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OUR STORY, MISSION AND TEAM
WE ARE FITSTUDIO!
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First and foremost, at FIT we believe in COMMUNITY! Healthy and happy individuals contribute to a prosperous and supportive community! At FIT our goal is to provide you with a wide variety of group classes offering something for everyone. In addition, we offer personal, individual training.
We want to ensure that all of your fitness goals will be met, regardless of where you are in your fitness routine.
The atmosphere we strive to achieve at FIT is one of positivity, fun, creativity and inclusivity! If you have never worked out, FIT is the perfect environment to start your workout routine! If you are one of our die hard gym members, we will continue to bring you great offerings and scheduled workout times to suit your needs. If you only work out every now and again or are visiting from out of town, don't buy a membership until you are ready - use one of our drop in passes. All are welcome!
MEET THE TEAM
ONLY THE BEST FOR OUR CLIENTS!
Christopher Childers - Owner
Christopher is a proud San Francisco Bay area native. Raised in Foster City, his mother started him off dancing at the young age of 3, and he has never looked back. Christopher spent his
childhood dancing in his family studio and was working professionally since the age of 15. Christopher has performed around the world with artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Prince, Cirque du Soleil, Paula Abdul and and many others. He has been featured in countless movies, TV shows and commercials.
Christopher has recently jumped into the realm of movie making! With his childhood friend, Jonathan Lawrence, Director and editor extraordinaire, they created a short film last year called “Carnival of Wonders” featuring talent from all around the SF Peninsula. Christopher created, produced and choreographed the film, and went out to the 2020 film festival circuit. The film has won 27 different awards and accolades, Including the OVID award (most interesting and original story), Best Short, Best Costumes, Best Special Effects, Best Young Actress and Best Producer from the Oniros Film Awards, and the Vegas Film Awards.
Chris is also the proud owner of the largest costume shop on the coast!
He is thrilled to be co-owner with his Husband, David!
Class Types: Cardio Dance, Stretch,Splits and Abs & Gender Fluid Heels
childhood dancing in his family studio and was working professionally since the age of 15. Christopher has performed around the world with artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Prince, Cirque du Soleil, Paula Abdul and and many others. He has been featured in countless movies, TV shows and commercials.
Christopher has recently jumped into the realm of movie making! With his childhood friend, Jonathan Lawrence, Director and editor extraordinaire, they created a short film last year called “Carnival of Wonders” featuring talent from all around the SF Peninsula. Christopher created, produced and choreographed the film, and went out to the 2020 film festival circuit. The film has won 27 different awards and accolades, Including the OVID award (most interesting and original story), Best Short, Best Costumes, Best Special Effects, Best Young Actress and Best Producer from the Oniros Film Awards, and the Vegas Film Awards.
Chris is also the proud owner of the largest costume shop on the coast!
He is thrilled to be co-owner with his Husband, David!
Class Types: Cardio Dance, Stretch,Splits and Abs & Gender Fluid Heels
David Oliphant - Owner
David has been a yoga and fitness instructor for the past 15 years in addition to owning a yoga studio in Las Vegas before moving to the coast. He is the owner of Ocean Blue Real Estate and the Ocean Blue Art Vault (www.oceanbluevault.com) on Main Street. David is the current President of the Downtown Business Association , was a founding board member of CoastPride and his true passion is community support and involvement. In his spare time he volunteers for Mutteville Sr. Dog rescue.
David is excited to be the new co-owner with his Husband Christopher!
David is excited to be the new co-owner with his Husband Christopher!
Jodi Miller
As previous owner and founder, Jodi is now stepping into the role of instructor and trainer at FIT Studio. Since 1998, her areas of expertise in group fitness include: CORE Training, Spin, BODYPUMP, TRX Suspension Training, Athletic Conditioning and Interval Training. She holds three certifications with Les Mills, and is a certified Schwinn Cycling Instructor. Jodi is an ACE certified personal trainer offering one-on-one and small group personal training for clients of all ages and fitness levels. In March of 2018, Jodi completed her 200 hour Yoga training program and is registered as a Yoga Alliance registered instructor. Jodi is proud of what FIT Studio has become over the past 18 years: a client-centered fitness studio focused on helping people achieve results. An avid skier and outdoors person, Jodi makes fitness an integral part of her daily routine. Jodi, her husband and two daughters love being a part of the Coastside community.
Class Types: Bodypump, Spin, Personal Training
Class Types: Bodypump, Spin, Personal Training
Mishelle Westendorf
Mishelle has been an instructor since her first job in high school. Through the last 30 years fitness has been one of her greatest accomplishments. As a fitness instructor teaching Aerobics certified by Reebok, she had her first taste of helping other better their mind, body & soul. Mishelle ran x-country for the University of Washington, so her desire to stay fit and help others be the best they can mentally and physically came naturally. Bodystep, Bootcamp, Spin, Cycle Core, Kick Boxing, Athletic Conditioning and her favorite-Interval Training to the Navy Seals/Aviators at three different Naval Air Stations. She holds many certificates IDEA, NIKE Elite training, Schwinn Cycling, REEBOK, ACE certified personal trainer/instructor to name a few. Mishelle has donated her time to teaching young boys & girls at certain clubs or community’s which is one of her greatest joys.
