Balans Studio :: The team led by Josefin Persson Kennedy

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		At Balans, we are teachers as well as students, continuously incorporating innovative techniques and sound guidance. Everyone at Balans is here to help improve and transform lives for the better. They are a unique and talented team of individuals with a genuine passion for helping people improve their overall well being.

		Josefin Persson Kennedy R.Y.T. Yoga 200 Hours and TRX® Josefin is motivational force and founder of Balans Studio. Seeing her vision realized has been a thrill. She has brought together fitness (cardio-strength and flexibility), nutrition, Swedish style and community responsibility. Josefin (yo-sa-fin) grew up in a small town in southern Sweden. This instilled an appreciation for walking, running, biking, soccer, and doing cross country for most of her youth. Later Josefin taught gymnastics, jazz, and aerobics. Moving, eating good natural food, appreciating nature and time for reflection, taught her to embrace a more holistic lifestyle. Yoga provided an additional level of enrichment incorporating physical health as well as a peaceful and focused mind. Josefin loves the fact that beauty is more than outward appearances; it is also the power of inner beauty through mind and body that shapes our lives. She appreciates how the body will let you know what is good and what is not. Josefin holds a Bachelors degree in Interior and Environmental Design from UCLA. She received her certification in Yoga through YogaWorks and is a member of Yoga Alliances. She is also a certified TRX® Suspension Training Group Course instructor. After living in the US south and west, Josefin and her husband, two beautiful daughters and King, their crazy golden retriever are happy to call Northern Virginia home. “My vision for Balans Studio is to bring to you a place where you can take care of your whole body with exercise, nutrition and a whole-life approach. When life allows: splurge a little and remember to enjoy the journey.” — Josefin Persson Kennedy

		Caryl J. White, MS, RD, LD Caryl brings over seventeen years of experience to Balans as a nutritional consultant and registered dietician. Her work experience spans collaboration with personal trainers to physicians. She provides comprehensive, custom nutrition and fitness programs including individual metabolic and body composition testing, weekly meal plans, and grocery lists. Caryl also tailors programs addressing a client’s medical issues. Caryl has her certification in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. She received her Masters of Clinical Nutrition from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, NJ and her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics with a concentration in Food and Nutrition from Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, NJ. She is a member of the American Diabetes Association. Caryl is currently teaching core nutrition classes as adjunct professor at George Mason University. Read about our nutrition programs »

