The Team

Sarah

Co-Founder

Hello! My name is Sarah but I adore when people call me Sar.

I grew up in the beautiful city of Calgary and went to Western University where I completed my degree in Electrical Engineering. I am now working as an engineer at TELUS on a Cybersecurity DevOps team!

After teaching at a different barre studio for a couple of years, I found that I was not only obsessed with the workout and how strong it made me feel, but I had also formed so many amazing relationships with my clients (which is how I met Stass!). Barre is not just a workout to me - it is a way to meet new people and form a community of like-minded women.

Our goal for Raise The Barre is to help other women feel strong, confident, and to help foster new relationships. I want you to feel excited to workout with us!

Stass

Co-Founder

Hi! My name is Nastassja but everyone calls me Stass for short.

I grew up in Toronto and went to Western University where I studied Finance & Accounting. I spent the last couple years obtaining my CPA designation and I now work in Wealth Management as an Investment Advisor.

I tried my first barre class a few years ago and was humbled to say the least. Fitness has always been a big part of my life, but those small pulses and isometric holds got me using muscles I never knew I had. I was immediately obsessed with the workout... so much so that I applied to be an instructor.

Our goal for Raise The Barre is to ensure that every workout is fun. We make barre fun by adding cardio intervals that will leave you sweaty. The workout is different every time so you never get bored (I still get sore after every class!).

Chelsea

Instructor (Strength & HIIT)

Hey there! My name is Chelsea

After growing up in New Jersey I moved to Toronto for high-school, which is where I currently live. I studied accounting in my undergrad and I am working towards my CPA designation.

I always played competitive team-sports as a kid and as I got older this translated into my love for group fitness classes. This led me to become a boxing and HIIT instructor at a studio in Toronto, and now I am overjoyed to be teaching with RTB!

I design my classes to be fun and energetic with good beats to motivate. I blend HIIT, strength training, and cardio - either in the form of Tabata or Circuits - and you may even catch me adding some boxing drills in the workout!

Cierra

Instructor (Yoga)

Hello! My name is Cierra (with a ‘C’).

I grew up in the vibrant city of Toronto, and went to Queen’s University where I studied commerce. I now work in management consulting at Accenture, advising corporate clients on strategies to grow and innovate sustainably.

I first started practicing yoga with my mom, nearly 15 years ago. I have always valued yoga as a means to re-center. During the pandemic I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training at an ashram in Costa Rica.

I design my classes to help you connect to your inner essence and life purpose. I blend muscle activation techniques with asana, pranayama, and meditation practices to create greater stability and calm in the mind, body, and soul. I look forward to connecting with you on the mat!

Kathryn

Social Media Coordinator

Hi, I’m Kathryn!

I grew up in Toronto and attended Queen’s University where I obtained a degree in Health Studies. Currently, I am working in social media & marketing and attending nutrition school to continue my education and become a clinical holistic nutritionist.

Movement has always been a huge part of my life. Growing up, I was a competitive dancer, figure skater, soccer player and ski racer. I was also a part of multiple school sports teams including cross country and field hockey. In 3rd year I found my love for barre and pilates, and was introduced to RTB!

RTB helped me get stronger while avoiding triggering my past injuries from sports. I’m so grateful for this type of movement and I am so happy for the community I have met through RTB!