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3376 Niagara Falls Blvd.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
716.253.1625
My Mantra is “Health is Wealth”…I love being in the gym…I feed off other people’s energy!
I’m an avid outdoor cyclist but also enjoy riding indoors to train. My cycling certifications are Stages and Mad dog.
My TRX certs are STC and GTC, with my sight set on becoming a TRX Master Trainer. I’m currently working on that goal.
Like everyone, finding time and motivation to exercise can be a challenge and it’s something Shamyr struggled with until he found his love of spin a few years ago. Since he hopped on the bike, he hasn’t turned back. Shamyr rides with tempos and rhythmic music that gets you pumped up for your workout from start to finish focusing on HITT training. Shamyr is a certified spin instructor through Madd Dog Athletics. Most recently he had been certified to teach step. Yes step!! Join him in Step & Sweat for another high energy class you do not want to miss!
In August 2013, I walked into my very first Power Yoga class. I figured, how hard could this be? This is only yoga and I'm a guy who lifts weights and runs; I’ve got this! HA! I walked into the studio, rented a mat and immediately felt out of place. Around me were people that looked like they belonged, with their mats, blocks and appropriate yoga apparel. And there I was, sticking out like a sore thumb.
As the class began and progressed, it became apparent that yoga is HARD, and unlike any other physical workout I had ever experienced. I remember moving and not really caring if I did the poses correctly but recognizing that the combination of movement, my breath and the connection with those around me was pretty incredible and a feeling I will never forget. Something clicked for me in that day in class, a deep connection within myself and those all around me – mind, body and soul.
To this day, the memory of the songs played during my first class instantly brings me back to that overwhelming feeling of connection I had experienced with each student practicing alongside of me. Walking out of class that day, I knew there was something bigger in this space for me. As my practice continued 1-2 days per week, the physical and mental benefits of yoga were realized, and I started inviting family and friends to join me in classes. It was a few years into practicing when I realized that I needed to share this practice in a larger capacity with others and started seriously looking into becoming a teacher.
In the Summer of 2018, I learned that my local studio was offering the Baptiste 200 HR Expand Your Power teacher training program, and I knew that was my opportunity to begin my journey as a teacher. I completed the Baptiste training program in November 2018 and am certified with the Yoga Alliance as a RYT at the 200hr level.
I am beyond grateful and am so honored to be able to share this practice and be of service to others in this capacity. I completed Baptiste Level 1 training programs in 2019 and plan to attend Level 2 in the near future.
Shannon is a wife, mother of two extremely active boys and Systems Accounting Manager for Niagara County.
She found her love for fitness after graduating high school and discovering step aerobics and Tae Bo as a great way to release pent up anxiety. While those workouts may be a thing of the past, she still heavily relies on physical activity as a way to stay balanced. Whether it is running, cycling, climbing obstacles or maintaining a pose – she is up for the challenge and loves motivating others to challenge themselves.
“Keeping a positive attitude is extremely important. If you think you can, you will. If you think you can’t, you won’t. Always stay positive!”
Shannon is certified in Buffalo Barre and TRX.
Susie fell in love with hip hop movement at the age of 13 when she joined a Hip Hop team at her church. She discovered that movement, especially Hip Hop, when done with a purpose, is an amazing tool in ministering to the community. Her new found love for hip hop led her to take a few Hip hop classes throughout High School. Susie’s love for movement continued in college after enrolling at Niagara University and taking a few recreational hip hop classes offered at the Kiernan Fitness Center.
While in school, she perfomed in and won 2 first place titles for Niagara University’s talent competition Open Mic Nite. At the tail end of her college career, she stepped into a teaching role at Free Soul Dance in which she taught for a little under a year and a half before pursuing her own endeavors.
In April of 2016, Susie opened Musicality Central, an adult hip hop studio, with her business partner Rishone Todd. Through Musicality Central, she has cultivated her own signature style, which she has been able to translate into a fun and playfully sexy way to work out.