Class Types: Spin, Bootcamp, Butts & Gutts
Class Types: Spin, Bootcamp, Butts & Gutts
Wendy Jensen
I am a personal trainer and Level 1 CrossFit instructor with certificates in advanced weight training and yoga. I danced ballet growing up, and got into yoga when I graduated high school. After completing my BA in broadcast journalism at Brigham Young University, I had my daughter and two years later my son. Being a mom with two small kids made getting to the gym or yoga studio very difficult. I kept active with home workout programs through Beach Body. Once my kids got bigger I discovered CrossFit. I trained under CrossFit Games athlete Chyna Cho for 3 years before deciding to get my Level 1 certification. I loved coaching CrossFit, but when the pandemic hit and gyms closed, I switched gears to focus on personal training. I have found so much satisfaction with personal training. I believe my eclectic background has helped me to be able to cater to my clients' different needs. Fitness isn’t one size fits all. I love my clients and care deeply about their success. I’m a firm believer that everyone can exercise, regardless of physical limitations. Consistency, modification and adaptation to specific needs are the keys to success. There’s nothing better than helping a client reach goals that leave them feeling happy, confident, and strong. I can’t wait to meet you!
Class Types: Butts & Gutts, Bootcamp Cardio
Class Types: Butts & Gutts, Bootcamp Cardio
Andrea Shepard
Movement and fitness is a huge part of my life and always has been, from ballet in my early years, gymnastics and track and field in middle school, and synchronized swimming in high school. I am a credentialed physical education, adapted physical education, and health science teacher for k-12 schools, now retired. My Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Sports Sciences and included extensive coursework in sports medicine and pre- physical therapy. I took my first aerobics class in 1978 here in Half Moon Bay and was instantly hooked. I became a group fitness instructor in 1982 and I have never looked back. My current certifications include American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor, Back Care Specialist through ACE, and ACE Senior Fitness Specialty Certification, and Mat Pilates with June Kahn. I want everyone to feel welcome in my classes and I work hard to make sure that modifications are provided so that everyone can participate safely and successfully. My goals for people who come to my classes are: safety, effectiveness, and fun. I love being a part of our members’ healthy lifestyles.
Class Types: Silver Seniors & Zumba
Class Types: Silver Seniors & Zumba
Dominique Del Chiaro
Dominique became a fitness instructor in college and since then has taught a variety of group fitness classes over years including Zumba, World Rhythms, Salsa, Swing, step, cycle, cardio strength, and yoga. Since returning to the Coastside she has also focused her passion on teaching and performing hula because she loves the graceful movements and rich cultural spirit. Dominique uses a combination of playful engagement, whole body movement, and gentle feedback to encourage her students to have an awesome body, mind, spirit experience in every class. She is the Director of the Coastside hula group Nā Wāhine ‘O Kalani and was the former Director of Salsa Sierra.
Class Types: Hula, Rise & Shine
Class Types: Hula, Rise & Shine
Samantha Corsiglia
Samantha Corsiglia has more than thirty-five years of teaching experience throughout North America, Central America and Europe.
With her dance, and yogic background, she has served the Coastside, with Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga with Infant Massage, Yoga for Everyone, and BirthDance™ classes, for a
dozen years-to balance the need for appropriate movement for all.
As a woman, mother, health practitioner, and lifelong dancer, Samantha found yoga to be the ‘glue’ that has held her together on Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical levels throughout her life.
She began her yoga practice 26 years ago, inspired by Rodney Yee, Kripalu Yoga, and continued to earn her certification with Pete Guinosso-Lighting the Path Yoga, and Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, with Jane Austin-Mama Tree Yoga, in 2014.
Samantha is an Integrative Health Practitioner for ALL
HUMANS. She strives to support, educate and empower those who seek to improve their own health stories, well being and thrive within our world.
Class Types: Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Everyone
With her dance, and yogic background, she has served the Coastside, with Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga with Infant Massage, Yoga for Everyone, and BirthDance™ classes, for a
dozen years-to balance the need for appropriate movement for all.
As a woman, mother, health practitioner, and lifelong dancer, Samantha found yoga to be the ‘glue’ that has held her together on Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical levels throughout her life.
She began her yoga practice 26 years ago, inspired by Rodney Yee, Kripalu Yoga, and continued to earn her certification with Pete Guinosso-Lighting the Path Yoga, and Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, with Jane Austin-Mama Tree Yoga, in 2014.
Samantha is an Integrative Health Practitioner for ALL
HUMANS. She strives to support, educate and empower those who seek to improve their own health stories, well being and thrive within our world.
