Staff category: The Studio
Brooke Halperin is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and a 300-hour Pilates–certified instructor on both mat and reformer. Brooke discovered yoga while in college and deepened her practice during her journey through infertility. The calm, grounding support yoga offered for both mind and body became an anchor for her through treatments and ultimately through successful pregnancies. Inspired by the profound impact yoga had on her own life, Brooke felt called to share this practice with others as a tool for strength, balance, and resilience through all stages and walks of life. She went on to complete her 200-hour training, as well as comprehensive Pilates certification, blending mindful movement with functional strength and thoughtful alignment. A Wheaton resident, married 18 years and mom of three active teenagers, Brooke can often be found not only teaching and taking classes at the club, but also around town, supporting her community both on and off the mat. Always looking to challenge not only her students but also herself as a teacher. At the club since 2026
At the club since 2024
At the club since 2024
At the club since 2025
Meghan is thrilled to join the Wheaton Sport Center community! Meghan is a University of Wisconsin, Madison graduate and has 15 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, including managing multi-location boutique facilities, as well as large scale gyms. Her experience spans people management, operations, member services and overall development and execution of programming, scheduling and training. Meghan is excited to join a vibrant and local community gym that embodies so many aspects of wellness. She hopes to bring fresh ideas, connection and growth for herself and Wheaton Sport Center. In addition to her fitness management background, Meghan has been teaching yoga in the western suburbs for 15 years. She has written and co-led multiple yoga teacher trainings during her tenure as an instructor and manager. She will be teaching in The Studio on Wednesday afternoons and hopes to see you on your mat! Outside of work Meghan loves spending time with her daughter, practicing yoga and traveling to Wisconsin to visit her family. At the club since 2024
Kelly discovered pilates during her dance training and soon developed a desire to share it with others. She began her teaching career in New York City in 2004 and over the last twenty years has taught both classes and private sessions. As an instructor, her focus is personalizing pilates to meet the needs of each individual or group. She wants her clients to build strength and body awareness that makes them feel energized and agile in their daily lives. Kelly enjoys teaching the fundamentals to beginners, challenging experienced students to reach new levels, and providing effective workouts to those with physical limitations. She is certified through Stott Pilates in mat, reformer, cadillac, chair, and barrels. Kelly also has a BA from Hope College where she studied Dance and Communication. At the club since 2024
Denise So started yoga as a form of catharsis and this practice eventually became second nature to her. She believes that yoga exists as a way to connect us all – dissolving separation within and without. She holds certifications in vinyasa, HIIT Pilates & Hot Flow. In her spare time, she is an avid baker, loves indoor rock climbing, drawing, sampling music, reading and has a penchant for small Japanese collectables such as Sonny Angels, Pusheen and keychains of animals stuck in food. At the club since 2024
Sara Falk comes to the Wheaton Sport Center with a passion for health and fitness. When Sara took her first yoga class, she was immediately drawn to its ability to calm the mind, strengthen her body, and connect to her inner self. Off her mat she enjoys strength training so when she took her first Yoga Sculpt class she was hooked and decided to share her passion with others! Sara looks forward to creating fun playlists and encouraging her students to find their edge. At the club since 2023
Katie Martin began her yoga journey in 2010 practicing Bikram Yoga. She fell in love yoga’s physical and spiritual benefits. As a busy mom, she knew she needed to tend to herself so she could give her best to others. Katie took her first vinyasa class at in 2013 and instantly was hooked. The beautiful flow reminded her of her days as ballet dancer. Katie has been teaching ballet and Pilates for 20 years and yoga has helped her to remain strong and flexible both in mind and body. Katie is certified in vinyasa, restorative, and trauma sensitive yoga as well as Pilates and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). She has led multiple yoga teacher trainings and enrichment programs. Katie resides in the western suburbs with her six children. She is thrilled to be sharing her passion for movement and self-care with her students at the Wheaton Sport Center. At the club since 2023
Tony took his first yoga class in 2017 and was obsessed ever since. Growing up always being inflexible, he started practicing as a means to try to help heal chronic pain and improve his overall well-being. After practicing for a few months, he started to notice positive changes in his mental and physical health that radically changed his quality of life. He then decided to become a teacher to help people heal themselves and to find more peace in their lives. Currently he is teaching around the Chicago area as well as training for the Midwest division of the USA yoga competitions. At the club since 2023