Jennifer Fleury-Lawson, RYT, M. Ed.

Owner, Yoga/Pilates Instructor

Jennifer has been an instructor in the fitness industry since 1990.  She holds national fitness certification through AFAA, the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.  Jennifer has an extensive background in both yoga and pilates.  She has completed Yogafit's Yoga Alliance Approved 200 hour Teacher Training Program.  In addition, she has participated in specialty yoga training programs including, but not limited to pre-natal, child, and senior populations.  She holds Polestar’s Pilates Certification, and AAAI-ISMA’s Phase I - III Pilates Certifications.  She is also MadDog spin certified.  Jennifer is also a certified First Aid and CPR Instructor for the American Red Cross.

As a small child, Jennifer decided that she wanted to be a teacher.  As a result, she pursued and received a bachelor's degree in education from Rhode Island College.  She also has a master's degree in education from Worcester State College and a master's degree in educational administration from UMASS Lowell.   In addition to her work at AYPC, Jennifer is also currently employed as the Director of Curriculum and Technology by the Thompson Public Schools in Thompson, CT.

When she is not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband Jim and her daughter Julia.

Jennifer believes that “Yoga improves our body, mind and spirit.” 

Tina Bohaboy, Pilates/Spin Instructor

Tina has been a lifelong fitness enthusiast and brings many fitness related experiences with her. Tina holds national certification through AFAA and Pilates Certification through AAAI-ISMA phase 1 thru 3.  Tina is spin certified through MadDog Athletics. Tina is also certified in Senior Wellness and Fitness designed for active older adults and believes exercise is important no matter what your age. She is certified in CPR through the American Red Cross. 

When she is not teaching Tina enjoys spending time with her 3 children and husband.

Laurie Coco, Yoga/Pilates Instructor

Laurie is a nationally certified fitness instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFFA).  She holds current certifications in yoga, pilates, aqua (phase I and II), pre & post natal, and senior fitness.  She is also certified in Yoqua through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), as well as the silver sneaker program certification.  Laurie has recently expanded on her teaching, that had primarily been aqua-related (interval training, water pilates, water tai chi, aqua box and yoqua).  She is certified in CPR and first aid through the American Red Cross.

Laurie truly values the importance of promoting wellness through the mind/body connection, and continues to further her studies.  She is currently increasing her training in midlife fitness for women, as well as participating in workshops and intensive that serve to enhance her teaching skills.

Laurie holds a Masters degree from Rhode Island College in Agency Counseling, specializing in addictions. 

Laurie enjoys most of her free time having adventures with her two daughters and gardening.

Kristine DelloStritto, Spin/Barbell Instructor

Kristine has been an avid fitness enthusiast for her entire life.  She has been spinning for over eight years, and has since become a certified Mad Dog Spinning Instructor.  She is also certified through AFFA.  In addition to her fitness endeavors, Kristine is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist currently working from home as an independent Longaberger branch leader.  She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Kathy Deschene, Yoga Instructor (Sub)

Kathy’s interest in finding a holistic approach to self-care led her to study yoga with some intensity through YogaSpirit Studios. Since then, she has completed her 200-hour yoga certification. Kathy sees herself growing within the yoga community, teaching and maintaining her certification through continuing education and attending workshops. Her classes are designed to feel supportive with an emphasis on calming the mind and creating space within the body.

In addition to yoga, she enjoys teaching muscle mix/toning classes and beginners kickboxing. Kathy has achieved her group fitness certification through ACE. She is First Aid and CPR certified through the American Heart Association. When she is not teaching classes, she enjoys swimming and just spending time at home with her family.   

Pat DiReda, PiYo Instructor (Sub)

Pat has over 21 years of fitness experience in teaching a wide variety of fitness classes throughout Worcester County. She holds certifications as an Academy Group Fitness Instructor (through ACE), a kickboxing instructor (through AFAA), TurboKick™ and PiYo™ (a wonderful blend of yoga and pilates). Pat is also CPR/AED & First Aid certified through the American Red Cross.

In addition to the fitness industry, Pat has been in advertising sales for over 24 years and is currently Sales & Marketing Director for Ever So Humble® Pie Company of Walpole, MA. When she is not working, Pat enjoys spending free time with her husband and three children.
 

