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Danielle Brandt

Runner

I always admired people who had a passion. I would not have considered running one of mine until a few years ago. The outdoors has always appealed to me and been my venue of preference for any activity whether it is camping, backpacking, rock climbing or trail running. It is where I feel most content and at peace. However, running has become the medium through which I enjoy nature most. Four years ago I was faced with several adversities in life and through running and honoring myself physically, I have gained a new perspective on life. I am able to embrace life’s challenges now as gifts and opportunities. Running has become my metaphor for life. Just as it is inevitable that I will hit obstacles in my training, the same as I do in life, it is how I choose to view them and overcome... Read the profile >>

Jill Abraham

Power Yoga Cape Cod

Jill Abraham, owner and director of Power Yoga Of Cape Cod, is a Certified Baptiste Instructor and a 500hr. EYRT with Yoga Alliance. Jill is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner through The Ayurveda Academy in Seattle, WA, and graduated from The Natural Gourmet Cookery School (founded by Annemarie Colbin in NYC). She has been leading health and nutrition workshops since 2005. Jill also regularly organizes community projects throughout the year to raise funds and awareness for various non-profit organizations. Read the profile >>

John Kalell

CATZ

John grew up in Dedham, MA and graduated from Massachusetts Bay Community College in 2007 with an A.B. in Business Management. While at MBCC he played on the baseball team and excelled as a 1st baseman and power hitter. John graduated from an intensive 8 month strength and conditioning course at National Personal Training Institute in 2009. He is a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. John came to CATZ in January 2010 as a part time strength and conditioning coach and in early 2011 was promoted to full time status. He thrives on the training floor and believes his success is driven by the day to day relationships he is able to build with the clientele. John has also worked for the Boston Red Sox as a groundskeeper for the past 11... Read the profile >>

Kerry Keene

Secret Physique Studio

Kerry grew up in East Bridgewater, MA, dancing, playing sports and riding horses. She always worked out to stay in shape, but it wasn't until her college years and later, during her jobs in marketing, that Kerry found herself really needing stress relief and a sense of balance. Noticing the difference between a day with exercise and a day without, she realized that exercise had to become a part of her daily life. Over the years, she has discovered that true fitness is more than just physical, and involves body, mind and spirit as a whole. The release she gets from working out, gives her a sense of calm, and keeps her centered and feeling great. And as the mother of two young children, that can make a big difference in a day! When her sister, Jenny, moved home from LA and... Read the profile >>

Lauren Fawcett Strachan

The Yoga Nook

Three months after running the San Francisco marathon in 1997 Lauren was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and began fighting a long painful battle with a frightening disease. Determination to ease her pain led Lauren to her first Power yoga class with Baron Baptiste in 1998. From there her yoga world exploded with teacher trainings, certifications, seminars, and her own personal practice. Pure delight all along the way. Yoga has provided her with a greater sense of self, decreased pain, unlimited positive energy, muscle tone, endurance, and most importantly, a strong desire to help others achieve the same level of well being. It is Lauren's dynamic personality, dedicated yoga practice, personal health struggles and love for yoga that allow her to relate to her students and... Read the profile >>

Laurie Barron

Open Doors Yoga and Webb's Pro Fitness

I have been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years. I owned Fit For All from 1988-1998. My certifications include: AAFA, Spinning, AAAI Personal Trainer, Zumba and 200 hour yoga certification through David Vendetti's South Boston Yoga. Throughout the years, I have taught many high impact classes that eventually began to wear on my back, knees, and achilles. Yoga has been instrumental in healing my body. I feel stronger and more flexible. Yoga has physically given me so much more! I love the way I feel after I practice, totally chilled out! Yoga calms your mind and soothes your soul. I am grateful to be able to teach what I love! My classes are challenging, but we have fun! Coming onto your mat is like being a kid again! Read the profile >>