Katie is the founder of Endeavor Yoga + Pilates. She is a E-RYT500, Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RYPT), YACEP, and a Certified Pilates Instructor on all apparatus and mat through Peak Pilates. She is a Lead Trainer for the EYP Yoga and Barre Teacher Training Programs. Her teaching approach in her group classes focuses on combining creative and functional movements to promote balance, strength, and mobility, and increase overall well-being. Her background is in finance and economics, and she is the mom of 4.

Jacquelle is a Jamaican American, raised in Atlanta. She has always been passionate about health, wellness, and fitness since her years of training in contemporary modern dance. During her undergraduate years, she studied both Dance and Exercise Science at Shenandoah University. There she learned the importance of holistic health, which has remained with her. After graduation in 2011, she pursued a career in dance as a performing artist. She danced for local Atlanta choreographers and made a name for herself in Zoetic Dance Ensemble and T. Lang Dance Company. While dancing professionally, she worked part-time at many fitness and wellness facilities. She worked in administration and instruction of creative movement & barre through companies like YMCA, Atlanta Ballet, Kinderdance Atlanta, Thunderbolt Power Yoga, Atmasphere Yoga, and Flywheel Sports. In 2018, a severe tendon injury shifted her trajectory and forced her to take a break from dance. She was called to take more interest in her health and the wellbeing of others during her recovery, leading her into the healthcare field. Jacquelle currently serves as the Research Study Project Coordinator at Atlanta Birth Center, in addition to her role at EYP. During Jacquelle's spare time, she enjoys travelling with her husband and fun with her fur baby. In her endeavor towards optimal health, she hopes to join more barre, pilates, & yoga classes. She is excited to be a part of the EYP team as Studio Coordinator.

Alex's journey through physicality and movement has been a dynamic adventure from the very start. Beginning with gymnastics and transitioning through all-star cheerleading, followed by the rigors of marathon running, she sought an exercise form that would help heal her body after years of intense dedication. That's when she discovered barre. Barre became more than just a fitness routine for Alex; it became a modality that seamlessly blends challenge and rejuvenation for both physical and mental well-being. Her approach to crafting classes is centered on meeting clients where they are, while gently pushing them just beyond their comfort zones. The satisfaction of witnessing the joy and pride on clients' faces at the end of each class is what fuels Alex's passion. Her journey into teaching barre began in 2016 at a small boutique studio in California. Upon relocating to Georgia to be closer to family, Alex actively sought a studio that mirrored her values. Enter EYP – a perfect fit. The allure of smaller class sizes and robust community support at EYP fosters a deep connection with clients, making each class a unique and enriching experience. In her time outside of the studio, Alex takes on the rewarding role of being a stay-at-home parent to her son and his identical triplet sisters. The challenges and joys of parenting multiples add another layer to Alex's dynamic life. If you're curious and want a glimpse into the adorable chaos that fills her days, don't hesitate to ask for pictures—she would love to share the moments that bring laughter and warmth to her heart. Alex's commitment to creating balance extends beyond the barre, as she navigates the beautiful chaos of family life with the same grace and enthusiasm she brings to her classes.

Fabiola was born in Brazil where she received her BS in Physiotherapy in 2010. She discovered in Pilates a new passion when started her education with STOTT PILATES®️ in 2016. Fabi has spent time in her career working with a variety of different clients in Atlanta area. She loves to use her background and creativity to promote wellness to her clients and at the same time giving them a dynamic class that focuses on all aspects of body conditioning. She is mom of a sweet little boy and a rescue dog.

