Tony is a Military brat. In high school he was an all-state football and soccer player, and competed as a power lifter. He served 8 years in the Air Force as an Aircraft Armament Specialist and it was his 3 years in Okinawa, Japan that ignited his passion for nutrition. Okinawa has the highest number of people over the age of 100 in the world. He believes nutrition and fitness are crucial in optimizing your results; with hard work, dedication, and persistence you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. No matter your age, it is never too late to improve your quality of life.

 

 

ISSA Fitness Nutrition Specialist
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2017

With over ten years of boxing experience and as a certified boxing coach, Caleb is going to challenge your limits with a knockout of a workout! In his sessions, you will gain all the benefits, both physical and mental, that come from the art of boxing - the “sweet science” as the pros call it.

As a lifelong fan of the sport of boxing, Caleb Noah appreciates the sense of pride one can get from being inside the ring. Caleb began boxing as teen to cut
weight and manage stress and he's excited to show you how working out doesn't have to be a chore.

Clark moved to Austin with his wife in September and was referred to Castle Hill Fitness by our former trainer, Derek Morgan! Originally from Baton Rouge, Clark is switching career paths and is currently studying for his personal training certificate. He enjoys trail running, plyometrics, and spending time outdoors with his wife and two dogs.

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Amy fell in love with fitness over a decade ago when she applied at Castle Hill. Throughout her tenure at Castle, Amy has done almost every job under the roof from customer service queen to class instructor, from smoothie slinger to handywoman (rumor has it she gives great shoulder rubs too!). Her creative skills and can-do attitude landed her a position in Senior Management in 2006. Though behind the scenes for the most part today, Amy's high energy cannot be contained and you will still see her substitute teaching a Barre or spin class here and there. She is grateful for her coworkers and Castle Hill clients for making everyday a good day to come to work. Her ultimate goal is to inspire others to see their true potential and discover their optimal path to long lasting health.

Certifications: HeartZones Cycle Instructor

Joined the CHF Team in: 2003

Stephanie is a former dancer turned STOTT certified Pilates instructor that loves being able to make Pilates more accessible. To her, it's a privilege to pull a group of people in a room and have them move together. Her classes and training sessions are creative and delivered with a sense of humor.

Certifications: Full Certification from STOTT Pilates International

Joined the CHF Team in: 2006

Ciara is a licensed esthetician who has been is the industry for over 10 years. She is passionate about helping people achieve their skin care goals as naturally and holistically as possible. With an extensive background in adult onset acne, mature skin needs and rosacea she can help get your skin glowing and acting youthful. Ciara also provides expert lash extension services and takes pride in maintaining the health and integrity of her clients own natural lashes.

In her free time Ciara loves to go hiking with her rescue dog, going to see live music, cooking, reading and searching for the perfect margarita.

Licensed Esthetician

Joined the CHF team in: 2015

Ash was a gymnast for 10 years and a collegiate pole vaulter. Her early career focused on athletes, providing strength and conditioning for teams at UNC-Wilmington. Since 2012 she has worked as a personal trainer, seeking to bring out the inner athlete in all her clients, with an emphasis on balanced movement and mobility. She encourages her clients to have a holistic approach towards their health.

 

Certifications: BS in Exercise Science from UNC-Wilmington National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS)

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Laurie was a competitive swimmer as a child and into freshman year of college at Illinois State, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Fitness in 1992. She immediately started personal training from there, and loves making people feel better by showing them they are strong and have endurance to get them through their lives. She aims to make her group classes nurturing and support others’ self-care. In the past, Laurie volunteered for Danskin Team Survivor where she trained breast cancer survivors and those in treatment to compete in triathlons. She was also one of the founding members of the Texas Rollergirls and made flat track roller derby happen in Austin. When she’s not working, Laurie is deepening her Yoga and meditation practices, roller skating at the Veloway, singing in her Christmas band The Blitzens, or spending time with her husband and young daughter.

 

 Certifications:

 

Certified Personal Trainer – ACE

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2017

 

 

Ali grew up in the fitness industry; her mother managed both The Hills and Body Business in Austin, TX, and Ali started her career at the front desk of Body Business as a teenager! Since then, she’s received her B.S. in Kinesiology, become the Client Services Manager at Castle Hill Fitness 360, an ACE-certified personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. She specializes in cardio and group power classes that balance fun with hard work!

Certifications:

Certified Personal Trainer - ACE

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Contact Ali: ali.granryd@castlehillfitness.com

Alex was introduced to weight training by his grandfather at the young age of 15. As a competitive power lifter in high school and bodybuilder in college, Alex has an in-depth knowledge of strength training. More recently he has studied with multiple yoga and Pilates teachers to broaden his training philosophy. When you train with Alex you will focus on strength, power, balance, and corrective exercises to reach your goals.

Certifications: ACSM

Joined the CHF Team in: 2008

Rebecca was born in Queens, NY and has bounced around the world since she was a child - she's lived in Paris, Jordon, and Lithuania (where her parents live now). She's been in Austin since 2014. When Rebecca lived in NYC she studied illustration; she's hoping to continue her studies both in illustration and Marketing in the future.

 

Rebecca's professional life started in baking and cooking - she was a lead chef and baker in upstate New York and continued that career when she moved to Austin. She became the Manager of Food for Fitness Cafe at Castle Hill Fitness where she discovered her interest in the Marketing side of business.

 

When she's not working, Rebecca does marketing for her sister's natural makeup venture and is still passionate about food - both making it and partaking of it! She still paints in her spare time (mostly watercolor and gouache) and is an avid reader. She spends every free available second she has with her dog, Lady - the light of her life.

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2015

Brittany is a native Texan, hailing from San Antonio before she moved to Austin for school. She is now in her third year of the Kinesiology program at the University of Texas, where she's studying to become a pediatric Occupational Therapist. When she's not in school or spending time with the kids of CHF 360, Brittany enjoys working out and exploring new restaurants in Austin. Her go-to spot will always be Torchy's Tacos, though!

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Zoey is a native Austinite. She loves working out and the energy and excitement of spending time with children, so this role is a perfect fit! She’s hoping to start school for Esthetics this summer, but is also interested in pursuing the Personal Trainer route. Zoey is excited to meet new friends here at Castle, so please take a moment to introduce yourself if you see her ‘round the gym!

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2019

Clayton is the owner/president of Castle Hill Fitness and sees himself as an eternal student. His passion for learning has opened many doors to a rich understanding of organizational dynamics, massage and yoga therapy, alternative healing, art, and travel.

Michele’s career in the fitness industry spans over 30 years and includes a wide variety of experience, including her current roles as a Personal Trainer, group exercise Instructor, and General Manager of Castle Hill Fitness 360.
She is experienced in training all types of clients, including those in cancer treatment or recovery.

