HG Coach Spotlight
Cassie Clark
A little about me:
While originally from the Boston area, I sound out my ‘r’s at the end of words like a proper Midwesterner. 😊 I still cheer for the Red Sox and Patriots and love to vacation on Cape Cod. My husband, Ryan, and I have been married for 23 year and have four children - three boys and a girl. This past year, I had one in college, one in high school, one in middle school and one in elementary school – crazy right?! And we recently introduced a puppy into our household - Buster. (I’ve learned to never say never!).
My journey into teaching group fitness:
I’ve been practicing yoga for 20 years but became certified with the Heather’s Gym team about two years ago. I wasn’t sure if I would do anything with the certification, but Heather immediately welcomed me in, and I’ve fallen in love with teaching this powerful ancient practice. Every instructor has their own style - mine tends to be quick moving and flowing with complex sequences, combined with fun and meaningful music. Power flow yoga helps me clear my mind because to follow the sequence you need to be right in the moment. No time to think about anything else! The breath work that comes with yoga is so helpful in everyday life. I hope that other people can learn about their thought patterns, strengths and weaknesses while practicing on the mat. Being more aware of themselves, they can bring about small shifts that will ultimately make bigger impacts on their lives. The yoga mat creates a safe spot to practice things and take them off the mat.
If I wasn’t a fitness instructor…
I’d be doing something with food or event planning. My entire life I have gravitated toward conversations, events or volunteer roles that tap into one or both of those subjects.
The song or quote that motivates me when I need a lift or that makes me want to ‘crush it’:
I love anything Andy Grammar or NEEDTOBREATHE. Their lyrics always lift me up.
The book I just finished was:
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. Read it in February (so it’s not the lasts book I finished, but I loved it!!) I’m a busy person, filing up my calendar with little margin. This book challenges the “why” of that life approach and gives practical solutions for slowing down. And then the world stopped turning, so I’ve been given this unique opportunity to try out this concept and put new behaviors into practice.
New hobby or renewed hobby I’ve picked up during sheltering at home:
I recently redid my laundry room. Painted cabinets and countertops wallpapered and organized it. It’s bright and cheery with turquoise colors and lemons as the theme. I tend to be a perfectionist with myself but am working on changing that. This laundry room project did just that. It’s fun, but definitely a DIY project done by a non-DIYer.
A fun, random fact about me is:
When my three boys were young, I self-published a cookbook titled “making time for dinner”. I taught meal planning/food prep classes to young moms. I designed an organizer note pad to help coordinate schedules, to-do lists and goals for the week, while wrapping it around the concept of planning and making healthy home-cooked meals for the family.
HG Coaches
Heather Fahrenkrog
Heather Fahrenkrog
Heather Fahrenkrog
Heather is a lawyer-turned-fitness studio owner. She is a Platinum member of the Todd Durkin Mastermind Group and she is on the Board of Directors for MainStreet Libertyville.
Heather found her true purpose: motivating her community to find balanced fitness and feel great! She is ACE Certified, Yoga Alliance certified, among numerous other certifications, and a former endurance athlete.
FUSION is her sweet spot! Check out the way she blends disciplines in every class.
Jen Neumann
Heather Fahrenkrog
Heather Fahrenkrog
Jen was an endurance athlete and she is ACE Certified, Yoga Alliance certified, among numerous other certifications. Jen's calm, confident coaching style make PiYo Power, YogaSHRED, Strength & Power, and her cycling classes workouts you don't want to miss!
Lindsey Lee
Heather Fahrenkrog
Kristin Sorensen
Lindsey is ACE Certified, Yoga Alliance certified, World of Dance U-Jam Coach, among numerous other certifications. She has show-stopping energy and a wicked body roll ... come get your goove on with her in U-Jam, POWERride, Cycle & Strength, and HOT POWERflow.
Kristin Sorensen
Kristin Sorensen
Kristin Sorensen
Kristin is ACE Certified and she was a collegiate basketball player. She loves an athletic-style workout! Kristin will inspire you to push out of your comfort zone every time in Circuit Training, Peak Performance, and Kettlebell Strength.
Sarah Roe
Kristin Sorensen
Kim Yessian
Sarah is AFAA and Schwinn Cycle Certified and she brings her BIG energy and love of fitness to every class! Check out her CycleCORE, Cycle & Strength, POWERride, and HIIT Chaos classes!
Kim Yessian
Kristin Sorensen
Kim Yessian
Kim is a former endurance athlete, AFAA Certified, Yoga Alliance certified, among numerous other certifications.
#unstoppablekim
Bailey Hall
Marilyn Rehmer
Marilyn Rehmer
Bailey is AFAA Certified, Yoga Alliance certified and Schwinn Cycle Certified. Check out Monday night and Wednesday morning barre, and find her on the bike at HG Cycle!
Marilyn Rehmer
Marilyn Rehmer
Marilyn Rehmer
Marilyn is AFAA and Schwinn Cycle Certified and she has the most welcoming smile and a fabulous playlist for every class! Look for her in Barre FIGHT, BarreBLAST, and on the bike at HG Cycle!
Vanessa Reakes
Marilyn Rehmer
Vanessa Reakes
Vanessa Reakes is ACE certified and working toward her Yoga Alliance certification. She has a love of moving to the beat both at the barre and on the bike! Check out CycleCORE, BarreBEAT and Bootcamp!
Cassie Clark
Stephanie Bersh
Vanessa Reakes
Cassie is Yoga Alliance certified. Her welcoming vibe and fun playlists make all of her classes feel so good … try her HOT yogaFLOW on Tuesdays, POWERflow on Fridays, and STRETCH! on Sundays.
Rachel Miller
Stephanie Bersh
Stephanie Bersh
Rachel is ACE Certified and a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified Pilates instructor - she is 'The Pilates PT.' Rachel loves promoting balance and wellness.
Don't miss her fabulous Pilates Mix.
Stephanie Bersh
Stephanie Bersh
Stephanie Bersh
Stephanie is Yoga Alliance certified and she brings her warmth and gentle touch to HOT Slow Flow on Thursdays. Her classes will leave you feeling centered, restored and connected.
Kristen Sheridan
Kristen Sheridan
Kristen Sheridan
Kristen is AFAA Certified and a former professional dancer who brings her infectious enthusiasm to every class - you'll always get a high energy workout.
Check out Warm Barre on Mondays and Strength & Power on Thursdays.
Katie Tilton
Kristen Sheridan
Kristen Sheridan
Katie is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Schwinn Cycle Certified. Katie believes every workout should be empowering and also good, sweaty fun! Look for her in 3-2-1 HIIT and on the bike at HG Cycle.
Marsha Kolb
Kristen Sheridan
Noel Terrill
Marsha is ACE Certified, Yoga Alliance certified, among numerous other certifications. Marsha is a guest instructor who will delight you with her Yin Yoga this Spring!
Noel Terrill
Tina Abrego
Noel Terrill
Noel is a certified World of Dance U-Jam instructor and is a Guest HG U-Jam Instructor.
Tina Abrego
Tina Abrego
Tina Abrego
Tina is an endurance athlete, a certified SCW Group Exercise Instructor, and a certified Schwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor. Tina's true LOVE of cycling shows in every class - join her in CycleCORE and POWERride.