The Movement Apothecary
PILATES ~ YOGA ~ DANCE
OUR TEAM
LACEY ESTRELLA
Owner of TMA
Instructor of Pilates, Yoga & Dance
My name is Lacey, and I am a Master Pilates Trainer out of Fort Collins, Colorado. I utilize the teachings of Pilates, Yoga, Dance and more in my sessions with clients.
I grew up as a dancer and fell in love with learning how the body moves. After a spinal injury in high school, I began physical therapy and found what I was passionate about: Helping others understand and move their bodies.​I went to university and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology. I began teaching fitness classes at the university recreational center. That was where I found my love & energy for teaching. Pilates teacher training and Rock Steady Boxing Coach training only furthered my desire to learn more.
After graduating from university, I spent the next 5 years working at The Parkinson’s Exercise & Wellness Center in Kansas City. There I specialized in working with people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I began the Moving & Shaking (dance) program, The Pilates program and the Spinal Roll & Release program at the center. All of these classes were specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s.
Pilates taught me how to put words to movement, Yoga gave me the breath work and control, and Dance gave me the flow and flexibility. My teaching style is intuitive and present. I love teaching, it is where I feel connected and powerful. I believe my classes can be beneficial for everyone and am always happy to modify for injuries. It’s important for me that everyone feels safe in my classes.
I am a lifelong learner and am always eager to expand my repertoire. I have undergone Yoga teacher training in India, reiki training, one-on-one assisted stretching, herbalism, massage therapy and more!
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I also host Pilates Teacher Certifications through DK Body Balanced Method!
JOE RITTER
Sound Healing & Meditation Instructor
Joe Ritter is a certified meditation and Ayurvedic lifestyle teacher. He is also a therapeutic sound practitioner with decades of experience as a performing musician.
A daily meditator with formal training across multiple disciplines, his practice is infused with a deep understanding of sound along with great reverence for history and his teaching lineage. After utilizing meditation and sound therapy to transition from a stressful career into a more healthy way of living, his mission is to spread knowledge of these practices far and wide.
Joe works as both a private mentor and group facilitator, and his style reflects a holistic vision of wellness where music, modern science, and ancient tradition converge to support personal transformation and real growth.
JENNIFER CARMACK
Somatic Practioner, Yoga & Pilates Instructor
Jennifer Carmack, E-RYT 500, has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 2008. She was certified by the Shambhava School of Yoga (associated with Shoshoni Ashram Nederland, CO) for her 200 hour YTT and Advanced YTT with alignment based teacher, Christina Sell. Her continuing education over the years in hands on Yoga adjustments, Thai yoga therapy, Ayurveda, Restorative Yoga, Breathwork, Bhakti, Meditation and Somatic Experiencing integrates in all of her teaching.
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For Jennifer, teaching yoga creates a space, a moment in time where we get to just be, right where we are, in our own bodies, our experiences, our perspectives, our thoughts, all the parts of us. There is this limitless space when the group aligns in this energy and there we all are, together, in ALL that is. Transcendence of the ways we are perceived, an abandonment of our judgements, in commonUnity . Moving in this way reminds us of the practice that we get to bring into our lives, our relationships and all we are creating.
ASH BORIACK
Yoga Instructor
Having started my yoga practice with little more than my breath, I am a firm believer that our bodies hold the wisdom we need in order to thrive.
My name is Ashley and I began my yoga practice after moving to a remote mountain village in Haiti in 2011. I started to experience health issues which progressed since there were no resources for healing. So I leaned into what I did have, my own breath and body. I began my practice by syncing my breath to a handful of memorized yoga poses. As I intuitively returned to my practice day after day, things began to shift. When I let my body and breath lead the way, I started to heal. I felt like I had discovered a hidden treasure when I realized that there is an inherent wisdom that is always available within my own body.
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After experiencing the healing effects of yoga physically and mentally, I pursued my teachers certification at Wild Spirit School of Yoga for my 200 YTT in 2017. Since then my yoga practice and my interest in wellness have been a consistent part of my life throughout all seasons.
My aim in teaching is to give tools that build ownership in personal practice no matter the age or physical ability. My approach is to bring a balance of supportive guidance and room for self-exploration. May we all come to the mat to learn from the greatest teachers… our own body and breath.
My name is Taylor and I grew up involved with different contact sports such as boxing and wrestling, tumbling and gymnastics, parkour, climbing, and pretty much any activity I had an interest in understanding that made me move my body and control it more. I was a competitive boxer for 7+ years and went from assisting athletes in that field to coaching them. My love for boxing is still there, as it’s helped me achieve my coordination and control over different aspects in my movements today!
