Alon wasn’t always a fitness fanatic. Back in the day, he was unmotivated to hit the gym, but then he stumbled upon the magic of Les Mills BODYCOMBAT. He suddenly found himself craving that rush of endorphins, that adrenaline-fueled high that only BODYCOMBAT can deliver.

Fast forward five years deep into his BODYCOMBAT journey, he knew he had to spread the love and became an instructor. For Alon, there’s nothin’ like seeing his crew crushin’ it in class.

When Alon is not throwin’ punches and kicks, you’ll find him on the field, coaching Ultimate Frisbee for some rad middle schoolers. Because fitness isn’t just about what you do in the gym; it’s about living your best life, inside and out. So, if you’re ready to unleash your inner warrior, break a sweat, and maybe even crack a smile or two, join Alon in a class!

Amber fell in love with yoga in 2006 while studying abroad in Costa Rica and she has been practicing ever since. Besides the fact she was in a foreign country and her Spanish was quite poor, she found that first class both physically and mentally challenging.

Finding the stability and strength to embrace stillness while surrounded by movement is always a humbling challenge for Amber. She enjoys intertwining playfulness with mindfulness throughout practice to allow students to reflect on their flow with a new perspective. Amber is also an avid adventurer and traveler and is always exploring ways to intertwine yoga with outdoor activities, especially rock climbing and paddle boarding.

Anne has been in the fitness industry since early 2000’s.  She started as a Kickboxing Instructor and within a couple of years established her own fitness center in Pepperell MA.  It was her passion to work with others to attain their fitness goals, and to build a community around fitness. Anne is a Personal Trainer and has had certifications in Pilates, Boot Camp, TRX, Zumba and other Group-Ex classes. 

Known to say “you can do anything for 20 seconds” during a workout, Anne will motivate you to keep going and finish strong to the end.

If you have ever been to one of Cara’s classes, you know that she wears many hats. She is the friend that pulls over when she sees you in the parking lot to see how your day is going. She is the mom that races to her son’s school because he forgot that Wednesday is violin lesson day. She is the spouse that picks up her husband’s favorite pot stickers from Trader Joes. Cara is also your fitness coach!

After Cara’s son was born, she was looking to get back in shape. She had a laptop and ordered some workout DVDs. She jumped around to the routine in her living room and had no idea (at the time) she was planning her future. Strength takes time and that’s exactly what I Cara gave herself: the gift of patience. Working out is a mindset and hard work will pay off. You will become stronger and you will learn the importance of beauty of rest. Committing to fitness is understanding when to push and pull back. Cara knows this because she walks this talk every day.  What was once jumping around her living room is now training for road and obstacle races and cheering on her friends and family as they find their own fitness paths. Join Cara in a upcoming class – all you need to do is show up and together you will figure out the rest from there.

When Courtney was old enough to join a gym in 2010, she tried her first Les Mills Body Combat class and instantly was hooked. She earned her black belt in karate in 2013 and loved how Body Combat incorporated true martial arts into the workout. Courtney particularly loves the science behind the exercises and the passion that Les Mills brings. She became a certified instructor for Body Combat in 2019 and has been actively teaching since 2021. She also became certified in Les Mills Body Pump in 2023. Courtney values the commitment that Les Mills provides to each and every new workout that is released 4 times a year.

Courtney loves inspiring members who are looking to find the strongest version of themselves and encourages them to step out of their comfort zone. She understands that taking that first step into a new group fitness class can be daunting and intimidating, she works to ensure that every member feels safe and successful in her class. Courtney believes that finding a workout that makes you feel happy is the best workout you will do. Her favorite part about teaching group fitness is the community and friendships that are formed. She is so thankful for her committed members that consistently rise to the challenge.

When Courtney is not teaching at Waverley Oaks, she is teaching her 3rd grade students. She loves sharing her passion for teaching across all areas and ages! In her free time, Courtney enjoys reading new mystery books, running, traveling, listening to new music and lounging at the beach! A fun fact about Courtney is that she ran the Boston Marathon in 2023.

“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”

Once upon a time there was a curly haired girl named Dory who had a two-pack-a-day cigarette habit.  A smoker for 13 years at age 23, she realized her lifestyle HAD to change. A friend dared her to join a health club, which was a big deal since she had always ridiculed health clubs, viewing exercising indoors as a complete waste of time. A few months into her membership, Dory reluctantly joined an aerobics class.  After a lot of struggling, as most do, with the moves, directional changes, and generally keeping up, she eventually got the hang of it. More importantly, Dory saw an incredible change in her body, her attitude, and her energy. Six months later Dory became a certified aerobics instructor.