After getting both hips replaced at age 48, Michele has also become a resource for individuals wanting to prevent, prepare and or/recover from joint replacement and stay active. She won the National Arthritis Foundation’s 2011 Honoree award in recognition of her experience with osteoarthritis.

In addition to her work at Castle Hill Fitness, Michele is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Austin Community College, Master Trainer for Total Gym, sits on the Advisory Board for the IHRSA Institute, and is an experienced fitness industry conference presenter.

M.Ed. in Human Performance from the University of Missouri.
BS in Biology from the University of Michigan
American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
American Council on Exercise – Gold Certified Group Ex Instructor & American College of Sports Medicine – Health Fitness Instructor (1984)
The Cancer Exercise Training Institute – Cancer Exercise Specialist – Advanced Qualification as a Breast Cancer Recovery Specialist
EFI Sports Medicine – Gravity Personal/Group Training Master Trainer
TRX Suspension Trainer – TRX Group Suspension Trainer
Kinesis Technogym - Kinesis Personal/Group Certified
Matrix KrankCycle – Johnny G Kranking Instructor

Joined the CHF team in: 2017

Formerly named one of Vogue’s Top 50 trainers in America, Alon Kay, works passionately with his clients to achieve their goals. As a founding staff member of Castle Hill Fitness, Alon is a staple to the training floor. He has worked with cancer survivors, traumatic accident victims, and clients living with degenerative conditions.

 

Certifications: ACSM

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2002

Cassie is one of Austin’s elite runners and a founding staff member of Castle Hill Fitness. Throughout her academic career, Cassie was an accomplished distance runner, and she has been in the fitness industry since 1988. She specializes in aerobic, endurance, and strength training as well as sports specific training. Cassie is a master trainer that believes in fitness as a way of life. When she’s not training, she actively competes nationwide and volunteers with youth athlete programs in and around Austin.

 

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

 

Joined the CHF team in: 2002

 

Jerry Gerlich has worked with cyclists and triathletes for decades, gym clients for over 15 years and recently delved into the world of endurance auto racing with effective ergonomic suggestions, functional movement remediation and foot correction techniques. His knowledge, experience, and truly unique techniques combined with a passion for improved function, posture and performance has improved the lives of hundreds of local, national and international clients. Jerry is a founding staff member to CHF and holds numerous certifications and continuing ed courses since 2001.  Certifications:BS in Kinesiology from UT AustinACE Personal TrainingPowerplate USAHeartZones Cycle TrainingSteve Hogg Bike FitsTrigger Point TherapyC.H.E.K. Advanced Conditioning Joined the CHF Team in: 2002

Minna’s philosophy is: Move correctly and improve your quality of life.

 

She has an expert eye for improving exercise movement bio-mechanics, and reducing imbalances, dysfunction and chronic pain.

 

Minna has helped numerous clients from preteens to 80+ year olds to improve their athletic ability, reduce chronic back or joint pain and injury risk and has worked with athletes of all levels, from complete beginners to those competing at high levels, including golf players, equestrians, aerial artists, tennis players, cyclists, runners and weightlifters.

Robert Reed is a life long athlete having both collegiate and professional careers in football. As a four year letterman and three year starter for the UT Longhorns, Robert has the knowledge and know-how to train clients for sports specific conditioning. In addition to being a Founding staff at Castle Hill, Robert is a 5th generation, 5th degree black belt in Kajukenbo and 2nd degree black belt in American Kenpo.

 

Robert's classes are as entertaining as they are difficult. He will push you beyond your limits, but it's also his charm that keeps his devoted clients coming back.

 

Certifications:
ACE certified personal trainer
5th generation 5th degree black belt in Kajukenbo self defense system
2nd degree black belt in American Kenpo
2008 Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame Induction - Instructor of the Year.

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2002

Tara has an extensive background in the health and fitness industry, with over sixteen years working as a personal trainer. Due to her education, experience, and dedication to acquiring new skills, she is qualified to serve a wide range of clients, and enjoys the diversity of working with people with different goals and backgrounds. Her personal pursuits are as varied as the clients she works with, including sprint distance triathlons, Tae-kwon-do (she’s a red-belt), running half marathons, and mastering Indian clubs. When she is not working, she spends her time traveling and exploring the world. Above all, she is passionate about helping her clients meet their goals and find the joy and satisfaction that comes along with their success.
Certifications:

 

M, Ed. in Kinesiology (specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology)

 

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

 

ACE Certified Health Coach

 

Joined the CHF Team: 2004

Jess is excited by fitness because of its ability to truly transform lives. Carefully building a physically strong, well fed body changes the way you feel and interact with the world. After 15 years in the fitness industry Jess has witnessed and directed a multitude of physical transformations and is an expert at helping clientele break through plateaus. Not only will Jess transform your physique and ignite your metabolic engine, she will radically revolutionize the way you feel in your body. Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehabilitation Professionals Medical Exercise SpecialistHeartZones Cycling InstructorCrossFit Level 1 Joined the CHF Team in: 2006

Ben played professional baseball for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees and has helped dozen of athletes earn collegiate athletic scholarships and sign professional contracts. While he specializes in training athletes, Ben helps educate fitness clients about their bodies. Keeping them healthy and training consistently, thus reaching their goals faster and sustaining their active lifestyles. Ben also helps chronic pain sufferers return to functional, pain free, joyful lives.

 

Certifications:
BS in Neurophysiology and Psychology Texas A&M
ISSA Personal Trainer

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2016

Michele’s career in the fitness industry spans over 30 years and includes a wide variety of experience, including her current roles as a Personal Trainer, group exercise Instructor, and General Manager of Castle Hill Fitness 360.
She is experienced in training all types of clients, including those in cancer treatment or recovery.

After getting both hips replaced at age 48, Michele has also become a resource for individuals wanting to prevent, prepare and or/recover from joint replacement and stay active. She won the National Arthritis Foundation’s 2011 Honoree award in recognition of her experience with osteoarthritis.

In addition to her work at Castle Hill Fitness, Michele is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Austin Community College, Master Trainer for Total Gym, sits on the Advisory Board for the IHRSA Institute, and is an experienced fitness industry conference presenter.

