Meet The Instructors
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Water Class Instructors
Janie has been teaching fitness since 1979 and loves every minute of it! She has taught everything from water exercise, racquetball, active older adults, Baby and me, kickboxing, women’s self defense class and a few more that she has probably forgotten! She joined Club NewTone over 10 years ago. She helps take care of her 5 grandsons (there is another on the way) which keep her running. She loves her family and friends at NewTone which is her home away from home!
Carol has been an Aqua instructor at Club NewTone since April 2010 and joined NewTone in 2007. Carol was born and raised in Lafayette. She has always had a love for sports and looks forward to a good workout; however, she does settle down and enjoy quiet time at home.
Sandy has over 15 years experience teaching Aquacise classes and often wonders if she was a fish in another life. She believes in a fast-paced, challenging aerobic workout where you can burn lots of calories and use the resistance of the water for muscle toning, all while using the buoyancy of the water to protect your joints. She is a local to Lafayette, earned her Master’s degree at Purdue and her Doctorate of Audiology at Arizona School of Health Sciences.
Brandy has been actively engaged in health and fitness for over 20 years. She has completed 3 Ironman races and over 10 full marathons. Brandy holds many certifications, which include: National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Les Mills RPMTM, Silver Sneakers level 1 and level 2, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Classic Cycle, and Swim Lesson Instructor. She has designed and instructed sports-specific conditioning classes for triathlons, distance running, mountain biking, weight loss, and weight training. Through these classes she has coached dozens of first-time marathoners and tri-athletes across their first finish lines.
Janie has been teaching fitness since 1979 and loves every minute of it! She has taught everything from water exercise, racquetball, active older adults, Baby and me, kickboxing, women’s self defense class and a few more that she has probably forgotten! She joined Club NewTone over 10 years ago. She helps take care of her 5 grandsons (there is another on the way) which keep her running. She loves her family and friends at NewTone which is her home away from home!
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Les Mills & Land Class Instructors
Bernadette has been teaching BODYATTACKTM at Club NewTone since June 2006 and BODYPUMPTM since 2007. She has been a member of Club NewTone since 1999. Instructing is her passion and she loves meeting the members and helping them achieve their fitness goals. Bernadette is a Purdue grad and loyal fan. She thinks there is nothing better than watching Boilermaker basketball! When she isn’t at the club or work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and traveling.
Julia has been teaching Les Mills classes since 2003. She was first certified in BODYCOMBATTM, RPMTM shortly followed, then BODYPUMPTM and BODYATTACKTM. After 2 years of teaching she finally talked her husband into coming to a class and now they teach together. They have a 3 year old son that loves BODYCOMBATTMand is a future instructor for sure! On her down time Julia likes to work out, take other classes, and spend time with family and friends. She loves to help people find out that a work out doesn’t have to be work, it can be fun!
Kim has been certified in BodyCombat™ since 2004 and BodyAttack™ since 2006. She also has had her NASM personal trainer certificate since 2008. She has been teaching a bootcamp since 2009 and most recently became TRX certified in 2011.
On a personal note, Kim is married and has 4 children all between the ages of 10 to 15. She is a lifelong resident of Lafayette! She graduated from Jefferson High School and Purdue University. Basically, she loves working out and helping others reach their personal fitness goals.
Rachel has been a part of the gym, now Club NewTone, since she was sixteen. She is a Les Mills addict! She started teaching in 2006, and is now certified in three programs (BODYSTEPTM, BODYATTACKTM, and BODYPUMPTM). During the day she is a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit. She absolutely loves her job! When she is not at the gym or working she loves to read, spend with family and friends, being outside, or snuggled up on the couch watching movies! She also has just recently gotten married, and loves every second of married life =).
