Meet Andrea
Founding Barre Studio from a place of passion and career alchemy, Andrea is a multidisciplinary Holistic Wellness Professional who is committed to helping others step into the best versions of themselves. To date, Andrea To date, Andrea holds several Barre certifications as a Master Teacher in the Authentic Barre method, which originated in London. She is also a Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CHN), blending her expertise in fitness and nutrition to create comprehensive wellness programs for her clients.
Andrea’s journey into Barre and wellness started in a unique and unconventional way. Originally from Slovakia, she graduated in Architectural Engineering and built a successful career in the United States, working in the architectural field for nearly three decades. However, her lifelong passion for fitness and nutrition led her to reconsider her path. At 50+ years, Andrea retired from architecture and pivoted to pursue her true calling: holistic wellness. This decision led her to step into her first barre class, ultimately finding the new calling that would inspire her next chapter.
Today, Andrea is the founder of Barre Studio, where she shares the beauty of human body movement and its benefits. A duo Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Andrea is known for incorporating comprehensive nutritional guidance into her programs. This, alongside her commitment to personal attention, and eye for form has led countless students to achieve remarkable transformations in both body and mind. Andrea’s influences also extend beyond her studio through the Barre Studio Academy, where she avidly trains the new generation of Authentic Barre Teachers. This is done through a combination of hands-on training and sharing her continuous education from London to ensure every budding instructor has access to the latest conditioning methods and upholds its high standards.
To Andrea, wellness is not just about diet and exercise but rather a personal holistic approach; it encompasses all aspects of life, including mental, emotional, and physical health. With this, Andrea aims to inspire and empower others through her classes – sharing that even the smallest shifts are powerful enough to lead you down a path of improved energy, balance, health, and genuine happiness.
Meet Nicole E.
As a certified Yoga teacher, Nicole is passionate about Pilates as well. Nicole is bilingual and enjoys Hatha style Yoga and Meditation. Her classes will connect your body and soul in a harmonious practice.
Meet Vicky S.
Vicky was born in Cali, Colombia. She studied classical ballet at the Instituto Colombiano de Ballet Clasico Incolballet, where she obtained a degree in Colombian Folklore and Classical Ballet.
Vicky became a member of her school’s dance company, where she was able to obtain great stage experience. Over the years Vicky has earned a number of awards such as: Best Interpreter, a premier and unique scholastic award at Incolballet.
In 2015 Vicky was certified in Cardiobarre after she discovered that fitness could be incorporated to ballet. After working in several gyms and studios; she created her own unique style of cardio burn barre.
She calls Barre Studio one of her barre “ohana” places and enjoys teaching with utmost passion.