M.Ed. in Human Performance from the University of Missouri.
BS in Biology from the University of Michigan
American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
American Council on Exercise – Gold Certified Group Ex Instructor & American College of Sports Medicine – Health Fitness Instructor (1984)
The Cancer Exercise Training Institute – Cancer Exercise Specialist – Advanced Qualification as a Breast Cancer Recovery Specialist
EFI Sports Medicine – Gravity Personal/Group Training Master Trainer
TRX Suspension Trainer – TRX Group Suspension Trainer
Kinesis Technogym - Kinesis Personal/Group Certified
Matrix KrankCycle – Johnny G Kranking Instructor

Joined the CHF team in: 2017

Laurie was a competitive swimmer as a child and into freshman year of college at Illinois State, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Fitness in 1992. She immediately started personal training from there, and loves making people feel better by showing them they are strong and have endurance to get them through their lives. She aims to make her group classes nurturing and support others’ self-care. In the past, Laurie volunteered for Danskin Team Survivor where she trained breast cancer survivors and those in treatment to compete in triathlons. She was also one of the founding members of the Texas Rollergirls and made flat track roller derby happen in Austin. When she’s not working, Laurie is deepening her Yoga and meditation practices, roller skating at the Veloway, singing in her Christmas band The Blitzens, or spending time with her husband and young daughter.

 

 Certifications:

 

Certified Personal Trainer – ACE

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2017

 

 

Alex was introduced to weight training by his grandfather at the young age of 15. As a competitive power lifter in high school and bodybuilder in college, Alex has an in-depth knowledge of strength training. More recently he has studied with multiple yoga and Pilates teachers to broaden his training philosophy. When you train with Alex you will focus on strength, power, balance, and corrective exercises to reach your goals.

Certifications: ACSM

Joined the CHF Team in: 2008

Amid has a passion for delivering focused results to his clients. With over 20 years of Martial Arts experience, Amid understands the discipline it takes to achieve goals. You can expect Amid's classes to be high energy and full of surprises as he's well-known for keeping it fresh!

 

Certifications:
ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
4th Dan Black Belt World Taekwondo Federation
1st Dan Black Belt Hap Ki Do (self-defense)

 

Joined the CHF team in: 2007

George has been passionate about health and fitness for much of his life. He has a successful history of competitive Body Building, Weight Lifting, Strength Training and Power Lifting. George is a founding member of Castle Hill Fitness and known for his functional and focused style of training and has experience with injuries. He is absolutely committed to assisting his clients achieve their health & fitness goals. And you don’t have to want to be a bulky body builder to train with him! Certifications: ISSAJoined the CHF Team in: 2002

Hilary is a lifelong fitness lover, turned collegiate runner, turned super mom of three. With an infectious positive attitude, Hilary assists her classes and clients to achieve their personal bests. If you are a runner, athlete, new or expecting mom, she can show you how to be on top form in all aspects of life!  Certifications:ISSA Certified Fitness TrainerUSA Track and Field Certified CoachPrimal-7 CertifiedDynamax CertifiedISSA Specialist in Group Fitness Joined the CHF team in: 2006

Rachael specializes in neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue sports massage, and myofascial and trigger point therapy. She received massage training in a nationally accredited 750 hour program at the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutic in 2001. In 2003, Rachael earned Neuromuscular Therapy certification with the founder of the International Academy of Neuromuscular Therapies, Judith Delaney. Rachael is currently in the process of becoming qualified to help assist in teaching the classes with Judith Delaney. For the last two and a half years, Rachael has been massaging professional, Olympic, University of Texas, amateur, and weekend warrior athletes. In order to understand the process of injury more clearly and how to educate the client about how to help themselves, Rachael earned her Personal Training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2007. She is a self-proclaimed education junky who enjoys painting, exercising, and spending time with family. Before becoming a massage therapist, Rachael was a middle school teacher for ten years and in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica.

 

Certifications:
Certified NMT
NASM Certified Personal Trainer Kinesiotape practitioner

 

Joined the CHF team in: 2008

Juan is a multifaceted health provider with decades of experience in various disciplines. Juan has taught yoga for 20+ years as a direct student of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, trained in massage, and most recently earned his degree in Athletic Training and is board certified in the state of Texas. As an allied health professional he is able to collaborate with physicians and physical therapists to ensure continuity of care for clients who are seeking to transition from rehab to a more active lifestyle and athletes who are seeking to return to play. Personal Training sessions with Juan integrate research and evidence-based practices tailored to each client's personal goals while also providing individualized programs that address imbalances that have been acquired through the demands of sport, daily life, injury or illness. Certifications:AT from UT AustinACE certified Personal Trainer Joined the CHF Team in: 2005

Tiffany Sipos, a former ballet dancer, is a professional body builder that loves yoga. With over a decade of dance and yoga practice in her background, Tiffany is a stickler for form and technique but loves helping others accomplish their full potential. Her greatest reward is when an individual’s quality of life improves from pushing boundaries and taking a true interest in their personal health and well-being.

 

NASM Personal Training Certification

 

AFAA Yoga Certification

 

Les Mills BodyFlow Certified

 

 

In 2014 won the World’s Championship Bodybuilding in Boston. Also competed in a total of 7 competitions and have either won or come in top 5 of each show.

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2013

Through his own personal health, fitness, and wellness journey, Chad developed a passion for helping others change their lives through fitness. After years of struggling with his weight and body image issues, he decided to take control of his life and lost over 100 pounds…After that, there was no looking back! Dedication and perseverance propelled him to his goals and beyond; Chad strives to offer his clients the same energy. He doesn’t want to just work out bodies, he wants to change lives and help people make lifelong, positive changes.

 

Certifications:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist
AHA CPR & AED Certified

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2014

Thomas Damron is a Board Certified Structural Integration Practitioner, certified Neuromuscular Therapist and NSCA certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. After years of chronic pain and recurring injuries, Thomas sought the help of a knowledgeable massage therapist and personal trainer who helped him move better, gain strength, and take control of his overall health. This experience sparked a passion to help others find a pain-free, active life, and inspired a fascination with all things bodywork and movement-related. His goal as a therapist and trainer is to provide long-term solutions to pain and injury conditions through personalized and effective strategies. He believes that everyone has the ability to move freely, feel better and pursue any athletic endeavor with confidence and without fear of injury.

 

When not at Castle Hill, Thomas can be found playing upright bass in country and jazz bands in and around Austin.

 

Certifications:
Board Certified Structural Integrator
Certified Neuromuscular Therapist
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
RKC Certified Kettlebell trainer

 

Joined the CHF team in: 2015

Shannon Dolan holds a degree in Nutrition from University of Delaware where she minored in Strength and Conditioning and Art. Since graduating in 2012 she has been a trainer diving in to all aspects of health and wellness with a variety of clients from those recovering from stroke, to youth athletes. As a believer in a variety of fitness activities, daily meditation, and proper nutrition Shannon makes it a point to help her clients find their journey to a healthy lifestyle while having fun with the process!