Class Types: Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Everyone
Paula Belloni PhD
Paula has balanced her passions for fitness, science and people, with dual careers in Personalized
Medicine/Drug Development and Fitness training for more than 40 years. She initiated her career as
group exercise leader with Jackie Sorenson’s Aerobic Dancing in 1979 and over time developed her own
freestyle fitness classes that have evolved with the industry. She has received certifications in group
exercise by AFAA, ASFA and the YMCA, Les Mills BODYPUMP, BODYSTEP, CX/CORE, Tabata Bootcamp
and Tabata Cycle. Paula is committed to creating fun, safe and effective fitness experiences, good for
body, mind, and spirit.
Class Type: Bodypump, Powerpump
Medicine/Drug Development and Fitness training for more than 40 years. She initiated her career as
group exercise leader with Jackie Sorenson’s Aerobic Dancing in 1979 and over time developed her own
freestyle fitness classes that have evolved with the industry. She has received certifications in group
exercise by AFAA, ASFA and the YMCA, Les Mills BODYPUMP, BODYSTEP, CX/CORE, Tabata Bootcamp
and Tabata Cycle. Paula is committed to creating fun, safe and effective fitness experiences, good for
body, mind, and spirit.
Class Type: Bodypump, Powerpump
Jessica Carlson
Sharing the healing power of yoga has been my passion for the last 8 years of my life. I started my relationship with yoga at seventeen while recovering from knee injuries. I fell in love with its intelligence and was inspired to share its benefits. In 2015 my practice expanded as I was given opportunities to teach in my hometown of Redding, Ca. It was there my learning solidified as I watched how the yoga healed the body, mind and soul of those I taught. Yoga became the doorway to healing and a safe, empowering space away from the challenges that awaited them outside class. And that is the magic, that feeling we are left with after class.
I have been focusing more on tradition through Ashtanga yoga, working on the primary series and delving into the philosophy of yoga. Recently I have expanded my practice to include warm vinyasa, and the Hatha Primary Series as well. What I can offer is a comfortable, safe space for you to practice and experience that magic that Yoga offers us in promoting a healthy, joyful life in love and gratitude.
Class Types: Go with the Flow, Core Essentials
I have been focusing more on tradition through Ashtanga yoga, working on the primary series and delving into the philosophy of yoga. Recently I have expanded my practice to include warm vinyasa, and the Hatha Primary Series as well. What I can offer is a comfortable, safe space for you to practice and experience that magic that Yoga offers us in promoting a healthy, joyful life in love and gratitude.
Class Types: Go with the Flow, Core Essentials
Melissa Cheu
Melissa started her training as a baby ballerina with Sabina Childers. She grew up studying tap, ballet,
and jazz under Sabina and Soozi Childers at the Foster City Dance Theatre School. She has continued her
training under the guidance of tap virtuoso Sam Weber, as well as attending tap festivals and workshops
with a variety of tap masters including Mark Mendonca, Michelle Dorrance, Terry Brock, and Dianne Walker. She has taught for several studios across the Bay Area and specializes in teaching teens and adults. Melissa is also a performer and choreographer with Tap Explosion, a tap dance company based out of San Jose.
Class Types: Tap for beginners & Tap - beyond beginners
and jazz under Sabina and Soozi Childers at the Foster City Dance Theatre School. She has continued her
training under the guidance of tap virtuoso Sam Weber, as well as attending tap festivals and workshops
with a variety of tap masters including Mark Mendonca, Michelle Dorrance, Terry Brock, and Dianne Walker. She has taught for several studios across the Bay Area and specializes in teaching teens and adults. Melissa is also a performer and choreographer with Tap Explosion, a tap dance company based out of San Jose.
Class Types: Tap for beginners & Tap - beyond beginners
Meredith Loschke
Meredith’s personal yoga journey began in 2016 when she was in search of finding more peace and balance in her daily life. She discovered early on that she had a passion for the transformational practice and a desire to share it. In 2021, Meredith completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Renew. Through her training, she discovered the powerful benefits of mindful breathing and intentional movement, which helped to mold, shape, and completely shift her personal yoga practice. Meredith is known for her authentic, non-judgmental teaching style, and her philosophy comes from a place of love, healing, and compassion. In Meredith’s Slow Flow Vinyasa class, you will experience the kindness, and gentleness of her spirit, and the opportunity to challenge yourself physically. Her intention in class is to instill peace and to create a safe space to allow students to connect deeper with their mind, body, and spirit. When Meredith is off her mat, she enjoys reading, hiking, biking, and making green juice!
Class Types: Gentle Yoga
Class Types: Gentle Yoga
Lindsy McLeod
Lindsy has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. She started her group fitness journey
teaching high intensity pilates in a group setting. In 2016 she opened a fitness studio
specializing in HIT and Pilates. Lindsy currently teaches at Orangetheory Fitness and holds
many certifications including NASM- Certified personal trainer. Lindsy loves coaching group
fitness and works to ensure each person feels welcome and included in all aspects of a group
class. Lindsy lives coastside with her husband, two middle school aged boys, and three rescue
pups. Lindsy enjoys daily workouts especially in strength and running, playing card games with
her husband, and getting outside with the whole crew.
