The Best Shape of Your Life,
for Mind, Body & Longevity
At Grounding Spot, our expert fitness, Yoga, and Pilates instructors offer personalized, empowering support in a welcoming space. Whether you're building strength, finding balance, or deepening your mind-body connection, we're here to inspire, challenge, and nurture your journey to living fully.
Meet your world-renowned instructors.
Becca Much
Pilates & Sculpt Fusion
Becca Much (phot attached
With over three years of experience as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, Becca is passionate about helping others discover joy in their health and wellness journeys. She specializes in Yoga, Pilates, and Yogalaties, blending mindful movement with strength and balance. At Grounding Spot, Becca also leads a dynamic 6-week circuit training program, bringing variety and challenge to every session. Her classes are upbeat, motivating, and always music-driven, designed to leave you feeling strong, inspired, and energized. Becca can’t wait to welcome you into class and sweat, stretch, and grow together!
Vivi Hirsh
Yoga Master
Vivi holds an E-RYT 200 and RYT 500, with additional certifications in Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and Children's Yoga. With a wealth of international teaching experience, she brings a powerful and compassionate presence to every class, inspiring both adults and children. Vivi believes that meditation cultivates mindfulness and that yoga strengthens the connection between body and mind, leading to greater health, vitality, and harmony. Known for her warm and friendly demeanor, Vivi creates a welcoming environment — both in-person and online — where students of all levels feel supported and excited to grow. She looks forward to guiding you on your next journey through practice.
Nancy Gerald
Bikram Guru
Meet Nancy, a highly qualified and compassionate professional in the field of holistic wellness, dedicated to guiding individuals towards achieving their health, wellness, and life goals. With certifications as a Health Educator, Health Coach, and Life Coach, Nancy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. Her deep understanding of wellness is further demonstrated by her certification as an E-RYT-500 Yoga Instructor, showcasing her mastery of yoga practices and her ability to guide others toward transformation both physically and mentally.
Cassie Jindra
Sculpt, Pilates, & Yoga
Cassie is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) who first discovered the transformative power of yoga and mindful movement while serving in the military. Her personal journey has shown her how deeply movement can heal, empower, and inspire resilience. In her classes, Cassie encourages students to tap into their inner strength, embrace balance, and explore their edge—all within a supportive and uplifting environment. She combines the discipline of her background with a compassionate teaching style, creating space for both challenge and growth. Whether on the mat in yoga or in the flow of Pilates, Cassie is passionate about helping students build confidence, strength, and a deeper connection to themselves.
Mona Colton
Pilates Inferno, Zumba & Yoga
Mona brings over 35 years of dynamic fitness expertise to our community. Mona served as a 5-star ELI Master Trainer and a three-level Stripe TRX Instructor for Lifetime Fitness. She also traveled nationally as the MC for "The Reebok Step" competition alongside Olympic legend Nadia Comăneci, leading seminars, trainings, television appearances, radio interviews, and contributing to major fitness magazines.
​
Mona’s specialties include Stott Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, TRX, Spinning, Step, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Ballet Barre, Power Train, HIIT Weight Training, Bosu, and Meditation. Her passion for movement, energy, and excellence shines through every class she teaches, inspiring students of all levels to find strength, balance, and joy in their fitness journey.
Nina Ackley
Yoga Instructor
Nina Flor is a certified Yoga and Mindfulness instructor with a background in Emergency Medicine as a Registered Nurse. Her yoga journey began 20 years ago when her mother invited her to join a class — and from that moment, Nina fell in love with the practice. She was captivated by the asanas, the spiritual teachings, and the profound connection with her body and breath. Right from the start, she recognized that yoga was more than just a physical practice — it was a way of life. Over the years, Nina became a regular in yoga studios, where the "Work In" of yoga became just as important to her as the physical postures.