 

Certifications:
BS in Nutrition
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Health Coach
ACE Functional Training Specialist
Peak Pilates Comprehensively Certified Instructor
Titlest Performance Institute Specialist

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2016

Ash was a gymnast for 10 years and a collegiate pole vaulter. Her early career focused on athletes, providing strength and conditioning for teams at UNC-Wilmington. Since 2012 she has worked as a personal trainer, seeking to bring out the inner athlete in all her clients, with an emphasis on balanced movement and mobility. She encourages her clients to have a holistic approach towards their health.

 

Certifications: BS in Exercise Science from UNC-Wilmington National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS)

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

After years of neglecting his own health in the corporate world, Jeff took a leap , joined a gym and began working one-on-one with a personal trainer. After this experience noticeably improved his health, Jeff felt he could assist others in making fitness a priority in their lives, too. He decided to change careers to Personal Training in order to spread the important message: “health is wealth.” In addition to training, Jeff has been a student of Yang style Tai Chi under Fong Ha since 2006 and practices and teaches the following Qigong forms – yi jin jing, ba duan jin, tai chi ruler, yi quan and shan zhuang. He blends traditional exercise with these Tai Chi and Qigong modalities to customize workouts that incorporate balance, healthy breathing and meditation to improve functional fitness levels and train the whole person.

Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer – ACE
Gravity Personal/Group Training
Johnny G Kranking Instructor

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Joined the CHF team in: 2017

Tonja found her path to Personal Training after countless hours of researching nutrition and wellness. When she discovered the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Tonja knew that she'd found a place that would give her the tools to help others avoid the pitfalls she experienced on her personal journey to wellness. During her training, she studied a variety of dietary theories and practical lifestyle coaching methods that she now applies in her Training sessions.

 

Combined with Personal Training, she and her clients co-create completely personalized actions based on their goals to move them toward their ideal vision of health for their body, lifestyle, preferences, and resources. Tonja helps clients reach their goals by helping them navigate the massive amounts of information out there regarding nutrition, exercise, relationships, and spiritual growth. Because one thing she's learned through this process is that every piece of the puzzle is equally important on a journey to health.

 

 

Head Volleyball Coach - Veritas Academy
Middle School Cheer Coach - Veritas Academy
BBA in Finance from UT Austin

 

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Certified Cheer Coach through National Cheerleading Association
Certified Fitour Primary Group Exercise Instructor

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2017

 

 

Originally from Finland, Veera played competitive volleyball before studies brought her to the States. She got certified to teach group exercise classes and personal training while studying at Oklahoma State University. Veera was a Fitness Director at the luxurious cruise ships helping people to meet their goals at sea before she came to Texas to get her Master's in Kinesiology from University of North Texas. Veera has a strong passion for health and fitness which she strives to promote in and out of work. She combines fun exercises with both physical and mental push-ups. She specializes in fundamental human movements with the focus on flexibility, mobility, core ad functional training. Veera hopes people to get knowledge, encouragement, inspiration and joy to their everyday life through her training and exercise classes!

 

 

Master in Kinesiology
ACE Personal Trainer
ACE Group Fitness Instructor
ESA Mat Pilates Instructor
ESA Yoga Teacher
Schwinn MPower Cycle Instructor
Zumba Basic 1 & 2 Instructor
Aqua Zumba Instructor

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2019

Jenn is a lifelong athlete; from dancer and gymnast to yogi, rock climber, and avid hiker. Jenn's diverse fitness background and education shines through in her holistic approach to both her training sessions and yoga classes. Over the years Jenn has worked with a diverse population, including children with developmental disabilities, cancer patients, injured athletes, and individuals suffering from MS and Parkinson's. Her passion lies in helping people improve their overall quality of life and wellness, be they new to fitness or a seasoned athlete.Certifications: E-RYT Yoga Instructor RYS Yoga School, ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Joined the CHF team in: 2014

As a former collegiate athlete, physical fitness has always been a huge part of Nicole’s life. Nicole takes a comprehensive view of all factors of fitness when creating physical wellness plans for her clients. Her top priority is to help her clients see positive results through a holistic point of view. You can expect your sessions with Nicole to be fun, dynamic, and challenging with a focus on balance, body weight, and total body conditioning techniques.

 

Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer

 

Joined the CHF team in: 2013

Keith Kohanek is a National Academy of Sports Medicine personal trainer, and he believes you should love your workouts!
Train with Keith to demystify fitness and develop a strength & conditioning program that’s not only effective, but fun! Whether you’re totally new to the gym, a lifelong athlete, or a weekend warrior, you can expect every session to be customized to your ability and goals with just enough “extra” to keep your body guessing and the results rolling.

 

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2016

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Tony is a Military brat. In high school he was an all-state football and soccer player, and competed as a power lifter. He served 8 years in the Air Force as an Aircraft Armament Specialist and it was his 3 years in Okinawa, Japan that ignited his passion for nutrition. Okinawa has the highest number of people over the age of 100 in the world. He believes nutrition and fitness are crucial in optimizing your results; with hard work, dedication, and persistence you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. No matter your age, it is never too late to improve your quality of life.

 

 

ISSA Fitness Nutrition Specialist
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2017

With over ten years of boxing experience and as a certified boxing coach, Caleb is going to challenge your limits with a knockout of a workout! In his sessions, you will gain all the benefits, both physical and mental, that come from the art of boxing - the “sweet science” as the pros call it.

As a lifelong fan of the sport of boxing, Caleb Noah appreciates the sense of pride one can get from being inside the ring. Caleb began boxing as teen to cut
weight and manage stress and he's excited to show you how working out doesn't have to be a chore.

Melissa was a track and wrestling student athlete before receiving her BFA in Dance. She discovered Pilates after a dislocated knee took her off the dance floor, and she quickly fell in love with the practice, got certified and opened her own Pilates Studio in Seattle, WA. She has since taken years of wide-ranging continuing education courses and Pilates trainings. Melissa loves to teach Pilates because it helps people feel good and move better – both in their other workouts and daily lives. She is always thinking outside the box and expanding her repertoire to enhance her clients’ experience.

 

As part of her repertoire expansion, Melissa became a certified M.A.T. (Muscle Activation Technique) specialist in 2017. Her combination of MAT work and Pilates instruction helps clients correct muscular imbalances, joint instability, and limitations within their bodies.

 

Certifications:
BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts
SPX Pilates Certification
Certified Aston Patterning Level 1 for Pilates
M.A.T. Certified Specialist

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Deborah is an Elite Pilates teacher and founding staff member who loves training athletes and beginners with a strong commitment to Pilates. She enjoys teaching her clients how to integrate the Pilates principles into many everyday activities like gardening, yoga, strength training, cycling, boxing - even jump roping!

In her classes you can expect a challenging classical repertoire focused on body awareness and re-balancing the entire body through the method.