Kerry Glasier, Yoga Instructor (Sub)

Kerry has completed her Yoga Teacher Certification through Fitness Resources  and has been teaching children yoga for three years. Kerry believes that children are able to feel free and express themselves as well as balance their feelings when exposed to yoga at an early age. Kerry is continually increasing her knowledge through additional workshops at FRA along with other workshops in the area. Being a dancer for 16 years, Kerry enjoys the flow of yoga and the peace and balance it brings to one's life.

Sheila Meucci, Pilates Instructor

Sheila is a nationally certified fitness instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She has her pilates certification through the National Endurance and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). Currently, she hold certifications in group exercise, personal training, pilates and Silver Sneakers. She is certified in CPR and first aid.

Jessica Miller, Yoga Instructor

Jessica completed a 200 hour yoga certification program through Frog Pond Yoga Centre in Princeton, MA.  She studied Rājā Yoga, an eight limb path outlined in Pantanjali’s Yoga Sutras. 

Jessica believes that the path of yoga makes one whole.  It clarifies, calms and revives body, mind and spirit.  She wants to share her journey with others by teaching students how to quiet the activities of the mind, create a state in which one is always present, and keep the body healthy, strong and flexible.  To Jessica, the practice of yoga should not be asana alone (yoga posture), but rather a holistic practice of asana, pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation.  Jessica has a special interest in the chakra system, the foundation of one’s spiritual anatomy.  When balanced, each of the seven chakras brings benefits to the spiritual and physical aspects of the self. 

Jessica holds a bachelor of science in Psychology, with a minor in Human Resources, from the University of Scranton in PA.  She is also an Instructional Designer.  When Jessica is not teaching, she loves spending time with her husband, Austin, and her son, Rowan.

Melanie Miller, Yoga/Pilates Instructor (Sub)

Melanie completed a 200 hour yoga certification program through Frog Pond Yoga Centre of Princeton, MA. She is also certified in Pilates, and Color Me Yoga (childrens' yoga), and CPR.  She has taken coursework in nutrition at Fitchburg, and Worcester State College.

When not teaching yoga, Melanie works in corporate America, and she is very aware of the physical and mental stress that is faced there. She has also spent a lot of time in the gym, so she brings many fitness related experiences with her.

She loves gardening and skiing, and is convinced that these activities are extensions of yoga. Melanie encourages her students to share their sports, hobbies, aches, pains and joys so that we can customize classes to meet your needs. Melanie believes that yoga is a lifetime of learning, and thankful that it found her.
 

 Ann Ramsey, RYT (500 hours)

 Yoga Instructor

Ann Ramsey was first introduced to yoga in 1998, to bring balance to a very physically active lifestyle. Her practice and study of yoga is enhanced by her knowledge of anatomy and physiology from her surgical career of nine years. She hopes to share with her students the tools to enhance their quality of life through the exploration of yoga, as it applies to their bodies, as they are. Ann believes in the power of yoga to bring balance and strength to the physical body; adaptability, clarity and understanding to the mind; and awareness and compassion of the spirit. Her teaching style encourages exploration of movement through asana with respect and compassion for the individual’s inner experience.

Ann Ramsey received her teacher certification in yoga from nationally recognized teacher Barbara Benagh, director of The Yoga Studio in Boston, with whom she continues to study. She is a registered RYT at the 500 level from Yoga Alliance. She has also studied extensively at the advanced level with Lauren Toolin, director of The Metta Center in Spencer, and in teacher training intensives with world master teacher Rodney Yee, with whom she has also teacher assisted in his open yoga classes. Ann continues to explore yoga with many nationally and world recognized yoga teachers in hopes to bring to her students the experience of these masterful people of yoga. She is certified in first aid and CPR from the American Heart Association.
When not teaching Ann loves being a mother to her 3 children, a wife and partner to her husband of 24 years, Warren, who is also a yoga instructor; and living life as an experience to savor and appreciate.

