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Heather
Heather is long-time fitness enthusiast who began playing soccer competitively at a very young age. Her soccer career ultimately led her to play Division 1 soccer for the Varsity Texas A&M College Station soccer team, where she also received her Bachelors of Business Administration and her Masters of Science in Accounting. Upon graduating from college, Heather worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers, but quickly realized that fitness as well as helping others were her ultimate passions in life. After the birth of her two daughters, Cambelle and Ellington, she began teaching fitness classes at a local gym, quickly becoming certified in many formats, which then led her to become a certified personal trainer. Heather was more than grateful to be living the life she loved when she was one day approached to become a teacher for Pure Barre. Heather immediately fell in love with the Pure Barre technique, as she had never seen the results it gives in such a short period of time with minimal impact. She knew with her love of Pure Barre, her passion to help others live healthier lives through fitness, as well as her business education and experience, she had what it took to own and operate a Pure Barre franchise. Today, she could not be prouder to co-own the two beautiful The Woodlands, TX studios as well as PB College Station, TX with her best friend of 30 years, Amy, and feels blessed beyond measure to do what she loves everyday. She calls it a life of "Pure Magic!"
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Amy
Amy grew up in Spring, Texas and began dancing at the age of three. She danced through high school and served as the Co-Captain of the Klein Oak Strutters her senior year. Amy continued dancing in college at Texas A&M University where she was a member of the Texas Aggie Dance Team. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a Minor in Linguistics then continued her higher education at Baylor University. She graduated from Baylor with a Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and enjoyed a career of evaluating and treating Speech and Language disorders in San Diego, California, Corpus Christi, Texas, Anacortes, Washington and Aledo, Texas. Her husband, Steve, is currently serving his final tour as a Navy pilot in the D.C. area, where Amy has focused on being a stay-at-home mom with their daughter, Kinzey, and son, Gavin, while getting back into a healthy active lifestyle. In August 2016, during a visit back home to Texas, Amy went to see her best friend since 4th grade, Heather Robertson, at the Hughes Landing location of Pure Barre The Woodlands. During this first Pure Barre class, she fell in love with the technique and the high energy environment. As soon as she returned home to Virginia she searched for the nearest Pure Barre location and has been hooked ever since. Amy is thrilled about the opportunity to co-own PBTW and PBCS with her lifelong best friend, Heather Robertson! Pure Barre has been such a blessing in her life physically, mentally and emotionally, and she looks forward to continuing her journey at PBTW. She's excited to Lift. Tone. Burn. with PBTW full-time starting summer 2018.
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managers
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Cari - CS General Manager
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Cari is a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2013, graduating Magna Cum Laude with her BA in International Studies & Spanish with a minor in Communications. Her passions include PURE BARRE, family, travel, culture, margaritas, and queso! She has a background in Customer Services as well as Operations and Supply Chain Management with Sumitomo Corporation. On a regular day you can catch Cari doubling up on classes, working behind the desk and always rocking sticky socks and a smile!
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teachers
Bekah - TW Lead Teacher
I am the youngest of five siblings, I have 2 sisters and two brothers, and was born and raised in Houston. I’m married and have a daughter, Kaylynne, who alsoworks at Pure Barre as a Barretender. Fitness has always been an important part of my life, and I’ve done it all... Yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, running spinning, HIIT, and so much more, but no other form of fitness has captivated me quite like Pure Barre, not only the results, but the mental and physical challenge, all accompanied by community. I’m such a believer, in fact, (ok, maybe obsessed) I felt compelled to become a teacher, and started teaching within 9 months of my very first class. I never thought I’d teach fitness in my life, but I love all things Pure Barre. I love teaching as much as I love taking, and if you know how much I love to work out, that means a lot of love! Pure Barre has simply changed my life, and I love that I get to contribute in giving back some of the Pure Barre love.
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Colleen - CS Lead Teacher
With twenty-four years of dance and fitness teaching experience, I can truly say that Pure Barre delivers results like no other fitness program, and I am thrilled to share it with our community. As a founding team member at PBCS, I have witnessed our members grow stronger and achieve exciting fitness goals. And, I have experienced its effectiveness myself!