Rhonda has been teaching group fitness at Club NewTone since December 2004 and group fitness is her passion!! She is certified and currently teaching both BODYSTEPTM and BODYATTACKTM. Rhonda is the BODYSTEPTM Program Coordinator. She works as a full time Provider Relations Coordinator and has been married to her wonderful hubby, Neal, since 1988! She has two AWESOME kids, Tyler and Madison. Rhonda was born and raised right here in Indiana, she grew up on Lake Shafer and does just about any water sport imaginable! In her free time she enjoys camping, biking, snow skiing, riding ATV’s and hanging out with family and good friends.
Tara has been teaching BODYPUMPTM since 2009 and BODYATTACKTM since 2010! She was born and raised in Lafayette, and continues to raise her family here. She is kept on her toes at all times by her two little boys (Sam and Charlie) and one big hubby (Wade). On top of being a full time stay at home mommy and fitness instructor, Tara also is the Preschool Director at St. Mary Cathedral Parish Preschool. Tara loves a hard core workout any day of the week. Bring her a challenge and she’ll take it on! When she’s not sweating it out, she enjoys lazy days at the lake, baking cookies, gardening, “chef”ing up healthy dinners, being organized and productive, and tailgating! And, OF COURSE, the most important things in life to her are family, friends, and giggles.
Yancy has been teaching BODYATTACKTM since June 2006 and BODYVIVETM since July 2007. He was a founding instructor for both programs when they were first introduced at NewTone. He was born and raised near Columbus, Indiana but has lived in Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; and Granville, Ohio. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue in May 1990. He met his wife Laura at Purdue and has been happily married since 1990. They have three daughters, Hannah, Sarah and Elizabeth. Yancy is in sales and consulting by day and an instructor by night. When he is not at the club, Yancy loves gadgets and technology. He is also an avid golfer, downhill skier and likes about any sport out there. He also cherishes his family, friends and the relationships he has made throughout his life. His motto is ‘MAKE it a great day!’
Danielle is a certified BODYCOMBATTM and RPMTM instructor. She has been teaching BODYCOMBATTM since February 2010 and RPMTM since September 2010. She has been a member of Club NewTone since 2001. She was born in Indiana and raised in Ft. Myers, Florida. The south is where she considers home, although she loves Indiana. When Danielle is not teaching a class or exercising on her own, you can find her on a boat, around the pool in the summer, or enjoying any outdoor activity. In the winter she likes to be cuddled up next to a nice warm fire. Her main goal at Club NewTone is to help motivate members to reach their personal fitness goals!
Heather was certified in BODYVIVETM in 2007 and BODYCOMBATTM in 2007 and has been a member of Club NewTone since 2000. A BODYCOMBATTM FANATIC, she often wakes up early to get in her “Combat Fix” at home when there is not enough time to get to the gym! Born and raised in Northern Indiana (DA BEARS!!), Heather transferred to Purdue University in 1994 and has enjoyed her career as a Special Education Teacher since 1999. One conversation with Heather and you will quickly learn that she is most proud of her 3 awesome kids! She loves her children’s active lifestyle which emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between lifelong learning, family and physical activity!
Kim has been certified in BodyCombat™ since 2004 and BodyAttack™ since 2006. She also has had her NASM personal trainer certificate since 2008. She has been teaching a bootcamp since 2009 and most recently became TRX certified in 2011.
On a personal note, Kim is married and has 4 children all between the ages of 10 to 15. She is a lifelong resident of Lafayette! She graduated from Jefferson High School and Purdue University. Basically, she loves working out and helping others reach their personal fitness goals.
LeAnne has been teaching BODYCOMBATTM since August 2010 and has been a member of Club NewTone since 2008. She is currently working on her BA in Psychology at Purdue University, Boiler Up!, and is proud to be called a Boilermaker. When LeAnne is not rooting for the Boilermakers, da Bears, or the Colts; she’s either at the gym, reading, or studying. Thanks to her 2 Siberian Huskies (Sable & Kylie), LeAnne spends several hours a day either walking or playing with the girls at the dog park. She also enjoys spending time with her family & friends.
