Our Instructors

Stacey Valant

Stacey Valant embarked on her notable fitness career in 1987, setting the stage for a journey that would span over three decades. Her passion for health and fitness led her to the iconic New York Health & Racquet Club in the heart of NYC, where she took her first steps as a fitness professional.

With a commitment to empowering individuals to understand their bodies and achieve their fitness aspirations, Stacey has been a guiding force in the industry throughout her career. Opening the first brick and mortar Pilates studio in Indiana, Stacey additionally held the first Pilates Instructor Certification Program (Body Arts & Science International) in Indiana making her a forerunner in bringing Pilates to the state.  Her expertise as a teacher and mentor to other instructors spans more than 25 years. Additionally, she has delved into her love of Yoga, acquiring her Baptiste Yoga Instructor certification in 2020.

Stacey's impact extends beyond the gym walls, as she has earned the trust of celebrities, Broadway dancers from acclaimed productions like "Chicago" and "The Lion King," as well as professional athletes. That aside, Stacey finds her deepest fulfillment assisting individuals tackling real-life physical hurdles and challenges all in the pursuit to elevate the overall quality of their lives. 

CERTIFICATIONS - 2020 Baptiste Power Yoga Cert.(200RYT) at Dancing Dogs Yoga Studio - Savannah GA, 2009 BASI (Body Arts & Science International) Pilates Instructor Cert., 2003 Physicalmind Institute Pilates Instructor Cert., 1998 Physicalmind Institute Pilates Mat Cert., 1996 AFAA Personal Trainer Cert.

Our Team

Shannon GaNun

Founder

Shannon believes that all fitness activities, including Pilates and yoga, should be FUN and stress-free. Everyone is welcome in her classes—it doesn’t matter what shape you are in or whether you have any previous experience. Just bring a mat, wear comfortable clothes, and be ready to enjoy the process.

  • Shannon is known for her inspirational style of teaching. She loves bringing the gift of Pilates and yoga to her students and believes in the transformative power of regular practice—you will be stronger and more flexible, have more energy and improved mental concentration, look and feel better, and most importantly, you will have improved overall health.

    Shannon has been involved in the fitness field for more than 30 years and taught just about every class imaginable. She has been practicing yoga since she was pregnant with her first child in 1998. Inspired by many excellent teachers on her yoga journey, she began pursuing her RYT 200 in 2009 and completed it in 2015 through YogaFit.

  • CERTIFICATIONS

    • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) certified group fitness instructor

    • American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer

    • Box Mania certified kick boxing instructor

    • Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified run coach

    • RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher)

    • Schwinn certified indoor cycling classic instructor

    • TRX certified suspension training instructor