A busy fitness instructor and runner, I completed three half-marathons, but had to stop it all due to an injury. After two years of pain and semi-successful physical therapy interventions, I was delightfully surprised to find that Pure Barre helped me regain strength and flexibility and has helped me remain pain-free! With Pure Barre, I have my flexible, fit body back, and that is a great feeling! I grew up dancing and while still in high school, I earned my AFAA group fitness instructor certification and began my fitness career. After high school, I continued dancing as a Kilgore College Rangerette. I earned a degree in Health Education and English from Texas A&M University and worked as a high school English teacher and drill team director for eight years. I founded and directed Dream Dancers Studio where I trained competitive dancers for over ten years. I hold teaching certifications in Health Education, English, Physical Education, and Dance and have taught numerous group fitness class formats such as Step, Zumba, weight training, and kick boxing. My husband Scott and I enjoy an active life in Aggieland and stay busy with our children, Madalyn and Wilson. We treasure spending time with family and our fur babies, Scout and Milo, and we love traveling and seeking adventure in every day! Pure Barre has helped me be me again, and I am eager to challenge myself and others to reach new fitness goals. I am passionate about sharing Pure Barre with others, hope to see you in class soon! |
Alana - CS
I am a junior Kinesiology major at Texas A&M. I am passionate about Jesus, others, dance, Pure Barre and iced coffee! I am a member of Delta Gamma Sorority as well as a part of Student Mobilization college ministry. I also work as Suzanne’s School of Dance Company director. I have aspirations of becoming a Physical Therapist, traveling over seas and owning a dance studio or Pure Barre of my own. When I am not at Pure Barre, I enjoy quality time with friends, going to the lake with family or investing in younger girls. Come take class with me and enjoy the blessing of moving your body to becoming a healthier, happier you!
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Amey - TWI started my Pure Barre journey as a client when I was pregnant. I really wanted to maintain a healthy pregnancy and my doctor suggested I try it out. I was a believer after just one class! I continued to go off and on during my pregnancy and then moved from the Dallas area to The Woodlands shortly after my daughter was born. I picked it back up because I was feeling so weak and I just needed that hour in my day to myself. 3 years after starting, I am still going strong in my Pure Barre journey! I had never been athletic before Pure Barre and I used to hate working out. I wish I had found it earlier. Along with teaching classes, I work in the fashion industry and stay home with my rambunctious toddler. The community at PBTW is unlike anywhere I’ve ever seen and I’m so thankful to be a part of it.
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Barbara - TWHi, my name is Barbara Goodhue. I was born and raised in Houston. I graduated from University of Houston in 2010 with a B.S. in Psychology and then earned my M.A. in Counseling.
The things throughout my life that have offered me the most profound gifts in self-awareness, achieving greater love and compassion toward myself and others, and progress in owning and living out my unique best, are the things that I’ve become passionate about spending my time paying forward. Therapy was one of those things—I am a therapist and have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings to help people address various biopsychosocial concerns. Pure Barre is another one of those things. Pure Barre was such a gift to me when I found it in 2016, and my love for it has only grown since. As a former competitive gymnast, I searched for a workout that engaged and stretched me to push past my comfort zone to new limits. And there’s no burn better than a Pure Barre burn! The challenging workout, fast physical results, mental/psychological benefits, and supportive community in Pure Barre are unmatched. I love teaching and could not be more grateful to be a part of creating a space that welcomes every person exactly as they are and makes them feel seen, supported, challenged, and celebrated. When I’m not at Pure Barre, I am mom to a motley crew of rescue mutts (the cutest ones you’ve ever seen, if I don’t say so myself), taking personal responsibility for keeping the lights on at Blue Fish (if and when I can ever make myself leave the studio), and spending time with friends and family. |
Christina - TWI’m Christina Loftis and I have been teaching Pure Barre for over 4 years now. Beginning in Peachtree City, GA and now in The Woodlands, TX. I live in Woodforest with my husband, Rich, and daughters Delaney and Caitlin. We have 2 dogs: Pepper the Beagle and Dixie the Dachshund, and one outdoor cat named Ginger.
Pure Barre has been a passion of mine because it allows me to take an hour to recharge and refresh, while strengthening my mind and body. Teaching is the highlight of my passion because I get to share the technique of Pure Barre and how extremely effective it is with our amazing clients. It is always my goal to have our clients leave feeling better and more empowered! |
Christy - TWAlmost 6 years ago I walked into the brand new PB studio and 30 days later I was at training to become a teacher. Over the years I have taught and loved every format and it just keeps getting better and better! I am currently one of our two Lead Teachers and love to help clients understand the mind body connection. I have been married to my husband Brad for 27 years and have 2 sons, 23 and 20.
