THE instructors
Behind every great workout is a great instructor — meet the fitness professionals dedicated to guiding your wellness journey at Verandah Club & Spa.
josefina
Technique-first powerhouse with contagious energy with 21 years of coaching and a CrossFit Level 2 certification, Josefina is all about moving well, lifting smart, and having fun. She competes in CrossFit and Hyrox (and even snagged 1st place in Hyrox Houston). Expect strength, sweat, and smiles.
Personal Training
Courtney
Your form-obsessed, anatomy-loving Pilates hype girl Courtney has been teaching fitness for 7 years, and with a biology degree plus a NASM CPT, she’s basically your friendly neighborhood movement nerd. She believes movement is medicine, modifications are magic, and every class should leave you feeling stronger, smarter, and more connected to your body.
Mat & Sculpt Pilates
Dance Fitness, Strength, TRX, Pilates, Stretch & MobilityAlex
The powerhouse instructor who makes you move better, feel stronger, and actually enjoy the process. With more than 18 years of experience, Alex has been helping people move with confidence, strength, and purpose since 2008. She blends education, motivation, and creativity to design classes that improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength, coordination, posture, and overall functional movement.
The “progress over perfection” Delores has been in the fitness world for over two decades, and she brings all that wisdom with a smile. With a master’s in nutrition and a dietitian’s eye for balance, she believes healthy habits should feel doable — not stressful. Expect encouragement, great energy, and a reminder that you’re doing better than you think.
Barre + Dancedelores
The high-energy motivator who makes you push harder without even realizing it Jordan has been teaching fitness classes for about 5 years, but honestly, she’s been in studios her whole life. Her philosophy? Group fitness is all about community. When people show up and give their best side-by-side, something electric happens. She loves the energy of a room full of people pushing their hardest.
HIITjordan
The coach who believes strength, movement, and balance are the keys to lifelong health. With over 20 years of experience, Diana brings deep expertise and a personalized touch to every session. With individualized programs based on each person’s goals, lifestyles, and limitations — she emphasizes proper movement mechanics, progressive training, and education so clients understand not just what they’re doing, but why.
Personal Trainingdiana
Personal Training, Sports Performance, Mobility Trainingkeigan
Keigan’s mission is simple: help clients unlock their full potential. With 11+ years of experience, he brings a deep understanding of how the body moves, adapts, and thrives. Specializing in sports performance, strength building, fat loss, and mobility, Keigan blends smart programming with real-world coaching that meets clients exactly where they are.
james
With over 30 years of personal training experience — including 20 years at The Verandah Club — James brings unmatched expertise, professionalism, and heart to every client he works with. He’s NFPT-certified, and a proud graduate of Southwestern Christian College. James spent six years in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist, where he mastered discipline, precision, and the art of staying cool under pressure.
Personal Training
Your monthly dose of Zen + magic Mallory is a 500-hour yoga teacher, sound bath practitioner, Reiki master, and founder of Mindful Moves & Meditation. Her philosophy? “Sound is the medicine of the future.” Her classes feel like a warm hug for your nervous system — grounding, soothing, and deeply intentional.
Sound Bath + Yogamallory
40 years in the personal training field, she’s seen it all — bodybuilding, rehab, strength training, and everything in between. Her body building career launched her into the world of training and rehab, and she’s been helping people move better ever since. Her philosophy is simple and powerful: strength, movement, and balance are the foundation of lifelong health. Build those, and you’ll keep doing the things you love well into your senior years.
Personal Trainingkim
Your science-backed yoga hype woman Myla is an E-RYT500 yoga instructor who loves reminding people that yoga isn’t about touching your toes — it’s about feeling amazing in your body. She blends yoga, tai chi, trauma-informed training, and a whole lot of heart to help students build strength, mobility, and peace.
Power Vinyasa, Gentle Flow, Restorative Fusionmyla
Her classes are described as tough, but fun. With 16 years of personal training and 13 years of martial arts under her belt (literally — she’s a brown belt in BJJ), Michelle knows how to make you sweat and smile. She’s all about working hard while having a blast, because fitness should feel like something you want to do.
Kickboxing + Personal Trainingmichelle
Yoga, Pilates, Stretch, H2O Aerobics, Chair Yoga, Barre, Active Agingtoni
The wise, artsy fitness sage with 20+ years of experience, Toni blends knowledge, creativity, and calm into every class. Whether you’re stretching, flowing, or splashing, she’s here to make your workout effective and rewarding.
Known as the coach who makes everyone feel like a champ, Sheila has spent 7 years teaching players of all ages how to dink, drive, and dominate the court. Her upbeat, confidence-boosting style makes every session feel fun, friendly, and totally approachable — whether your brand-new or leveling up your game. She’s all about helping you feel capable, confident, and ready to crush your next rally.
Pickleball (Beginner & Intermediate)sheila
Your go-to coach for strength, confidence, and “yes-you-can” energy She’s a certified personal trainer, swim instructor, and endurance athlete who can teach you to float, freestyle, or full-on fly through your fitness goals. With certifications in USMS, Stacy Sims Next Level, Precision Nutrition L1, and Zibrio Balance, she mixes science, skill, and a whole lot of encouragement.
Swimming + Personal Trainingtracey
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