Heather has been a member of Club NewTone since 2008 and has been BODYFLOWTM certified since December 2010. She was born in Lafayette but was mostly raised in Connecticut. She is a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. She bummed around Florida and then Chicago for a while before making her way back to Lafayette. When she’s not working out, she is attempting to shape her kids into productive, contributing members of society.
Kristy has been a member of Club NewTone since May 2004. Kristy soon fell in love with the Les Mills classes and the camaraderie in group fitness with the amazing members at Club NewTone. As an instructor, Kristy has been peacefully sharing BODYFLOWTM since November 2006 and riding strong in RPMTMsince August 2007. With a little push from some loyal members Kristy reacquainted herself with her first passion, running! When Kristy’s not at the gym, she loves every minute shared with her three children, wonderful husband and chocolate. Kristy, with her husband Walt, own and operate The Other Pub in Lafayette. “Run with the best, Ride it like you stole it and Go with the Flow!”
Michelle teaches BODYVIVETM and BODYFLOWTM at Club NewTone, where she has been a fitness instructor since 2006. She has been a member of NewTone since January 2003 – an example of a New Year’s resolution that stuck! She became certified in BODYFLOWTM in November 2006 and in BODYVIVETMin August 2007. Michelle knows the challenge of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and enjoys helping others achieve their fitness goals. Outside the gym, Michelle is a nurse educator at the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, a wife, and a mother of two active children. She enjoys reading, tennis, shopping for bargains, and traveling with friends and family. She is currently working on her doctorate in education. Although her master’s degree is from the IU School of Nursing, her bachelor’s degree is from Purdue University, and she will always be a Boilermaker fan! GO BOILERS!!!
Tatjana has been a member of Club NewTone since January 2010. She soon fell in love with BodyFlow, which helped her lose 25 lbs and not go crazy while finishing her Ph. D. in Comparative Literature at Purdue. Tatjana was born and raised in Croatia and did her undergraduate studies in Italy. She has been living in West Lafayette since 2001 with her husband and has two lovely daughters. Before becoming BodyFlow certified, Tatjana experimented with contemporary dance, tai chi, and capoeira.
Therese Comery is a mom of two wonderful boys: three if you count her husband Chip. Originally from Rocky River, Ohio she has made West Lafayette her home since 1994. When not teaching or taking BODYFLOWTM, Therese enjoys RPM TM, and social running. Her daytime job involves being a teacher’s aide and Director of the after-school program at a local elementary school. Therese is in the final semester of pursuing her degree in Elementary Education.
Alice has been teaching at Club NewTone since 1998 and has been a member since 1996. Alice is a big city girl at heart, having grown up in Chicago. After stops in both Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio she has lived in Lafayette since 1996. Alice is a certified Les Mills BODYPUMPTM, RPMTM and BODYSTEPTMinstructor and also holds certifications as an ACE Personal trainer and a Level 2 YogaFit instructor. When not at the club teaching or taking classes, she can be found at one of many venues carefully honing her bleacher butt. Her four children keep her busy watching them hit, kick, catch, throw or spike a ball – sometimes all at the same time.
Bernadette has been teaching BODYATTACKTM at Club NewTone since June 2006 and BODYPUMPTM since 2007. She has been a member of Club NewTone since 1999. Instructing is her passion and she loves meeting the members and helping them achieve their fitness goals. Bernadette is a Purdue grad and loyal fan. She thinks there is nothing better than watching Boilermaker basketball! When she isn’t at the club or work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and traveling.
Jarissa has been a certified BODYPUMP instructor since September 2011. A best friend first introduced her to group fitness and ClubNewtone in 2009. She's been hooked ever since! She now loves sharing her new found passion with others, and helping them achieve what they once thought was impossible. During the day she works as a dental assistant for Dr. Terry Giesler in Frankfort. Living out in the country allows her to enjoy her second passion: spending time with her 5 year old son (Colton) and boyfriend (Carl) outside, walking through the woods and having campfires.
