Meet Your enCORE Team

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  • Hey everyone, I'm Alexia, your Lagree instructor! I'm a vibrant and compassionate Columbus native with a heart of gold. With a contagious smile and an infectious enthusiasm, I love lighting up the room with my presence. When I'm not leading you through a challenging yet empowering Lagree session, you can find me fueling my fitness passion through running, rocking out at concerts, or gracing the stage as a pageant contestant. My passion for fitness, performing, and helping others shines through in everything I do. I'm excited to share my energy with you as your Lagree instructor!

  • Hi! I’m Anna Balla from Canton, OH. I’m a proud alum of The Ohio State University where I went to nursing school and met my husband. Now I am a nurse in the James at OSU and am looking forward to spending time on the Megaformer when I’m not in scrubs! 

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  • I am pursuing a major in Health Sciences with minors in Dance and Organizational Communication at The Ohio State University. As a lifelong dancer, I am a member of the Movement Variations Dance and Choreography Group, where I serve on the executive team. In this role, I manage rehearsals, foster a culture of care within the group, and coordinate performances.

    I love exploring the dynamic connection between health sciences and fitness, finding inspiration in how movement can improve both physical and mental well-being. I look forward to welcoming new faces into the studio and sharing my passion for dance and wellness with others.

  • Hi! I am Avery Ronk and I am thrilled to be a part of the enCORE team. I was born and raised in Westerville, OH and graduated from The Ohio State University, where I earned my degree in Athletic Training. I currently reside in downtown Columbus.

    Dance has always been a big part of my life—I trained in classical ballet, modern, and jazz throughout my childhood and high school years. I have also taken Barre and Pilates classes since 2015, which eventually led me to discover Lagree! With my background in dance, movement has always been a source of inspiration for me, and Lagree has been the perfect way to combine my passion for movement with fitness!  

    Outside of enCORE, I work as an athletic trainer at a high school and middle school, guiding the student athletes with injuries, rehabilitation, and a healthy return to sport!

    I can’t wait to embark on this exciting new chapter with enCORE and look forward to seeing you on the Mega soon!

  • Hi, friends! My name is Carly I am 23 years old and originally from Dayton, OH. I moved to Columbus for school and am currently in my masters program to become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My journey with health and fitness has been anything but linear. As an adult, I’ve learned moving and taking care of my body serves as a form of self-care. I fell in love with barre in 2023 and have been experimenting with other forms of low impact workouts ever since, which led me to lagree and Encore! I am so excited to have found a community that includes, welcomes, and celebrates plus-sized individuals like myself. I hope you enjoy Encore as much as I do, I am looking forward to meeting you! 

  • Hey!! I’m Charity and I have lived in Columbus for five years. I’m married to my best friend and we have two fur babies. My fitness journey goes back to my high school days when I did ballet and pointe. After a surgery that set me back for years I went on a journey to find a workout that challenged me and inspired me the way that ballet did. During that journey I fell in love with hot Pilates, barre, and more but Lagree changed the game for me. The community and strength that I found in Lagree have reignited my passion for fitness, and I love that Lagree is for EVERYONE no matter where you are in your journey. I’m so excited to be a part of the team here at enCore. When I’m not serving up some muscle shakes on the mega former you can catch me horseback riding, walking with my hubs and pups, being a Doula, or reading the latest rom com. I’ll see you all on the mega former!!

  • When you don’t catch me in the studio, you’ll find me at my day job leading a reconciliation and accounting team for a large financial firm. I am also an officer in the United States Army Reserve. Lastly, I am a lifelong learner, I attend CSCC learning IT to accompany my degrees in history and business. 

    Despite a busy schedule, I always make time for fitness. I spend at least two hours of my day working out in some shape or form. I’m an avid runner (my best event in the Army Physical Fitness Test) - my best time has been 5:11 mile. I do some weight lifting and calisthenics. You’ll definitely see me a lot in class either instructing or as a participant alongside you!

    Outside of fitness, my husband and I spend a lot of time with our dogs, Jinx and Felicia, at a dog park or on a long hike. We love finding new places to grab a bite or drink. 

    I’m excited to be part of this studio community and working with two amazing ladies who’ve always been avid supporters and great motivators! 

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  • Hi! I'm Julie. A Pittsburgh native (Go Steelers!), I've lived in Columbus for ~10 years. By day, I work in digital marketing for a retail apparel brand. I live with my husband and our two rescue pitties, Kylo & Victoria. When I'm not at home snuggling with the pups, you can find me paddleboarding on the Hoover or trekking my way through the National Parks; I've been to 41 of the 63 and counting!

    I love group fitness and the community it provides. Lagree has been a huge part of my life for several years. It meets you where you are, challenges you, and you truly never plateau. I can't wait to welcome you to enCORE so you can fall in love with lagree, too. :-)

  • Hi! I'm Kate, and I'm excited to welcome you to my class at enCORE! I discovered my passion for fitness six years ago through 

    mind-body connection, high intentionality, and high-energy music. My journey began as a client in boutique fitness, and I soon realized 

    that becoming an instructor was my calling. I've been teaching for three years, both in Ohio and on the East Coast. When I'm not teaching at enCORE, 

    I work in international relations. I spent my college years in China studying international business and Mandarin, and I traveled to over 20 countries 

    during my time abroad. While I love traveling and do so monthly to New York, fitness provides a space for me to slow down and focus—it's my yin and my yang.

