Exercise Studio Staff

Kristina Stewart

Director of Exercise Studio

After a decade of training, Kristina is a trained  STOTT PILATES® instructor.  She attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where she served as a teaching assistant for the Anatomy and Physiology lab for 3 years.  She continued her education at the Texas Heart Institute where she trained as a Clinical Perfusionist.  She holds a CCP and LP certification for her work in the operating room and continues to assist in countless heart surgeries at North Kansas City Hospital.

 

 

 

Rachel Parker

Yoga Instructor

Rachel discovered yoga in her teens and has been practicing for over 15 years. Since receiving her 200 hour training in 2011, she has taught more than 3,500 group and individual classes across five countries.  Over the years she has had the privilege of teaching to a variety populations and ability levels, allowing her to hone her skills of modification. Through this experience, she has seen first-hand that yoga is truly for everyone and can be adapted to any level.  In 2016, she began training new yoga teachers and currently co-leads the 200 hour program at Yoga Patch.  In addition to yoga; Rachel also provides life coaching, as well personal training services. 

 

 

 

Katie Mayer

Pilates Instructor

Katie found her passion for health and fitness after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Celiac disease in 2006. After years of dealing with symptoms of exhaustion and weight gain, she finally had the answers she needed to take control of her health. She turned to clean eating and fitness to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Katie was inspired to help others reach their wellness goals. She has been teaching SPIN since 2007 and, over the years, she’s fallen in love with many different forms of exercise and has done personal training. Most recently, she trained as a Barre and Pilates Reformer instructor. She finds her joy when she is challenging and encouraging clients to achieve their fitness goals.  Katie is available for private Pilates sessions. Please inquire at 913-432-3950.