Julia has been teaching Les Mills classes since 2003. She was first certified in BODYCOMBATTM, RPMTM shortly followed, then BODYPUMPTM and BODYATTACKTM. After 2 years of teaching she finally talked her husband into coming to a class and now they teach together. They have a 3 year old son that loves BODYCOMBATTMand is a future instructor for sure! On her down time Julia likes to work out, take other classes, and spend time with family and friends. She loves to help people find out that a work out doesn’t have to be work, it can be fun!
Mindy has been teaching group fitness since 1984. She currently teaches BODYPUMPTM, RPMTM, and mat Pilates. She is the mother of three daughters and enjoys combining her fitness “career” with being a stay-at-home wife and mom. Volunteering at her daughter’s schools and reading are a few of the many activities that she enjoys.
Rachel has been a part of the gym, now Club NewTone, since she was sixteen. She is a Les Mills addict! She started teaching in 2006, and is now certified in three programs (BODYSTEPTM, BODYATTACKTM, and BODYPUMPTM). During the day she is a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit. She absolutely loves her job! When she is not at the gym or working she loves to read, spend with family and friends, being outside, or snuggled up on the couch watching movies! She also has just recently gotten married, and loves every second of married life =).
Rachel Krauss has been a member of Club NewTone since she was 16 years old and takes as many group fitness classes as possible. When she turned 17 she got certified in BodyPumpTM in November 2009 and started teaching in 2010. She is a graduate of Harrison High School and was a four year varsity track and cross country athlete. Currently she is a full time student at Purdue University and is studying Public Health Promotion. In her spare time she likes to run, bike, watch old movies and spend time with family and friends.
Fitness is Shawn’s passion! Shawn has been teaching group fitness for over 20 years. In 2002 she got certified in BODYPUMPTM, followed by BODYSTEPTM and RPMTM. BODYPUMPTM is her favorite class to teach. The best part about teaching is meeting new people and watching the progress in their fitness. She loves spending time with her husband Mike, daughter Rachel, and son Alex. She also works part-time at Unity Surgical Center as a Nurse.
Tara has been teaching BODYPUMPTM since 2009 and BODYATTACKTM since 2010! She was born and raised in Lafayette, and continues to raise her family here. She is kept on her toes at all times by her two little boys (Sam and Charlie) and one big hubby (Wade). On top of being a full time stay at home mommy and fitness instructor, Tara also is the Preschool Director at St. Mary Cathedral Parish Preschool. Tara loves a hard core workout any day of the week. Bring her a challenge and she’ll take it on! When she’s not sweating it out, she enjoys lazy days at the lake, baking cookies, gardening, “chef”ing up healthy dinners, being organized and productive, and tailgating! And, OF COURSE, the most important things in life to her are family, friends, and giggles.
Yancy has been teaching BODYATTACKTM since June 2006 and BODYVIVETM since July 2007. He was a founding instructor for both programs when they were first introduced at NewTone. He was born and raised near Columbus, Indiana but has lived in Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; and Granville, Ohio. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue in May 1990. He met his wife Laura at Purdue and has been happily married since 1990. They have three daughters, Hannah, Sarah and Elizabeth. Yancy is in sales and consulting by day and an instructor by night. When he is not at the club, Yancy loves gadgets and technology. He is also an avid golfer, downhill skier and likes about any sport out there. He also cherishes his family, friends and the relationships he has made throughout his life. His motto is ‘MAKE it a great day!’
Mallori has been an instructor at Club Newtone since 2007. She is certified in BODYJAMTM, BODYSTEPTM and SH’BAMTM. Mallori is a proud graduate of Purdue University with degrees in Psychology, Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Counseling. She currently works at Clarian Arnett Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children as a Pediatrics nurse. Before joining the group fitness world, Mallori spent most of her time dancing. Dancing since the age of three, she received extensive training in all areas of dance including tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop. While attending Purdue University, Mallori was a member and captain of The Purdue University Dance Team. After graduation, Mallori spent five years dancing professionally for the Indiana Pacemates, the dance team for the Indiana Pacers. In her rare free time, Mallori enjoys traveling, shopping, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Rachel has been a part of the gym, now Club NewTone, since she was sixteen. She is a Les Mills addict! She started teaching in 2006, and is now certified in three programs (BODYSTEPTM, BODYATTACKTM, and BODYPUMPTM). During the day she is a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit. She absolutely loves her job! When she is not at the gym or working she loves to read, spend with family and friends, being outside, or snuggled up on the couch watching movies! She also has just recently gotten married, and loves every second of married life =).