Class Types: Full Body Strength
teaching high intensity pilates in a group setting. In 2016 she opened a fitness studio
specializing in HIT and Pilates. Lindsy currently teaches at Orangetheory Fitness and holds
many certifications including NASM- Certified personal trainer. Lindsy loves coaching group
fitness and works to ensure each person feels welcome and included in all aspects of a group
class. Lindsy lives coastside with her husband, two middle school aged boys, and three rescue
pups. Lindsy enjoys daily workouts especially in strength and running, playing card games with
her husband, and getting outside with the whole crew.
Class Types: Full Body Strength
Eve D'Onofrio
Fitness is a passion I developed later in life. I come from a family in which exercise was foreign and emotional eating was the norm. We did lots of talking, not a lot of walking. It wasn’t until well into my adulthood that I began to realize how much I relish movement, physical challenges, and feeling healthy and strong! Now, I’m excited to help others, no matter where they are in their fitness journey, feel the same way! I’m a Spin and group fitness instructor experienced in leading indoor cycling, a variety of strength-cardio formats, HIIT, TRX, and mat Pilates, as well as being a certified Behavior Change Specialist. I LOVE a good playlist and use music to build momentum and push a workout further! My classes are high energy, fun, and appropriate for all levels. Originally from New York, I’ve been part of our wonderful coastside community for ten years and can’t wait to get stronger with you! For fun, I paint, hike, run, perform comedy, travel, and spend time with my two amazing sons and two adorable cats.
Class Types: Spin
Class Types: Spin
Amber Henzi
Amber Henzi is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level with Yoga Alliance. She has an additional 125 hours of Bhakti Yoga training. She is certified in
Foundations Training and was a Lululemon Ambassador for four years. She has been living and teaching yoga for thirteen years in the bay area, twelve of which have been full time.
Amber is married and has two fur babies. She considers travel her part time hobby and has been all over the world. She recharges by being outside, hanging with friends, working out or cooking and sharing meals with loved ones.
Before becoming a yoga teacher Amber studied Nutrition. She received her Associates degree at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz and went on to study Dietetics at Cal State Long Beach.
In 2006 she left Cal State and moved back to Santa Cruz where she attended Bauman College and took a more holistic approach to nutrition.
Amber has a vivacious love of life, humans and food. She is deeply committed to education and learning as well as awareness and connection to ourselves and to each other.
Currently Amber is working full time as a Nutrition Coach.
Class Types: Foundation Training
Foundations Training and was a Lululemon Ambassador for four years. She has been living and teaching yoga for thirteen years in the bay area, twelve of which have been full time.
Amber is married and has two fur babies. She considers travel her part time hobby and has been all over the world. She recharges by being outside, hanging with friends, working out or cooking and sharing meals with loved ones.
Before becoming a yoga teacher Amber studied Nutrition. She received her Associates degree at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz and went on to study Dietetics at Cal State Long Beach.
In 2006 she left Cal State and moved back to Santa Cruz where she attended Bauman College and took a more holistic approach to nutrition.
Amber has a vivacious love of life, humans and food. She is deeply committed to education and learning as well as awareness and connection to ourselves and to each other.
Currently Amber is working full time as a Nutrition Coach.
Class Types: Foundation Training
Lian Cox
I’ve been teaching small group classes off and on for the last 5 years. I love fitness and sharing my knowledge and experiences with everyone else. But also enjoy working one on one as it gives me an idea of what my clients need and wants! I currently am working on receiving other fitness certifications that could potentially spread my knowledge.
I'm ACE certified and I also have a level 3 TRX certification.
I enjoy working out myself and pushing to my physical limits. Health is wealth!
Class Types: Core Essentials, Full Body Strength
I'm ACE certified and I also have a level 3 TRX certification.
I enjoy working out myself and pushing to my physical limits. Health is wealth!
Class Types: Core Essentials, Full Body Strength
Serena Thompson
There were times in my life that I struggled with my body and it made me realize how important it is to be healthy. Now as a graduate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, I am certified as a Holistic Health Coach. I love what I do because I can help people live happier and healthier lives. My philosophy is that movement heals. When you combine movement and nourishing foods, you can create the perfect recipe to aid you in a healthy lifestyle.
I am also a certified instructor for Zumba and Aqua Zumba. My passion for dance and teaching really shines when I shuffle, so I’ll be bringing a new type of cardio dance to fit studio. Look out for my saucy shuffle/ shapes choreo workshops.
Movement has become my way of living by dancing, completing a half-marathon, hiking/ backpacking, yoga, surfing, and playing soccer with my dog Luna. I look forward to seeing you in all my classes in the future!
