Our Instructors

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Originally from Massachusetts, Jess has been a life-long dancer and has always loved the combination of movement and music! For college, she attended the University of Virginia (ACC holler!) where she was a member of the Virginia Dance Team! Anyone who knows her, knows how much fitness has played a positive role in her life. Her family moved to the Clemson area years ago and has become die-hard Tiger fans! Jess always wanted to become a more ingrained member of this community and cannot wait to bring spin to Clemson! She’s excited to work together to make the workout experience more enjoyable, encouraging, uplifting, and empowering! She can’t wait to see you in our studio, ready to clip in and leave feeling unstoppable! 

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Michaela is a senior from Massachusetts, studying Biochemistry here at Clemson. She found a love for spin during the pandemic after she went to her first spin class. Michaela was immediately hooked on the after class high and felt unstoppable. She is so excited to share that same feeling with riders. Expect lots of choreography (especially push ups), throwbacks, and of course high energy from her classes. Elevate is a place where she leaves everything outside the studio doors and encourages riders to do the same. She reminds riders of how spin is an individual workout for themselves and to not take ourselves too seriously because after all, we aren't really going anywhere on stationary bikes. Come join Michaela at Elevate to experience a high energy workout and to accomplish personal growth!

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Maris is currently a senior here at Clemson University majoring in Early Childhood Education. She grew up right outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Being a dancer her whole life, Maris found a large passion for music. Being able to combine that with her love for fitness is what originally drew Maris into rhythmic spin three years ago! Maris has been able to experience first-hand the impact of group fitness at Elevate by working the front desk for this past semester, and she is so excited to continue growing with this community as an instructor! Maris considers spin her safe space and hopes to create that same feeling for others through her classes. Maris strives to have fun with her rides, so you can expect a lot of positivity and personality combined with great music and high energy! Maris is most excited to create an environment that leaves you feeling confident and energized physically and mentally.

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Brianna is a senior biology major from the city of Charleston with a background in dance and musical theatre. She has a passion for fitness and grooving to the best. After taking one class at Elevate and meeting the Elevate team, she fell in love! She loves inspiring people to find confidence in themselves and hopes to bring that energy to Elevate. Bri leads the room with main character energy and unmatchable good vibes. You can expect to sing along, dance like no one’s watching, and definitely break a sweat during her 45-minute workout. Brianna’s passion for motivating others and rhythmic spin will leave you energized and ready to conquer your day!

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Lauren Braudis is a sophomore here at Clemson University! She is from a small town outside of Boston in Massachusetts. Growing up, she found herself through fitness and really fell in love with cycling going into her junior year of high school. After a few rides at her local studio, she made it a dream of hers to be on the podium one day. She sees spin classes as a special 45 minutes to find yourself and get rid of anything that doesn’t serve you. She is so excited to bring this mindset along with some awesome music and memories to Elevate!

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Isabelle is a junior studying Nursing at Clemson University. She was born and raised in Arlington, Virginia, and ran cross country and swam competitively in high school. She discovered spin as a freshman at Douthit Fitness Center at Clemson and never looked back. Her classes are known for their high-energy playlists and uplifting coaching, creating a positive environment where participants can challenge themselves and thrive. For Isabelle, spin is more than just a form of physical activity. It also challenges your mental well-being and physical strength, which is important on and off the bike. Her love for spin shines through in every session, inspiring others to prioritize their health and well-being in each class. Come elevate your cycle experience with Isabelle with an invigorating and rewarding spin class.

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Lexi is a sophomore finance major at Clemson! She was born and raised deep in the heart of Texas! She grew up as a dancer so when she found spin, she couldn’t stay away! Ever since Lexi went to her first class a few years ago, she knew she wanted to help share the feeling of spin with as many people as she could! When she walked into Elevate for the first time, she knew that’s what they were all about too! She can’t wait to be a part of this community! Her overall goal is to help others feel strong, confident and empowered. Expect things in her classes to get fun, loud, not too serious, and maybe a little crazy in a good way!

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Kiki is a senior at Clemson University, pursuing a degree in Financial Management with minors in Psychology and Accounting. Kiki grew up in Randolph, New Jersey, and she’s always had a deep passion for fitness, having grown up immersed in sports of all kinds. From her very first ride, Kiki was captivated by the unique energy, confidence, and power that filled the blue room. It was a feeling unlike any other, and it sparked a passion in her to share that same energy and sense of empowerment with others. Known for her vibrant personality and ability to inspire self-confidence, Kiki brings an unmatched level of enthusiasm to each class, ensuring every participant leaves feeling stronger, both physically and mentally. To Kiki, spin isn’t just a workout, it’s a way to honor her body and nurture her mental well-being. Her classes are designed to foster personal growth, instill confidence, and create a positive environment where everyone can just have fun!