​
Macarena
Pilates, Sculpt & Sound
Macarena holds certifications in Pilates and fitness. With a wealth of teaching experience, she brings a powerful and compassionate presence to every class, inspiring both adults and children. Macarena believes that healing vibrations and meditation cultivates mindfulness and that movement strengthens the connection between body and mind, leading to greater health, vitality, and harmony. Known for her warm and friendly demeanor, Macarena creates a welcoming environment — both in-person and online — where students of all levels feel supported and excited to grow. She looks forward to guiding you on your next journey through practice.
Valeria Otero
Pilates
With her upbeat energy and positive attitude, Valeria encourages her students to embrace their unique strengths while challenging themselves to reach new heights. She blends the benefits of Pilates with dynamic group fitness techniques to offer classes that build strength, flexibility, and confidence. Her goal is to create a fitness experience that not only tones and sculpts the body but also uplifts the spirit, leaving everyone feeling empowered and excited to continue their fitness journey. Valeria’s passion for health and wellness is contagious, and her classes offer a fun yet focused atmosphere where students can feel both challenged and encouraged, no matter their starting point.
Sheryl Altman
Instructor
Sheryl Altman, originally from New York City, stumbled upon yoga class to enhance her vocal skills. Intrigued, Sheryl attended her first Bikram yoga class — a decision that would change the course of her life.
​
The experience was transformative. The heat, the postures, and the deep, conscious breathing expanded her mind, body, and spirit in ways she had never imagined. This newfound connection led Sheryl to pursue her passion for yoga further, and she completed her teacher training in 2016 in Huntington Beach, California, under the guidance of Craig Villani. Upon returning, she made the life-changing decision to leave the corporate world and become a full-time yoga instructor.
Sarah Finniss
Mat Pilates, Senior Fitness & Yoga
Over the years, Sarah’s career evolved to embrace a broader focus on fitness, as she became more passionate about helping people of all ages achieve their health and wellness goals. She earned her Personal Trainer certification through ACE Fitness, as well as a Specialization Certification in Senior Fitness, allowing her to design fitness programs for diverse age groups. Sarah is also a certified Stretch Coach and Mat Pilates Instructor, expanding her ability to guide individuals in improving their flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Today, Sarah teaches a variety of fitness classes while continuing to share her love of art.
Colleen Weiglein
Instructor
Throughout her journey, Colleen has found both peace and purpose in yoga, which has fueled her passion for sharing its amazing benefits with others. Her classes are designed to inspire, energize, and uplift, with high-vibrant playlists that set the tone for each vinyasa flow. Colleen’s dynamic and accessible approach to yoga ensures that students of all levels can experience the profound effects of the practice, from physical strength to emotional balance. Whether in a studio, a corporate setting, or online, Colleen is dedicated to helping her students connect with themselves, discover inner peace, and live more balanced lives. Her enthusiasm, warmth, and dedication to yoga make her classes an energizing and enriching experience for all who attend.
Frances Borshell
Pilates & Meditation
Frances’s journey into wellness was driven by her desire to create a space that nurtures both the body and mind. With a strong foundation in business and a heart for healing, she has built a career that is dedicated to promoting holistic health. Whether guiding a Pilates class or leading a meditation session, Frances’s focus is on empowering others to connect deeply with their bodies and find peace within themselves. Her work at Grounding Spot reflects her belief in the transformative power of mindful movement and meditation.
Unwind & Thrive
Welcome to Grounding Spot where you can unwind, thrive and love life. Grounding Spot is the world's first mental fitness club and superfood cafe. Come join our community.
​
​
​
UNWIND
EVERY DAY
​
​
Through our commitment to wellness, connection, and authenticity, we aim to inspire and guide our community to lead fulfilling lives, grounded in stability, and flourishing in genuine, lasting well-being.
​
​
​
At Grounding Spot, our mission is to empower individuals to thrive in the pursuit of holistic wellness and balanced living.
​
​
THRIVE
EVERY DAY
GET GROUNDED
EVERY DAY