I have always been in love with movement and unlocking a deeper potential with my vessel. I loved seeing personal growth and progress when practicing various forms of movement. Which is what guided my interest in getting certified in Yoga, and further deepened my practice in Calisthenics. I had been a practitioner of Yoga and Gymnastics for some time, and had always incorporated some form of Calisthenics into my exercises when it came to doing different activities. But studying Yoga in Rishikesh, opened my mind to the potential my body and all of our bodies have lying within them.
Understanding this, I decided to go down the road of Calisthenics once more, but with more of an open mind. I developed a dream routine I wanted to achieve for myself, and have since been on that journey to obtaining it. It became a transformative way of thinking when I started getting really deep into practice, and that really carried over to different aspects in my life.
Calisthenics has provided me with patience, body awareness, and tenacity. My goal is to expand your idea on what Calisthenics can be, and help you develop a dream routine of your own.
TAYLOR ESTRELLA
SARAH BROUSSARD
Barre Instructor
My love for yoga began in 2011. My past job required hours of driving and stressful deadlines. My body was in need of restoration and my mind was in need of peace. I gradually started to include more and more mat time into my life and, soon enough, yoga became a necessity for me. After I was bit by the ‘yoga bug,’ I started to expand my horizons with all different types of yoga and movement styles.
I received my teacher training from Om Ananda Yoga Studio here in Fort Collins where I obtained my 500 hour and prenatal teacher trainings. My training only enhanced my background in yogic and other movement methods and techniques. I am forever a student and continue to attend various meditation, restorative yoga, and inversion and arm balance workshops and barre trainings not only to enhance my own practice but also to teach my students the newest methods to help accomplish their physical and mental goals.
My love affair with inversions is never-ending but I have learned more than just the simple ‘headstand’ or ‘handstand.’ Through years of practice I have learned when to listen to my body and when to hold back (even when my ego begs me to keep going). Finding trust in the process of yoga is a crucial component that I try to communicate to all my students.
I cannot stress enough to all aspiring yogis that yoga is not just a physical practice but also a mental one. I value the yoga sutras and you will find that many of my classes are based on these friendly moral principles. I truly believe that yoga is not just for the flexible or fit; yoga is for anyone at any age. My classes are catered to not only seasoned practitioners but also beginners. I will challenge every one of my students because only when we escape our comfort zone is when we learn and grow.
I enjoy practicing as well as teaching Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Hatha, and Kids/Teen, SUP Yoga, Barre, and BUTI, value creating a balance between these styles of movement and the balance it helps to create in my life.
ORLANDO MAYEN
Zumba Instructor
Orlando was born and raised in Austin, TX but his background is Mexican. He moved to Fort Collins, CO in 2021. His regular job is teaching children at a preschool and he is also studying to get his degree in communications. He has been into Zumba since the early 2010’s. He would go to Zumba class with his mom and older sister, then he fell in love with dancing. He just got licensed to be an Zumba instructor early 2024 and is excited to teach! He is very family oriented and likes the company of people he loves. His hobbies are dancing, going to the lake, play keyboard, play video games with friends, and watch a scary movie!
AUDREY NIEMCHICK
Dance Instructor
Audrey was born in Taiwan and moved to the states when she was 2. She grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and took ballet classes for many years until she traded in the ballet shoes for tennis shoes and forgot about her love for dancing. It wasn’t until she was an adult and started taking REB3L classes that she remembered just how much she loved to dance! She loved the fun choreography, high energy songs, and sense of community the classes brought. After moving to Fort Collins, she was disappointed to see that there weren’t any REB3L classes offered in town, and inspired by her newfound confidence from taking the classes, decided to become an instructor!
EMILY ALLIGOOD
Belly Dance Instructor
Emily has called Fort Collins "home" since 2007. She was introduced to belly dance through a dance workout DVD she found at her school library during her freshman year of college. She began taking classes at the Senior Center and was drawn in by the earthy isolations, elegant gestures, and rich music of the dance.
After dabbling in different belly dance styles, she joined Satori Dance and Drum in 2014 and began her professional dance career as a restaurant dancer. Three years later, she launched her own company, Switchback Belly Dance, and continues to teach and dance in the community. Emily's goal is to share her passion for dance and encourage a spirit of exploration in all of her students.The only prerequisite for her classes is a willingness to have fun and learn something new!
