Meet Our World-Class Instructors

Amber loves the idea of matching movement to a beat, so after receiving her B.S. in exercise sciences she knew she wanted to bring this same fun to others. She is drawn to anything that lets her be 100% authentic, which is why being loud and silly while instructing is right up her alley. Amber is motivated by her fellow Echelon instructors and the countless clients who send her positive messages every day. “It's beyond imaginable the amount of gratitude I experience when someone reaches out with their 'A-ha' moment or when they realize the best thing from working out.”

Originally from New Jersey, Carly brings her upbeat attitude to all her Echelon rides. She says that her classes won't be easy, but you'll walk away feeling accomplished. We know that with Carly, she'll be there to motivate you through every pedal stroke. 

*Carly is based in the UK, and her live classes are filmed in the London time zone.

Wanting to “grow her reach” outside the Miami area inspired Dani to join Echelon. She now connects with people across the U.S. and is grateful to be part of the Echelon family. Dani commits to giving 110% in every class and while admitting her classes are challenging, they will change people physically and mentally. Her strong work ethic is inspired by her father who has taught her numerous invaluable life lessons that she still carries with her to this day. She lives by the mantra, “I'll never let you do anything alone!

Originally from Essex, Demi has been teaching group fitness classes across London for over ten years. When you take a class with Demi, you can expect a workout that is both upbeat, fun and will leave you feeling energized! Demi's a huge fan of House music, so get ready for a party on the bike when you ride with her! 

*Demi is based in the UK, and her live classes are filmed in the London time zone.

Eden is a Bronze Ironman All-World Athlete who realized she wanted to be a fitness instructor while training for her second Ironman race in 2017, and discovering her natural instinct to support and encourage those she was training with. She finds joy in helping people break through their limitations and draws inspiration from the no-excuse mentality of the Echelon community. Eden is a down-to-earth and approachable person who loves to adopt senior dogs and engage in sarcastic bantering. Her instruction style is directive but also fun and high-energy. Eden wants everyone who leaves her classes to feel empowered and asking themselves, “What just happened?!?”

After realizing she needed to take better care of herself, Jaime decided to take her running up a notch and discovered being out of her comfort zone was right where she needed to be. This, combined with the fact that others started asking for Jaime to help with their workout goals, led her to the fitness world. Energetic and encouraging, she will always challenge people to give it their best and Jaime's drive and determination set the stage for every class she teaches. Her advice to others? “Be stronger than your excuses!”

Jama is the Echelon family mom (and actual mother of four boys) who believes that her role as an instructor is to help people live well. She was drawn to Echelon because of the idea that our community was for “real” people—moms, dads, and working people who need to make fitness work for their busy lives. Jama is openly silly and unafraid to profess her love of emo music and all things sweet. Her classes are free of judgment and find the right balance of tough love and sunny encouragement.

Janet has been passionate about health and fitness for most of her life, so when she had kids she left her job that required a lot of travel and made fitness her career. She believes that teaching at Echelon is a dream come true because of the opportunity to reach and encourage so many people all over the world. Janet loves to move and even on her rest days, you will find her hiking with her husband or Ollie, her English springer spaniel. Her instruction style is to lead with calm confidence and she will push you with positivity to reach your PR without even realizing it.

John's love of being an athlete and enjoying hitting the gym is what eventually led him to Echelon. The “nerd part” of him thrived on learning about the body, and his studies to potentially become a physical therapist led him right into a fitness career. While he's a tough love kind of guy, he will sprinkle in some upbeat encouragement once he learns how someone needs to be motivated. Known for his goofiness and energy he lives by the motto, “Be the best version of you right now. Let's turn challenges into changes.”

Lindsay developed a passion for fitness while working in the hospitality industry where she discovered the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She has since made the career change to be a full-time fitness instructor and has taught and mentored many other instructors. Lindsay loves a good dance break and keeps the “music POPPIN” and the energy HIGH” in her classes, but she is also known for her tough-love approach to teaching. In Lindsay's class, you will quickly learn that she is #SorryNotSorry for pushing you to give her 110% effort, but she is with you 100% of the way. Outside of her classes, you can find Lindsay hanging out with her fiancé and treating her chocolate lab Enzo to a puppuccino or trip to the dog beach.