Certifications: Peak Pilates

Joined the CHF Team in: 2002

Desi Koome is an Elite Pilates instructor with years of experience in the dance world as both a professional performer and teacher. Over 15 years ago, Desi transitioned into teaching Pilates to continue her love of movement and she is a founding member of Castle Hill. Her combined experience in dance and Pilates gives her a natural insight into proper body alignment and how best to convey her knowledge to clients of all ages. She loves to be a part of the process of creating stronger and healthier bodies and is excited to work with anyone ready to engage in this process.

Peak Pilates

Balanced Body CoreAlign

Joined the CHF Team in: 2002

Julie has a large background in dance with more than 20 years of body movement experience. Julie has been comprehensively certified in the Pilates Methodology with numerous anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology courses. Throughout her years of teaching Julie has instructed in and managed many professional Pilates studios and fitness facilities around the nation. She is a mother of 3 and very excited to be back teaching in Austin, Texas.

BFA in Dance/Choreography from California State at Long Beach

Comprehensive Pilates Certification through Peak Pilates

Joined the CHF Team in: 2018

Since 2008 Lindsay has been designing programs to help her clients become the best mover they can be. In her sessions you can expect a challenging, empowering, and fun way to do Pilates. She has experience working with a variety of special populations including pre/post natal, injuries, and athletes.

In her classes you will explore your movement potential through positive cues and focused feedback!

Certifications: Full Certification from Balanced Body
500 hour Bridge Program with Lesley Powell

Joined the CHF Team in: 2015

Mandie is a Master Pilates teacher and certified yoga instructor who utilizes both modalities to make everyday people feel like champions in their bodies. As a dancer and choreographer, Mandie has spent years using Pilates to improve her performance and rehabilitate her body. Her ultimate goal for her clients and classes is to help her students reach their potential regardless of age, athletic background, or body type. She is your personal cheerleader!

Wendy Leblanc Arbuckle Second generation master Pilates teacher

"Core Connections" teacher training program.

Joined the CHF team in: 2011

Stephanie is a former dancer turned STOTT certified Pilates instructor that loves being able to make Pilates more accessible. To her, it's a privilege to pull a group of people in a room and have them move together. Her classes and training sessions are creative and delivered with a sense of humor.

Certifications: Full Certification from STOTT Pilates International

Joined the CHF Team in: 2006

Jae Hoon is thrilled to join the talented Pilates team at Castle Hill Fitness. Hailing from the nice Korea, Jae Hoon enjoyed a professional dance career and performed nationally and internationally from 1997 to 2010. Upon retiring at the golden age of 34, he became a certified Pilates teacher and has been sharing his passion for intelligent movement with dance and fitness community. Overcoming numerous injuries from his dance career has taught him the patience and the somatic knowledge to help clients of all ages and abilities.

Jae Hoon’s education includes an MFA, PMA®-CPT, Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification, and DanceAbility Teacher Certification. A lover of darts, he can often be found at Dog and Duck Pub, hustling amateurs for free Stouts and IPAs.

 

 

MFA from Temple University
DanceAbility Teacher Certification
Pilates Method Alliances Teacher Certification (PMA®-CPT).

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

 

 

Shannon Dolan holds a degree in Nutrition from University of Delaware where she minored in Strength and Conditioning and Art. Since graduating in 2012 she has been a trainer diving in to all aspects of health and wellness with a variety of clients from those recovering from stroke, to youth athletes. As a believer in a variety of fitness activities, daily meditation, and proper nutrition Shannon makes it a point to help her clients find their journey to a healthy lifestyle while having fun with the process!

 

Certifications:
BS in Nutrition
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Health Coach
ACE Functional Training Specialist
Peak Pilates Comprehensively Certified Instructor
Titlest Performance Institute Specialist

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2016

Heather began her Pilates training after a dance injury over 10 years ago. She received her certification through Core Dynamics and the PMA, then continued her training with Wendy LeBlanc Arbuckle, a master Pilates teacher. Heather is now a professional dancer and uses Pilates to transform her body in dance! She offers a completely strengthening and challenging workout and the knowledge to take any person's body and have them reach their potential regardless of any roadblocks!

Certifications: Comprehensive certification through Core Dynamics

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Sara has practice Pilates for over 15 years and has returned to it over and over again throughout her life when she's needed a sense of centering. She has extensive training in fascia, body alignment, and using Pilates as an effective rehab tool. As a life long learner, Sara's passion for Pilates really blossomed when she began to apply the principles in her yoga, weight training, and daily life practices.

In her classes you will gain a deeper understanding of how your body moves, and with Sara's guidance will move better throughout your daily life!

Certified under Melinda Bryan at the Pilates Studio of Los Angeles

Yoga Tune Up Certified

CPR-AED Certified

Joined the CHF Team in: 2013

Celeste has transferred her own life-long passion for movement into a passion for helping others move well. Inspired by clients and colleagues alike, her dedication to continuous learning and education has taken her down many corresponding roads.

Considering it the method that carries her through life, Celeste feels fortunate to have discovered Pilates at an early age - while majoring in dance as a teenager in Los Angeles - and has corrected many of her own imbalances & injuries with this technique. A practitioner of almost two decades at the time, she was proud to train in San Francisco under some of the most influential minds in the field - earning her Comprehensive Pilates training through Balanced Body in 2011. After discovering the benefits of GYROTONIC® soon after, she dedicated many hours of study to this unique & profound exercise art, which culminated in a trip to Germany to receive her certification in 2015.

 

Her background in dance influenced her to train, early on, in Advanced Massage and PT modalities. She is also a certified Group Fitness & TRX Instructor, and continues to expand her knowledge through progressive courses and workshops. Confident in her ability to work with all body types, she enjoys taking mothers through their pregnancies as well as helping people prevent or recuperate from injuries. Celeste considers interacting with a variety of people to be fun; and helping folks improve their overall health and well-being to be deeply fulfilling.

 

Certifications:

 

Comprehensive Pilates Certification - Balanced Body

 

TRX Suspension Trainer

 

GYROTONIC Level 1 Certification

 

Group Fitness Instructor - ACE

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Clear began practicing pilates while living in the UK but it wasn’t until moving back to Austin and joining Castle Hill that she realized this was more than just another workout class!  She found that Pilates training changed her relationship to her body during everything from mountain biking  to picking up a toddler for the hundredth time each day.  A big fan of a variety of fitness classes at The Castle, she believes practicing Pilates can deepen and compliment everyone’s fitness goals.

 

 

 

 

Peak Pilates

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2019

Amy fell in love with fitness over a decade ago when she applied at Castle Hill. Throughout her tenure at Castle, Amy has done almost every job under the roof from customer service queen to class instructor, from smoothie slinger to handywoman (rumor has it she gives great shoulder rubs too!). Her creative skills and can-do attitude landed her a position in Senior Management in 2006. Though behind the scenes for the most part today, Amy's high energy cannot be contained and you will still see her substitute teaching a Barre or spin class here and there. She is grateful for her coworkers and Castle Hill clients for making everyday a good day to come to work. Her ultimate goal is to inspire others to see their true potential and discover their optimal path to long lasting health.

