If you met Amy outside the studio, you might never guess she's a Zumba instructor. She is proof that you don't have to be an experienced dancer or have a certain body type to enjoy dance fitness. She also knows firsthand that it's possible to build lasting friendships and a strong sense of community, even as an introvert who moved to Willits from somewhere else. Amy believes wholeheartedly in the joy of dance and the positive impact it can have on cardiovascular health, physical well-being, brain health, and social connection.
Growing up, Amy was the student who always had a note to get out of running the mile in PE and had little interest in exercise. Everything changed in 2013 when she discovered Jazzercise after moving to Cobb. For the first time, fitness was fun, and she quickly fell in love with group fitness. In 2019, after moving to Willits, she became Jazzercise certified and began teaching classes of her own.
In late 2023, Amy recognized a growing need for dance fitness in the community and earned her Zumba certification to help bring it back to Willits. She currently teaches Zumba at Flourish & Flow Mendo and is working toward her Hot Pilates certification. Her favorite part of teaching is connecting with people and watching them discover their own strength, confidence, and joy through movement.