Rita began her yoga journey over 20 years ago in the tiny hot yoga studio in Boca Raton, Florida.  At first, yoga class was a lunch time escape from her job’s cubicle jail and a quick workout. After a while, she began to see a major change in her overall physical, spiritual and mental well-being. The Yoga “seed” was firmly planted, and inspired her to further her yoga experience. She wanted to learn all that she could about this amazing practice, and immersed herself in as many classes as possible. With years and more self awareness, hot yoga was no longer working for her and she started practicing Ashtanga style.When she later moved to Georgia, she found her yoga home in an Ashtanga studio next to her office. After taking a sabbatical from her IT carrier that left her feeling burnt out and anxious, she realized the healing impact that yoga was having on her life and wanted to share it with others. With the support and encouragement of family and friends, Rita decided it was finally time to take the next step. She completed her RYT200 teaching certification through Asheville Yoga Center. “Yoga guides me and inspires me. It makes me want to be a better person and encourages me to help others. I am thrilled beyond words to be teaching and spreading the joy and happiness of yoga to my students!”

Barbara is a nature enthusiast with a passion for the outdoors, soaking up the sun, and gardening. Her love for adventure has taken her to great heights, including hiking Mount Kilimanjaro and other mountains around the world. A dedicated yoga teacher and forever student, Barbara is committed to living mindfully and making conscious choices for a healthy body, mind, and soul. Her journey of wellness is rooted in a balance of physical activity, nature, and inner peace, which she shares with others on their own paths to health and overall well-being.

An encouraging and enthusiastic fitness instructor for over ten years, Carolyn holds a national group fitness certification with AFAA teaching cardio, aqua and senior fitness. She also holds therapeutic exercise and personal trainer certifications with ACE. Carolyn's chiropractor advised her to take Pilates in 2020 to improve a back injury. She was instantly hooked after feeling the benefits with her first class, and promptly completed her Balanced Body Pilates certification. She is passionate about promoting wellness and cheerfulness through movement. Carolyn formerly studied Oriental Dance with a dance troupe and has done both group and solo performances. When not teaching, Carolyn enjoys volunteering at an animal sanctuary and hiking in the Georgia mountains.

Elyse Clark comes to EYP with a degree in Music Education and Performing Arts from Kennesaw State University.  In her “First Act”, Elyse jumped into facilitating Corporate Management training and development for multiple retail corporations spanning a two decade career.  In 2018, Elyse stepped away from the corporate training world and returned to her first passion of teaching movement and fitness in a small group and private setting. She holds Level I and II Comprehensive Certifications in Classical Pilates from Peak Pilates.  In addition to teaching Pilates, Elyse is also a full-time Homeschool Mom and performs with the First Redeemer Choir and Orchestra.

Heather began taking barre classes at EYP in 2019 and was immediately hooked. She quickly got certified and loves teaching and continuing to learn and grow and help others do the same. She has always had a passion for health and wellness and has a background in the medical field. With a desire to deepen her knowledge and broaden her teaching repertoire, in 2022 she joined the EYP Pilates Apprenticeship program to venture into Pilates Teacher Training. She began teaching Pilates at EYP in January of 2023 and continued her comprehensive certification with BASI Pilates. She now not only loves teaching Pilates but thoroughly enjoys enhancing her own pilates practice at EYP. Heather loves Duluth and really enjoys meeting and empowering others in her community to feel stronger and healthier. When you attend one of Heather’s classes you will love her upbeat and positive personality as well as her good insights. You are sure to leave inspired, challenged, encouraged and seen. Here’s what Heather has to say about teaching at EYP: “Barre is so fun to teach. It's super upbeat and we really try to have fun while we push our bodies to their limits. I always say 'If you shake, you win!' Ha! While low impact; strength, definition and flexibility are quick gains in barre. Pilates is beautiful to teach. There’s such harmony in good movement. Helping our clients create new and healthy movement patterns to carry throughout their life is so fulfilling to me. It’s like an undoing of all our bad posture habits. You always feel so good and open after taking a pilates class and seem to leave standing up a little taller. Overall, I love helping our clients feel empowered and inspired to be their best selves, not only physically but to feel good and proud of their bodies at every stage of life. Every 'body' is different and that's a beautiful thing. I love being even a small stepping stone in their journey to wellness and being proud of what they've accomplished on any given day at our studio.” Outside of the studio, Heather enjoys creating and has her own business designing and making essential oil diffuser jewelry. She spends much of her time creating and sewing costumes for her kids on-going theatre performances, which she loves. Aside from that, her greatest passion is being a fully engaged mama to her 3 incredible children and enjoying life with her sweet husband, dreaming up various adventures, doing remodeling projects, boating, camping and eating yummy food.

