Nefertiti Rashid (OWNER)




Dancing and fitness are passions of mine that started early in childhood. I have taken formal dance classes since the age of 5. For almost ten years, I struggled like many women with my weight trying to find that balance between taking care of my family and myself. Seven years ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, so I finally decided it was time for a change. I lost just over 60 pounds by changing my eating habits and working out. The key was finding a workout that I loved and sticking to it, "my soulmate workout" (and I found several). Once I found them, I had to create an environment where I could share my passion with other women like myself who feel more comfortable working out in a ladies only atmosphere.
 I grew up in San Diego, CA and am a wife and mother of two Young College students. I love everything related to  organic eating, natural health, fitness and dance. I look forward to sharing this fitness journey with you. See you on the dancefloor! Join me on FACEBOOK.
 
I am a BEACHBODY coach and  have certifications in  Healthy Eating /Weight Loss and Weight Management, CPR, AED,  and AFAA Group Fitness . I am also certified to teach INSANITY, ZUMBA, ZUMBA TONING,  HOT HULA, PIYO , HOT FUSION, MATUA (Hot Hula for seniors),  R.I.P.P.E.D TURBO KICK, Les Mills CXWORX , Les Mills BODYPUMP, CYCLE and SOCACIZE.  Currently I am studying to complete my NCCPT Personal Training Certification.
 
Bethel Demisse (ZUMBA)


ZUMBA with BETHEL fuses fitness & dance offering an exercise class that blend upbeat rhythms from all around the world with easy-to-follow choreography for a total body workout!!!
Join Bethel for ZUMBA every Thursdays at 7:30pm



Lauren Stahly (Be You Yoga)

Lauren has been practicing yoga for 10 years. One day, she made the crazy decision to fly to India and live there for three months while she dedicated herself to the study of traditional yoga. She learned a lot about herself and personal wellness while she was there and loves sharing with and learning from others. Lauren will put your body at ease but make your mind work hard in this yoga practice. she also has two yoga inclined dogs at home. She doesn't care what you wear to class, and most of all, wants your yoga practice to be about YOU!


Maria Thomas
(R.I.P.P.E.D, ZUMBA Tone)


My dance and fitness career began while I was an undergraduate student. I performed in several dance recitals during my four years of college as a member of the dance ensemble. During that time I also volunteered to work with the aerobic exercise group fitness program three to four days a week. Currently I work full time as a chemist. In addition to my professional career, instruct a variety of group fitness classes including: HOT HULA fitness®, Zumba® , Zumba® Toning, Zumba SentaoTM and R.I.P.P.E.D.

                                         Jessica Perkins (Zumba)

I fell in love with Zumba in 2011 after surviving the fear of my first class and the rest was history,
I loved my new found workout so much I became certified to teach in April of 2012. Never before had I experienced such a rush of happiness from a simple workout.  It is the only workout that I have ever done in my life that has as many mental benefits as physical. I have made so many positive changes through Zumba and I want to share that experience with you!  Zumba has literally changed my life and my health and I want you to come join me! My fitness background included 13 years in the Army practicing traditional physical training in a group format before I became addicted to Zumba. Wanting to incorporate the muscle toning and endurance I had gained in the military I added the Zumba Toning and Aqua certifications in 2013. I am interested working one on one toward personal goals, superior nutrition and training with my students. Please contact me for any questions you may have as well as for subbing, co-instructing, and interest in forming a new class. CPR/AED Certified.

Neki Nettey 

(KaribFIT™ Founder and master instructor)

Raised in a multi cultural family, ​Neki Nettey began to participate in organized dance classes at the tender age of three, eventually branching into cheerleading, soccer, and track and field. The love of her African and Caribbean culture, dance, and fitness remains at the core of her foundation.
Neki was offered an athletic scholarship to play soccer at Howard University in Washington, DC, an NCAA DIV I School. While at Howard, Neki continued cheerleading on the Bison squad. After completion of her studies at Howard University, Neki enrolled at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and Salisbury University (SU) in order to attain a Masters degree in Health Physiology. Neki used her knowledge of dance, health, and wellness to embark on a career in fitness in 2004.
In addition to KaribFIT™, Neki has also founded NeYa Fitness Programs, and Divine Athletics, an All Star Cheerleading, Sports, and Enrichment Program which offers championship sports training and dance instruction geared towards uplifting youth spirit and growth.
"I’ve learned that living a fit life requires having a healthy lifestyle and never giving up. The challenges that WILL come your way, are speed bumps, they’re only as big as you make them – you can go over them, or get stuck behind them - while the rest of life passes you by. I say,  go over them, you will reach new heights, and discover new things."