Rayelle started her group fitness career right here at Club NewTone in 2001 teaching Spinning and Freestyle Step. After graduating Purdue with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2004 she moved to Indianapolis. There she continued her love of group fitness and kept on teaching and gaining certifications in BODYJAMTM, BODYPUMPTM, BODYCOMBATTM, and BODYSTEPTM. Rayelle is glad to be back in Lafayette and teaching once again at Club NewTone. Rayelle currently works as a manufacturing engineer in Lebanon, IN. She is married and has two wonderful children Cole and Olivia.
Rhonda has been teaching group fitness at Club NewTone since December 2004 and group fitness is her passion!! She is certified and currently teaching both BODYSTEPTM and BODYATTACKTM. Rhonda is the BODYSTEPTM Program Coordinator. She works as a full time Provider Relations Coordinator and has been married to her wonderful hubby, Neal, since 1988! She has two AWESOME kids, Tyler and Madison. Rhonda was born and raised right here in Indiana, she grew up on Lake Shafer and does just about any water sport imaginable! In her free time she enjoys camping, biking, snow skiing, riding ATV’s and hanging out with family and good friends.
Fitness is Shawn’s passion! Shawn has been teaching group fitness for over 20 years. In 2002 she got certified in BODYPUMPTM, followed by BODYSTEPTM and RPMTM. BODYPUMPTM is her favorite class to teach. The best part about teaching is meeting new people and watching the progress in their fitness. She loves spending time with her husband Mike, daughter Rachel, and son Alex. She also works part-time at Unity Surgical Center as a Nurse.
Erin has been a BODYVIVETM instructor since July of 2007 and an RPMTM instructor since August of 2007, but enjoys all Les Mills classes! Erin is from Lafayette and graduated from Purdue University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and then graduated with her Doctorate from the University of Indianapolis in Physical Therapy. In her spare time she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her husband.
Heather was certified in BODYVIVETM in 2007 and BODYCOMBATTM in 2007 and has been a member of Club NewTone since 2000. A BODYCOMBATTM FANATIC, she often wakes up early to get in her “Combat Fix” at home when there is not enough time to get to the gym! Born and raised in Northern Indiana (DA BEARS!!), Heather transferred to Purdue University in 1994 and has enjoyed her career as a Special Education Teacher since 1999. One conversation with Heather and you will quickly learn that she is most proud of her 3 awesome kids! She loves her children’s active lifestyle which emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between lifelong learning, family and physical activity!
Jamie was born and raised in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada but now calls Indiana her home. She began her personal fitness journey in 2009. Never one to back down from a challenge, she started teaching BODYVIVETM classes in the spring of 2010 and has her sights set on teaching SH’BAMTM in 2011. A computer programmer by profession, this Canuck works hard on her fitness to prove that you can have both brains and brawn!
Michelle teaches BODYVIVETM and BODYFLOWTM at Club NewTone, where she has been a fitness instructor since 2006. She has been a member of NewTone since January 2003 – an example of a New Year’s resolution that stuck! She became certified in BODYFLOWTM in November 2006 and in BODYVIVETMin August 2007. Michelle knows the challenge of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and enjoys helping others achieve their fitness goals. Outside the gym, Michelle is a nurse educator at the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, a wife, and a mother of two active children. She enjoys reading, tennis, shopping for bargains, and traveling with friends and family. She is currently working on her doctorate in education. Although her master’s degree is from the IU School of Nursing, her bachelor’s degree is from Purdue University, and she will always be a Boilermaker fan! GO BOILERS!!!
