A lifelong athlete, an inspirational teacher, and the ultimate people person, Ali is proud to make her dreams a reality with the opening of RISE. Her love of teaching and fitness combined with her friendly and high-energy personality is undeniable in every class she teaches. Ali graduated from Susquehanna University, where she was captain of...

Jeannine’s passion for sports and her competitive spirit was evident from a young age. A former Division I athlete, she brings agility and endurance to each of her classes as well as a “work hard, play hard” attitude. Her belief that living an active lifestyle should be fun and rewarding translates into her classes with...

Corey has been an avid exerciser her entire life. Growing up, she played a variety of sports but eventually found running, which became her exercise of choice following college. She ran marathons and competed in triathlons before the wear and tear of running began to take its toll. During her third pregnancy, she found herself...

Jill has enjoyed sports and fitness since she was young. After graduating from LaSalle University with a degree in Accounting, she remained active and enjoyed working out at the gym. After her second son was born, she realized she wanted to do more and developed a passion for group fitness classes and running. She loved...

As a college cheerleader turned coach, Julia spent her early 20s choreographing cheerleading at her alma mater, Loyola University Maryland. Additionally, she always enjoyed running to stay in shape. It wasn’t until the birth of her son in 2016 and gaining over 50 pounds that Julia wanted to try something that would shake up her...

Kristin is a lifelong fitness enthusiast. She is always looking for new challenges and innovative ways to stay active. She started dance as a little girl and continued her dance training through college. Kristin received a bachelors degree in Human Biology from Temple University. She also enjoys skiing and running. Throughout the years, she has...

Mallory joined our team when RISE opened in July 2016. Her positivity and friendliness made her a perfect fit for our Kid Zone and Front Desk! Not only does she love caring for your children and greeting you with a big smile each day, but she also fell in love with the barre workout…so much...

From the time she started playing sports when she was 4 years old, Meg hasn’t stopped moving. A multi­sport athlete growing up, Meg ultimately attended Catholic University where she played basketball and was a three year team captain. After graduation, Meg looked for ways to continue moving and started running. With running, she loved the...

Natalie has always enjoyed fitness and staying active, but when a friend introduced her to barre after the birth of her second child in 2014 it was like she finally found the perfect match. Committing to spend 3-5 days a week “embracing the shake”, she couldn’t believe how quickly her body responded. In addition to...

Leading an active and healthy life has long been a priority for Nicole, but even more so since becoming a mom and wanting to be a positive role model for her three young children. She has always had a passion for running, as it helps clear her mind, but through the years she has also...