I am also a certified instructor for Zumba and Aqua Zumba. My passion for dance and teaching really shines when I shuffle, so I’ll be bringing a new type of cardio dance to fit studio. Look out for my saucy shuffle/ shapes choreo workshops.
Movement has become my way of living by dancing, completing a half-marathon, hiking/ backpacking, yoga, surfing, and playing soccer with my dog Luna. I look forward to seeing you in all my classes in the future!
Christopher Childers - Owner
Christopher is a proud San Francisco Bay area native. Raised in Foster City, his mother started him off dancing at the young age of 3, and he has never looked back. Christopher spent his
childhood dancing in his family studio and was working professionally since the age of 15. Christopher has performed around the world with artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Prince, Cirque du Soleil, Paula Abdul and and many others. He has been featured in countless movies, TV shows and commercials.
Christopher has recently jumped into the realm of movie making! With his childhood friend, Jonathan Lawrence, Director and editor extraordinaire, they created a short film last year called “Carnival of Wonders” featuring talent from all around the SF Peninsula. Christopher created, produced and choreographed the film, and went out to the 2020 film festival circuit. The film has won 27 different awards and accolades, Including the OVID award (most interesting and original story), Best Short, Best Costumes, Best Special Effects, Best Young Actress and Best Producer from the Oniros Film Awards, and the Vegas Film Awards.
Chris is also the proud owner of the largest costume shop on the coast!
He is thrilled to be co-owner with his Husband, David!
Class Types: Cardio Dance, Stretch,Splits and Abs & Gender Fluid Heels
childhood dancing in his family studio and was working professionally since the age of 15. Christopher has performed around the world with artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Prince, Cirque du Soleil, Paula Abdul and and many others. He has been featured in countless movies, TV shows and commercials.
Christopher has recently jumped into the realm of movie making! With his childhood friend, Jonathan Lawrence, Director and editor extraordinaire, they created a short film last year called “Carnival of Wonders” featuring talent from all around the SF Peninsula. Christopher created, produced and choreographed the film, and went out to the 2020 film festival circuit. The film has won 27 different awards and accolades, Including the OVID award (most interesting and original story), Best Short, Best Costumes, Best Special Effects, Best Young Actress and Best Producer from the Oniros Film Awards, and the Vegas Film Awards.
Chris is also the proud owner of the largest costume shop on the coast!
He is thrilled to be co-owner with his Husband, David!
Class Types: Cardio Dance, Stretch,Splits and Abs & Gender Fluid Heels
David Oliphant - Owner
David has been a yoga and fitness instructor for the past 15 years in addition to owning a yoga studio in Las Vegas before moving to the coast. He is the owner of Ocean Blue Real Estate and the Ocean Blue Art Vault (www.oceanbluevault.com) on Main Street. David is the current President of the Downtown Business Association , was a founding board member of CoastPride and his true passion is community support and involvement. In his spare time he volunteers for Mutteville Sr. Dog rescue.
David is excited to be the new co-owner with his Husband Christopher!
David is excited to be the new co-owner with his Husband Christopher!
Jodi Miller
As previous owner and founder, Jodi is now stepping into the role of instructor and trainer at FIT Studio. Since 1998, her areas of expertise in group fitness include: CORE Training, Spin, BODYPUMP, TRX Suspension Training, Athletic Conditioning and Interval Training. She holds three certifications with Les Mills, and is a certified Schwinn Cycling Instructor. Jodi is an ACE certified personal trainer offering one-on-one and small group personal training for clients of all ages and fitness levels. In March of 2018, Jodi completed her 200 hour Yoga training program and is registered as a Yoga Alliance registered instructor. Jodi is proud of what FIT Studio has become over the past 18 years: a client-centered fitness studio focused on helping people achieve results. An avid skier and outdoors person, Jodi makes fitness an integral part of her daily routine. Jodi, her husband and two daughters love being a part of the Coastside community.
Class Types: Bodypump, Spin, Personal Training
Class Types: Bodypump, Spin, Personal Training
Mishelle Westendorf
Mishelle has been an instructor since her first job in high school. Through the last 30 years fitness has been one of her greatest accomplishments. As a fitness instructor teaching Aerobics certified by Reebok, she had her first taste of helping other better their mind, body & soul. Mishelle ran x-country for the University of Washington, so her desire to stay fit and help others be the best they can mentally and physically came naturally. Bodystep, Bootcamp, Spin, Cycle Core, Kick Boxing, Athletic Conditioning and her favorite-Interval Training to the Navy Seals/Aviators at three different Naval Air Stations. She holds many certificates IDEA, NIKE Elite training, Schwinn Cycling, REEBOK, ACE certified personal trainer/instructor to name a few. Mishelle has donated her time to teaching young boys & girls at certain clubs or community’s which is one of her greatest joys.