Marie discovered her passion for cycling in college — she was taking classes every day when the studio owner asked if she would like to teach, and she never looked back. Marie loves to lead morning classes that set a good mood for the rest of the day. When she isn't leading classes you can often find her bowling, golfing, or biking with her son.

Marsha truly loves seeing people reach their goals and become stronger. That's why her classes will run the gamut from tough love to upbeat and encouraging. She's tough when she needs to be, like when climbing a big mountain in class. When teaching a more mellow class like barre, the ambiance is more cheerful and optimistic. Marsha's proudest fitness achievement was crossing the finish line at her first full Ironman, and her greatest inspiration is her 14-year-old daughter. Her daughter is a level nine competitive gymnast, who Marsha says, “is the strongest girl I know.”

Known for his calming presence, Michael strives to keep his classes light and fun, with clear instructions and plenty of motivation sprinkled in. Michael is a life-long athlete who has been working as a professional fitness instructor since graduating college and draws inspiration from his wife and son. His love of jazz music says a lot about Michael—just as jazz can be slow or fast, beat-driven or improvisational, he provides a variety of unique fitness experiences that always keeps things interesting.

Nicole believes that fitness comes in all forms, colors, and lifestyles. She understands we all take different routes to feel healthy and strong, and cheers people on the entire way. This is why you will hear Nicole say during her classes, “Positive vibes and good rides!” Nicole coaches from the heart and loves what she does. She has kind words and genuine appreciation for the people who take her classes, and wants them to remember her as a friend. Watching her grandparents grow up instilled the strong, positive work ethic Nicole has today and she lives to inspire people

Hailing from Miami, Reed joins the Echelon team with over seven years of experience as a cycle instructor. Before teaching on the bike, Reed traveled the world as a model which allowed him to live in four different countries in just one year! He brings his cadence based style to the bike with excitement to match. Reed finds motivation in succeeding against the odds and finds balance through his days between working hard and playing hard. In Reed's class, you can expect to ride to his favorite hip-hop playlists as he leads his riders through surges out of the saddle, leaving everyone feeling unstoppable!

Rowan joins the UK team from Bromley and brings 28 years of experience, a passion for road cycling, and a can-do attitude with him. The only way is up with Rowan, who came 6th in the National Hill Climb Championship 2020 (50+ age group), for cycling the fastest up a very steep hill! Rowan says, “I train people to get fit, I train people to ride bikes faster, I love music—put the three together and HEY PRESTO, you have Echelon.”

*Rowan is based in the UK, and her live classes are filmed in the London time zone.

As a yoga instructor at Echelon, Ryn teaches with the aim of inspiring people to push harder, but not be disappointed if they are unable to complete a certain pose because of an injury, immobility, or simply being fatigued. She empowers students to try their best, and believes that not giving up usually turns into great progress and achievements. Ryn thrives on seeing people try their hardest and reminds them they do not need to say “sorry” for any perceived downfalls. There is no need to apologize for learning!

Sage was born in Belize and grew up traveling the world before studying at Birmingham University and settling in London. Join a class with Sage and enjoy her infectious smile and bubbly personality. Her incredible energy, positive encouragement, and sense of fun make her classes incredibly engaging! 

*Sage is based in the UK, and her live classes are filmed in the London time zone.

To say that Sam loves fitness would be an understatement. She ran track and cross country throughout middle school, high school, and college, and holds both an undergraduate and master's degree in exercise physiology. Her classes are high-energy and positive with the goal that everyone will feel good when they finish. Sam is an ever-smiling lover of EDM who became an Echelon instructor so she could connect with people outside of her current city of Miami. As a finisher of 10 half-marathons, you can trust Sam when she says “stay consistent and you will see results!”

Teaching from our new UK studio, Susanna is an experienced instructor and mum of three. Susanna will push members to achieve their best with her “tough love with a smile!” teaching style. 

*Susanna is based in the UK, and her live classes are filmed in the London time zone.

