After reaching my goal of becoming a registered nurse in 2007, I realized I needed to care for myself as much as my patients. I decided to embrace fitness and a healthy, active lifestyle. I quickly noticed a positive change in my energy level, mood, confidence, and appearance after joining a gym. Group fitness class quickly became the best part of my day! I formed close friendships with other members at the gym as well as my fitness mentors. As my confidence level and skills grew, my fitness mentors encouraged me to instruct. It was one of the best decisions I have made! I'm currently ACE certified, BARRE INTENSITY certified, teach cardio dance and am in the process of completing my Yoga certification. My goal for the classes I teach is to foster confidence in my participants, make them feel successful, encourage them to be authentic to who they are, connect with their body, and love their bodies. I want them to feel in control and powerful while they are in class, they own the room! My passion for fitness has a lot to do with the inspiration I get from my participants and the growth I see in their fitness journey. It is truly humbling and rewarding. I have a lot of extra energy and I spend it on hobbies like growing orchids, sewing, and gardening. Outside of the gym I stay active playing and walking with my ornery Irish Wolfhound mix-Gus, hiking with my husband, and trying new things to keep me active.
Erica Frasier
Growing up dancing, Erica has never strayed away from the versatility of the barre. She has had many years of ballet training and received her degree in dance at Alma College. While teaching different genres of dance in a studio setting for the past couple years, she became inspired by barre fitness and it has helped her to build strength and tone her body. Erica has completed her training in Barre Intensity and is excited to bring her dance background, energetic playlists, and positive attitude to her clients!
Jennie Schneider
Jennie has been taking barre classes for nearly three years, and it has increased her physical and mental strength. Jennie is also a runner and has found that the benefits she receives from barre have enhanced her running speed and endurance. In order to hone her barre practice, Jennie decided to train as a Barre Intensity instructor.
With her background as a fifth grade teacher and dancer, becoming a barre instructor was a natural transition. Jennie is looking forward to teaching a challenging, upbeat class that will engage and strengthen her students.
Erika Maxie
Erika brings over a 25-year background in the health and fitness industry. As the Creator of CORE Fitness LLC, Erika has trained a wide variety of clients ranging in age from 18-87. A Chicago native and with a BS in Community Health Education from Clark Atlanta University, Erika is a Certified Personal Trainer with a specialization in Fitness Nutrition from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and a Mind Body Specialist with the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Additionally, Erika holds certifications as a Barre Intensity Instructor and a Silver Sneaker Flex Instructor. Erika is also the Studio Director for Barre B in Atlanta. Erika’s personal fitness achievements include completing a 26.2 mile marathon and a sprint triathlon.
Her motto is: “Exercise your life.”