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Group Classes: Instructors

Schedule | Class Descriptions | Instructors | FAQ

Malissa Arnold  |  Jennifer Bailey  |  Lynda Bodden  |  Michelle Briehler  |  Charlie Comacho |  Leslie Cortina  |  Cheryl Curbishley |  Ryah Dekis |  Jose R. Diaz  |  Chris Dorner  |  Lisa Dudeck  |   Dan Fatton  |  Paula Flory  |  Eliza Hammer  |  Danielle Gargione  |  Holly Haynes  |  Therese Julo  |  Lori Kancylarz |  Kierceton Kepes  |  Zsofia Lange  |  Terri Layton  |  Stacey McKenna  |  Laureen Mikos  |  Bess Myers  |  Jill Myers  |  Amy Otey  |   Laurel Reid  |  Lucie Reside  |  Rachel Scupp  |   Sarah Stevenson  |  Romy Toussaint  |  Jodi Vinch  |  Brenda Watty  |  Christie Williams  | 

Malissa Arnold

Malissa Arnold
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: January 2009
  • Specialty: Spin
  • Certifications: IFTA, AAAI, ISMA Indoor
  • Experience: 10 years of participating in spin classes, triathlon training and competing
  • Interests/Hobbies: Competing in triathlons, knitting, reading, music, dance, movies, theatre

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    Jennifer Bailey

    Jennifer Bailey
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: July 2009
  • Specialty: Yoga
  • Certifications: Inner Light Yoga Center Certification – 200 hours
  • Experience: 8 years of participating in yoga classes, 3 years teaching yoga
  • Interests/Hobbies: acting, singing, dancing, reading, watching good movies, and running outside

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    LYNDA BODDEN

    Lynda Bodden
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: June 2006
  • Specialty: PEAC Spin
  • Certifications: Johnny G Spin, AAAI, ISMA
  • Experience: Previous experience at local YWCA since 2005
  • Interests/Hobbies: Gardening, sewing, tennis, running & cycling.

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    MICHELLE BRIEHLER
    Michelle Briehler
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: August 2000
  • Specialty: Pilates, Group Strength Training, Core moves
  • Certifications: Spinning, AAAI, NSCA-CPT, Pilates
  • Experience: Massage therapist 1993-2001, Kick Boxing instructor 1998-2000 – Northeast Academy of Martial Arts, Karate 1998-2000
  • Interests/Hobbies: Exercise, music, beach gardening, spending time with my family, scrapbooking, internet.

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    Charlie Comacho
    Charlie Comacho
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: December 2009
  • Specialty: Core, Balance, Dance
  • Certifications: AAAI Primary Group, Pilates, Allegro A1, Zumba, Bosu
  • Experience: Has been teaching for 17 years in Puerto Rico and NYC
  • Interests/Hobbies: Surfing, Home Improvement, Working with kids

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    LESLIE CORTINA
    Leslie Cortina
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: March 1997
  • Specialty: All Yoga Classes, PEAC Spin, group strength training
  • Certifications: Group Exercise, Spinning, Yoga
  • Experience: 17 yrs. as a fitness professional, 7 years spinning, 5 years yoga
  • Interests/Hobbies: Practicing yoga, cycling, walking, cooking.

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    Cheryl Curbishley
    Cheryl Curbishley
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: Member since 1998, Instructor since 2006
  • Specialty: Weight classes, PEAC spin, Rebounding
  • Certifications: AAAI Primary Group Exercise Instructor, Personal Training and Spin. AFFA Kickboxing
  • Experience: Many years participating in group exercise, trained for and completed two marathons & one sprint triathalon.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Running, scrapbooking, Girl Scout Leader, full-time mom of two children.

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    Ryah Dekis
    Ryah Dekis
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: August 2010
  • Specialty: Yoga
  • Certifications: 500 level Hatha Yoga Teacher, Vinyasa Flow, Chakra, 200hr & 500hr Yoga Teacher Training
  • Experience: Studied with Shiva Rea, Seane Corn & Anodea Judith, is a member of IAYT-International Association of Yoga Therapists, teaching: couples, mom/baby, power, chakra, reggae flow, athletes, children, pre/post-natal, gentle, corporate & private sessions
  • Interests/Hobbies: Yoga, hiking, going to the beach, spending time w/her Fiance Mike, and daughter Isis Kai

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    Jose R. Diaz
    Jose R. Diaz
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: September 2007
  • Specialty: Latin Social Dances
  • Certifications: Salsa / Mambo / Merengue / Cha-Cha & Bachata
  • Experience: Over 30yrs of Social Dancing in the Tri-State area, 13+ years of teaching 1000’s of children & adults, Numerous Competitions, Performances & Demonstrations. Lead a number of students into winning competitions, pageants, dance companies and/or becoming instructors (i.e, our very own Susan Fanning).
  • Interests/Hobbies: Dancing, Sports, Music, Percussions, Interior Remodeling

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    CHRIS DORNER
    Chris Dorner
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: September 2001
  • Specialty: Step, PEAC Spin, Kickbox, Body Pump
  • Certifications: AAAI/ISMA Aerobic Primary, Reebok Spin, Body Pump, AAAI/ISMA Personal Training, ACE Personal Training
  • Experience: Teaching since 14, Lucille Roberts, Merrill Lynch, Janssen, fitness corner, Newtown Athletic Club, Newtown Center Club
  • Interests/Hobbies: Gymnastics, dance, cooking.