Sid is a lifelong fitness enthusiast who has 10 years of experience as a Yoga, Pilates, Les Mills BODYPUMPTM and Les Mills BODYVIVETM group fitness instructor. As a certified personal trainer, he specializes in core strength development, functional movement and flexibility training. Sid is a retired college professor and especially likes to work with senior clients and people of all ages with special needs.
Yancy has been teaching BODYATTACKTM since June 2006 and BODYVIVETM since July 2007. He was a founding instructor for both programs when they were first introduced at NewTone. He was born and raised near Columbus, Indiana but has lived in Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; and Granville, Ohio. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue in May 1990. He met his wife Laura at Purdue and has been happily married since 1990. They have three daughters, Hannah, Sarah and Elizabeth. Yancy is in sales and consulting by day and an instructor by night. When he is not at the club, Yancy loves gadgets and technology. He is also an avid golfer, downhill skier and likes about any sport out there. He also cherishes his family, friends and the relationships he has made throughout his life. His motto is ‘MAKE it a great day!’
Alice has been teaching at Club NewTone since 1998 and has been a member since 1996. Alice is a big city girl at heart, having grown up in Chicago. After stops in both Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio she has lived in Lafayette since 1996. Alice is a certified Les Mills BODYPUMPTM, RPMTM and BODYSTEPTMinstructor and also holds certifications as an ACE Personal trainer and a Level 2 YogaFit instructor. When not at the club teaching or taking classes, she can be found at one of many venues carefully honing her bleacher butt. Her four children keep her busy watching them hit, kick, catch, throw or spike a ball – sometimes all at the same time.
Kim has been certified in BodyCombat™ since 2004 and BodyAttack™ since 2006. She also has had her NASM personal trainer certificate since 2008. She has been teaching a bootcamp since 2009 and most recently became TRX certified in 2011.
On a personal note, Kim is married and has 4 children all between the ages of 10 to 15. She is a lifelong resident of Lafayette! She graduated from Jefferson High School and Purdue University. Basically, she loves working out and helping others reach their personal fitness goals.
Kristy has been a member of Club NewTone since May 2004. Kristy soon fell in love with the Les Mills classes and the camaraderie in group fitness with the amazing members at Club NewTone. As an instructor, Kristy has been peacefully sharing BODYFLOWTM since November 2006 and riding strong in RPMTMsince August 2007. With a little push from some loyal members Kristy reacquainted herself with her first passion, running! When Kristy’s not at the gym, she loves every minute shared with her three children, wonderful husband and chocolate. Kristy, with her husband Walt, own and operate The Other Pub in Lafayette. “Run with the best, Ride it like you stole it and Go with the Flow!”
Mindy has been teaching group fitness since 1984. She currently teaches BODYPUMPTM, RPMTM, and mat Pilates. She is the mother of three daughters and enjoys combining her fitness “career” with being a stay-at-home wife and mom. Volunteering at her daughter’s schools and reading are a few of the many activities that she enjoys.
Mindy has been teaching group fitness since 1984. She currently teaches BODYPUMPTM, RPMTM, and mat Pilates. She is the mother of three daughters and enjoys combining her fitness “career” with being a stay-at-home wife and mom. Volunteering at her daughter’s schools and reading are a few of the many activities that she enjoys.
Sid is a lifelong fitness enthusiast who has 10 years of experience as a Yoga, Pilates, Les Mills BODYPUMPTM and Les Mills BODYVIVETM group fitness instructor. As a certified personal trainer, he specializes in core strength development, functional movement and flexibility training. Sid is a retired college professor and especially likes to work with senior clients and people of all ages with special needs.
