Instructors

Meet Reaghan, our dedicated Studio Manager. With a passion for creativity and organization, she ensures that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Reaghan's leadership and attention to detail make her an invaluable part of our team, helping to bring our projects to life. 

Sarah joined the studio in 2021 looking for a low-impact exercise due to a service connected disability. Sarah trained in every apparatus at the studio prior to becoming an instructor in 2023. Sarah is the Aerial Fabrics Manager as well as the Technology Manager for AAF; managing both the website and the mobile app. She is joined at the studio frequently by her husband and so and teaches Aerial Hammock, Lyra, and Children's Aerial Classes. 

Rachel has been attending AAF since 2018 and started instructing in 2020. While she’s tried and taught just about every apparatus, pole is where her heart is! She loves breaking down technique, and choreography. Outside of the studio she’s a tattoo artist at Black Velvet Ink.

Aly is a dedicated science teacher by day, inspiring young minds with the wonders of the universe. When the sun sets, she transforms into a kids' aerial class instructor, sharing her passion for movement and creativity. Outside of her teaching roles, you can catch her enjoying a game of Jeopardy or embarking on adventurous climbs, including her journey to Mount Everest Base Camp!

Julie started taking aerial classes at AAF in 2016. She was looking for a fun and different approach to build muscle and stay fit. She had been an aerobics and kickboxing instructor for 15 years. She fell in love the very first class! Currently, she works as an ultrasound technologist. She is a Navy veteran of 20 years and mother of 4.  Julie has a passion for pole fitness and dancing and feels extremely lucky to be able to share this passion as an instructor. Julie is CirqFIT Pole Teacher Certified and she teaches Beginner and  Intermediate Pole Dance and Hell on Heels. 

Liz took her first pole class in the summer of 2018 and was immediately hooked. She burned through a 5-class package and immediately signed up for an unlimited membership. She has tried every apparatus AAF has to offer and has taken over 1000 classes, but her love has always been pole. She dreamed of becoming a pole instructor and completed the first Aerial Arts Fitness Instructor Certification in 2021 to make that dream come true. She now teaches Introduction to Pole Dance and Introduction to Heels classes. 

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Before starting pole, Liz was going through a rough patch after finishing her master's degree. She had lost her spark and was lonely and unhappy. Through pole and AAF, not only did she find a great place to work out, but she found her passion and has made some of the best friends of her life. It's not an exaggeration to say that pole and AAF changed her life, entirely for the best!

Emily joined aerial Aerial Arts Fitness in June of 2022, thinking she would take one class to say she tried something new. Instead Instead she ended up falling in love with aerials! She has since trained on every apparatus, but her favorite is lyra! She completed Aerial Arts Instructor Training in 2023. You can find her teaching intro to lyra, beginner low flow, and beginner lyra. AAF has given her confidence, purpose, joy and amazing friendships!

AJ started her Aerial Arts journey in 2020, expecting to check one class off her bucket list. Instead, she fell in love. The more classes she took, the more she wanted to have her life centered around aerial arts. After taking the Aerial Arts Instructor Certification, she was so excited  to start working at AAF. It has helped her to become so much more comfortable and happier with herself, and she aspires to do the same thing through instructing. Besides aerial arts, she loves traveling and adventuring, reading and writing, photography, and animals. Being able to incorporate animals and aerial arts as the main sources of happiness and being able to make a living from them is her goal in life.

Meet Tracey, our newest addition to the pole community! With years experience in instructing she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to studio. When she's teaching, you can catch her enjoying her time riding horses or hitting the dance floor with some swing dancing. We're excited to have her on board!

Becca started silks in 2021. Recovering from an injury from roller derby, Becca decided she needed a new challenge! 

Elyssa has been dancing her whole life and decided to join us at the studio in 2018. Elyssa is the  choreographer for  the elite dance troupe that performs at our showcases. When troupe is not in session, Elyssa instructs acro chair, contemporary pole, chair hip hop and more! Outside of dancing, Elyssa is a very talented tattoo artist at her studio black velvet ink!

Zoe's fitness journey began in the gym as a weight lifter. She started pole in 2018 when she saw a friend post about it on social media and she instantly fell in love! Zoe loves pole but has recently been exploring all that AAF has to offer in other disciplines too. Zoe teaching Beginner and Intermediate Pole dance. She enjoys watching her students learn and seeing the excitement on their faces when they get that trick they've been working on!

Sean was introduced to the studio by his wife, Sarah, two years ago. He teaches Hammock and Aerial Kids Classes.

Beth is your enthusiastic pole and bungee fitness instructor who seamlessly combines her passion for movement with her love for photography! With over 10 years of experience in aerial fitness, her classes not only focus on strength and flexibility but also encourage creativity and self-expression. As a professional photographer, Beth captures the beauty of movement, sharing stunning imagery that inspires her students. Join her sessions for an unforgettable workout experience that celebrates both fitness and art

Steph, our passionate instructor who quickly become a beloved part of our community. With expertise bungee, kids classes, and hammock, she brings energy and enthusiasm to every session. As the owner of My Pets World, Steph's love for both fitness and animals shines through in everything she does!

Cammy took her first pole class at AAF in 2017 and fell in love with it right away. She loves the confidence that pole has given her and seeing that confidence in others as well.  She especially enjoys flips, drops, and strength-based tricks and helping students achieve their own goals.  Cammy completed the Aerial Arts Fitness Instructor Certification in 2021. She is also a mom and enjoys nature hikes with her son in her free time. 

Madison started her aerial journey in the beginning of 2021.  She was afraid of going upside down but that would not stop her from reaching her goals! You can find Madison in the aerial studio instructing aerial hammock, Intro to silks, and Flex & stretch or in the bungee studio!

Fred Maerkle is knowledgeable and well versed in many healing modalities. He is a Usui Holy Fire II Reiki Master/Teacher, Kundalini Reiki Master, Certified Biofield Tuning practitioner, Certified VFRT & Gua Sha Therapist, Certified Tui Na practitioner, & Certified Tibetan Singing Bowl Master Healer. He works individual healing sessions specializing in IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and Vibrational Sound Therapy. It is common that clients may have multiple or complex conditions that they would like to have addressed. He starts a client session with a quick 2 – 3 minute consult to determine what issues they would like to me to focus on, and ofttimes will customize the session treatment based on their needs. The customized sessions can include not only physical issues, but also can address emotional and spiritual issues all in the same session. Fred also does group sound healing meditation sessions in public, private, and corporate sectors.

Web: www.ZentasticWellness.com