Certifications: HeartZones Cycle Instructor

Joined the CHF Team in: 2003

Melissa is a certified spin instructor who always loves a good dance party on the bike. She thrives on personally meeting individual and group workout needs with a fun, inventive style that focuses on diversity to keep things fresh and results driven!

Melissa began her love of fitness at an early age as a medal-winning student athlete. She has continued to build a powerful personal regimen through ongoing training and competition in triathlon and half marathons around the country.

Group Fitness Instructor

Joined the CHF Team in: 2015

Kat is a Native Austinite with a background in dance whose love for fitness blossomed while she lived in NYC. When she moved home to launch a family history business, she decided she also wanted to dive deeper into fitness. She's thrilled each day she gets to play all of her favorite music and push folks past their limits!

Group Instructor

Joined the CHF team in: 2015

Andrea Schneider is a high-energy, encouraging fitness trainer with more than 2000 hours of Pilates and Spin instruction. Always mindful and professional, Andrea often uses humor to actively motivate her clients to achieve their goals. With a 20+ year background in marketing and communications, she provides clear instruction, breaking down complicated movements and uses imagery and positive directional, descriptive and correctional cueing. Her classes are designed for progress and characterized by flow and rhythmic timing. A native New Yorker, Andrea moved to Austin in 2010 and joined the instructional fitness community after 25+ years of her own personal practice. In addition to Castle Hill Fitness, Andrea also teaches at Westwood Country Club.

Joined the CHF Team in: 2016

Ali grew up in the fitness industry; her mother managed both The Hills and Body Business in Austin, TX, and Ali started her career at the front desk of Body Business as a teenager! Since then, she’s received her B.S. in Kinesiology, become the Client Services Manager at Castle Hill Fitness 360, an ACE-certified personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. She specializes in cardio and group power classes that balance fun with hard work!

Certifications:

Certified Personal Trainer - ACE

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Contact Ali: ali.granryd@castlehillfitness.com

Clark moved to Austin with his wife in September and was referred to Castle Hill Fitness by our former trainer, Derek Morgan! Originally from Baton Rouge, Clark is switching career paths and is currently studying for his personal training certificate. He enjoys trail running, plyometrics, and spending time outdoors with his wife and two dogs.

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Genevieve loves to ride on the road, trails and in the studio. She is a certified spin instructor, as well as, a professional dance performer and instructor. So what do you get when you combine those things together -- rhythmic cycling classes where the beat rules. Get ready for some high energy fun dance parties on the bike that are a killer workout.

 

Certifications and Education:
AFAA G.E.A.R Indoor Cycling Certified

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Miguel is an energetic and motivated certified spin instructor with a drive to better people’s lives. His energy, personality, and athletic ability make a unique asset to any fitness facility. Promoting fitness across Austin is his goal. He loves rhythmic cycling and what it does for people. If you want to be inspired in your daily workout and change your life, come ride with him!

 

Certifications:
Certified Cycling Instructor – Spinning MAD DOGG Athletics
Certified Master Rhythmic Cycling Teacher – Dragon Fly Cycling

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Jordan has spent the majority of his life participating and excelling in various athletics such as soccer, basketball, and baseball.  While training for these events, he developed a deep appreciation for living an active and healthy lifestyle.  As a certified personal trainer, his philosophy focuses on creating a LONG TERM and sustainable approach to training really hard and eating well. He wants to empower people to push there limits, move well, and feel like an athlete after each training session!

 

Certifications:
ACE certified personal trainer
Precision Nutrition

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2019

Pat Siebert has been a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner^® (GCFP) since 1986. Through Feldenkrais^® and Compassionate Communication, he aspires to help all people find fully integrated movement that honors their current mental, physical, and emotional life.

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2019

Clayton is the owner/president of Castle Hill Fitness and sees himself as an eternal student. His passion for learning has opened many doors to a rich understanding of organizational dynamics, massage and yoga therapy, alternative healing, art, and travel.

Ashley is a native Austinite and Forrest yoga instructor. She approaches her teaching practice like a fine meal – taking each pose one bite at a time and savoring every breath as a nourishing, decadent experience. Her classes emphasize thoughtful alignment and artful sequencing while building a deep connection to the breath. She’s passionate about providing a deliciously playful space for students of all levels to cultivate their own healing practice. In addition to completing the Forrest Yoga Foundations Training, she is a certified Vinyasa instructor through YogaWorks and has completed advanced teacher trainings in hands-on healing and assisting through YogaHOPE founder Sue Jones and Prana Flow’s Simon Park. Most recently she completed a year-long mentorship under Forrest Yoga Guardians Catherine Allen and Ann Hyde. You can learn more about Ashley at www.yogiaustin.com

Certified Yoga Instructor

Joined the CHF team in: 2013

Gillian Stahl Barksdale is a certified Iyengar Yoga and Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) instructor who began her yoga practice in 1996. She completed a three-year intensive teacher training program at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los Angeles, and has enjoyed teaching since 2001. Gillian has studied with many talented Iyengar instructors including Manouso Manos, Leslie Peters, Karin O'Bannon, Jo Zukovich, and Gloria Goldberg. In addition, Gillian feels privileged to have attended the Yoga Journal Conference in Estes Park where B.K.S. Iyengar taught in 2005, and the Iyengar Yoga Odyssey with Geeta Iyengar in 2001. Gillian teaches with clear and precise, verbal and visual instructions, and brings a sense of joy and humor to the class.

Certified Yoga Instructor and Therapist

Joined the CHF team in: 2008

Maricarmen is an E-RYT500, YACEP, a Vinyasa Krama-Creative, Alchemist, Mother of Men, Rock-n-Roll Wife, Feminine Fire Starter and Yoga Lifestyle Guide and has been practicing and teaching Yoga for over 23 years. Through Inspired Shakti™ Maricarmen is deeply committed to empowering women to positively affect change in their lives and the world through the practices of Yoga.