Class Types: Spin, Bootcamp, Butts & Gutts
Class Types: Spin, Bootcamp, Butts & Gutts
Wendy Jensen
I am a personal trainer and Level 1 CrossFit instructor with certificates in advanced weight training and yoga. I danced ballet growing up, and got into yoga when I graduated high school. After completing my BA in broadcast journalism at Brigham Young University, I had my daughter and two years later my son. Being a mom with two small kids made getting to the gym or yoga studio very difficult. I kept active with home workout programs through Beach Body. Once my kids got bigger I discovered CrossFit. I trained under CrossFit Games athlete Chyna Cho for 3 years before deciding to get my Level 1 certification. I loved coaching CrossFit, but when the pandemic hit and gyms closed, I switched gears to focus on personal training. I have found so much satisfaction with personal training. I believe my eclectic background has helped me to be able to cater to my clients' different needs. Fitness isn’t one size fits all. I love my clients and care deeply about their success. I’m a firm believer that everyone can exercise, regardless of physical limitations. Consistency, modification and adaptation to specific needs are the keys to success. There’s nothing better than helping a client reach goals that leave them feeling happy, confident, and strong. I can’t wait to meet you!
Class Types: Butts & Gutts, Bootcamp Cardio
Class Types: Butts & Gutts, Bootcamp Cardio
Andrea Shepard
Movement and fitness is a huge part of my life and always has been, from ballet in my early years, gymnastics and track and field in middle school, and synchronized swimming in high school. I am a credentialed physical education, adapted physical education, and health science teacher for k-12 schools, now retired. My Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Sports Sciences and included extensive coursework in sports medicine and pre- physical therapy. I took my first aerobics class in 1978 here in Half Moon Bay and was instantly hooked. I became a group fitness instructor in 1982 and I have never looked back. My current certifications include American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor, Back Care Specialist through ACE, and ACE Senior Fitness Specialty Certification, and Mat Pilates with June Kahn. I want everyone to feel welcome in my classes and I work hard to make sure that modifications are provided so that everyone can participate safely and successfully. My goals for people who come to my classes are: safety, effectiveness, and fun. I love being a part of our members’ healthy lifestyles.
Class Types: Silver Seniors & Zumba
Class Types: Silver Seniors & Zumba
Dominique Del Chiaro
Dominique became a fitness instructor in college and since then has taught a variety of group fitness classes over years including Zumba, World Rhythms, Salsa, Swing, step, cycle, cardio strength, and yoga. Since returning to the Coastside she has also focused her passion on teaching and performing hula because she loves the graceful movements and rich cultural spirit. Dominique uses a combination of playful engagement, whole body movement, and gentle feedback to encourage her students to have an awesome body, mind, spirit experience in every class. She is the Director of the Coastside hula group Nā Wāhine ‘O Kalani and was the former Director of Salsa Sierra.
Class Types: Hula, Rise & Shine
Class Types: Hula, Rise & Shine
Samantha Corsiglia
Samantha Corsiglia has more than thirty-five years of teaching experience throughout North America, Central America and Europe.
With her dance, and yogic background, she has served the Coastside, with Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga with Infant Massage, Yoga for Everyone, and BirthDance™ classes, for a
dozen years-to balance the need for appropriate movement for all.
As a woman, mother, health practitioner, and lifelong dancer, Samantha found yoga to be the ‘glue’ that has held her together on Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical levels throughout her life.
She began her yoga practice 26 years ago, inspired by Rodney Yee, Kripalu Yoga, and continued to earn her certification with Pete Guinosso-Lighting the Path Yoga, and Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, with Jane Austin-Mama Tree Yoga, in 2014.
Samantha is an Integrative Health Practitioner for ALL
HUMANS. She strives to support, educate and empower those who seek to improve their own health stories, well being and thrive within our world.
Class Types: Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Everyone
With her dance, and yogic background, she has served the Coastside, with Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga with Infant Massage, Yoga for Everyone, and BirthDance™ classes, for a
dozen years-to balance the need for appropriate movement for all.
As a woman, mother, health practitioner, and lifelong dancer, Samantha found yoga to be the ‘glue’ that has held her together on Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical levels throughout her life.
She began her yoga practice 26 years ago, inspired by Rodney Yee, Kripalu Yoga, and continued to earn her certification with Pete Guinosso-Lighting the Path Yoga, and Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, with Jane Austin-Mama Tree Yoga, in 2014.
Samantha is an Integrative Health Practitioner for ALL
HUMANS. She strives to support, educate and empower those who seek to improve their own health stories, well being and thrive within our world.
Class Types: Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Everyone
Paula Belloni PhD
Paula has balanced her passions for fitness, science and people, with dual careers in Personalized
Medicine/Drug Development and Fitness training for more than 40 years. She initiated her career as
group exercise leader with Jackie Sorenson’s Aerobic Dancing in 1979 and over time developed her own
freestyle fitness classes that have evolved with the industry. She has received certifications in group
exercise by AFAA, ASFA and the YMCA, Les Mills BODYPUMP, BODYSTEP, CX/CORE, Tabata Bootcamp
and Tabata Cycle. Paula is committed to creating fun, safe and effective fitness experiences, good for
body, mind, and spirit.
