The Studio Instructors
Namaste
Meet Your Yoga Instructors
Jessica Ruck
The Studio Instructor
Jessica Ruck
The Studio Instructor
Jessica is a certified yoga, Pilates and Barre instructor who has felt blessed to serve at WSC for over 12 years. She enjoys creating programs that all levels can participate in and find a personal practice all their own to feel accomplished with. Jessica’s greatest hope is that all who come and share time with her, leave feeling like a better version of themselves. 200hr Certified. At the club since: 2008
Karen Flynn
The Studio & Reach Instructor
Karen Flynn
The Studio & Reach Instructor
Karen has been an avid fitness buff who enjoys life through the lens of positive spirituality and physical health. An E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, Karen is grateful to be able to share her love of yoga, REACH, and Pilates with others in both a teaching and management capacity. Karen creates a welcoming environment with students and team members, encouraging self-acceptance, wellness, restoration, and personal growth. Karen especially enjoys the challenge of creating a dynamic and fun sequence in each and every class that connects deeply with her students. Karen is a mother of three and in addition to her professional life she gives of her time to her family as well as various ministries in her parish. At the club since: 2008
Kirsten Arney
The Studio & Group Fitness Instructor
Kirsten Arney
The Studio & Group Fitness Instructor
Kirsten’s yoga journey began here at the Wheaton Sport Center, as a way back to a strong core after having her two children. On her mat she found a calm amidst the chaotic joy of being home with her two preschool children. Upon returning to the workplace her desire and need to be centered only increased. As a result, she took the leap to become 200 RYT certified in 2019. Kirsten loves bringing balance to each pose, flow, class, and day. Taking lessons learned on your matt with you into all areas of your life. 200hr Certified. At the club since: 2020
Mary Schwerin
Group Fitness Instructor
Mary Schwerin
Group Fitness Instructor
The Studio Instructor I have been teaching for 19 years at multiple health clubs everything from Power Yoga to Hatha. Firm believer in learning from a variety of instructors, sources, and yoga styles. Along with a variety of workshops I am YogaFit certified with Yoga Alliance accredited hours. Thankful for the opportunity to connect with others through the positivity of this healthy, life enhancing mind and body practice. “Work, love, and play are the great balance wheels of man’s being.” Orison Swett Marden At the club since: 2005
Molly Mattaliano
The Studio Instructor
Molly Mattaliano
The Studio Instructor
Molly has been teaching yoga for three years and practicing for more than 12. A longtime tennis player at the Sport Center, she came to yoga for increased flexibility but soon discovered the mental benefits and the magic of Savasana. Molly believes that yoga is for everyone, and she designs her vinyasa flows to be challenging yet accessible, offering more advanced options and also modifications. She views yoga as a self-affirming discipline, and she encourages students to transfer the positive lessons they learn on the mat to their everyday lives. An RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance, Molly has her certification in Advanced Teaching Skills from Prairie Yoga. 200hr certified. At the club since 2018
PD Menzel
The Studio Instructor
Sara Falk
The Studio Instructor
Sara Falk
The Studio Instructor
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
Tony Gulley
Group Fitness Coordinator & Studio Instructor
Tony Gulley
Group Fitness Coordinator & Studio Instructor
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
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