June of 2016, Susie was one of the talented team of choreographers that collaborated in creating a cultural Hip Hop piece to perform at a White House sponsored event. Her latest addition to her teaching resume is teaching the competition teams at ModDance Studio. Through these recent experiences, she confirmed that this is her true calling. She states:
“Having the ability to connect with people through movement and providing them with an outlet to truly be themselves is a blessing.” Choreographing and teaching has greatly enhanced her life and overall performance, which she is truly grateful.
Jillian is a mother of twins, kindergarten teacher, kids’ yoga instructor and avid skier. Which is one of her biggest passions! Jillian was a dancer growing up and reconnected with her love of moving to music when she walked into her first Zumba class nearly ten years ago. She became a certified Zumba instructor in 2012 and has never looked back. Recently she has obtained a certification in Barre at Buffalo Barre, as well as a Buti Yoga certification! She believes that music moves your soul, and everything she teaches is a perfect fit! So join her at the Barre or on your mat to move, smile, and sweat… No experience needed!
Rishone is a mover by heart and is clearly passionate about all forms. He was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica and as a youth he grew up moving to reggae and dancehall music. He then moved to the States in 1994 where he started his hip hop journey. He taught himself hip hop by learning its rich history, foundation of movement, and then mastering his own movement before incorporating it into choreography.
He graduated from Niagara University with a Bachelors in Biology and a minor in Engineering. He worked as a Validation Scientist for a little under 4 years for one of the top parenteral pharmaceutical production companies in the world. However, in 2014 he made a committed decision to pursue the life he was truly passionate about.
He is now the owner of Plated_Soul, a catering business that focuses on elegant healthy delicious dishes and culinary education, and is also the Co-director of Musicality Central, an adult Hip Hop studio. He has been teaching for a little under 13 years and is extremely passionate about helping others find their own movement.
His latest and greatest achievement was organizing a team of choreographers that collaborated on a cultural piece that was performance for a White House sponsored event. “I don’t know if I could live without movement. I jam at stop lights in my car while singing to music, in the produce aisle while picking my mangoes, and I cant believe that I get to share that with clients 1 hour at a time. It makes me love life.” Hip hop has always brought joy and excitement to his life, a kind of joy that is full of contagious, positive energy .
Mark has been teaching cycling at gyms across WNY for 7+ years. He has a Lifetime Spin certification through Mad Dog Athletics. He enjoys teaching cycling and the opportunity to provide others with a workout experience that helps them to reach and maintain their fitness goals.
“The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself.”
Tara has been in and around sports and athletics her whole life. As a three sport athlete in high school she knew she wanted to continue in the athletic arena for her career, just didn’t know what. After 2 years of collegiate basketball, she opted to continue her education in Athletic Training at SUNY Cortland where she also completed a masters degree in Exercise Science and her Certified Strength and Conditioning exam. As a graduate assistant, she was the head athletic trainer for the football team and women’s lacrosse team at SUNY Cortland.
She ultimately continued her education in Physician Assistant Studies at Daemen College and currently works at UBMD Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. She still needed more and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with the Baptiste Institute. This changed her life and how she views it. She has continued her movement journey with additional TRX and kettlebell trainings. MOVEMENT is medicine, and exercise to her is a MOVING meditation. She loves bringing this talented team of instructors to you at BE MOVED to MOVE you both physically and mentally.
“BEST DAY EVER!!!”
Certifications: Mad Dog Spinning, PiYo Live (Beachbody), TRX, Les Mills BodyPump, Les Mills CxWorx, AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer, AFAA Primary Group Instructor, Myofascial Release Foam Roller, Buffalo Barre.
You can not control everything but you can control YOU!
Jess has always “liked” the idea of fitness but fell in love with indoor cycling from the very first class and never looked back. That love grew to encompass group fitness and finally personal training. Exercise not only has amazing physical benefits but emotional ones as well. She firmly believes there are obstacles in life that we can not always control but you CAN control how you feel and react to them. So she wants your story; the challenges, the fears, the hopes and to find out what drives you. Her goal is to turn these things into your power and make you stronger from the inside out. Jess absolutely loves helping you go from “I can’t” to “Bring It On!” and being there every step of the way.
