Bodies by Victoria is a Pilates studio located on Main Street in downtown Columbia. The space has been customized to provide the ultimate Pilates experience- the renovated historic studio houses a wide variety of Pilates equipment including reformers, cadillacs and stability chairs as well as space and small props for mat classes.
Read MoreMartine is certified to teach Soul Link™, a healing technique developed by Gary Sinclair to either neutralize a negative emotion or enhance a positive feeling. This is a very simple process using energetic connectivity of the hands and only of the hands. Negative energy neutralization can be done on oneself or on somebody else. Martine hopes to use this training to help people suffering from PTSD, particularly veterans.
Read MoreStefanie Cain, owner and trainer at Cain Coaching has a large client base of adults 55 years and up who are triathlon training year round. Since beginning triathlon coaching career in 201, she received the Innovator of the Year Award for creating a triathlon training program specifically designed to train the 55+ age group to compete in triathlons, and been featured in the NY Times as an expert on training retirees to do triathlons!
Read MoreTamaya Goodwin, owner and instructor at TNT Martial Arts, has had experience in the martial arts field for over 15 years. She describes her passion as not only a fun way to get fit but also a way to learn self-defense and develop strong character. She teaches from a range of youth to adults a variety of fields such as kickboxing, mixed martial arts and karate (which she has a triple black belt in).
Read MoreJuliet Hewitt is a yoga instructor at City Yoga AND Fit Columbia right here in Five Points. Juliet holds several certifications, but her most recent is Yoga Alliance, RYT-500. Juliet's classes are alignment-based yoga, as she herself uses it as therapy for her scoliosis.
Read MoreChanning saw there weren’t a lot of options for mamas to yoga with new babies. Most "Mommy and Me" type classes don't start until the baby is older. I wanted a option for new mamas to get out, bond with other new mamas, and move a little, while bonding with baby. I'm so fortunate Pink Lotus and Rooted have given me the space to provide this valuable service to new mamas.
Read MoreSue's certifications are primarily focused in Asian massage modalities: Thai yoga massage, Ashiatsu, Thai poultice, Bamboo, and Reiki. Sue went on to receive her 200 RYT. With this background, she wants to share the power of touch, (physical or energetic) - with others. All in all, it's an awakening of mind, body, and spirit experience.
Read MoreLee Chamberlain, owner of Studio O2, believes that health and beauty begins on the inside and radiates to the outside. This was her goal when she started using oxygen therapy to treat her clients. Located in the heart of the Vista, Studio O2 brings the first salon of its kind to the Columbia area.
Read MoreLindsay Sprague is a great example of women empowering women here in Columbia. Sprague is the head coach of the Carolina Girls. She is now in her tenth season with The Carolina Girls Dance Team and the program continues to flourish.
Read MoreAccording to Alison Beard, Acupuncture is essentially “medicine from the inside out.” It is a way in which we access the flow of qi, or energy, using thin needles. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide variety of conditions such as chronic pain, infertility, and gastrointestinal, mental, and autoimmune disorders.
Read MoreAshley Hayes, owner of Pilates of Forest Acres, began her journey in Pilates when she was 24 years old in Boulder, Colorado. She describes the experience as “life changing,”as pilates was the first modality to fully make sense to her.
Read MoreElise Matthews has a wide variety of specialized certifications, including strength and conditioning and functional movement, that make her an expert in her field. In addition, she also specializes in the use of kettlebells, which are great pieces of equipment for functional exercise.
Read MoreTammie Coleman Epps, is personally changing our state's negative health statistics, one person at a time through ZUMBA, aka “exercise in disguise.” On average, participants can burn upwards of 540 calories per one hour class, more than jogging for an hour. Plus, Tammie says, “Jam with Tam is all about having a good time and sweating!”
Read MoreMaxine Deutschendorf of Infinite Yoga brings an atmosphere of lightheartedness to each class as she offers skilled attention to proper alignment and breathing. She believes forming a healthier relationship with the mind and body gives us all the ability to make each yoga practice unique.
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