Alice has been teaching at Club NewTone since 1998 and has been a member since 1996. Alice is a big city girl at heart, having grown up in Chicago. After stops in both Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio she has lived in Lafayette since 1996. Alice is a certified Les Mills BODYPUMPTM, RPMTM and BODYSTEPTMinstructor and also holds certifications as an ACE Personal trainer and a Level 2 YogaFit instructor. When not at the club teaching or taking classes, she can be found at one of many venues carefully honing her bleacher butt. Her four children keep her busy watching them hit, kick, catch, throw or spike a ball – sometimes all at the same time.
Brandy has been actively engaged in health and fitness for over 20 years. She has completed 3 Ironman races and over 10 full marathons. Brandy holds many certifications, which include: National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Les Mills RPMTM, Silver Sneakers level 1 and level 2, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Classic Cycle, and Swim Lesson Instructor. She has designed and instructed sports-specific conditioning classes for triathlons, distance running, mountain biking, weight loss, and weight training. Through these classes she has coached dozens of first-time marathoners and tri-athletes across their first finish lines.
Chip has been teaching RPMTM since August of 2007 and been a member since January of 2007. This past summer he competed in his first mini-marathon and Triathlon. While not at Club NewTone, he enjoys being outside golfing, camping or playing in any sporting event he can be a part of. Growing up in Cleveland Ohio, his rooting interests are still with his Indians, Browns and Cavs (even without LeBron).
Danielle is a certified BODYCOMBATTM and RPMTM instructor. She has been teaching BODYCOMBATTM since February 2010 and RPMTM since September 2010. She has been a member of Club NewTone since 2001. She was born in Indiana and raised in Ft. Myers, Florida. The south is where she considers home, although she loves Indiana. When Danielle is not teaching a class or exercising on her own, you can find her on a boat, around the pool in the summer, or enjoying any outdoor activity. In the winter she likes to be cuddled up next to a nice warm fire. Her main goal at Club NewTone is to help motivate members to reach their personal fitness goals!
Davy has been teaching RPMTM at Club NewTone since January of 2007. He has his big sister, Mindy Boyer (fellow RPMTMinstructor) to thank. She dragged him to training. He will admit “It is the best thing she ever made him do!” Although Davy has great respect for other programs and instructors, he struggles balancing out his workouts because all he wants to do is ride a bike. He also rides outside on his road bike, Tulia. As a true “townie,” Davy is a product of the Lafayette school system and has two Purdue degrees. His day job is spent recruiting high school students into the Purdue College of Engineering. He feels fortunate to still be “home” but also has the opportunity to travel all across the globe.
Erin has been a BODYVIVETM instructor since July of 2007 and an RPMTM instructor since August of 2007, but enjoys all Les Mills classes! Erin is from Lafayette and graduated from Purdue University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and then graduated with her Doctorate from the University of Indianapolis in Physical Therapy. In her spare time she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her husband.
Julia has been teaching Les Mills classes since 2003. She was first certified in BODYCOMBATTM, RPMTM shortly followed, then BODYPUMPTM and BODYATTACKTM. After 2 years of teaching she finally talked her husband into coming to a class and now they teach together. They have a 3 year old son that loves BODYCOMBATTMand is a future instructor for sure! On her down time Julia likes to work out, take other classes, and spend time with family and friends. She loves to help people find out that a work out doesn’t have to be work, it can be fun!
Kristy has been a member of Club NewTone since May 2004. Kristy soon fell in love with the Les Mills classes and the camaraderie in group fitness with the amazing members at Club NewTone. As an instructor, Kristy has been peacefully sharing BODYFLOWTM since November 2006 and riding strong in RPMTMsince August 2007. With a little push from some loyal members Kristy reacquainted herself with her first passion, running! When Kristy’s not at the gym, she loves every minute shared with her three children, wonderful husband and chocolate. Kristy, with her husband Walt, own and operate The Other Pub in Lafayette. “Run with the best, Ride it like you stole it and Go with the Flow!”
Mindy has been teaching group fitness since 1984. She currently teaches BODYPUMPTM, RPMTM, and mat Pilates. She is the mother of three daughters and enjoys combining her fitness “career” with being a stay-at-home wife and mom. Volunteering at her daughter’s schools and reading are a few of the many activities that she enjoys.