Originally from Cd Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Suyumi stumbled into being a professional fitness instructor when her sister needed a sub one day. Since then, she has grown to be a fitness powerhouse who has been featured at fitness expos and sponsored by several major brands. Suyumi has a smile that will light up a room and she brings her positive, strong energy to every class. She says that her heart is warmed by being able to “motivate and push someone to become healthier and stronger.”

Originaria de Cd Juárez, Chihuahua, México, Suyumi se convirtió en una instructora de fitness profesional cuando su hermana necesitaba un sustituto un día. Desde entonces, se ha convertido en una potencia del fitness, ha estado en exposiciones de fitness y patrocinado varias marcas importantes. Suyumi tiene una sonrisa que ilumina el studio de clase. Entrega toda su energía positiva y fuerte a cada clase. Ella dice que su corazón se calienta al poder "motivar y empujar a alguien para que sea más saludable y más fuerte".

Teresa is an engaging, gregarious instructor who is always on the move. In addition to more than fifteen years of experience as a Pilates instructor, Teresa is also an activewear designer who loves to max out her “rest days” working on various business ventures. She is a huge believer in positive reinforcement and likes to remind her classes to “Stand tall!” When asked what her advice would be for someone new to fitness she says, “We were all beginners at one point. Stick with it, do your best, and don't compare yourself to others.”

Ivan is a double blackbelt martial arts state champion. He loves to challenge members in each of his HIIT, Strength, and Bootcamp classes — his favorite phrase is "Up the intensity!" His biggest source of inspiration is Cristiano Ronaldo, "because of his work ethic, worldwide success, and the fact that he still competes at a high level when most other athletes his age have retired."

Manny is the instructor that will make you laugh, sing, and dance while pushing you to your limits. Originally from Ecuador, he brings an infectious energy, a life-long love of athletics, and over ten years of group fitness experience to every class. On his rest day, you can find him with his family — including seven year old twins and an 80 lb rescue pup named Oreo.

Manny es el instructor que te hara reir, cantar y bailar llevandote a tus limites! Nacido en Ecuador, Many tiene una energía contagiosa, toda una vida de pasión al deporte y más de 10 años de experiencia en la industria de Fitness. En su día de descanzo está con su familia incluyendo sus gemelos de 7 años y Oreo su perro rescatado de 80 libras.

Nikita Parlevliet started her yoga journey 15 years ago in Thailand and has since added cycling, Muay Thai kickboxing, meditation and Yoga Teacher training into the mix. She believes in unity between mind, body, and soul, and music is a big part of that tuning process. Besides making music herself, her love for music and beats bursts through her cycling classes. Always fierce, but calm at heart, this ninja loves to ride to House music and pushes you to perform your best. Her 5 year old son Denim and 5 lb Yorkie pup, Ozzy, remind her daily that miracles are all around. “Om mani padme om” meaning the jewel is in the lotus: the power to blossom is found within you, not around you. Work on yourself and things around you will change. Find her inspiring yoga classes on Echelon Reflect mirror and fierce cycling classes on the Connect Bike!

Marc is a fun energetic group fitness instructor turned virtual Echelon instructor to help bring his passion to people all around the world. He began his personal fitness journey in his late 20s after feeling like it was time to get serious about the exercise side of his health. He has worked in Orlando in the theme park entertainment industry for 15+ years and knew that improved fitness would yield better performance in life and work. Through this process he found his love for helping others with their fitness goals and crossed into the world of personal training. He carries his NASM certification along with proficiency in many other group fitness modalities. Having recently relocating to Miami to join the Echelon team, Marc enjoys exploring new places, taste testing restaurants and searching for the best iced mocha latte in every city he visits with his tiny daughter (dog), Eevee, by his side at all times.

Alexis has been a fitness enthusiast for as long as she can remember. In 2015, with her own personal goals in mind, she pursued a 200 hour Yoga Training Certification Course. After completing this Certification she began to teach Yoga at a Local Ft. Lauderdale studio. By this point she realized her true passion to instruct, motivate and connect with others through Yoga and Fitness. In 2017 she also completed Spin and Group Fitness Trainings, and currently teaches at all levels and formats for group fitness classes. In 2021, she moved to Miami and has been sharing her craft in her new town. Alexis prides herself in encouraging everyone to show up, work hard, but most importantly have fun and immerse yourself in your fitness goals.