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Our Certified Group Fitness & Personal Trainers Are Committed to Making You Feel Welcome & Known

NICOLE NATHAN,
FOUNDER & OWNER
Specialties: Personal Training, Yoga, Group Fitness, Dance

Holding Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Promotion and Physical Education from the University of Saint Thomas and certified as a personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine; Nicole has gained experience and knowledge in the areas of individualized personal training, health/fitness counseling and special population needs.
She began her yoga training at CorePower Yoga and later graduated from the Devanadi School of Yoga & Wellness Teacher Training Program, she absolutely loves what yoga has given her both personally & professionally and is passionate about making yoga accessible & possible for everyone! Nicole has also studied Dance throughout all of her life; enjoying the counsel of many teachers and mentors along the way. Sharing Dance to people of all ages has been her life's dream! Owning Hayward Fitness Fanatics & Dance Experience, by far, has been Nicole's most gratifying achievement! Being able offer her skills and passion for life to the community she adores is the greatest gift of all!

BRIANNA PAINE
Specialties: Zumba, Barre, Step Aerobics & Dance
Since 4 years old, Brianna has had an intense passion for dance, something that always brought immeasurable joy to her life. She first received her Zumba certification as a way to embark on her fitness instruction path and has since received a certification for Barre.
"My biggest goal right now is to be the best possible role model to my daughter - show her to live life happily, be active, and to have fun and enjoy it!" Aside from being very talented in crafts and working in the home design industry, Brianna also enjoys cooking, camping, playing cards/games and gardening.

Joy Bakken
Specialties: TurboKick, TK Strength & Core
Joy's love for TurboKick drew her to become a certified instructor of the Beach Body fitness method. Her infectious positivity and compassion lends perfectly to her skills at the studio and also in her career as a 4th grade school teacher at Hayward Intermediate.
Originally from Manitowoc, Joy's move to Hayward is a true blessing to the HFF Studio.
When she's not at the studio, you may catch her out and about with her adorable daughters Rose & Ava.

SARAH KAY THEARIN
Specialties: Yoga, Thai Yoga, Reiki, Meditation
Sarah earned her 235 hour certification from Devanadi Yoga in Minneapolis, MN and graduated from Devanadi’s 340 hour training in 2017. She also holds a B.A. in Religious Studies and a B.A. in Gender and Women’s Studies from UW- Eau Claire, both of which have helped to prepare her for a deep level of comprehension in the traditional foundations of yoga. Sarah’s passion is for sharing and practicing yoga and meditation; she loves people and loves to teach!

COURTNEY BEARHEART
Specialties: HIIT, Boot Camp, Group Fitness & Kids Classes

Courtney hails from Janesville, WI but settled with her family in the Hayward area and began her group fitness career as a certified Spin instructor with the Hayward Indoor Cycling Group. Quickly, Courtney's passion for fitness lead her to the HFF studio where her tenacity caught our attention!
She decided to earn her group fitness instructor certification from the National Exercise Trainers Association in 2016. She, her husband, and their two bundles of joy are a huge asset to our community.

JODI OLNEY
Specialties: Power Pump, Group Fitness & Personal Training
Jodi joined our fitness team in September of 2017! She holds a degree in Health Promotion from University of Wisconsin - Steven's Point and is originally from the Madison area. She has taught group fitness classes and personal training since 1998 and loves what she does! She currently works full time at the Hayward Senior Resource Center and has two beautiful children! You'll connect immediately with Jodi - she's SUPER funny, easy to talk to and very enthusiastic about being active!

CINDI MARIE RAHN, RYT-200
Specialties: Yoga, Thai Yoga Bodywork & Yoga Nidra

Cindi completed her yoga teacher training, Yoga Nidra & Thai Yoga Bodywork trainings at Devanadi School of Yoga & Wellness in Minneapolis, and is registered with the Yoga Alliance. Along with yoga, Cindi loves to cross country ski, participate in triathlon, and spend hours blissfully riding her road bike on the rolling hills of the Cable area. She is also a USSA Level 100 XC Ski Coach, sharing her love of the sport of Nordic skiing with individuals and groups all year long. Cindi and her dog Kato live on Perry Lake in Cable surrounded by the woods, water, and wildlife of Northwest Wisconsin.

TRISTA WILEY
Specialties: Group Fitness, Boot-camp, HIIT, Weights, Kettle bells, & Personal Training
As a passionate Fitness Fanatic, Trista enjoys motivating others and making fitness a fun and rewarding experience. "I love to see my followers achieve their personal health and fitness goals through regular fitness activities and guided fitness programs. Fitness is here to be enjoyed! The beauty is you get to choose your own fitness adventures and the options are endless." Trista is originally from Northern Ontario, Canada, she moved to the Hayward area back in 2012 to be with her husband and now proudly calls Hayward home. With experience in Cross-fit, Beachbody coaching and driven by her passion for all things health and fitness Trista pursued her Group Fitness/Bootcamp Instruction and Personal Training Certification through the American Sports and Fitness Association. "When I’m not working my full time job (or instructing at the studio) you will more than likely find me somewhere outside. I enjoy growing my own vegetables, cooking, road biking, fat biking, motor biking, hiking, kayaking and skiing to list a few. Healthy living is literally my life. I live, eat and breathe everything health and fitness. Whatever your reason for choosing to exercise. Whether you want to improve your endurance, reduce health risks, reduce stress, look and feel better, or just have fun and connect, I am enthusiastic and I look forward helping inspire you to achieve your health and fitness goals!"

DAN ANDERSEN
Specialties : Corrective Exercise, Golf Group Fitness, Weight Loss, Personal Training, Silver Sneakers & Much More!

Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – movement studies from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and has a background in Sports Management from the University of Wisconsin - Parkside. He also holds certification for Silver Sneakers and is a NASM certified Corrective Exercise Specialist. He played many sports through his high school and college careers including basketball, baseball, cross country, and rugby. His background from being in sports and the military as a light infantryman has taught him what the human body is capable of. He specializes in weight loss, strength/conditioning, and correcting biomechanical deficiencies so clients can vivaciously live their best lives. Daniel believes that exercise doesn’t have to be a daunting task, so he prides himself on making training sessions fun, yet challenging, educational, and most importantly effective!

SARAH HANSEN
Specialties: Yoga : Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, & Bhakti

Hi I'm Sara, I was born and raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. I completed my 200-hour Vinyasa, Hatha, Bhakti, and Yin training with Suan Sati Yoga Retreat in Chiang Mai Thailand in June 2019. I have been teaching kids and adult yoga classes (private studio, YMCA, Arts For Kids Daycare) since October 2019 upon returning from my travels abroad, and I am honored to be teaching still. I will always be a student of the practice and am deeply grateful for the loving wisdom my teachers have shared with me.

My style is non-judgemental, with a compassion-centered philosophy. I always look to encourage growth of the physical and energetic self, and self-empowerment to discover what will best nurture your unique needs in the moment. In my classes, I love to combine creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness, and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your practice and open your heart. I seek to help others thrive in life by nurturing body, mind, and soul with yoga. My hope is that you step off the mat feeling refreshed, nourished, and balanced."