Jen has been an athlete for most of her life with a background in gymnastics, martial arts and strength training. A constant battle with knee issues led her to explore new health options. It has been over 15 years since she took her first Yoga class and fell in love with it. She views Yoga as more than just exercise, it is a holistic practice for the mind, body and soul. Jen’s class style is fun, upbeat, and creative with focus on proper alignment, breathwork and meditation. She completed her RYT-200 training through Endeavor Yoga & Pilates in 2021 and is registered with Yoga Alliance.

Yoga began as just a physical workout for me. I kept coming back to the mat because my body was getting stronger! The more I felt and experienced the inner journey of the mind-body-spirit union, the more I was able to understand and feel how transformative and healing this practice truly is and can be for all beings! I completed my 200 hr. YTT training with Dorje Yoga in 2019 and became a certified kids yoga teacher through Kidding Around Yoga. I currently own my own kids yoga business called Kid Fun Yoga, bringing yoga and meditation classes into the school setting. I am equally as passionate about sharing yoga and mindful meditation to seniors and individuals with disabilities. In 2024, I became an Accessible and Adaptive Yoga Teacher. My intention through each class is to leave my students feeling inspired with a renewed sense of peace and well-being physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. This practice has so much healing and love to offer if you are open to receiving it! I am reminded through yoga to live life in the present, mindfully, one breath at a time.

I recently moved to the Atlanta area. I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC, but graduated in 2020 with my degree in Psychology from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. I believe that is where I began to find my purpose to understand and serve others, and it’s only become more clear as the years have gone on. I love being able to combine my Psych knowledge with my knowledge of the practice of yoga to show others how to build a strong and meaningful connection between their own minds and bodies. Apart from previously working in inpatient behavioral health, orthopedics, and higher education, I also own my own holistic wellness business with a mission to partner with individuals and show them how to foster and integrate wellness into their own lives, in ways that work for them. Outside of teaching and being a business owner, I am an avid series watcher! I also can’t spend enough time with my dog, Blu, who loves to sunbathe and enjoy nature too. We also love a good nap. I’m so grateful to be part of Endeavor's diverse family and to find a new community here, so please say hi or feel welcome to join me for a class one evening!

Hailing from Canada, Laura's lifelong connection to her homeland ignited a passion for international exploration that has spanned more than 15 countries. Through her extensive travels, Laura has been captivated by the myriad ways cultures across the globe embrace life. Her mission is to empower individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds to embrace their bodies and experience vitality in their lives. Laura's dedication to fostering well-being through purposeful movement led her to achieve her Barre teacher certification from Endeavor Yoga + Pilates in 2020. Her commitment to growth continued with the completion of the EYP Yoga Teacher Training in 2021. As an instructor in both high-energy Barre workouts and mindful yoga practices, Laura offers a well-rounded experience that leaves clients invigorated and empowered. Her Barre sessions help clients build strength in a fun, dedicated environment. On the other end of the spectrum, her yoga classes provide a calming sanctuary grounded in chakra-balancing themes, elevating mind, body, and soul. Beyond her professional pursuits, Laura is a dedicated mother of two sons, a German Shepherd, two cats, and four hens. She believes in the power of fostering balance and harmony, both within ourselves and in the world around us. Laura's goal is to inspire you to not only embrace fitness but also to cultivate a profound love for life's journey. Whether sweating it out in a Barre class or finding serenity on the yoga mat, Laura is committed to guiding you towards a life lived with vigor, health, and joy.