I competed in gymnastics from the age of 3 through high school, did drill team 1 year and cheerleading 6 years and after college I fell in love with running. About 10 years ago when my boys started taking karate, I decided to take it with them and earned my Black Belt. I also taught Zumba and had my own Boot Camp class before finding Pure Barre. In 2012 I trained and competed in bodybuilding in the Figure category continuing for 3 years. I earned my Pro card the second year and the third year I won ‘overall’ in my last Pro show before retiring. My degree is in Psychology, but I have always had a passion for nutrition. Each of the different types of fitness I have been involved with all required a slightly different nutrition protocol and as I educated myself more and more, I started working with friends and family on their personal diets. In 2010 I began my own business, Christy Abrams Nutrition. I work with all different ages to improve nutrition knowledge, body composition and overall health. I practice functional nutrition which starts on the inside and always asks “why?” My goal is to get to the root cause so my clients don’t have to ride the rollercoaster of weight loss/weight gain or illness/wellness but instead have a lifestyle that supports health and vitality while still LIVING LIFE, enjoying vacations, family and work functions. One of my favorite things to do is to tie together Pure Barre and Nutrition! I work with many PB clients and have loved being involved with our nutrition challenges! I look forward to many more years of Pure Barre! |
Dani - TW
Dani is originally from South Florida. Dani began dance at an early age and graduated with a Major in Dance from the prestigious Dreyfoos School of the Arts. She attended intensives with the well known Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia, PA and has performed many major ballets with the Boca Ballet Theatre. She started her Pure Barre journey almost six years ago in Chesapeake, VA where her husband was stationed during his career with the Marine Corps. Upon moving back to South Florida, she continued to teach Pure Barre and fell deeper in love with the technique. She has a strong passion for fitness and nutrition and excited to be a part of the PBTW community!
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Elena - CSI’m Elena, and I’m a senior from Houston majoring in Agricultural Economics major with a concentration in Rural Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M. I grew up dancing since the age of 3 and was on a competitive team for years and danced for Exclamation Dance Company for 3 years, so naturally I love any kind of workout with a dance aspect. My Pure Barre journey began when my sister Danielle asked me to take a foundations class with her. I fell in love with it and we both joined as clients. I quickly felt like a part of the family at the studio, and decided I wanted to join the PBCS team. I started as a Barretender and eventually became a teacher! I love being active, as my hobbies include dancing, horseback riding, and taking my dog Milo on adventures. I can’t wait to share my love for Pure Barre with my Pure Barre College Station family in my classes!
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Flavia - TWMy name is Flavia and I was born in Brazil. I’m the mother of two beautiful boys and we’ve been living in the US since 2012.
Three years ago, while living in Florida, I took my first Pure Barre class and TOTALY fell in LOVE with it. Eight months later I decided to take a big step and became a Pure Barre instructor. I taught for a year and in August of 2017, my family and I decided to move to Texas and I was lucky enough to find PBTW! It’s been a year and half since I became a member and ever since then I’ve missed being an instructor, so today I’m very happy to be part of this amazing team of women from Pure Barre The Woodlands! |
Jana - CSThe pursuit of fitness began for me during my years in college. I was employed by Gold’s Gym in College Station as Group Fitness Director beginning in the 1990s. I earned my BS degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University in 1994 specializing in cardiac rehabilitation. I taught strength training and aerobic classes for Blinn College on the Bryan campus. I interned and was later employed by St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. In 1997 I started a personal training business. My focus turned to Pilates in 1999. I certified through the Physicalmind Institute in 2000 and opened a Pilates studio located in Bryan. I expanded to open a boutique fitness experience in College Station with Studio Pilates LTD in 2011. I moved with my husband and his new job to Arizona in 2017. Pure Barre Arrowhead, AZ is where I fell in LOVE with the Pure Barre technique and certified to teach this amazing method. Returning to College Station with my husband and fur babies, I'm thrilled to be part of the founding team to bring my love of Pure Barre to Aggieland!
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Jamie - TWI am Jamie Sewall and I am not a stranger to Pure Barre. Having started in Austin, Texas in 2012, and then moving to the amazing studios of The Woodlands, Texas, I currently have 7 years of teaching history. I am trained in all three current formats and love teaching them equally.
When I am not tucking you can find me loving life with my husband and three quintessential children. I have run a few marathons and run a few binge watching weekends. I feel very blessed to have this life I live. I continue to enjoy the growth and goals that Pure Barre encourages me to achieve. Being a Pure Barre teacher allows me the distinctive experience to contribute back to my clients and community.