She practiced using tapes in her living room in hopes of achieving the lean “yoga body” she had seen in magazines often fast forwarding through the relaxation and centering portions of the videos. It wasn’t until Tina started taking classes at the Himalayan Institute, and couldn’t hit the fast forward button, that she realized the many benefits that yoga provides not only in the physical body, but in our emotional and energetic bodies as well. Wanting to share her passion for yoga, she enrolled in the teacher certification program, and became certified in 2012 and has since taught in a variety of settings including the Himalayan Institute, Amherst Center for Senior Services, chiropractic office, community education, and private sessions.
Tina began cycling at World Gym 5 years ago, and immediately fell in love with the intensity and the energy the class provided. She ultimately decided to take the Instructor training through MADD DOG Athletics.
Aside from exercising, She enjoys camping, hiking, hopping on the back of her husbands Harley, relaxing with family and friends, and morning walks with her bulldogs Beau, and Sophia. What a great and sloppy way to start the day!
Ashley’s 3 favorite A things to do are athletics, activities, and academics. Ashley began practicing yoga during her undergraduate career at John Carroll and fell in love with hot flow three years ago. She completed her RYT-200 hour yoga training through the Baptiste Institute this summer. She loves practicing yoga, will be a lifelong learner of yoga, and is excited to teach you all!
Ashley enjoys swimming, skiing, running, and playing golf. She loves spending time with her friends and family and partaking in any and all activities with them. She works at the University at Buffalo in their Career Services Department and is going to school for her Master’s in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Student Affairs. She is also a TA for the UB Gifted Math Program and an Academic Performance Specialist for the Division of Athletics. Ashley can’t wait to see you all on your mats!
Meet Krysta
Krysta has always been around fitness. She was one of the captains on her swim team and has always enjoyed group workouts. She put working out on the back burner after high school because “she never knew how to work out alone”. For over half a decade, she made excuses for not being able to exercise.
It wasn’t until someone that she worked with bet her she would not go to a 6 am indoor cycling class, that she realized how much she missed group fitness. It was then that she fell in love with indoor cycling. She started taking other classes and fell back in love with fitness.
Krysta is Stages Indoor Cycling certified, TRX Group Training certified, and also has a certification in Reiki Level I. She is studying to become a Massage Therapist. She loves keeping bodies happy and healthy through fitness and touch.
Meet Kim
In December 2017, I started my fitness journey. Overweight and frustrated with feeling awful I decided it was time to do something about it.
I walked into BeMoved Fitness and took my first Hot Flow class. I hid in the back and muddled through it. In addition to Yoga I tried Cycling ,and Strength Training. I was hooked and came to class daily.
When Barre was offered as a class I found my niche. As a former dancer and dance mom Barre was perfect for me. My confidence soared. My Barre instructor encouraged me to get certified to teach Barre. In March 2019 I became a certified Barre Instructor. I would have never imagined that I would teach a fitness class.
Fast forward to 2019 I’m 50 lbs lighter and healthier than I ever have been. I’m excited to have you meet me at the Barre and share your fitness journey with me!
“Believe in the Journey and make your Dreams come true!”
Meet Kristen! She is a wife, mom of 3 active kids, teacher, health coach, Flow Fusion and TRX instructor, and Norwex Consultant! Yes, she wears many hats! But she is passionate about supporting others create a lifestyle of health and wellness!
When she is not on the sidelines watching her kids in hockey and cheer, she loves being at home with her Havenese dog, Charlie and husband, Scott! In addition to spending time with family and friends, she enjoys time outdoors in the sunshine and traveling!
Kristen has a Masters in Elementary Education from Buffalo State College and has been an elementary school teacher for the past 18 years. After losing her mother in 2014 to cancer, Kristen decided to take a year long course to become a certified health coach through the Integrative Institute of Nutrition and graduated in July of 2016.
After taking her health into her own hands and changing her lifestyle for the better, Kristen started doing PiYo and other fitness DVD’s at home. A few years later in October of 2016 she became certified to teach PiYo Live!
Since then, Kristen has been teaching at different studios in the area and is excited to bring her passion here to Be Moved Fitness!
