Meet Our Team

 Owner and Instructor 

Sophia began her movement journey as a professional ballet dancer, training with Boston Ballet and performing with Nashville Ballet, where she developed a strong foundation in alignment, discipline, and body awareness. Initially turning to yoga for cross-training and injury prevention, she found a deeper passion for the practice, especially during her mother’s battle with cancer, when yoga became a source of strength and peace. Now a 200-hour certified teacher, Sophia leads Vinyasa Power Flow, Restorative Flow, Zen Strength (Vinyasa + HIIT), and Yoga Sculpt classes that are welcoming, energetic, and focused on building strength, balance, and connection—on and off the mat.

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Grace is a newly certified 200HR Hatha yoga teacher who completed her training in Costa Rica. A former competitive swimmer, she first turned to yoga to ease tightness in her shoulders and hips, but quickly found it evolving into much more than a physical practice. For Grace, yoga has become a way of life—offering mental clarity, spiritual grounding, and a deeper connection to the self. In her classes, she hopes to guide students toward those still moments where the body and mind align, helping release resistance and unlock their fullest potential.

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A dedicated distance runner and marathon enthusiast, Jackie thrives on the energy and discipline that come with endurance training. Today, she balances a corporate career with teaching group fitness and pilates, which she’s been doing for the past three years. Jackie loves meeting new faces, bringing high energy to every class, and helping others crush their fitness goals

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Mel Champness is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher passionate about guiding students toward strength, balance, and inner peace through intentional movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. Her classes blend mobility, meditation, and safe alignment, creating an inclusive space that supports both physical and mental well-being. Inspired by nature and lifelong learning, Mel encourages students to move with purpose on and off the mat. When not teaching, she enjoys skiing, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her family and their dog, Fin.

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500 hr YTT

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Annette fell in love with yoga over a decade ago and now shares her passion through dynamic, empowering Yoga Sculpt classes that blend strength and mindful movement. As a licensed massage therapist, she brings a deep understanding of the body to her teaching, offering safe, effective, and accessible practices for all levels. For Annette, yoga is more than movement—it’s a way to come home to oneself, reconnect with inner peace, and find freedom from judgment. Outside the studio, she enjoys beach days and time with her two dogs, Buddy and Snookie.

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Matt Lannon has the heart of an acrobat. He dedicated years towards studying the arts, eventually receiving his BFA in English/Film at Merrimack College. In 2024, he accomplished his YTT in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Now, he hopes to create an environment where anybody can be inspired to move and create their own practice. He is always down to talk yoga, health science, and movies. 

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Casey discovered yoga during a time of transition, seeking something that nurtured both body and mind while balancing roles in project management and community engagement. What began as an occasional class soon became a grounding weekly ritual, offering clarity, purpose, and healing. To Casey, yoga is about deepening the mind-body connection through intentional movement and breath. Her classes blend dynamic flows, breathwork, and mindful movement to help students cultivate self-awareness, inner balance, and peace in an inclusive, welcoming space.

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Keiko found her passion for performance, movement, and community when she joined her high school color guard. She progressed and went on to tour with independent organizations, where her many instructors over the years demanded endurance, technique, uniformity, and commitment to excellence. Her movement background led her to discovering the practice of yoga, and she found balance and a container to support her nervous system in restorative yoga. As a reiki practitioner and yoga teacher, she is dedicated to wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Keiko is devoted to living a soft life and creating a space for others to find their softness in gentle movement and sacred stillness.

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Abby is someone who’s always been on the move, and that love for movement naturally evolved into a passion for health and wellness. She’s all about finding natural ways to support the mind and body, whether it’s through movement, mindset, or lifestyle. The moment she stepped into her first Inferno Hot Pilates class, she was hooked. It gave her a new kind of strength, both mentally and physically, and quickly became a huge part of her life. Abby teaches with the goal of helping others feel strong, clear, and empowered, both on and off the mat.

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Christina is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and longtime devotee of both yoga and high-energy fitness. With over a decade of personal practice, she brings a deep passion and purpose to every class. Christina’s powerful, intentional flows are designed to ignite both body and mind, blending strength, breath, and energy to leave you feeling grounded, energized, and fully present. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening your practice, Christina creates a space that challenges, inspires, and transforms.

IHP

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Laura Pizzuti is a passionate Inferno Hot Pilates instructor dedicated to helping clients achieve their fitness goals in a fun and empowering environment. Her dynamic classes challenge all levels with modifications to ensure everyone feels supported. Known for her motivating energy, Laura inspires strength, endurance, and confidence in each session.

Outside of teaching, Laura continues her own fitness journey, always seeking new ways to inspire others. Join her on the mat for an energizing, transformative experience!

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Samantha began practicing yoga in 2021 after years of searching for movement that felt good for her body. She quickly fell in love with the practice, completed her teacher training in 2022, and has been teaching ever since. Yoga has empowered her to move with freedom and ease, and she hopes to share that same sense of empowerment with everyone who steps into her class.

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Bella began her fitness journey over five years ago and quickly fell in love with the energy, intensity, and transformation that Inferno Hot Pilates offers. Drawn in by the challenge of each class, she found that the practice not only strengthened her body but also brought clarity and confidence to her mind. After years of being a dedicated student, Bella followed her passion and became a certified IHP instructor. Now, as a teacher, she brings that same enthusiasm to every class—creating a space where students can push past their limits, connect with themselves, and leave feeling empowered. She continues to grow in her practice, always deepening her knowledge and love for Inferno Hot Pilates.

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Mia teaches a strong, intuitive flow that encourages students to listen to their bodies and make each practice their own. She weaves yoga philosophy into her classes while fostering a welcoming space for all levels. With a background as a whitewater raft guide in Colorado and Alaska, Mia discovered the power of flow states and presence, lessons she now carries into her teaching. Yoga has supported her body’s recovery from physically demanding adventures while offering peace and connection for her mind and spirit. She is grateful to share her practice and be part of the Ignite community.