Meet the Team

Born and raised in Freeport, Laura brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience — spanning operations, compliance, education, and business development — full circle by investing in the community that raised her. After years spent building and refining organizations from the inside, she turned that same operational expertise toward a passion for wellness, founding Studio Élan to give Freeport something it hadn't seen before: a beautiful, thoughtfully designed space where movement, alignment, and personal growth take center stage. For Laura, Pilates isn't just about fitness — it's about feeling strong, centered, and confident in your own body, and she's committed to creating an elevated yet welcoming environment that invites women of all ages to move with purpose and invest in themselves, one class at a time.

Amanda has always found joy and balance through movement - whether it's walking, yoga, biking, or lifting weights. For her, staying active is more than fitness; it's a way to reconnect with herself and find calm when life gets busy. When the opportunity to join Studio Élan came along, Amanda knew it was exactly where she wanted to be. She's excited to grow alongside the team and to help members of the community feel strong, confident, and at home in their bodies.

Ashley is a certified yoga instructor with reformer Pilates training and a background in coaching and wellness education. Her classes are calm, grounded, and intentional — crafted to help clients slow down, tune in, and move with purpose. Drawing on her coaching experience, she creates a supportive, motivating space where mindful movement is paired with meaningful structure. Outside the studio, Ashley enjoys spending time in the kitchen and with her family, embracing the same balance and joy she encourages in her classes.

Bella is a devoted mother to two remarkable boys who inspire her every day. With a deep passion for spirituality, entrepreneurship, and community, she is actively involved with several nonprofit organizations. Her approach to wellness is rooted in the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Bella's own fitness journey has centered on mindful movement, with an emphasis on alignment, intentional breathwork, and building a stronger connection to the body — practices that have played an important role in helping her manage fibromyalgia. She is excited to guide and encourage others as they discover greater strength, balance, and connection in their own wellness journeys.

A Freeport native through and through, Haley discovered yoga in college — and never looked back. What began as a personal practice became a calling: a way to cultivate presence, stillness, and intention in an endlessly busy world. Certified in both yoga and meditation since 2023, Haley brings her background as a Freeport educator into every class — weaving mindfulness strategies that meet students exactly where they are. In Haley's class, expect to leave feeling grounded, deeply relaxed, and quietly grateful.

As a Pilates instructor, Monica is deeply committed to empowering her clients — helping them cultivate strength, stability, and a profound connection to their bodies. Her approach emphasizes movement that enriches everyday life, fostering confidence and resilience from within. With a passion for health and wellness driven by her experiences as a mother of five, she understands the challenges of maintaining balance in a busy lifestyle. As a sports mom, she brings a unique understanding of the demands of family life, which further fuels her commitment to promoting holistic health.

A Freeport native, Shanelle has been teaching fitness since 2019, blending athletic energy with a focus on proper alignment. Her classes are designed to be energizing, effective, and intentional — helping you build strength and confidence from the inside out. She's inspired by the commitment of clients who show up week after week and hopes everyone leaves her class feeling accomplished, supported, and empowered.