Dory has been teaching group exercise for nearly 29 years.  She loves all forms of group exercise, but is most passionate about water aerobics. Join Dory for a spirited, joyful water workout at Waverley Oaks. Or attend BodyPump with Dory as she leads you through one of her favorite Les Mills programs with energy and enthusiasm. Come find out why Dory loves what she does so much!

Dr. Erin Clair became a yoga teacher in 2017 as part of her professional research on happiness studies; since then, she has taught over 1000 hours of yoga classes. She earned her 200-hour yoga teacher certification and a 100-hour Ayurveda Lifestyle Coach certification through YogaFit Worldwide, her meditation teacher certification through Naropa University, and holds over 200 hours of teacher training in Inside Flow yoga. She is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and was the second-ever gold-level Inside Flow teacher in the United States. She holds additional certifications in yoga sculpt, sound healing, hot yoga, and Yoga Nidra. Erin is passionate about showing people different tools to help them navigate life with resiliency. She loves to incorporate music into her yoga classes to help students reach a meditative flow state.

Erin earned her bachelor’s degree from Case Western Reserve University, her master’s degree from Texas State University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. When not teaching yoga, Erin is an associate dean at Northeastern University. She travels back and forth to Arkansas each month to be with her family, including her two teenage kids. She enjoys going to concerts and going on hikes with her Westie. 

Jamee’s earlier education includes study at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in NYC and Berklee College of Music. Jamee’s past work as a documentary filmmaker won an award for the film “How it All Began, Origins of the Universal Tao System”. Along the way Jamee became a Senior Instructor and teacher trainer with the Universal Healing Tao system, (UHT), teaching qigong, ancient meditation techniques and tai chi; the Yang style tai chi short form, long form and sword forms. Jamee’s been part of a team of instructors involved with Tai Chi studies with Harvard and Brown Universities. Jamee is also an Internationally Certified Alexander Technique Instructor and teacher-trainer at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee where Tai Chi is a principle activity to explore dynamic integrated movement.

Jamee uniquely synthesizes ancient Taoist practices, Alexander Technique principles and spiritual healing opening the way for deep personal transformation and self empowerment as people learn and experience these self healing techniques. Over the years Jamee has shared her knowledge and experience with numerous institutions in the Boston area. Jamee also has a private practice around the Boston area where private lessons are available in all disciplines. Nowadays, Jamee also holds live and recorded classes online where she can reach people globally.

After a 35-year career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, Joanne is living her dream and teaching yoga. She has been practicing yoga for 23 years and has experienced a changing practice change over time. Joanne practiced hot power yoga and Ashtangha yoga for many years, but as she got older, she began listening more to what her body needed so she slowed her practice down. She believes there is a place for all types of yoga, including hot power yoga and Ashtangha practice, but listening to what felt best for her was a priority and this is how she teaches her classes. Joanne encourages folks to always listen and pay attention to how things feel: we are all different and it is not about how flexible we are or if we can put our head to the floor. It’s about paying attention to how your body feels in a pose and meeting your practice where it is without judgement and with compassion. She believes that if you can breathe you can practice yoga – there is a pose for everyone.

Joanne is a 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher through Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA. Kripalu has been training yoga teachers for over 40 years and is the largest training center in North America. Kripalu translates to “compassion” or one who is compassionate. It is with this legacy of compassion that Joanne teaches and guides her classes. All are welcome in her class – from brand new practitioners to experienced yogis – and all body types can join Joanne in a practice of mindfulness, meditation, and learning.

Julie Montalto is a graduate of Boston University  Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. After spending several years working in the fields of benefits and education, she took her anatomy and physiology education and applied it to becoming a Certified Personal Trainer in 2000. Having taken her first Les Mills BodyPump class in the mid-nineties, she enthusiastically became an  instructor in that program.

She truly values the science behind Les Mills  programs and the energy, challenge and FUN that comes with the workouts. She encourages her  training clients and class participants to achieve their personal best in each and every workout and class. She hopes to inspire participants to appreciate the challenge of the workout and to especially have a great time during class.  Taking her training to the next level, she received a certificate in nutritional counseling and guides people in viewing food as fuel and understanding that calories are their energy, not their enemy. She is also a certified Indoor Cycling instructor.

