Fitness Intructors

Pippa is from Zimbabwe and has been teaching yoga in the USA for 15 years, drawing from elements of Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, and Kundalini Yoga. They maintain a consistent personal yoga practice. Pippa currently teaches Kundalini Flow.

Leigh is the Executive Director of the Wellness Commons. She is a certified yoga, mindfulness and barre instructor, and has many years of experience in fitness instruction.

Emily Ingram serves as the Manager of Operations at FitWell and is a NASM-certified personal trainer. She holds a degree in Exercise Science and has several years of group fitness experience. Emily currently teaches Functional Fitness.

Alena Kochinski is the Director of FitWell and an ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor. With a background in theatre and a black belt in MMA, she brings energy and versatility to her classes. Alena currently teaches The Morning Mix.

Alexis has 10 years of teaching experience  and received her 500hr yoga certification from Yoga Landing in Chattanooga, TN. She is trained in multiple modalities of yoga (Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Slow Flow, Prenatal).

Danielle Silfies is a life-long dancer with more than 20 years of experience in a variety of styles of dance including tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, contemporary, ballet, and modern. Her class, Cardio Groove, focuses on cardio fitness and endurance mixed with a healthy dose of fun and sassy dance moves.

Liz Calabria is a senior majoring in Natural Resources and the Environment and is a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200) through the Kripalu School of Yoga. Liz currently teaches Vinyasa Flow and Gentle Sunday Yoga.

Mary Courtney Finn is a senior Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry and Biology. This semester, she teaches Sunday Spin and Themed Thursday Spin.

Gray Hackinson is a junior double majoring in Creative Writing and English. He is the instructor for Morning Madness, where he shares the physical and mental benefits of exercise.

Hayden is a junior studying International Global Studies and French with a minor in Business. She is the instructor for Pilates, and she enjoys creating challenging and engaging workouts for all members.

Abi Long is a senior majoring in International and Global Studies and has a strong passion for spin. Abi currently teaches Petal Party, Ride & Shine, and The Saturday Spins.

Madilyn Parker is a senior majoring in Psychology and is an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor. This semester, she teaches Dumbbell Strength Training.

Anna Smith is a sophomore who is a certified yoga instructor. She teaches Vinyasa Flow and strives to offer classes that provide both challenge and relaxation.

Eva Wadley is a junior studying International Global Studies and French Studies with a minor in Business. She is the instructor for Ride + Rep, sharing her passion for fitness, strength, and confidence with the community.

Aaron Wallace is a sophomore studying Finance and has five years of weight lifting experience. He is the instructor for Path to Olympia, focusing on strength training and confidence building.

Presley Zimkowski is a junior majoring in Environment and Sustainability with a minor in Dance. She brings 19 years of competitive and professional dance experience to her fitness instruction. Presley currently teaches Sculpt + Stretch.