessed to be a part of your life, and he looks forward to being there alongside you during your health & wellness journey!

Educational Background: Kinesiology degree with a focus in Exercise Science (ACSM based program), pursuing ACSM EP-C. 

Fitness background: NOUFLEX Virtual Trainer; Health & Wellness coach 3 years

Jacqueline is an outgoing gal who loves to dance and sweat it out. She loves inspiring others to keep on moving. Even though she does love to stay active and eat healthy, sweets are her weakness. You’ll sometimes find her eating a salad, just so she can have that cookie. Her favorite quote is “be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” She enjoys hiking, chocolate, singing, dancing, and nights out in the Big Apple.

Soma Aloia’s mission is to be a resource for healing, personal growth, empowerment, and awakening. Her work is centered on helping the mind, body, and planet be a good place to live...this is why she’s here. Soma is interested in exploring and learning how to inhabit and rest into our whole self, and sharing what works with her clients and students to help make life a happier and inspired place to be.

Soma has spent the last forty years learning effective skill and research into the brain, healing, and how the body and mind work synchronistically to find balance. She’s traversed adversity of her own and learned what mends the body and heart. Her work encompasses a cross section between psychology, body-centered, and naturopathic principles, and recognizes the intelligent wisdom of the body and nature as more powerful than any human invention.

Soma is a therapist, counselor, and educator, who’s work is inspired and influenced by relational and family dynamics, cognitive and behavioral medicine, yoga, trauma resolution, energy medicine, and mindfulness methods. She is a holistic practitioner with board-certifications in nutrition, family dynamics, craniosacral therapy, therapeutic yoga, movement therapy, meditation instruction, women’s pelvic health, therapeutic massage and lymphatic drainage.

Say hello to Kristiana Soler. Her yoga practice began in New York, but it was when she moved to Myrtle Beach that she embraced it wholeheartedly. It has helped her find peace and gain inner strength. Yoga challenges her to live her best life every day. When she is not practicing yoga, you may find her at a local event, bird watching from her patio, or doing creative projects. She also enjoys reading and video games. Her favorite place is where the heart is.

Her 200 hour Vinyasa Bhakti training was completed at Yoga In Common and her 500 hour Ashtanga Vinyasa training was done at Shanti Yoga. She will forever be a learner of the practice. In her classes, she loves to provide a balanced sequence, a focus on breathing, and a safe place to explore your body and spirit.  You can also expect to hear inspirational quotes in the beginning and end of each session, non-judgmental language, and respect for who you are. No matter the age, her desire is that you leave her class feeling rejuvenated and physically, emotionally, and spiritually strong.

Meet Megan: a Massachusetts-born NASM Personal Trainer and Nouflex Virtual Trainer looking to help you reach your lifestyle, health, and fitness goals! When she isn’t teaching eighth grade English, she’s programming workouts, running Nouflex workshops for new trainers, creating healthy recipes, surfing, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. 

Her fitness journey started with following ill-advised fitness trends that made her body and mind miserable, before she truly educated herself and became the happiest and strongest she’s ever been! Because of this experience, she doesn’t promote fads or endless burpees, but instead uses science and peoples’ preferences and abilities to help them achieve the lifestyle change that makes them mentally and physically happy. She believes that health and fitness should ultimately help you be a capable, functional person who can do any activities you want! She would love to meet you.

Instagram: @traintravelteach

Katie is the current Graduate Assistant of Fitness at the University of South Florida's Recreation & Wellness Center. Katie obtained her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science at Purdue University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS). She has experience training a wide variety of populations -- including athletes, college students, and older adults. She also has experience in exercise and sport psychology research, powerlifting, and group fitness. As a client-centered trainer and coach, Katie strives to find enjoyable and sustainable ways for her clients to reach their health and fitness goals!

Katie has lived in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Indiana, Australia, and now Florida, and she loves traveling and hiking. Katie also enjoys attending EDM festivals and spending time with her family, boyfriend, and kitten (Basil).

 Instagram: @katiesedona

Kenji L. Jackson is a CPT/Wellness coach and founder of BKS Fitness. Specializing  in individual and group fitness, core training, HIIT and resistance band training, Kenji strives to make a healthy lifestyle available via the zoom platform from the convenience and comfort of your home. With no equipment or working with whatever is accessible to you, Kenji will partner with you to reach your health and fitness goals. Whether you have a goal of shedding some unwanted weight or building a more toned body, Kenji is able to support you with customized workouts to suit your specific needs.

Shannon Gowens was born in Pisa, Italy and lived there for 19 years. She has a B.A. in Adult Fitness and Exercise Sciences with a minor in Nutrition, and an M.S. in General Psychology. Shannon has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years and teaches almost every type of group fitness class there is. She also works as a personal trainer and private yoga instructor. She has a background in dance and competes in Latin ballroom. For fun she likes to spend time reading, traveling, and hanging with her two boys, aged seven and ten.

Iwona Rhoads, owner of Rhoads to Fitness LLC, was born and raised in Poland, where she received her M.A. in Physical Education. Competing at a young age as an ice speed skater, Iwona has always been intensely involved in sports and fitness. From biking, swimming, and Triathlon participation, to playing tennis and even training in martial arts, Iwona believes that physical exercise is paramount to a healthy mind and body. She loves to spend her free time traveling with her son, hiking, surfing and rollerblading. 

Iwona has various certifications, including certifications in Functional Movement, Pre and Post Natal Training, Russian Kettlebell Instruction, Suspension Training, Bulgarian Sandbag Training, and others.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Functional Movement Specialist – FMS L1,L2
• Myofascial Trigger Point Performance Therapists – Trigger Point
• Suspension Training – TRX GS L1 and FT L2 Certified
• Russian Kettle Bell Instructor – Kettle Bell Concept
• DVRT Sand bag certified
• Mat Pilates Teacher Certified by Power Pilates L1,L2
• Pre and Post Natal Training – Annette Lang
• Bulgarian Sand Bag Certified
• NSCA-CPT
• NOUFLEX Virtual Trainer

Sarah is 25 years old and lives in Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from the University  of North Florida with a bachelor’s degree in PreK/Primary Education. She has  always had a passion for health and fitness. She ran cross country in high school and working out has always been a huge part of her life. She loves to be  surrounded by nature and is an avid hiker. She believes in living a healthy lifestyle,  loves to cook, and has a vegetarian diet. In her spare time, she loves to hike, do  yoga, and spend time with her puppy! She is dedicated to helping you feel like  your best self and believes that a healthy lifestyle not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude, and your mood. She looks forward to working with you!