Meet Our Instructors

I fell in love with Group Exercise at Clubworx, never having taken a class before I joined the gym. I enjoyed it so much I became an instructor, starting with Body Balance, adding Body Pump, Born to Move and LM Barre. The instructors and staff here create a positive and...

Born and raised in Colombia, Alma has been teaching Zumba®️ classes since 2012 and started teaching at ClubWorx in 2015. Her favorite formats to teach are  Zumba, Aqua Zumba and Zumba Gold. Promoting health and happiness through dance fitness is Alma’s passion.

Amelia, has a passion for empowering others. She teaches Bodypump, Grit, Sprint, Tone, N10C, and Stretch & Mobility. A loving wife and mother of three, her fitness journey began after recovering from brain surgery for Chiari Malformation, inspiring her to embrace a life of resilience and wellness. Beyond the gym,...

Amy Rifkin-Marks is a dedicated Mat Pilates instructor with a passion for promoting holistic wellness. With years of experience, she combines her expertise in Pilates principles with a personalized approach to help clients enhance their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Amy’s classes focus on precision, control, and mindful movement, creating...

Hi. My name is Antonio Brown. I’m a NASM certified Personal Trainer and a Les Mills certified Group Fitness Instructor. After serving 10 years in the United States Marine Corps, I became a Mixed Martial Arts fighter. I have trained and competed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and...

Hi fitness friends! My name is Betsey Anderson. I’m mom to three awesome kids who keep me very busy! My time teaching and working out at ClubWorx helps keep me active and full of the energy I need to keep up with all of the demands of daily life. I...

I have been practicing yoga for over ten years and I am so passionate about my practice. I love all forms of yoga but I fell in love with power flow because I love getting my heart rate up and getting stronger. My husband and I live in Fuquay Varina...

Cecilia was classically trained in Ashtanga and Hatha yoga in India in 2014. Her class styles focus on the mind body breath connection through syncing movement through yoga postures with emphasis on the breath. Cecilia is proud to call Fuquay Varina home and lives here with her husband and 2...

My name is Christine Hickey and I teach Core and Gentle Yoga classes. You can also find me subbing any one of the numerous yoga classes we offer in any given week. I have been teaching for about five years but have actively taken yoga for 27 years. I come...

Hi! My name is Colleen Barbour and have been teaching at Clubworks for almost 2 years. I live, love and breathe yoga. I began teaching in 2007 and there was no turning back.. I continue to expand my knowledge and practice everyday. It’s a wonderful journey for the mind, body and...

Corrin is an E-RYT500, (experienced, registered with Yoga Alliance, yoga teacher). She was drawn to yoga when she had an injury that was only helped by yoga. At that time, she really jumped into her own practice and then decided to start yoga teacher training to try to help others....

Hi Fam! My name is Deanna Burke, originally from Upstate New York and Boston areas, I’ve been here at ClubWorx for over 18 years. I’ve worked in all facets of the club but pride myself on being Group Exercise Director to our amazing program filled with the best instructors and...

My name is Emily Sabo and I teach Les Mills Sprint and Spintense. I have been a cycling instructor for over ten years and love being on a bike whether it be outside or in. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters, walking...

My name is Erin Ramsey and I’ve been a Zumba instructor since 2007. I love teaching Zumba; it celebrates my love of the Spanish language, dancing & bringing people together. I always say that I have only two requirements in class; breathing & smiling! Come join the party and our...

Heidi has been teaching BodyBalance, BodyPump, Core, and yoga at ClubWorx for over 10 years. Heidi also works in our Member Services Department. Born in Trenton, NJ, Heidi grew up in Arlington, VA and now lives in Apex. She is married, has two sons, and a super cute dog named...

First of all, I am so grateful to be part of this amazing team here at ClubWorx and for all of the wonderful friends I have made in my classes. My name is Jill, and I teach Restorative Yogalates. With a background of teaching music, movement, yoga, Pilates, reflexology, Les...