Certified Yoga Instructor

Joined the CHF Team in: 2005

Juan is a multifaceted health provider with decades of experience in various disciplines. Juan has taught yoga for 20+ years as a direct student of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, trained in massage, and most recently earned his degree in Athletic Training and is board certified in the state of Texas. As an allied health professional he is able to collaborate with physicians and physical therapists to ensure continuity of care for clients who are seeking to transition from rehab to a more active lifestyle and athletes who are seeking to return to play. Personal Training sessions with Juan integrate research and evidence-based practices tailored to each client's personal goals while also providing individualized programs that address imbalances that have been acquired through the demands of sport, daily life, injury or illness. Certifications:AT from UT AustinACE certified Personal Trainer Joined the CHF Team in: 2005

Jenn is a lifelong athlete; from dancer and gymnast to yogi, rock climber, and avid hiker. Jenn's diverse fitness background and education shines through in her holistic approach to both her training sessions and yoga classes. Over the years Jenn has worked with a diverse population, including children with developmental disabilities, cancer patients, injured athletes, and individuals suffering from MS and Parkinson's. Her passion lies in helping people improve their overall quality of life and wellness, be they new to fitness or a seasoned athlete.Certifications: E-RYT Yoga Instructor RYS Yoga School, ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Joined the CHF team in: 2014

Anne Schultz is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. She has practiced yoga since 1994 and has taught yoga since 1997. She currently studies locally with Devon Dederich in Austin. Anne-Marie regularly attends workshops and teacher training sessions with senior instructors in the Iyengar tradition. She studies most closely with Eddy Marks, Mary Obendorfer, Laurie Blakeney and George Purvis. She recently spent a month studying at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India. Anne is also a professor of Philosophy at Baylor University in Waco.

Certified Yoga Instructor

Joined the CHF Team in: 2009

Mandie is a Master Pilates teacher and certified yoga instructor who utilizes both modalities to make everyday people feel like champions in their bodies. As a dancer and choreographer, Mandie has spent years using Pilates to improve her performance and rehabilitate her body. Her ultimate goal for her clients and classes is to help her students reach their potential regardless of age, athletic background, or body type. She is your personal cheerleader!

Wendy Leblanc Arbuckle Second generation master Pilates teacher

"Core Connections" teacher training program.

Joined the CHF team in: 2011

Kate is certified in Dharma Yoga at the 300-hour level and has been practicing yoga for ten years. What began as a simple curiosity is now a daily practice that expands far beyond the yoga mat. Kate recognizes that we often have emotions and memories held deep within our bodies and offers her classes as an awareness-based exploration of how to interact with this inner landscape in ways that are healthy and self-nurturing. She believes all forms of yoga offer a beautiful practice that expands the cultivation of awareness, compassion and understanding. Yin Yoga, marked by it's slow, still, meditative qualities, is the perfect modality to practice self awareness and drop inside while softening our exterior shell.

Certified Yoga Teacher, 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Joined the CHF Team in: 2013

Charly Pivert is a Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor who has studied with John Friend since 1994. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Charly brings a deep understanding of how the physical practice of Yoga can connect to one‘s heart and have the power to transform lives. Charly teaches and lives in Austin, Texas.

Certified Yoga Instructor

Joined the CHF team in: 2011

Collette discovered yoga as a compliment to her breath and body work while majoring in Acting. After working as a teacher for a few years and receiving a Masters in Curriculum and Instructional Leadership, she moved to Austin and decided to take her yoga practice to the next level and completed her teacher certification at the E-RYT 200 and RYT 500 level. Collette strives to practice with intention -- both on the mat and off! For her, this means moving with an open mind, a happy heart, and compassion for herself and others. Through teaching, she hopes to inspire a sense of community and to encourage her students to push past self-imposed physical and mental limits. In Collette's class, you'll experience a light-hearted, dynamic, mindful and fun flow-based practice. Bring your sense of adventure and a smile!

Certified Yoga Instructor

Joined the CHF team in: 2012

Anna was first introduced to yoga while attending art school in Santa Fe NM in 2000. She began her yoga studies in 2004 and continues to enjoy learning new aspects of yoga therapy and wisdom training. She received her 200 and 500 hour yoga teacher certification through Prajna Yoga in Santa Fe NM.

 

Anna is a committed student of Tias Little with whom she studies therapeutic yoga with a focus on anatomy and physiology, yogic wisdom and Zen meditation. She has also studied yoga for women’s health with Surya Little and Linda Spackman and is certified in pre and post natal yoga. In addition to teaching yoga she was a licensed massage therapist for 10 years. Her education in anatomy and myofascial release, most specifically Anatomy Trains with Tom Meyers, have greatly impacted her knowledge and practice as a yoga teacher.

 

With skillful alignment and ample use of props Anna hopes to guide students towards a more open and peaceful place in their bodies and mind. Her classes are inspired by her daily journey through the rhythms of life and living in the human body. A typical class will include meditation, pranayama (breath work), and therapeutic asanas (postures) with the goal of becoming more mindful, grounded and aware of the inner workings of the body.

 

Certified Yoga Instructor

 

Joined the CHF team in: 2012

Tiffany Sipos, a former ballet dancer, is a professional body builder that loves yoga. With over a decade of dance and yoga practice in her background, Tiffany is a stickler for form and technique but loves helping others accomplish their full potential. Her greatest reward is when an individual’s quality of life improves from pushing boundaries and taking a true interest in their personal health and well-being.

 

NASM Personal Training Certification

 

AFAA Yoga Certification

 

Les Mills BodyFlow Certified

 

 

In 2014 won the World’s Championship Bodybuilding in Boston. Also competed in a total of 7 competitions and have either won or come in top 5 of each show.

 

Joined the CHF Team in: 2013

Certified Yoga Instructor

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

After years of neglecting his own health in the corporate world, Jeff took a leap , joined a gym and began working one-on-one with a personal trainer. After this experience noticeably improved his health, Jeff felt he could assist others in making fitness a priority in their lives, too. He decided to change careers to Personal Training in order to spread the important message: “health is wealth.” In addition to training, Jeff has been a student of Yang style Tai Chi under Fong Ha since 2006 and practices and teaches the following Qigong forms – yi jin jing, ba duan jin, tai chi ruler, yi quan and shan zhuang. He blends traditional exercise with these Tai Chi and Qigong modalities to customize workouts that incorporate balance, healthy breathing and meditation to improve functional fitness levels and train the whole person.

Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer – ACE
Gravity Personal/Group Training
Johnny G Kranking Instructor

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

Michele’s career in the fitness industry spans over 30 years and includes a wide variety of experience, including her current roles as a Personal Trainer, group exercise Instructor, and General Manager of Castle Hill Fitness 360.
She is experienced in training all types of clients, including those in cancer treatment or recovery.

After getting both hips replaced at age 48, Michele has also become a resource for individuals wanting to prevent, prepare and or/recover from joint replacement and stay active. She won the National Arthritis Foundation’s 2011 Honoree award in recognition of her experience with osteoarthritis.

In addition to her work at Castle Hill Fitness, Michele is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Austin Community College, Master Trainer for Total Gym, sits on the Advisory Board for the IHRSA Institute, and is an experienced fitness industry conference presenter.