Fitness is Shawn’s passion! Shawn has been teaching group fitness for over 20 years. In 2002 she got certified in BODYPUMPTM, followed by BODYSTEPTM and RPMTM. BODYPUMPTM is her favorite class to teach. The best part about teaching is meeting new people and watching the progress in their fitness. She loves spending time with her husband Mike, daughter Rachel, and son Alex. She also works part-time at Unity Surgical Center as a Nurse.
Mallori has been an instructor at Club Newtone since 2007. She is certified in BODYJAMTM, BODYSTEPTM and SH’BAMTM. Mallori is a proud graduate of Purdue University with degrees in Psychology, Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Counseling. She currently works at Clarian Arnett Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children as a Pediatrics nurse. Before joining the group fitness world, Mallori spent most of her time dancing. Dancing since the age of three, she received extensive training in all areas of dance including tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop. While attending Purdue University, Mallori was a member and captain of The Purdue University Dance Team. After graduation, Mallori spent five years dancing professionally for the Indiana Pacemates, the dance team for the Indiana Pacers. In her rare free time, Mallori enjoys traveling, shopping, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Jamie was born and raised in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada but now calls Indiana her home. She began her personal fitness journey in 2009. Never one to back down from a challenge, she started teaching BODYVIVETM classes in the spring of 2010 and has her sights set on teaching SH’BAMTM in 2011. A computer programmer by profession, this Canuck works hard on her fitness to prove that you can have both brains and brawn!
Brandy has been actively engaged in health and fitness for over 20 years. She has completed 3 Ironman races and over 10 full marathons. Brandy holds many certifications, which include: National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Les Mills RPMTM, Silver Sneakers level 1 and level 2, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Classic Cycle, and Swim Lesson Instructor. She has designed and instructed sports-specific conditioning classes for triathlons, distance running, mountain biking, weight loss, and weight training. Through these classes she has coached dozens of first-time marathoners and tri-athletes across their first finish lines.
Chelsea has been a member of Club NewTone since 2010. Chelsea has been certified in Silver Sneakers: Muscular Strength Range of Movement since the spring of 2011. She enjoys taking group fitness classes and BODYFLOWTM is one of her favorites. She is a stay-at-home mom to her daughter Avery. In her free time she likes to ride her bike, work in her garden and read lots of books.
Janie has been teaching fitness since 1979 and loves every minute of it! She has taught everything from water exercise, racquetball, active older adults, Baby and me, kickboxing, women’s self defense class and a few more that she has probably forgotten! She joined Club NewTone over 10 years ago. She helps take care of her 5 grandsons (there is another on the way) which keep her running. She loves her family and friends at NewTone which is her home away from home!
Kelley has been teaching Zumba Fitness since March 2010 and joined NewTone in October 2010. Born and raised in Indiana, Kelley earned a softball scholarship to Indiana University and graduated a proud Hoosier, but ironically is a die-hard fan for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. When Kelley started Zumba Fitness, she lost 33 pounds in only 3 months! She is also very active as a mother of two wonderful boys. Kelley enjoys teaching Zumba, being a mother, and playing ball in the summer. Go Zumba… “Be Healthy, Be Happy!
Michelle has been teaching Zumba since September 2008. She is a native Texas gal now living in the Midwest. She may be short at a whopping 5’3’’, but what she lacks in height, she makes up for in passion for motivating people to move. Michelle attended the University of Houston as a student-athlete where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and played third base for the Houston Cougar's fastpitch softball team. She then headed north to Purdue University where she earned her Master of Science Degree in Health and Kinesiology. Michelle currently serves as the Coordinator of Fitness & Wellness Programming for Purdue’s Division of Recreational Sports. As a former division I collegiate athlete, cheerleader and strength and conditioning coach, Michelle combines her athletic ability and boundless energy to engage and motivate her participants each and every class.