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    LISA DUDECK
    Lisa Dudeck
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: March 1997
  • Specialty: Strength, Step, PEAC Spin, Balance
  • Certifications: Step, Personal Training, Spin, Yoga, Pilates
  • Experience: 20 Years teaching fitness classes, personal trainer – 10 years, Competitive body builder 1985-1990
  • Interests/Hobbies: 3 children, interior design and art.

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    Dan Fatton
    Dan Fatton
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: 2007
  • Specialty: Spin
  • Certifications: Johnny G Spin
  • Experience: Spinning since 1998, began teaching in 2007.
  • Interests/Hobbies: swimming, yoga, biking, cooking, reading, gardening, laying on the beach, attending concerts, traveling, wine tasting.

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    Paula Flory
    Paula Flory
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: April 2009
  • Specialty: Group Fitness, Zumba, Cardio Box
  • Certifications: AFAA, BTS, ZUMBA, ACE
  • Experience: Group Exercise Instructor 2007-2009
  • Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, spending time with my family
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  • Danielle Gargione
    Danielle Gargione
  • Joined PEAC: June 2008
  • Specialty: Spin
  • Certifications: Johnny G Spin
  • Experience: Many years participating in group exercise, coached cheerleading and track
  • Interests/Hobbies: Exercising, reading, scrapbooking

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    ELIZA HAMMER
    Eliza Hammer
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: October 2005
  • Specialty: Yoga and Tai Chi
  • Certifications: Kripalu Yoga
  • Experience: Yoga instructor for 3 years, Director of after school program, Karate Instructor for Adults and Children
  • Interests/Hobbies: Loves gardening, dancing and work with children.

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    HOLLY HAYNES
    Holly Haynes
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: May 2007
  • Specialty: Yoga, Pilates
  • Workshop Training: AFPA 2008, Yogaphoria, Jivamukhti yoga NYC, OM yoga NYC.
  • Experience: PEAC instructor 2007-2008; yoga practitioner 1994-present; Professor (Classical Studies) TCNJ 2005-present.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Writing, reading, movies, fitness

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    Therese Julo
    Therese Julo
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: November 2009
  • Specialty: Yoga
  • Certifications: 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training, instructing Yoga group exercise classes
  • Experience: Group Exercise Instructor since 1987 (specializing in Yoga since 2001)
  • Interests/Hobbies: Biking, boating, swimming, yoga

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    Therese Julo
    Lori Kancylarz
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: July 2010
  • Specialty: Pilates
  • Certifications: Zumba, Pilates, Group Fitness, AAFA - personal training
  • Experience: 17 years in the fitness field, personal & group training
  • Interests/Hobbies: Biking, walking, going to the beach

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    Kierceton Kepes
    Kierceton Kepes
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: August 2010
  • Specialty: Yoga
  • Certifications: Yoga, Pilates, AAAI / ISMA - Johnny G. Spin
  • Experience: 10 yrs of instructing group exercise classes at PAC, NAC, Healthquest & Body Tech
  • Interests/Hobbies: Exercising, skiing, going to the beach, listening to music, reading, laughing with friends & spending quality time with her boys.

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    Zsofia Lange
    Zsofia Lange
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: March 2010
  • Specialty: Total Body Conditioning
  • Certifications: ACE certified Personal Trainer
  • Experience: 20 years of participating group exercise classes, competitive swimming, ILIAP Coach
  • Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, running, dancing, photography, arts, reading, giving tours at teh Philadelphia Museum of Arts, and spending time with my husband and three children.

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    Terri Layton
    Terri Layton
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: March 2009
  • Specialty: Tai Chi
  • Certifications: Tai Chi
  • Experience: 2 years teaching, various workshops.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Writing, photography, yoga, running, cooking, gardening, hiking, skiing, mycology, is a trained naturalist, and spending time with her dogs.

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    Stacey McKenna
    Stacey McKenna
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: May 2010
  • Specialty: Zumba
  • Certifications: Zumba
  • Experience: Participating in group classes
  • Interests/Hobbies: Fitness, Teaching, Traveling, Family, & Music

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    Therese Julo
    Laureen Mikos
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: September 2010
  • Specialty: Zumba
  • Certifications: Zumba, AFFA Group Certified
  • Experience: Instructing Zumba & Hip Hop Abs
  • Interests/Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, stay fit, belly dancing, & hip hop.

