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Elizabeth Offen-Brown
Dailey Method
An instructor for The Dailey Method, Liz Offen-Brown received her extensive training and experience teaching a similar technique in New York City since early 2006. She immediately fell in love with this intensive workout that strengthens and sculpts the body by working all major muscle groups to their fullest potential, followed by targeted stretches to develop long, lean, and supple muscles. Liz has brought her fast-paced and challenging teaching style into her instruction at The Dailey Method here in the Bay Area, allowing her to combine her love of dance, exercise, and teaching. Born and raised in Albany, CA, Liz is a former competitive gymnast and professional modern dancer. Her dance training started at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center in Oakland, and she went on to dance with the... Read the profile >>
Jorge Martinez
Jorge (Hor-heh) Ivan first realized the importance of living a balanced life committed to health and fitness while attending the University of California at Berkeley in the late 90s. At this time, Jorge realized that by committing himself to health, not only was he thriving personally and spiritually, but he was able to contribute needed knowledge and experience to his community. Originally from Mexico City DF, Jorge has been fortunate enough to work with a diverse background of clients ranging from the sedentary to elite athlete. His ability to connect with a wide variety of backgrounds, abilities and needs has gained him recognition both locally and internationally. In 2009, Jorge’s company YUCA FITNESS® was named as one of the top two fitness businesses by the San... Read the profile >>
Katchie Ananda
Katchie Ananda has devoted more than two decades to the study of yoga and is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, trainer, and workshop/program developer. She is certified in Anusara, Jivamukti , and Integral yoga, as well as extensively trained in Ashanga Vinyasa under Richard Freeman. She is the co-founder of Yoga Sangha, now Yoga Kula; a studio in San Francisco renowned for its commitment to "Spiritual Activation, yoga, and social change She was recently profiled in Yoga Journal as one of the top five yoga teachers making change in the world, and in 2008 she was named " Best Yoga Teacher" by the East Bay Express. Deeply inspired by her teacher, Jack Kornfield, Katchie is an avid practitioner of Vipassana Meditation, and volunteers at the San... Read the profile >>
Rachel Sears
Rachel Sears Casanta is a professional triathlete and co-founder of Hypercat Racing, an endurance sport coaching company. A six time Team USA world championship team member and four-time Ironman, Rachel is a highly sought after speaker and presenter. “Rachel’s passion for sport is contagious. Before you know it she’ll have you whipped into shape and pursuing goals you never dreamed of!” Rachel offers clinics and lectures on wide range of topics including goal setting, time management and training and racing for running and triathlon. An East coast transplant, Rachel began her running career in 1988. She ran cross country, indoor and outdoor track for Paul V. Moore High School in Central Square, NY. In college, Rachel competed for Syracuse University while pursuing her... Read the profile >>
Sue D'Alonzo
Sue D'Alonzo is certified by The American College of Sports Medicine and has 25 years of experience as a group leader and personal trainer. She is the manager of The Works, teaches Powerworks and The Works, and has a personal training business. Sue motivates and challenges her clientele by encouraging them to work as hard as they personally can. Her class format allows her the freedom to use a variety of teaching techniques in order to inspire and demonstrate the power of strength and fitness. Sue's classes are demanding, challenging and rewarding. Read the profile >>
Sue Noyes
Club One Oakland
Sue Noyes has been a Fitness professional for over 15 years. She has a BA in Anthropology and Dance, and a MBA. Sue is a certified Personal Trainer (from 2 nationally recognized certifying organizations), and a certified Pilates Instructor (with advanced training in rehabilitation and chronic disorder management). Sue trains clients privately and teaches group reformer and mat classes. As a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Sue has advanced training from Resist-a-Ball and specializes in teaching innovative and challenging ball classes and workshops. Sue Noyes has been awarded a lifetime certification from the Spinning organization. Every year, Sue strives to try new things that take her out of her comfort zone – mentally, physically, spiritually. She doesn’t need to stick with it... Read the profile >>
Teri Wing
Funky Door
Teri is a "native" to Berkeley, and loves teaching and practicing alongside her family, neighbors, former classmates, and friends, new and old. Teri began practicing Bikram Yoga during college, after retiring from competitive swimming, and knew from the first day that this rigorous meditation would facilitate a lifelong journey of toning body and mind from the inside out. After earning her bachelor's degree, Teri completed Bikram's teacher training in the fall of 2005, joining a worldwide community of hot yoga enthusiasts. You can often find her at Funky Door Yoga's Berkeley location. Read the profile >>