Megan Tames; raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, began dancing at the early age of three. She attended Valdosta State University and received her BFA in Dance. After college she started attending Barre and Pilates classes, and immediately fell in love with the fitness industry. Megan now teaches, ages three to adult, in all dance and fitness genres. She also dances professionally with Room to Move Dance in Sandy Springs, and is a tour competition judge for ANDC Dance Machine/Boogie Fever. She is a Certified Barre Instructor through IBBFA, and Mat Pilates Instructor with Power Pilates. She is currently a part of the EYP Apprenticeship program training. She is very excited to be a part of the Endeavor Yoga + Pilates family.

Embark on a transformative journey with Lilian Leone, an internationally certified yoga teacher dedicated to holistic well-being. In 2006, I discovered the profound impact of yoga when seeking a meaningful change in my life. Overcoming personal challenges, I initially embraced Bikram Yoga, and within three years, the daily practice became an integral part of my lifestyle. Yearning for a new challenge, I delved into Ashtanga Yoga in 2009, marking the beginning of a continuous journey of growth. In 2013, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training, earning the esteemed RYT-200 credential. Since then, my passion for Ashtanga, anatomy, movement, and the mental benefits of yoga has led me to study under renowned teachers such as David William, David Robinson, Taylor Hunt, Tymi Howard Bender, and Kino MacGregor. For me, yoga is the art of harmonizing strength with flexibility, exertion with release. My classes blend Ashtanga Vinyasa with a focus on both strength and mobility, promising a session where you'll move, sweat, and breathe. As a dynamic and compassionate teacher, I am deeply invested in your healing journey. My teaching philosophy centers around fostering self-empowerment and self-awareness in every student. Join me on the mat, and let's cultivate a harmonious balance of mind, body, and spirit together. Namaste

Yoga is my passion and love. It makes me a better human being. I was introduced to Yoga by my father at a very young age. I continued my Yoga journey through various Yoga camps in India. It started as a hobby then turned into passion with time with realization of mind and body connection.I completed my certified RYT 200 Yoga Teacher training and RYT 200 Yoga Instructor training through Aayush Ministry, a department of the Government of India. I continue to get involved in events and celebrations related to Yoga and wellbeing across India and the US . I'm a full time banker and mom of two sweet little boys. In my free time I love to do gardening and go on walks with my loving husband.

Tita started her yoga journey in high school where she attended classes alongside her mother at a local gym, but it was after a devastating foot injury in 2013 that she found a true passion and joy in deepening her yoga practice.  Tita has a strong background in movement, participating in the colorguard activity for over 20 years as a performer, instructor, and clinician.  Her colorguard career provided her the spark to enjoy a life of intentional movement, and she loves to explore the space around her with curiosity and incorporates elements of dance within all of her classes.  Tita earned her 200 hour yoga teaching certification at Endeavor Yoga + Pilates in 2021 under the direction of Katie Karel & Dani Roycroft.  When Tita is away from the studio, she enjoys her career as a high school science teacher, continuing to share her passion of movement in the colorguard activity, reading fantasy/sci-fi novels, painting, spending time with her husband and 2 children in the great outdoors, and learning how to be a better mother and person every day.

My name is Carla Franchi, a social worker by profession from Andrés Bello University, Chile. I spent some years in the operations area of a kindergarten chain in my country, which helped me develop my administrative skills and, what I like the most, helping people when they have some difficulties. Sometime later, my sister (Paola Franchi, our lead Pilates teacher) invited me to join her project in Chile, that was working and start a Pilates studio with her!! Which was a very enriching experience to see how people through this discipline achieve a feeling of physical and mental well-being. A couple years later, my husband was transferred to the United States for his job. This gave me the opportunity to work as a movie extra, which helped me break the language barrier and start daring to speak English! Working at Endeavor Yoga + Pilates has given me the great opportunity to continue improving my professional skills and communication, together with the experience of being in contact with people. In my free time I like to run and be in contact with nature, which is consistent with the activities that I developed in my adolescence in which I practiced sports such as athletics and artistic gymnastics.

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