M.Ed. in Human Performance from the University of Missouri.
BS in Biology from the University of Michigan
American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
American Council on Exercise – Gold Certified Group Ex Instructor & American College of Sports Medicine – Health Fitness Instructor (1984)
The Cancer Exercise Training Institute – Cancer Exercise Specialist – Advanced Qualification as a Breast Cancer Recovery Specialist
EFI Sports Medicine – Gravity Personal/Group Training Master Trainer
TRX Suspension Trainer – TRX Group Suspension Trainer
Kinesis Technogym - Kinesis Personal/Group Certified
Matrix KrankCycle – Johnny G Kranking Instructor

Joined the CHF team in: 2017

Laurie was a competitive swimmer as a child and into freshman year of college at Illinois State, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Fitness in 1992. She immediately started personal training from there, and loves making people feel better by showing them they are strong and have endurance to get them through their lives. She aims to make her group classes nurturing and support others’ self-care. In the past, Laurie volunteered for Danskin Team Survivor where she trained breast cancer survivors and those in treatment to compete in triathlons. She was also one of the founding members of the Texas Rollergirls and made flat track roller derby happen in Austin. When she’s not working, Laurie is deepening her Yoga and meditation practices, roller skating at the Veloway, singing in her Christmas band The Blitzens, or spending time with her husband and young daughter.

 

 Certifications:

 

Certified Personal Trainer – ACE

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2017

 

 

In addition to being a travel-fiend and adventure sport enthusiast, Morgan is a certified Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Coach and registered E-RYT through Yoga Alliance. She is an avid student as well, constantly seeking to further her education by studying with leaders in the fields of Functional Medicine, modern yoga research and traditional Yogic studies.

 

Morgan started a diligent yoga practice as a teenager and views yoga as a holistic lifestyle, believing wholeheartedly in its ability to heal and transform people from the inside out. Teaching since 2011, Morgan aims to support her students and clients in sharpening their senses so that they may develop more intimate awareness of the ways in which their bodies and minds interact. She draws from her training and experience across a wide range of lineages and techniques in her classes, which tend to be therapeutic yet challenging in nature. Her intuitive way of working with people often sheds light on unconsciously held patterns and beliefs and can elicit deeply felt energetic results.

 

 

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Erica Vetra is an athletic mobility & yoga instructor who has taught classes all over the world. She uses yoga and fitness to help people discover their true strength, cultivate courage, and embrace happiness.

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Having moved all over the country as an Army brat, Erin has been happily planted in Austin for over 20 years and she's loved it, through all its growing pains. She has a deep affection for the outdoors and is an avid camper, hiker, and adventurer.

 

Minoring in philosophy, her interest in yoga was first piqued by Stephen Phillips' Yoga Philosophy course at UT in 2010.  The asana tutelage of a friend and Anusara-style teacher ensued, further heightening Erin's respect for the practice, and she finally gave in to fate and pursued training as an instructor. Since then she's been sharing yoga in studio and corporate settings, offering mindfulness and movement to folks at work in institutions like The University of Texas and the Office of the Attorney General.

 

Appropriate for all levels, Erin‘s sessions are full of laughter, learning, and sweat. She leaves room in her classes for questions and discussion, making them a wonderful opportunity to deepen one's practice, improve posture and movement off the mat, or feed one's inner kinesiology geek. While her classes are peppered with restorative and core conditioning poses, her heart belongs to the Vinyasa Flow style, so one can expect a fair amount of focus on the joining of breath and movement.

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Kori is an ERYT200 instructor and has been practicing yoga and incorporating it in her life for over a decade. She specializes as a “Relax and Renew” trainer and is certified with the “Warriors at Ease” program using yoga as a tool for military-related trauma.

Joined the CHF Team in: 2013

Summer Greenlees has been a certified yoga instructor since 1997 and a licensed massage therapist since 1998.

 

Summer works with clients of all ages and fitness levels, utilizing a holistic approach that supports a healthy lifestyle and incorporates yoga and massage for total wellness. Below are a list of modalities that Summer offers:

 

Summer spent 12 years attending births as a doula and discovered the amazing benefits of prenatal Yoga during her first pregnancy.  This led her to do extensive training in in prenatal and postnatal yoga and massage therapy.  Summer effectively trains and prepares expecting couples for an optimal, positive birth experience using the tools of yoga and massage therapy along with breathing and movement techniques for moms to decrease stress, reduce pain, and create greater ease during birth.

 

Summer received the “Best Massage Therapist” award from the Austin Birth Awards in 2013.

 

Summer's Yoga Classes and Yoga Therapy sessions are based on a somatic approach, strongly inspired by her Yoga teacher, Donna Farhi, and her decades of experience with yoga, bodywork, and maternity support. Summer’s yoga therapy practice specializes in movement repatterning for reducing strain and tension in the body during the everyday movements of life as well as movements of the client’s exercise and fitness or yoga practice.

 

Her yoga series classes taught privately or in a small group session provide a foundation for the beginner or seasoned yoga practitioner to discover or re discover his or her own way of moving and being in yoga practice that is truly integrative and supportive of the individuals highest well being and personal wellness goals.

 

 

 

 

Licensed Massage Therapist

 

Her additional certifications include:

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Anne Woods Miller has been practicing yoga for over 15 years, and teaching for over a decade. She holds 200 hours of certification in Vinyasa Yoga, 200 hours and advanced certifications in Forrest Yoga taught by Ana Forrest, she completed a year-long Forrest Yoga mentorship program, and she is a certified prenatal yoga teacher. After receiving a BA in Psychology and Studio Arts from St. Edward's University, Anne earned a masters in science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco. As an acupuncturist and a yoga teacher, she incorporates ancient wisdom into the modern classroom. Anne's passion for holistic wellness continues to grow as she weaves her interests in integrative medicine, healing through movement, art, and community connection.

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018

Originally from Finland, Veera played competitive volleyball before studies brought her to the States. She got certified to teach group exercise classes and personal training while studying at Oklahoma State University. Veera was a Fitness Director at the luxurious cruise ships helping people to meet their goals at sea before she came to Texas to get her Master's in Kinesiology from University of North Texas. Veera has a strong passion for health and fitness which she strives to promote in and out of work. She combines fun exercises with both physical and mental push-ups. She specializes in fundamental human movements with the focus on flexibility, mobility, core ad functional training. Veera hopes people to get knowledge, encouragement, inspiration and joy to their everyday life through her training and exercise classes!

 

 

Master in Kinesiology
ACE Personal Trainer
ACE Group Fitness Instructor
ESA Mat Pilates Instructor
ESA Yoga Teacher
Schwinn MPower Cycle Instructor
Zumba Basic 1 & 2 Instructor
Aqua Zumba Instructor

 

Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2019