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    Bess Myers
    Bess Myers
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: August 2010
  • Specialty: Pilates
  • Certifications: Pilates AAAI
  • Experience: Pilates instructor since 2008
  • Interests/Hobbies: Fitness, dance (ballet), gluten and soy - free cooking, learning new languages.

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    JILL MYERS
    Jill Myers
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: October 2008
  • Specialty: Pilates
  • Certifications: Pilates AAAI, AFAA, Group Fitness.
  • Experience: Many years participating in group exercise classes, team teaching, and teaching at PEAC.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Exercising, school and community volunteer work, spending time with her husband and children.

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    AMY OTEY
    Amy Otey
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: October 1998
  • Specialty: Yoga, Intro to Step, Seniors
  • Certifications: AAAI/ISMA – Group Exercise, Step Aerobics, Yoga I & II Tai Chi, Certified w/ Rutgers – Gerontology, BBA – Strategic Mgt.
  • Experience: 15 years experience with seniors at various Continuing Care & Rehabilitation Centers. 20 years teaching aerobics – fitness. Began with Spa Lady in 1983 wearing danskin leotards & leg warmers.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Miss Amy® is the definitive Kids Rocker/Fitness Guru! She's an Advocate for the President's Challenge Program, a fitness professional and a Grammy® cataloged recording artist. Her high-energy performances inspire families to get moving. She is Making Music Fit For Kids!™
    http://www.MissAmyKids.com

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    Laurel Reid
    Laurel Reid
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: September 1997
  • Specialty: Kickboxing, Spin, Weights
  • Certifications: Group Exercise Personal Training, Senior Specialist.
  • Experience: 30 years of motivating people to MOVE.
  • Interests/Hobbies: The beach, watching her kids play sports, cheering on her Patriots and Red Sox, and hanging out with “Bubba,” her golden retriever.

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    LUCIE RESIDE
    Lucie Reside
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: January 2005
  • Specialty: Yoga
  • Certifications: Yoga certification through SPANDA Yoga of Movement, 200 hour training
  • Experience: Practicing Yoga for over 8 years.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Reading, gardening, yoga, meditation.

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    Rachel Scupp
    Rachel Scupp
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: March 2010
  • Specialty: Walk & Weights, Total Body Conditioning
  • Experience: Participating in group classes, Coaching cheerleading for 9 years
  • Interests/Hobbies: Exercising, teaching, reading, writing, speaking French,
    and traveling
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    Sara Stevenson
    Sarah Stevenson
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: July 2009
  • Specialty: Step, sculpt, boot-camp, mat Pilates, Yoga
  • Certifications: AFAA Primary Group Exercise, AAAI mat Pilates, AFAA Yoga, AFAA step skills
  • Experience: 3 years teaching step, sculpt, yoga, mat pilates
  • Interests/Hobbies: Running, working out, baking scrapbooking, spending time with my children

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    ROMY TOUSSAINT
    Romy Toussaint
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: January 1999
  • Specialty: Yoga – All levels, PEAC Spin, (All classes)
  • Certifications: AAAI – Yoga AAAI – Aerobics Reebok – Spinning
  • Experience: Teaching fitness classes for 20 years, soccer & volleyball coach.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Reading, playing soccer & volleyball, hiking, yoga, baking.

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    Jodi Vinch
    Jodi Vinch
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: Returned to PEAC April 2008
  • Specialty: Kickboxing, Cardio and Weight, Pilates, Yoga
  • Certifications: AFAA, ASCM, Johnny G Spin, Schwinn Cycle, Gliding, Body Step, Body Pump, Level 1 Yoga, Bosu, Aqua Fit, Gravity
  • Experience: Has taught fitness for over 24 years and has a background in competitive diving and swimming.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Fitness- Jodi’s Motto is "This is not a dress rehearsal- Jump into the moment"

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    BRENDA WATTY
    Brenda Watty
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: 2000
  • Specialty: Cardio Dance Party – “Step & Funk”
  • Certifications: AAAI - Aerobics
  • Experience: Owned my own gym (Jumps), Human Resources Manager at the Westin Princeton Hotel.
  • Interests/Hobbies: Singing, Dancing & Sipping Fine Wines.

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    Christie Williams
    Christie Williams
  • Joined PAC/PEAC: November 2009
  • Specialty: Zumba, Pilates
  • Certifications: Zumba, Pilates
  • Experience: 10 years of instructing dance, aerobics and drama
  • Interests/Hobbies: Singing, dancing, acting, reading, knitting, and spending time with Matthew and their puppy Remy Tuna!

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