Certificates & Education

State of Hawaii LMT License

Biography

Bill started training himself at the age of 10 after watching Bruce Lee whip 10 guys with a pair of nunchucks. He quickly realized that he was no good with nunchucks, so he decided that trying to LOOK like Bruce Lee was a better choice. In 1994, Bill moved to Venice, California, to immerse himself and his wife Leslie in the bodybuilding and strength training lifestyle. He quickly was sucked into the movie industry while learning everything about fitness. In 2000, Bill and Leslie moved back to Hawaii and he immediately started teaching senior exercise classes at One Kalakaua Senior Living and Kahala Mall. The venues were spacious, and class sizes exceeded 80 people, so Bill learned how to improve both his public speaking and motivational skills as a professional trainer. By 2002, Bill and Leslie opened FitPro Hawaii LLC where they work with private training and rehab clients. Bill has been a fitness trainer for over 30 years, but he’s never worked a day in his life. Now he looks forward to sharing his joy for the industry with you.

Certificates & Education

MA in Developmental Psychology, Certifications: • Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [Northwestern University], • CFSC Level 1, • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, • 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training [Men Care Now], • ProNatal [Pre/Post Natal Level 1], • AFAA Certified Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor, • NASM (Performance Enhancement Specialist), • TRX Level 1, • AED/CPR, [American Red Cross], • Kettlebell Concepts Level 1,

Biography

Carlos has been a part of both fitness and psychology focused spaces for close to 20 years. As a personal trainer, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, group exercise instructor, professor of psychology, athlete and avid fitness enthusiast, Carlos is acutely aware of the intersection of these spaces. As a person of color (“POC”), Carlos is also highly cognizant of the various issues/barriers POC, as well as other populations, have within fitness spaces.

Certificates & Education

'-B.S. Health/Psychology -Graduate Certificate in Voice, Theatre, Dance -400+hours CYT (10+ years, Trauma informed-healing centered) -7+years Meditation Instructor/Guide, Breathwork Instructor (also Trauma informed-healing centered) -Other certs include (but not limited to): Group fitness, Personal Trainer, TRX, KB, Spin, Circuit Training, Mindful Resiliency for Trauma Recovery, Mindful Resiliency for Compassion Fatigue, Nonviolent Communication, Emotional Leadership Facilitator, Men's Support Group Facilitator, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University & Manhattan College (Meditation/Mindfulness/Yoga/Meditation), Founder of www.TheJourneyWithCeasar.com (affordable subscription based meditation/movement library & coaching/consulting services for corporate, universities, commercial, private), Fluent Spanish/English

Biography

Ceasar is an International Wellness Mentor, Mental Health Advocate, Veteran, Activist & chocolate chip cookie aficionado. Ceasar is also a professional entertainer with an impressive career that has spanned the last 30+ years. A lifetime of movement via the performing arts & athletics led Ceasar to understand the importance of daily movement. This came to be as he still presently copes and actively manages his own anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress injuries which have plagued him his entire life. Through this he found his calling as a Coach, Trainer, Educator & Supporter to mental health awareness causes & physical fitness. As a trauma-informed/healing-centered Certified Instructor in various modalities,he has taught all over the world. He is a 1st generation American, the proud son of Mexican immigrants and is also the creator and founder of www.TheJourneyWithCeasar.com, an affordable subscription-based meditation library and coaching/consulting service center. Expect real, raw, heartfelt and challenging coaching to move’n’groove you!

Certificates & Education

E-RYT200, YACEP

Biography

Dennis has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1996. He credits his practice with his cultivation of fearlessness allowing for the many shifts, professionally and personally, he has made in his life. Dennis guides a challenging and fun class incorporating intelligent sequencing and posture modifications to ensure everyone leaves feeling successful. A highlight of his teaching, thus far, was bringing trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices to young people, ages 11–24, navigating serious challenges. He hopes to inspire students to integrate the shifts that occur on their mats into their lives off the mat in the world.

Certificates & Education

Dance degree in Sweden

Biography

Swedish Fish living in Brooklyn. Motivated and enthusiastic professional Dancer/ Fitness Instructor with over 10 years of experience in versatile fitness and dance settings. Passionate about working out and teaching both in front of the camera and in live classes. The goal is to help clients explore power of exercise.

Certificates & Education

1st degree Black Bellt, Nia Technique

Biography

James arrived in NYC in 1972, and acted professionally and danced with both the American Modern Dance Theater and Arthur Hall's People to People Dance Company. He discovered the Nia Technique of T'ai Chi in 1994 and started teaching Nia in 1998. Since then, he has taught Nia throughout the United States, Italy and Israel."James' biggest inspirations for his practice are inspired by his grandchildren, teachers, and the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.

Certificates & Education

BA in Journalism & Mass Media from Rutgers University, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Pn Nutrition Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1, 200HYTT, trainings in cycling, kettlebell, boxing, upper body strength, lower body strength.