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Jordan - TWGrowing up in a family of coaches and dance directors, I began my fitness journey at a young age. I trained as an athlete and a dancer throughout my academic years, playing sports and dancing for my schools and studio. I was a three year officer and held the highest officer position of Major on the Klein Oak Strutters Dance Team. I then went on to dance at Blinn College where I won two National Champion titles with the Blinn Treasures Dance Team. I attend Texas A&M University pursuing my degree in Sociology. I am a member of the Texas A&M Dance Arts Society and train in all forms of dance. The athleticism and use of the ballet barre technique is what brought me to Pure Barre and I fell in love with the method and all it offers. I am elated to be a certified instructor for Pure Barre and part of the founding team of the College Station location.
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Kyleigh - TWI am Texas born and raised, and grew up nearby in Spring. Throughout middle and high school I was a cheerleader, and ran cross country; both activities that sparked my interest in health and fitness. Running really stuck with me as a passion, and I still enjoy it today! I graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 2014 with a bachelor's in public relations. From there, I moved back to Texas, started a job in event planning, and soon discovered Pure Barre. After just a few classes I was hooked, and even started working at the front desk as a barre tender. I loved the empowering community of women at the studio, and couldn't get enough of the work outs. Almost two years later, I took the plunge and decided to become a teacher, and it was one of the best decisions ever! There's not a much better job than challenging and motivating clients to work hard and achieve their goals! Soon after I began teaching, I also decided to return to school for another degree, this time in nursing at UTHealth in Houston, and I'll begin working as a labor and delivery nurse this Fall. Throughout school, Pure Barre was a life saver, and helped me to reset and recharge my mind and body in the midst of lots of studying! I've now been teaching Pure Barre for over a year, and have loved every minute of it. Both taking and teaching class are some of my favorite times during the week, and I'm so thankful I get to do both at PBTW!
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Lilly - CSI grew up in New Braunfels, Texas and was a dancer my whole life. I was a member of the dance team at New Braunfels High School and continued dancing in college as a Texas State Strutter. My love for Pure Barre began when I was sixteen years old and started working the front desk at Pure Barre New Braunfels. I quickly fell in love with the low impact workout because it has allowed me to build muscle, something I have struggled with. I started teaching Pure Barre when I was a senior in high school, a year and a half ago, and have been teaching ever since. It is my passion. I love watching clients get stronger and become more confident with each class. When I'm not at Pure Barre, I love going to concerts, trying new places to eat, and spending time at the lake with family and friends. I am so excited to be a part of the Pure Barre College Station team, and share my love of this amazing workout with all of you!!
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Louise - TWMy name is Louise Blanchard and I love being an active member of my community - interacting with and helping people around me. I grew up as a dancer and fell in love with fitness as my life changed and dance became less of a part of it. Running and yoga were big parts of my life until I had the opportunity to try Pure Barre - which I immediately fell in love with! It didn't take long to decide it was the perfect fitness option for me. I have been blessed with the opportunity to be a teacher since 2014 and continue to love to watch it change people's lives! When I'm not teaching, I'm a real estate agent by profession, wife and mom to two VERY busy girls, and I volunteer with the Junior League of The Woodlands and The John Cooper School.
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Nicole - CSMy passion for all things fitness and wellness began from a young age, starting with ballet, and continuing with cheerleading, dance, volleyball, and track, in my home state of Oregon. After graduating with a BS in Biology from the University of Oregon, I moved to College Station to pursue a Master's in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. During my winter break in 2015 when I was visiting family in Boulder, Colorado, I took my first Pure Barre class at the Boulder studio, and found that my love of dance and exercise was blended in one, and when I returned to College Station I began attending barre classes at Studio Pilates. After attending barre classes for a few years, I decided to become a barre instructor myself and have taught at various studios in Bryan/ College Station while pursuing my Ph.D. I have currently decided to pursue my dream of being a Cardiologist and am applying to medical school following the completion of my Ph.D.! There are no words to describe the excitement I feel to be a part of the founding team of Pure Barre College Station, and to continue sharing my passion for fitness and barre with Aggieland!
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Sarah - CSMy name is Sarah Bianco, I am a 20 year old student at Texas A&M University, majoring in Computer Engineering and pursuing a minor in Arabic. Fitness has always been a passion of mine. In high school, I joined a gym and experienced how to push my body and become stronger not only physically, but mentally. I was introduced to Pure Barre in college, and I immediately fell in love with everything about it. Pure Barre is not just a workout facility, but it is a community and a way of life. I believe being active and keeping your body strong throughout your entire life span is extremely important, and Pure Barre is perfect for people of all ages. Come find me at Pure Barre College Station and embrace the shake!
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