Julianna “Juli” or “Jules” is a passionate yoga instructor hailing from Wilson, NC, who has called Raleigh home since 2010. Her journey into the world of yoga began approximately nine years ago when she discovered hot yoga. Since then, yoga has become a transformative practice for her, helping her manage...

After leaving a stressful corporate job in 2009, Julie enrolled in a 200-hour (40 hours a week for eight weeks) training program with CorePower Yoga. She taught her first yoga class the weekend after she completed the program. In 2011, Julie took her first Barre class. She loved how Barre...

My name is Kelly Moore, I’ve been an instructor at Clubworx since Jan. 2020. I love helping people strengthen their bodies and building relationships. I felt the Lord called me to teach Holy Yoga. I became certified in Nov 2019 and I am blessed to teach at Clubworx. Holy Yoga...

Originally from NC, the military brought my husband and I back to our home state. I started my sprint journey 4 years ago in Columbus, GA. I fell in love with the class and format in Tennessee when I accidentally went to a class and experienced how challenging it was....

Clubworx has been a part of my life since 2007. It feels more like family than just a gym. I became a SPRINT instructor in 2017 because I enjoy sharing my love for exercise and working past our limits to become stronger together.

Hello Clubworx members! I am Lisa Frey, one of your Group Exercise instructors. You can find me teaching Strength class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings . I will challenge you, encourage you, and be sure to show modifications for all levels. You will always get a full body workout and...

Meet Mica, a seasoned fitness choreographer and certified AFAA instructor with over three decades of group exercise experience. Renowned for her exceptional choreography and teaching skills, Mica is highly respected in the fitness industry. Step into one of Mica’s classes to witness her outstanding choreography firsthand. Each workout is meticulously...

I spent most of my teens/20s working, teaching and taking dance classes for students 3 to adult. I met my Active Duty husband and stopped teaching to start a family. I discovered Yoga and realized that through Yoga I could find the calm that comes in the storm of being...

Paige has been teaching group exercise at Clubworx since 2010 and loves the community group exercise creates. She is known to “care loudly” and provide lots of modifications as needed. She currently teaches BodyCombat, Bodypump, SPRINT, GRIT, and N10C. She loves all things fitness but most of all the people!

My name is Renee Pearce. I have been teaching body balance for about 6 years. By day, I am an English as a Second Language teacher at Angier Elementary. There is nothing about body balance that I don’t love – flexibility work, mobility work, strength work, calming, and the beautiful...

Sara Walsh is a Registered Nurse with her BSN, a Functional Mobility Specialist with over 1000 hours of functional movement and yoga training. She is also a level 2 Frederick Stretch Therapist with expensive hands-on experience improving mobility and function to her clients. Sara’s passion is education clients on their...

Teaching Water Aerobics and Balance and Coordination, my role at ClubWorx is to motivate, support, and provide education. I love helping people to work toward their goals while having FUN! I have been at Clubworx for 7 years and I love doing TRX, swimming, biking, hiking, and walking my dogs....

Shwetha loves yoga, and her classes will make you fall in love with it too. She is inspired to guide students through a practice of mindful self-exploration to cultivate strength, focus, and inner harmony. Breathwork for relaxation and connection, great music, and light, heartfelt philosophy enriches her classes. Her favorite...

Hello everyone! I have been teaching group exercise classes for over 30 years. I have been an instructor at Clubworx since its doors opened. I love this club and the special sense of community Clubworx holds. My favorite part of being an instructor is helping others feel better both physically...

My name is Taylor Graham and I have been teaching Group Exercise since 2005. I absolutely love it! Building relationships with members and partnering with you to challenge your workout gives me so much personal energy and motivation! I have been with ClubWorx since 2013 coined the nickname ‘Burpee Queen’....

Over the past 20 years, Theresa has led group fitness classes including Zumba, Body Pump, Cardio Kickboxing, Heavy Bag Boxing, Boot Camps, and many more. As a Certified Personal Trainer and a Master Trainer, Theresa spent years encouraging small groups along their fitness journey as well as certifying individuals to...