Biography

Sweat with Jeanette! Defying physics, Jeanette grows finer with time. Her fitness journey began post-college, she completed her first ironman at 40, and her bucket list of fitness goals still grows. Jeanette has coached in cycle, strength, & yoga studios all over NY & NJ and competed in foot races, obstacle races, and triathlons, including the NYC triathlon 3x, usually placing in the Top 10 in her bracket. While Jeanette trains hard, she also recovers well; and practices a routine that includes regular acupressure massages, pre/re hab movements, yoga, and stretching. Jeanette is excited to contribute her passion for a training/ recovery balance to the HelloBalanced community. When Jeanette isn’t working, she’s loves getting out into nature, spending quality time with quality people, and working on her dog-sharing app: Social Paws - an app she created to connect dog-owners and dog-lovers who don’t own dogs!

Certificates & Education

BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, 200 hr RYT from Pure Yoga, Kira also holds several advanced certifications in yoga therapeutics, yoga in healthcare, functional anatomy and teaching meditation through Prema Yoga Institute, a yoga therapy program.

Biography

A New York native, Kira teaches yoga to cultivate greater mind-body awareness and self-compassion while exploring new ways of moving and breathing so that you can connect to your most authentic self. Her classes are challenging and efficient, yet she’ll remind you not to take yourself or your practice too seriously along the way. Her approach makes yoga accessible and rewarding for beginners and more advanced practitioners alike. Aside from Balanced, Kira currently teaches at Equinox and NY Loves Yoga in Manhattan. Kira completed her training at Pure Yoga and is taking ongoing advanced training at Prema Yoga Institute in yoga therapeutics. Aside from teaching yoga, Kira has a background in theater and film and has always been passionate about personal development. Bottom line, people and stories fascinate her. So don’t be a stranger! Come introduce yourself after class. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and pitbull named Fred.

Certificates & Education

B.A Dance (Bridgewater State University), NASM CPT, 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher, CPR Certified through American Red Cross.

Biography

Leah has been moving since age 3, growing up as a competitive dancer and eventually going on to dance professionally. Fitness was always incorporated into her training but became more of a focus as she grew older and became aware of her bodies need for hard work and consistency as opposed to natural ability. While Leah hasn't always loved working out, she has come to recognized movement as a privilege and loves to celebrate this through many modalities: Dance, Yoga, Weight Lifting, Cardio, and Kickboxing! She loves to offer variety as she recognizes the benefits behind many forms of fitness but most importantly believes in listening to your body to give it the movement (or rest!) that it needs in that moment.

Certificates & Education

Biography

Certificates & Education

Biography

Certificates & Education

M.A. Movement Therapy / UCLA. BFA Dance / The Juilliard School. ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. ERYT - Yoga Alliance. Functional Aging Specialist / Functional Aging Institute.

Biography

Initially trained as a classical dancer at the San Francisco Ballet, Michelle has more than 20 years of experience teaching fitness, yoga and dance. A former executive in the fashion industry, she has traded her stilettos for trainers, as she raises her two sons and wrangles both her husband and their full size dachshund. A true Libra she adores balance in her workout styles ranging from strength to step, from yoga to cardio intervals. Expect a class that is challenging yet accessible with an inspiring playlist. She has a special interest in working with older adults and as a mother to a child with cerebral palsy, she is also passionate about special needs and adaptive exercise. When not coaching you might find her playing tennis, planning her next travel adventure, curled up with a book, or serving on committees with the Central Park Conservancy Playground Partners and Juilliard.

Certificates & Education

BA communications- Temple University, Bikram yoga-500 hrs teacher training,Pure Yoga-200 hrs teacher training,Brian kept advanced vinyasa yoga training 30hrs,Lori Hurt Pilates reformer/mat training 1 yr apprentiship,Breathing Project anatomy training 6 month program,various myofascial release trainings,antigravity aerial hammock training 70hrs

Biography

As a former child actor and as a person with “ADHD”,Michael brings his presentational skills and an ability to bring the energy to yoga . Michael Primarily fell in love with practicing mind body because it helped him quell his restlessness and focus on any given task..He takes that love with him to his teaching.

Certificates & Education

BFA in Musical Theatre (The Boston Conservatory), ACE GFI, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ZUMBA, Pilates Mat 1, currently working towards my master's in Vocal Pedagogy

Biography

Morgan is a founding trainer here at Balanced, and believes joyful movement is a way of life! Morgan is an actor and has performed in NYC and around the country in musicals, solo shows, and plays. She found her way to group fitness via working the front desk at various studios around Boston and NYC, then got certified and moved to instructing! Morgan is a passionate about listening to the body through every phase of a workout, leaning into what makes us feel good, and fun and inventive programming! She loves cardio-dance, body-weight training and strength classes and cannot wait to see you in class!

Certificates & Education

Zumba Fitness Zumba Kids Personal Trainer & Group Fitness CPR-AED Liberty Insurance

Biography

Meet Wilson Gutierrez, aka Wilson "El Bailarin" (The Dancer)! He is a Zumba ZIN™ Member and has been teaching since 2010. Wilson has over 15 years of experience as a Cardio Dance, Zumba Fitness & Latin Dance Instructor, which excludes teaching in Dance Studios and the Fitness Industry. Additionally, he is a Choreographer, Professional Dancer, Performer, YouTuber Creator, and Personal Fashion Stylist. He does it all! You will always hear him screaming ESOOO™ (That's It) His Favorite Quote is: "Making People Look Good & Feel More Confident"