		Amelia ChUng - TRX®, Cycle, AFFA National Group Exercise certification, Zumba Amelia has been in the fitness industry for over 16 years. While studying for her BA in Communications, Amelia began instructing and managing at all the YMCAs in the area and continued for 10 years. She obtained her AFFA National Group Exercise certification, IFTA cycle certification, Aqua Aerobics certification and her Zumba license. Her teaching experience includes: active older adult aqua and land training, spin, strength and flexibility training, boot camp, 20/20/20, Zumba, Step aerobics and TRX. My passion for group exercise runs very deep. Whether the class is two or 25. I give the same energy, spirit and fun. My goal is to challenge, teach, have fun and motivate all participants to be stronger, faster and in control of their minds and bodies. I always work to the limit but keep safety in mind at all times. My philosophy on fitness and exercise is that there is something for everyone. As long as you give it all that you got - you are a winner! Amelia feels very lucky to be working in an industry she loves.
		Beverlyn Demarco - Zumba®, BarWorks Beverlyn was raised in Southwest Florida in a Spanish household filled with music which cultivated her passion for dance. This passion along with ballet lessons, starting at age 3, was the launching point of her diverse training which quickly expanded to tap, jazz, hip-hop and ballroom. Beverlyn’s Zumba classes are fun, energizing and full of authentic Spanish flare. She will have you jumping, grooving and forgetting that you are getting fit. Beverlyn holds a Degree in Nursing and currently works part time as a Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and hiking.
		Laura East - E-RYT 200, Cardiac Yoga®, Prenatal/Post Partum Yoga, Mat Pilates, Standing Pilates, Certified P90X Instructor, BarWorks, Silver Sneakers® A Virginia native and former state gymnastics all around champion, Laura has a strong fitness background and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Her emphasis on holistic instruction stems from her experience teaching medical yoga, Standing and Mat Pilates to extreme fitness P90X. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Yoga teacher (E-RYT) with over 1,000 hours of in-class teaching experience. For more than 10 years Laura has been teaching mind-body classes at hospitals, yoga studios, community centers and gyms. She brings positive energy to every class she teaches, encouraging her students to grow and become stronger in a safe, non-competitive atmosphere.
		Amy Farr, (Substitute) MT, ACSM (HFS and GFI), Yoga 200 Hours, TRX® Group Suspension Training, Cycle, Personal Training Amy has worked in the fitness industry for more than 18 years After learning to teach group fitness classes from an instructor at the local YMCA, something lit up inside of her and she was hooked. Amy holds a BS in Exercise and Sport Science from East Carolina University and a Master’s degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Virginia. She also holds certifications from the American College of Sports medicine as a Health Fitness Specialist and Group Fitness Instructor. Amy has managed university fitness and wellness programs at Louisiana State University and at American University (AU). At AU she serves as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education, Teaching, and Health; instructing core graduate level courses in Health Promotion Management.
		Lanelle Hilling - TRX®, Cycle, and Group Certification - NETA Lanelle has been a professional educator since graduating from university. She expanded her passion for teaching to include fitness instruction in the summer of 2010. Continuing to add the latest in fitness to her repertoire, she attends cutting edge seminars such TRX Suspension Training and Interval Fitness. Lanelle utilizes best practices from current fitness research to craft dynamic and results driven classes. The results are amazing and will keep you coming back for more!
		Jaimis Huff - Yoga Jaimis began practicing yoga nearly five years ago after being introduced to the practice by her mother, who is her greatest teacher. After a debilitating neck injury in 2011, yoga became a part of her daily life. Through the practice, she learned to manage the pain in her neck and also found strength on a much deeper level both mentally and physically. In the midst of a chaotic world, she believes yoga is the foundation for learning how to slow down, breathe, stay present and let go. After receiving her 200-hour training at Black Swan Yoga in Austin, Texas, she returned to Northern Virginia with an open heart, excited to give back by sharing the practice with others. Her intention is to help students tap into deeper levels of strength within their mind, body and spirit, both on and off the mat. She enjoys teaching creative, flowing, wave-like sequences that are intended to challenge the mind and body and leave you feeling free and uplifted. It is her wish that students leave class feeling inspired and with a greater sense of trust in who they truly are. "When you search your soul, you find your light." -Sonia Choquette
		Kate Kendall - Piloxing and BarWorks Kate has always been very enthusiastic about fitness. Kate came to Balans looking for a place to practice yoga. and is thrilled to have joined the ranks of an amazing staff of teachers and trainers. Yoga opened up to a whole new way of thinking and living, falling in love with the way her body felt — strong and healthy. That is wild praise considering her extensive athletic background as a gymnast, and dancer/choreographer. She also competed nationally in platform and springboard diving. Throw in soccer, tennis, swimming and cheerleading. Add outdoor sports of kayaking, standup paddle boarding, and small wave surfing. It is no surprises that Kate's passion is to help others stay healthy and grow stronger through her own experiences and training.
		DONNA JONES PARKER - Cycle, Mat Pilates and TRX®, ACE Certified Personal Trainer Donna comes to Balans with over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry. She considers exercise, proper nutrition, and consistency essential to achieve improved quality of life and lifelong fitness. Her experience spans weight training, boxing and cardio kickboxing, boxing, Step One and Two, boot camp/circuit training, Pilates/core strength, cycle and cycle interval, and small group training. Donna’s specialties are: body composition management, proper form and alignment, sport specific conditioning, core strength and flexibility, senior fitness, and strength and endurance training. Donna holds a Bachelors in Economics. Her certifications include: ACE Group Exercise, ACE Personal Training, Schwinn Cycle, YMCA Pilates, TRX® Certification. Donna’s goal is to keep it exciting, fresh and fun. She feels that it's never too late to begin — to invest in your health and yourself.
		Bethanie Pitsky - Yoga RYT-200 Bethanie has a passion for yoga and all things outdoors. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she has called Northern Virginia home since 2008. She earned her 200 hour teaching certification through YogaWorks in New York City, and is a registered member of Yoga Alliance. With a B.S. in Kinesiology from George Mason University, she is excited about combining the science of movement in the body with the art of yoga. Bethanie loves the balance that yoga inspires - nurturing strength and flexibility in the body while inviting a sense of calm and relaxation in the mind. She seeks to help others find their own inner connection, believing that yoga is a very personal journey for each of us. When she is not on the mat, Bethanie enjoys hiking and running in the woods with her husband and their two happy dogs.
		Silke Schiff - Yoga 200 Hours, TRX® Silke has been practicing yoga for 10 years and recently completed the 200-hour teacher training program at the Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, MA. She is passionate about supporting people on their path of expansion and inner discovery through yoga. In addition, Silke enjoys training for and competing in triathlons and marathons. Her personal experiences as an athlete help her focus on the flexibility challenges inherent to runners and cyclists.

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