Julie is thrilled to bring her love of fitness to Waverley Oaks Athletic Club and is inspired by the members’ efforts and participation. She is truly  honored to be an instructor and is thoroughly enjoying the enthusiasm and passion for fitness that the members have. Her  favorite part of the workout is the smiles of the participants as they sweat it out and take their fitness to the next level. Julie has lived in Natick, Massachusetts for over 25 years with her husband, daughter, and beagle.

Kelly has been teaching yoga since 2010. A lifetime athlete, she loved that yoga was more than just a workout, and how every class could be different. She completed her 200-hour teacher training with Ana Forrest and took a 32-hour adjustment training with Sue Jones. She has also studied with Ame Wren and David Regelin to further her teaching practice.

She is inspired to give students a practice that both challenges them physically and allows them a respite from our busy modern lives. Kelly’s teaching is a vinyasa style, linking breath and movement with compassionate cueing and assists.

When not teaching yoga, Kelly enjoys doing most anything outside, traveling, volunteering at her kids’ schools & sports, and reading. Kelly grew up in Massachusetts and received her BS at Babson College and MBA at Boston University.

“Yoga is one of the few things in life that I never tire of, and I hope my classes provide students something both familiar and novel. I want them to leave class feeling a little better than when they walked in.”

Literally the last one to be picked in gym class and a complete failure at the 1970s, Presidential Fitness Awards, Nicole started loving exercise in the early ’90s taking Jazzercise and step aerobics classes. Nicole believes that exercise has always gotten her through the inevitable ups and downs of life. She started teaching exercise classes in 2009 because it gave her something uplifting at the lowest point in her life (loss of a parent, divorce, and changing family life). Other than being a mom, fitness instructor is the best job she’s ever had.

Nicole enjoys working with all different age groups and has coached preteen girls to people in their 90s! Because she loves doing all sorts of at-home exercise workouts, she always brings a fresh perspective to her classes. She constantly incorporates the latest findings that exercise is good for both the body and the mind.

Her newest fitness passion is working with people who have Parkinson’s to lessen some of the side effects through certain types of exercise.

Sara received her 200-hour certification through CorePower Yoga in Newton, MA. While using yoga as a way to build strength in the body, it also enabled her to find clarity and strength of mind. The balance of the physical and mental practice cultivated in yoga inspire her on and off of the mat. The entwinement of the individual and the community, strength and fluidity, body and mind, encourage her practice and her teaching style. Her classes focus on the unity of breath and movement, flowing through thoughtful sequences aimed to strengthen and deepen each student’s practice. Her teaching style is accessible and a variety of modifications are always offered. Detailed cues are given to ensure proper form and safety.

Stephanie’s passion for Zumba stems from a lifelong dedication to dance and fitness. She works hard to make sure her classes offer a great mix of dance styles, music, and intensity levels that leaves participants energized and uplifted. She strives to help you see how fun fitness can be!

Outside of the gym, Stephanie holds a PhD in Psychology. Her research focuses on promoting physical activity and healthy behaviors, especially in those living with chronic conditions. Her work emphasizes the power of taking control of your health through exercise and lifestyle choices to support healthy aging.

In her free time, Stephanie loves weightlifting, indulging in the latest binge-worthy TV shows, and traveling.

Teri’s journey in the fitness world began many years ago during her college years. She was captain of the dance team – think Celtics dancers, but with cassette tapes for music, vinyl knee high boots and red-hot pants! During this time Teri also joined her first health club and before she knew it, she was working there teaching classes and selling memberships.

Zoom ahead to today and while a lot has changed, her love for leading classes has never changed. She is a Fitness Professional with certifications ranging from Pilates to PiYO, Zumba to Body Pump, and Personal Training to Specialization in Corrective Exercise. The industry is always growing, and she is a dedicated, lifelong student. Skiing, biking, swimming, golf, hiking, dancing, and an award-winning actress, these are some of Teri’s passions. However, teaching group exercise remains at the center. She loves encouraging a new member, helping them feel a part of the group and providing the guidance to help them feel successful and wanting to come back. Teri also love the camaraderie of teaching to a member for many years, knowing they keep coming because the class is fun, packed with variety and continual physical challenges. Having great music, a warm smile and being just a little bit silly are Teri’s trademarks.