  • I have had a lifelong passion for movement arts. As a child, I explored Ballet, Tap, and Gymnastics. In my teens, I expanded my horizons with Jazz and Breakdancing, and as an adult, I discovered a love for Yoga, Pilates, Personal Training, and Belly Dancing. My goal is to create a fun and supportive environment where you can reach your personal wellness goals. I look forward to being a key part of your fitness journey!

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  • Hello! My name is Lizzy and I am thrilled to be joining this incredible team at enCore. Like many of you, I am new to Lagree, but in No way New to the fitness world. I began teaching barre In 2014, after retiring from 10 years as a professional dancer. 6 of the 10 years I danced on cruise ships traveling the world where I met my amazing British husband Pete. Life on land I quickly fell in love teaching fitness. I added many different styles and formats, furthering my education with the goal of becoming a more well rounded instructor. Formats include Piyo, Piloxing, and Pilates (studying full comprehension) For the past 5 years I put teaching on a pause while I stayed at home and raised my amazing Son Henry. My family and I are recent transplants to Westerville Ohio, having lived here 3 years this August. During that time I mastered the art of air frying, building marble runs, Ryan’s World, Bluey, and Roblox. You can find me on Roblox under the name of MommyHamster08. As fun as that has been lol, I’ve been itching to get back, hoping to find my new community and start my personal fitness journey and coaching journey here in Ohio. Get ready for some laughs, as I lack filters often. I look forward to meeting you all in class.

  • I’m Madeline Burke and I am originally from Dayton, Ohio. I graduated from Ohio State in 2022 with a Bachelors in Biology and a Master’s in Education. Throughout all of my school fitness has been a way for me to destress and make friends. I have always been an active person, starting in high school playing volleyball, into college taking fitness classes at the RPAC,  taking Pure Barre classes with Carolyn, and out of college where I trained and ran the Capital City (Half) Marathon in Columbus. I got into Lagree about a year ago and fell in love with the high intensity low impact format. It has been so incredible to see my body get stronger, while also loving the results. When I am not working out I am probably teaching, hanging out with my friends and family, or playing with my cat Sylvester! 

  • I am a Maryland native who relocated to Columbus five years ago, where I quickly fell in love with Lagree. As a lifelong group fitness enthusiast with a passion for health and wellness, I love how Lagree can transform your body and sharpen your mind, all while being low-impact and accessible to everyone. Get ready to shake to a killer playlist in my class!

  • Hello - I am Melody! Columbus has been home to me since I moved here for college in 2002 to attend THE Ohio State University. I spent many years working in the hospitality/special event industry and planned over 250 weddings for happy couples. I have been married to my loving husband Dustin, for 14 years. Together we have 2 incredible sons that are very active, sports loving kiddos and they certainly keep me busy and on my toes. In addition to being their Mom, I co-own a local subscription box business (Need Want Wear Share) and co-write a blog (CbusMamatribe) with my best friend. My passion is helping Moms to find balance and rediscover the 2.0 version of themselves on their motherhood journey. 

    Through fitness I was able to awaken a whole side of myself that I didn’t even know existed. I have been an avid crossfitter for 8 years and on this journey I learned that “strong is beautiful”. Once I found Lagree I fell in love with the full body workout and the emphasis on enhancing my strength but more importantly, my mobility and flexibility. It’s the perfect addition to anyone's fitness path. In my spare time (wait…what’s that?!) you’ll likely find me on the sidelines of a soccer match or baseball game cheering on my kids. I love food, wine, music and traveling to warm places. I look forward to seeing you on the Mega! 

  • My name is Payton Basso and I am the Marketing Director/Social Media girl for enCORE: A Lagree Fitness Studio! I am set to graduate from Ohio University in May of 2025 and then I get to move back to the amazing city of Columbus! My passion for marketing and social media has been able to come to life through enCORE and I am so excited to share more with this amazing community!

    I have always had such an interest in Lagree after taking one class… I was hooked. I knew this was something I wanted to pursue and I am now working towards my certification to become an instructor at enCORE along with marketing! My mom is co-founder Kati Wandtke and she inspired me to pursue this amazing journey and I am so excited to work along side her, Carolyn and the rest of the wonderful enCORE team!

    When I am not in the studio (which you will see me often) I will be starting a new job this upcoming summer, spending time with friends or at first watch with my dad! I love everything about this community and cannot wait to meet you all!

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  • Hi there! My name is Rae, and I've been teaching in group fitness for about three years now. I started my fitness journey as a yogi, which led to my 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, and teaching power yoga classes while I was a student at the Ohio State University. My love for power yoga led to pilates and now, Lagree! Teaching fitness classes is my favorite part of the week-- catching up with regulars, meeting newcomers, and encouraging all you lovely folks through a great workout. Just a little more about me: I have my Bachelor of Science from OSU in Geophysics, I love to bake and play the piano, and I enjoy reading philosophy. I'm so excited to be a part of the enCORE team, and I can't wait to see you in the studio!