Class Type: Bodypump, Powerpump
Medicine/Drug Development and Fitness training for more than 40 years. She initiated her career as
group exercise leader with Jackie Sorenson’s Aerobic Dancing in 1979 and over time developed her own
freestyle fitness classes that have evolved with the industry. She has received certifications in group
exercise by AFAA, ASFA and the YMCA, Les Mills BODYPUMP, BODYSTEP, CX/CORE, Tabata Bootcamp
and Tabata Cycle. Paula is committed to creating fun, safe and effective fitness experiences, good for
body, mind, and spirit.
Class Type: Bodypump, Powerpump
Jessica Carlson
Sharing the healing power of yoga has been my passion for the last 8 years of my life. I started my relationship with yoga at seventeen while recovering from knee injuries. I fell in love with its intelligence and was inspired to share its benefits. In 2015 my practice expanded as I was given opportunities to teach in my hometown of Redding, Ca. It was there my learning solidified as I watched how the yoga healed the body, mind and soul of those I taught. Yoga became the doorway to healing and a safe, empowering space away from the challenges that awaited them outside class. And that is the magic, that feeling we are left with after class.
I have been focusing more on tradition through Ashtanga yoga, working on the primary series and delving into the philosophy of yoga. Recently I have expanded my practice to include warm vinyasa, and the Hatha Primary Series as well. What I can offer is a comfortable, safe space for you to practice and experience that magic that Yoga offers us in promoting a healthy, joyful life in love and gratitude.
Class Types: Go with the Flow, Core Essentials
I have been focusing more on tradition through Ashtanga yoga, working on the primary series and delving into the philosophy of yoga. Recently I have expanded my practice to include warm vinyasa, and the Hatha Primary Series as well. What I can offer is a comfortable, safe space for you to practice and experience that magic that Yoga offers us in promoting a healthy, joyful life in love and gratitude.
Class Types: Go with the Flow, Core Essentials
Melissa Cheu
Melissa started her training as a baby ballerina with Sabina Childers. She grew up studying tap, ballet,
and jazz under Sabina and Soozi Childers at the Foster City Dance Theatre School. She has continued her
training under the guidance of tap virtuoso Sam Weber, as well as attending tap festivals and workshops
with a variety of tap masters including Mark Mendonca, Michelle Dorrance, Terry Brock, and Dianne Walker. She has taught for several studios across the Bay Area and specializes in teaching teens and adults. Melissa is also a performer and choreographer with Tap Explosion, a tap dance company based out of San Jose.
Class Types: Tap for beginners & Tap - beyond beginners
and jazz under Sabina and Soozi Childers at the Foster City Dance Theatre School. She has continued her
training under the guidance of tap virtuoso Sam Weber, as well as attending tap festivals and workshops
with a variety of tap masters including Mark Mendonca, Michelle Dorrance, Terry Brock, and Dianne Walker. She has taught for several studios across the Bay Area and specializes in teaching teens and adults. Melissa is also a performer and choreographer with Tap Explosion, a tap dance company based out of San Jose.
Class Types: Tap for beginners & Tap - beyond beginners
Meredith Loschke
Meredith’s personal yoga journey began in 2016 when she was in search of finding more peace and balance in her daily life. She discovered early on that she had a passion for the transformational practice and a desire to share it. In 2021, Meredith completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Renew. Through her training, she discovered the powerful benefits of mindful breathing and intentional movement, which helped to mold, shape, and completely shift her personal yoga practice. Meredith is known for her authentic, non-judgmental teaching style, and her philosophy comes from a place of love, healing, and compassion. In Meredith’s Slow Flow Vinyasa class, you will experience the kindness, and gentleness of her spirit, and the opportunity to challenge yourself physically. Her intention in class is to instill peace and to create a safe space to allow students to connect deeper with their mind, body, and spirit. When Meredith is off her mat, she enjoys reading, hiking, biking, and making green juice!
Class Types: Gentle Yoga
Class Types: Gentle Yoga
Lindsy McLeod
Lindsy has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. She started her group fitness journey
teaching high intensity pilates in a group setting. In 2016 she opened a fitness studio
specializing in HIT and Pilates. Lindsy currently teaches at Orangetheory Fitness and holds
many certifications including NASM- Certified personal trainer. Lindsy loves coaching group
fitness and works to ensure each person feels welcome and included in all aspects of a group
class. Lindsy lives coastside with her husband, two middle school aged boys, and three rescue
pups. Lindsy enjoys daily workouts especially in strength and running, playing card games with
her husband, and getting outside with the whole crew.
