Palo Alto
University Ave

Hsin-Hsin Solis

Core Studio

Hsin-Hsin began her SPX Fitness journey in 2008. As a biglaw attorney working long hours, Hsin-Hsin searched high and low for a fitness regimen that could work her out both mentally and physically. Hsin-Hsin was hooked after taking her first SPX class, not knowing that three years later she would go on to open Core Studio, the first SPX studio in Northern California! Hsin-Hsin teaches Core SPX at Core Studio, and is passionate about SPX's benefits and focuses her classes on developing core strength with flexibility as well as a mind-body awareness. Hsin-Hsin finds teaching SPX incredibly rewarding and loves to see the development brought to her students' bodies, minds and lives. Hsin-Hsin is thankful for the ability to bring health and fitness into people's lives and is ever... Read the profile >>

Katheryn Curi Mattis

Katheryn Curi Mattis has always been active in sports. Growing up in New England she played basketball, field hockey, lacrosse and chased her younger brother and older sisters around. In high school she picked up rowing and took the passion for the sport through all four years of college. After college, she stumbled upon cycling and her drive, dedication, passion and love of the sport and the competition lead her California where she competed as a professional for 8 years. She raced all over the world, standing on many podiums along the way. After retiring from the sport in 2010, she diversified her athletic interests and now enjoys swimming, yoga, running, hiking with her dog, and in general, being outside. She loves sharing her passion for being active and healthy with others and has... Read the profile >>

Kendrick Ribeiro

K-Fit Studio

Kendrick is a fitness expert, nutrition counselor, and coach. He is also the official coach of the “Run Like A Diva” National Running Series as well as the coach fo the myrtle Beach Mini Marathon. “I can comfortably say that I love what I do! I'm changing lives while sharing with the world what I enjoy the most; A fit, happy life.” Kendrick hopes to motivate those Read the profile >>

Lauren Gruenstein

Studio Rincon

After playing a wide variety of intense sports for over eight years, and after six sprained ankles, Lauren gave up the jersey, threw on her yoga pants, and rolled out her mat. Needless to say, she probably won't ever look back. Her mom brought her to her first yoga class at the age of thirteen. She has since completed over 400 hours of training and is also a certified children's yoga instructor. Lauren is also a certified personal trainer through NASM. Yoga started out as a supplement to her sporting activities but has grown to become part of her daily life. For Lauren, everyday is a joy knowing that her "work" is her passion and her "work" directly and positively impacts her students. Read the profile >>

Matt Sharpe

Yoga Belly

As a kid Matt Sharpe attempted almost every sport on the planet. As an NCAA Division I athlete he tried almost every training method imaginable. After graduate school Matt found yoga nursing an injury and never looked back. Nothing matched the mental and physical aspects of yoga. A graduate of Avalon Yoga's 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher's Training in Palo Alto, Matt focuses on creating a balance between strengthening and stretching to prepare for whatever life wants to throw into the mix. Matt is grateful for the opportunity to have studied with some of the Bay Area greats such as Anirudh Shastri and Kelly McGonigal. His classes reflect a mix of traditional principles and poses tied to a strong flow of movement with an easy philosophical approach. A cyclist, a runner, and a desk jockey,... Read the profile >>