 

Mary Reardon, Pilates Instructor

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After being a pilates student for over six years, Mary decided to pursue a certification to teach pilates. She is currently Power Pilates Beginner & Intermediate Mat Certified. She is also AFAA Mat Certified.  She is certified for CPR/AED. 

Kimberly Stencel, Yoga Instructor (Sub)

Kim completed her training in Hatha yoga in April 2003 through the Fitness Resource Associates of Needham, MA. She continues her studies through FRA to advance her knowledge. She is certified to teach PreNatal yoga and understands first hand the many benefits it provides during pregnancy, birth and post-partum. She is also certified in adult, child and infant CPR through the American Red Cross. Kim is married and has 3 young children.

Mimi Strzelewicz, RYT, Yoga Instructor

Michelle "Mimi"   started practicing yoga in 2001. Her love of yoga grew deeper after noticing the many benefits, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Her background of yoga includes Iyengar and Vinyasa flows. Her teaching started by raising money to benefit her children's school in Webster, MA. After teaching for five months and donating all of the money to the school, she started taking teacher training classes under YogaFit.   She has completed many levels of yoga training including: Seniors, Prenatal/Postpartum and Moodlifting yoga. In November of 2006 she became a 200 RYT.  In the summer of 2007, she became PiYo certified.  Mimi is also certified for Adult, Child and Infant CPR through the American Heart Association.

She likes to emphasize the benefits of building strength, flexibility, and overall improved health through yoga to her students who desire better health, and improved self image.

During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also enjoys painting landscapes, crocheting, camping, being at the beach, and anything to do with crafts.
 

Mark Strzelewicz, Spin Instructor

Mark Strzelewicz is a Mad Dogg Spin Certified Instructor and certified for Adult, CPR through the American Red Cross. He began his teaching career in February 2006. He has been Spinning for 3 years and enjoys it so much that teaching was the next logical step. He also enjoys road cycling with his children, and Yoga. But his biggest love in fitness is spin, where the music drives him so much you can’t help but have a great time.

Mark’s brings his enthusiasm for injury-free, challenging exercise, love of cycling and music to his classes. In Mark’s class you can find music that spans 30 years and will be something for all tastes - the more energy the better. The most important thing to Mark is for the participants to have a great time while doing something great for their body and mind, leaving the days worries at the door and just enjoying themselves.

He encourages all of those new to exercise to find something that both makes them feel good and is fun. Originally from Webster, Mark currently works in Worcester and has a wife and two children.
 

Jamie Towle, Pilates Instructor

Jamie received her Pilates mat certification through the Physicalmind Institute and is also a certified Silver Sneakers instructor. Recently, she became certified through Mad Dogg to teach Spinning. She has been studying ballet and modern dance for 17 years with most of those years under the direction of Trisha Lavoie. For six years she was a company member of the Southern New Hampshire Youth Ballet in Bedford, New Hampshire. Jamie has performed in many pieces including The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Swan Lake. It was due to company requirements that Jamie was first exposed to Pilates about 10 years ago for dance conditioning. Jamie incorporates much of her dance background into her classes. Currently, she is a graduate student at Clark University and is certified in CPR.

Bonnie Wallace, Nia Instructor

Bonnie Wallace began taking Nia classes in 2000 and instantly fell in love with its free-flowing, powerful moves and invigorating music.  As a board-certified music therapist, Bonnie connects with the healing elements of Nia, especially the Alexander Technique, which she studied privately in depth.  Bonnie believes that each Nia class is an opportunity for providing a soulful journey based on her training in Guided Imagery in Music (GIM Level1).  Her recent completion of the first degree in the Reiki method of natural healing brings an element of energy awareness to her classes.  Bonnie enjoys the opportunity that Nia gives her to connect with her inner bliss.        

Amy Yanover, Yoga Instructor (Sub)

Amy completed her yoga training in December 2004 through Fitness Resource Associates.  She is furthering her knowledge continually through workshops, her personal practice, and studies with experienced local area yoga teachers. Her teaching conveys her passion for yoga, along with her compassionate spirit. Amy also currently assists in the teaching of Yoga for Young Ones at a local studio.  When she is not practicing yoga, Amy is a portrait photographer.  She also spends her time enjoying her supportive and loving family, and enjoying her passion for horses.