Meet The Instructors

As an Arizona native, Kaylee spent her childhood outdoors, constantly riding bikes, hiking, and exploring all that nature has to offer.

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She was a member of her high school drumline and spent her summers lifeguarding at her local pool. In college, Kaylee fell in love with functional fitness and athletic performance. She spent her free time rock climbing and hiking, taking fitness classes, and swimming.

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Kaylee received her BS in Exercise Science from NAU in December 2020 and earned her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the NSCA in May 2021. She loves to move in every capacity, from functional weight training and plyometrics to Olympic lifting.

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Kaylee is a wife, mama, and friend to all, with a goal of making fitness accessible to everyone.

Alli first discovered yoga in college when she began taking classes to relieve stress and to improve focus. It wasn’t long before she became aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual transformations that were taking place and became inspired to share the practice with others. She completed her yoga teacher training in Koh Samui, Thailand in 2015 and has since had the pleasure of helping others learn how to cultivate a sense of tranquility and balance in their everyday lives. Her intention is to make the practice of yoga welcoming, accessible, and supportive for all of her students.

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Alli recently moved to the valley from the Chicagoland area and likes to spend her time gardening, hiking, learning, and sipping herbal teas. As a long-time climber and retired skydiver, she understands the importance of daily movement and mindfulness and is excited to be a part of the ALTA community!

With over 20 years of experience in the fields of education and integrative wellness, Heather Del Rios has developed a distinctive approach to assisting others on their unique paths of self-realization, combining body/mind/spirit practices with love, acceptance and meeting each person where they are at. As a Shamanic & Usui Reiki Practitioner she has a passion “energy”. She also holds certificates in Yoga Instruction & I am Yoga Nidra facilitation. Her gifts to share are her heart, sensitivity and keen intuition. Her approach is centered around helping people cultivate self-awareness, by turning inward for the answers they seek. When she is not teaching classes, working with private clients, or leading wellness retreats, you will find her playing with her family or hanging out in her happy place – anywhere in nature! Heather’s personal motto: love grows where acceptance begins.

Hester is a Yoga Teacher and Therapist, as well as a Barre and Pilates instructor. She loves helping people discover their capabilities while having fun with their yoga practice.

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Throughout her journey as a teacher and practitioner, Hester expanded her training to include Pilates and Barre, bringing variety and versatility to her classes. Her teaching emphasizes building a strong foundation, developing strength in poses, and practicing intentional movement, breath, and mindfulness.

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As a licensed Yoga Therapist, Hester takes a holistic approach to movement and wellness, using yoga, breathing techniques, and mindful movement to support the parasympathetic nervous system and overall well-being.

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Hester encourages her students to show up, listen to their bodies, and experience the natural growth that comes from practicing yoga both on and off the mat. She invites students to approach their practice with curiosity, patience, and playfulness—qualities that can help lead them toward greater inner peace, truth, and joy.

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Hester feels incredibly lucky to help people feel their best and looks forward to seeing them in class!

Vanessa is an almost! 500 hr Yoga certified, E-RYT with Yoga Alliance (200 hr as opening, 10 hrs to finish her 300!), Barre certified, amongst other certifications ( Spin, Water, weights, Seniors and Prenatal, just to name a few) and has a deep passion for teaching, for being outdoors either that is riding horses, running, hiking with friends, camping, SUP ing in the Salt and in Mexico, you name it! She loves the heat and that is a perfect condition to live here in Arizona.

Vanessa is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and started modeling at the young age of 16. She still does modeling on the side (when you don’t see her in class, she can be doing a commercial!) and is represented by Ford Robert Black here in Arizona, and still books jobs out of Miami and back home in Brazil, when she visits.

She has a personal practice that dates over 25 years now, and has been teaching for almost 10. Let her ignite your passion again, as she can show you how fun and challenging your practice can be!

Crystal Nelson is a fitness professional with over a decade of experience teaching yoga, group fitness and personal training in gyms, corporate fitness and yoga studios.  Her passion lies in helping others achieve their fitness goals in an approachable and progressive way to create confidence and lasting change.

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Crystal believes that exercise, nutrition and mental health work together to help you live your best life.  She specializes in structured workouts to include individualized challenges and variety to keep it interesting while producing results. This personalized approach using incremental change is highly motivating for all levels.   It’s never too late to start your fitness journey!

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Crystal has lived in Chandler/Gilbert for 20 years where she and her husband have raised 2 daughters. She enjoys hiking, yoga, being outdoors and traveling. She provides both yoga instruction and personal training.