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Brooke Ellender
BA, BSN
Barre Guild Certified
Certified Power Pilates Core Mat I&II, Reformer
Brooke is a nursing graduate from Nicholls State University who started her health and wellness journey at a young age. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis left her exhausted all the time, and she was determined to feel better. Fast forward a decade and this fitness fanatic stumbled into her first barre class. She quickly saw results like never before, and this new-to-her workout helped heal Brooke's postpartum core. She instantly fell in love with the method which gave her space to gain physical strength and empowerment in every aspect of her life. Brooke's calm demeanor will leave you feeling blissfully challenged. Having recently given birth to her fourth child, Brooke is extra mindful of mamas who are eager for a challenging and safe prenatal workout. In addition to barre, she is certified in Power Pilates' rigorous Core Mats I & II and Reformer and will complete Power Pilates' comprehensive training this winter . Brooke's brainchild l'Essentiel Pilates offers a classic mat and reformer experience paired with the warmth and fun of our welcoming community.
Samantha Magee
BA, MBA
Barre Guild Certified
Having always led an active lifestyle, Samantha began her barre journey after constant knee pain prevented her from running and other high-impact workouts. She loved how the gentle movements made her feel strong and inspired. Samantha enjoys sharing her love of barre with others, which is reflected in her teaching. She keeps classes fun, challenging and upbeat, and will encourage you to do your best through the entire class. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.
Betsy Royster
BA, MAT
Barre Guild Certified
Certified in the Original by tLm
Approved by Esther Fairfax
Betsy began her barre journey in Greater Boston in 2015 when she had two toddlers. She instantly loved the welcoming community and effective workout, which was a huge change from her usual on-again, off-again high-impact workouts. Betsy continued barre throughout her third pregnancy and used the method to strengthen her postpartum body both physically and emotionally. Eager to bring barre to her new town of Thibodaux, LA, she trained with Barre Guild Academy and founded Bayou Barre in 2018, joining forces with Brooke Ellender in 2019 to bring her method to a permanent studio space.
A Clemson University history and teaching graduate, Betsy felt a burning desire to bring the most authentic, original experience to her home studio. She was thrilled to train with Kelly and Pam of The London Method in June of 2020, began teaching the Original which she dubbed "Preservation Barre" immediately, and her clients have been filling up classes ever since. She strives to create seriously fun and challenging classes in a low-stress environment.
A Clemson University history and teaching graduate, Betsy felt a burning desire to bring the most authentic, original experience to her home studio. She was thrilled to train with Kelly and Pam of The London Method in June of 2020, began teaching the Original which she dubbed "Preservation Barre" immediately, and her clients have been filling up classes ever since. She strives to create seriously fun and challenging classes in a low-stress environment.
Lisa Spahr
MS, RYT 200
Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor
Certified in the Original by tLm
Approved by Esther Fairfax
Lisa has been on a continuous health and wellness journey for most of her adult life. After becoming a mother, she dedicated herself to a consistent yoga practice. She found increased strength, energy, and mental clarity and soon felt inspired to share that with her peers. She appreciates the ways in which yoga and healthy movement practices benefit both mind and body. Her pursuit of pre and postnatal training comes from the joy she has helping expectant mothers ease their way through the changes of pregnancy.
While she has been an avid barre fan for the past two years, her love of the exercises was ignited during her first Original class. Luckily for us, she trained and was certified with Kelly and Pam of The London Method and is endorsed by the Esther Fairfax.
She encourages her students to meet themselves where they are in their practice each day, working toward progress, not perfection.
While she has been an avid barre fan for the past two years, her love of the exercises was ignited during her first Original class. Luckily for us, she trained and was certified with Kelly and Pam of The London Method and is endorsed by the Esther Fairfax.
She encourages her students to meet themselves where they are in their practice each day, working toward progress, not perfection.
Catherine Morvant
BA, JD
Certified in the Original by tLm
Approved by Esther Fairfax
Kasey Gaudet
BSN
Completed the Original by tLm Kasey is a public health nurse, a Nicholls graduate, and mom of 2. She's always had an active lifestyle working out at home or the gym and eagerly started running half-marathons in 2015. After her first full marathon in 2016, she was left with an IT band injury. After spending time in physical therapy and lacing up her running shoes again, she fell a little out of love with the sport, Then after her mom passed away in 2018, she fully lost her desire to workout. Then she decided to take her first barre class. She immediately fell in love with the exercises and began feeling more and more like herself again. She loves the small movements of barre and the fun that happens in each and every class, noting that barre is not only good for the body, but also for the soul. She's honored to keep Lotte and Esther's work alive in our Preservation Barre classes. Meredith Gros
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