Class Types: Full Body Strength
teaching high intensity pilates in a group setting. In 2016 she opened a fitness studio
specializing in HIT and Pilates. Lindsy currently teaches at Orangetheory Fitness and holds
many certifications including NASM- Certified personal trainer. Lindsy loves coaching group
fitness and works to ensure each person feels welcome and included in all aspects of a group
class. Lindsy lives coastside with her husband, two middle school aged boys, and three rescue
pups. Lindsy enjoys daily workouts especially in strength and running, playing card games with
her husband, and getting outside with the whole crew.
Class Types: Full Body Strength
Eve D'Onofrio
Fitness is a passion I developed later in life. I come from a family in which exercise was foreign and emotional eating was the norm. We did lots of talking, not a lot of walking. It wasn’t until well into my adulthood that I began to realize how much I relish movement, physical challenges, and feeling healthy and strong! Now, I’m excited to help others, no matter where they are in their fitness journey, feel the same way! I’m a Spin and group fitness instructor experienced in leading indoor cycling, a variety of strength-cardio formats, HIIT, TRX, and mat Pilates, as well as being a certified Behavior Change Specialist. I LOVE a good playlist and use music to build momentum and push a workout further! My classes are high energy, fun, and appropriate for all levels. Originally from New York, I’ve been part of our wonderful coastside community for ten years and can’t wait to get stronger with you! For fun, I paint, hike, run, perform comedy, travel, and spend time with my two amazing sons and two adorable cats.
Class Types: Spin
Class Types: Spin
Amber Henzi
Amber Henzi is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level with Yoga Alliance. She has an additional 125 hours of Bhakti Yoga training. She is certified in
Foundations Training and was a Lululemon Ambassador for four years. She has been living and teaching yoga for thirteen years in the bay area, twelve of which have been full time.
Amber is married and has two fur babies. She considers travel her part time hobby and has been all over the world. She recharges by being outside, hanging with friends, working out or cooking and sharing meals with loved ones.
Before becoming a yoga teacher Amber studied Nutrition. She received her Associates degree at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz and went on to study Dietetics at Cal State Long Beach.
In 2006 she left Cal State and moved back to Santa Cruz where she attended Bauman College and took a more holistic approach to nutrition.
Amber has a vivacious love of life, humans and food. She is deeply committed to education and learning as well as awareness and connection to ourselves and to each other.
Currently Amber is working full time as a Nutrition Coach.
Class Types: Foundation Training
Foundations Training and was a Lululemon Ambassador for four years. She has been living and teaching yoga for thirteen years in the bay area, twelve of which have been full time.
Amber is married and has two fur babies. She considers travel her part time hobby and has been all over the world. She recharges by being outside, hanging with friends, working out or cooking and sharing meals with loved ones.
Before becoming a yoga teacher Amber studied Nutrition. She received her Associates degree at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz and went on to study Dietetics at Cal State Long Beach.
In 2006 she left Cal State and moved back to Santa Cruz where she attended Bauman College and took a more holistic approach to nutrition.
Amber has a vivacious love of life, humans and food. She is deeply committed to education and learning as well as awareness and connection to ourselves and to each other.
Currently Amber is working full time as a Nutrition Coach.
Class Types: Foundation Training
Lian Cox
I’ve been teaching small group classes off and on for the last 5 years. I love fitness and sharing my knowledge and experiences with everyone else. But also enjoy working one on one as it gives me an idea of what my clients need and wants! I currently am working on receiving other fitness certifications that could potentially spread my knowledge.
I'm ACE certified and I also have a level 3 TRX certification.
I enjoy working out myself and pushing to my physical limits. Health is wealth!
Class Types: Core Essentials, Full Body Strength
I'm ACE certified and I also have a level 3 TRX certification.
I enjoy working out myself and pushing to my physical limits. Health is wealth!
Class Types: Core Essentials, Full Body Strength
Serena Thompson
There were times in my life that I struggled with my body and it made me realize how important it is to be healthy. Now as a graduate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, I am certified as a Holistic Health Coach. I love what I do because I can help people live happier and healthier lives. My philosophy is that movement heals. When you combine movement and nourishing foods, you can create the perfect recipe to aid you in a healthy lifestyle.
I am also a certified instructor for Zumba and Aqua Zumba. My passion for dance and teaching really shines when I shuffle, so I’ll be bringing a new type of cardio dance to fit studio. Look out for my saucy shuffle/ shapes choreo workshops.
Movement has become my way of living by dancing, completing a half-marathon, hiking/ backpacking, yoga, surfing, and playing soccer with my dog Luna. I look forward to seeing you in all my classes in the future!
I am also a certified instructor for Zumba and Aqua Zumba. My passion for dance and teaching really shines when I shuffle, so I’ll be bringing a new type of cardio dance to fit studio. Look out for my saucy shuffle/ shapes choreo workshops.
Movement has become my way of living by dancing, completing a half-marathon, hiking/ backpacking, yoga, surfing, and playing soccer with my dog Luna. I look forward to seeing you in all my classes in the future!
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