GNOSIS RENA MERCADO "G"
Kundalini Dance Instructor
Gnosis (Pronounced Know-Sis) aka Lightworker "G" grew up in an alternative way of life, living in big cities of the world, utilizing holistic and meditative practices and the ways of some the last living warriors of peace on earth. The account of her experiences and expertise of health and healing combined with learned earth magic allow for facilitation of ritual movement to be full circle to the place of here + the time of now.
G has over 1000 hours of training in various modalities of movement and movement therapy and loves to focus on helping people release trauma from the body. Fear, pain, and trauma are built up in the subconscious body and fascial system which can be released through specific types of functional movement that can be trained and tailored for ANY BODY. Gnosis is also a Kambo and Plant Medicines Ceremony Facilitator which are used to further assist your healing journey.
DARIAN ZETTERQUIST-MARTINEZ
Dance Instructor
Darian is born and raised in Fort Collins, CO. He holds a BFA in contemporary dance and continues to share and teach his passion to the public. Darian encourages a safe space for movement to be expressed whether that’s through collaboration, or improvisation with music in movement inspired by classical dance technique.
JANELLE BOBER
Barre Instructor
Janelle is a registered dietitian and active member of the fitness community. She shares a passion for holistic health and loving your body in the ways that help you feel seen and valued. She is a Colorado Native who enjoys music, readings, hanging out with her two cats, and laughter. When it comes to fitness, Janelle believes it’s about community, support, growth, and love. With about 2 years experience in fitness and nutrition, she is passionate about creating an authentic and warm space for everyone in her classes!
KAYLEE GLENN
Yoga Instructor
My name is Kaylee Glenn. I'm a 200 hour certified yoga instructor. I have been in love with yoga since 2013 and have been teaching power vinyasa yoga classes since 2018.
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I believe yoga should be accessible for everyone. This self-love practice can transform individual lives. Through this practice, we are able to improve our self-awareness and the mind and body connection by building strength on our mats. Then, by taking the practice outside the class room, we can cultivate positive growth and joy in our community.
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I resonate with the vinyasa yoga practice because it focuses on the breath and body movements with awareness in the present moment. It enables finding contentment with where you are and who you are. I believe this practice can help everyone release those stories that our egos tell us. We can then move forward toward a positive outlook for ourselves, our bodies, and our spirits.
My yoga classes are for everyone and it is important for me to make sure students feel welcomed, safe, and excited about yoga class. My teaching style is energetic and positive. I love to flow and believe connecting our breath with movements can be beneficial for all aspects of our lives!
JENNIFER GRANT
Yoga Instructor
I’m a kriya yoga and vinyasa flow teacher from Colorado and California. I started my yoga journey over two decades ago, and in 2022 I finally decided to become certified to teach. I credit yoga and meditation with helping me overcome significant life and health struggles, and I’m excited to share my knowledge with the Fort Collins community!
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Kriya yoga is a very old practice utilizing ancient yogic technology to achieve self-mastery and optimal health. Each of my kriya classes incorporates four elements: movement (poses and breath control), mantra (chanting/singing), mudra (hand gestures), and meditation (guided or silent). I also include some flow and restorative elements, depending on the class.
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Kriya yoga is known as “householder” yoga, meaning anyone can do it. No prior yoga experience is necessary, and your class can be as challenging or as chill as you want it to be. This style of yoga addresses the entire system, working with meridians and energy channels much like acupuncture or ayurvedic medicine.
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For me as a teacher, yoga (meaning “union”) is all about aligning the breath with the body, not so much your range of motion or ability to do headstands. Through that alignment, we can begin to move through the blocks that hold us back, allowing us to find better health and more happiness and fulfillment in our lives.
MCKENZIE SHRANK
Yoga Instructor
McKenzie brings a trauma-informed teaching approach to her yoga classes, inviting students to explore interoception—the ability to tune into the internal state of their bodies and minds.
McKenzie has done 200 hours of yoga teacher training at the Holistic Yoga School in Loveland, Colorado and has a master of public health in community and behavioral health. As such she takes holistic health and injury prevention very seriously and believes that the yoga mat is a space of connection, where individuals can deepen their relationship with themselves while harmonizing with the energy of those around them.
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In her classes, she offers optional hands-on and energetic assists to support each student’s unique journey. As a biathlete, McKenzie finds yoga to be essential in regulating her breathing and heart rate, tools that not only enhance her performance but also help her navigate daily energy fluctuations.
Whether you’re seeking grounding or a boost to propel you into your next adventure, McKenzie’s classes provide a safe, supportive space to meet yourself where you are.
