Amanda is a 200‑hour heated vinyasa certified yoga teacher who found yoga through grief, loss, and injury—discovering the power of intentional movement in the healing process. After years of competitive basketball and distance running, yoga taught her that exercise doesn’t have to break the body down; it can restore, strengthen, and support it. She believes the sky is the limit when it comes to what our bodies can do and loves supporting yogis as they work toward their own goals and wins. Her classes are known for building strength and she loves to explore arm balances (if you’re into that kind of thing… no pressure if not!) as well. Outside the studio, Amanda works in healthcare as a clinical ethicist and holds a doctorate in healthcare ethics. In her free time, she enjoys the great outdoors—whether on the water, hiking, or camping—and invites students of all levels to join her on the mat and explore what their bodies are capable of.

Brittney is a mover and creator with decades of experience in dance and wellness. She is STOTT Pilates trained, Gyrotonic certified, a licensed massage therapist, and an enthusiastic weight lifter. Brittney also works as a dance teacher and choreographer, and is devoted in her teaching practice to the intersections of movement, wellness, equity, and access. When she’s not in the studio, she is chasing her toddler, running her own gyro/dance/massage studio called Moonborn Movement and Wellness, or working on the dissertation for her PhD in Performance Studies… just a couple irons in the fire :)

Mary is working towards her Pilates mat and reformer certifications with Core Collab, and she’s excited to add some classes on the Recess schedule as an Instructor in Training! She is passionate about teaching Pilates because she’s seen its power to transform lives, not just bodies, and she wants everyone to feel the mental and physical benefits that she enjoys from Pilates. Two things you should know about Mary’s classes: (1) There's a good chance there will be a themed playlist, and (2) she will celebrate your every milestone as though it's her own. Mary loves to read, write, and cuddle up with her precious pup (Mrs. Dolly Parton Goldendoodle Bozarth) to watch an episode of Gilmore Girls.

Kristen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with additional certifications in Traditional Chinese Medicine, STOTT Pilates, Touch for Health, Hypnotherapy, and Applied Kinesiology. With over 25 years of experience and a deep well of knowledge, Dr. Cleveland incorporates her vast knowledge into modern exercise and movement disciplines that work to heal, strengthen, and tone the body. In addition to teaching group Pilates classes at Recess, Dr. Cleveland is also booking for private Pilates or private Therapeutic Pilates lessons if you have more therapeutic goals in mind. In addition to healing through movement, Dr. Cleveland can be found expressing herself through the arts - painting, photography, and theatre. And she always finds joy and laughter with her husband and kids!

Charity’s passion for fitness has been a lifelong journey, from playing all things sports growing up to being a college track athlete. Charity teaches multiple fitness classes across the Ozarks. Her classes are the perfect blend of fun and intense. She gets to know everyone in class and roots for each person to reach their individual goals. Outside of teaching fitness, Charity is a local realtor with Cantrell Real Estate. When she’s not teaching a fitness class or killing it in the real estate game - she’s rooting for the KC Chiefs, hiking, enjoying time with her family and her community.

Larissa is an e E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, Yin Yoga Level 1 & 2 Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist and she will complete her Sanskrit Level One Certification in Summer 2026. Larissa has been a yogi since she was a teenager, and her education focuses on Yoga Philosophy, Sanskrit, and Bhakti Yoga. These elements are the heart of her practice and she loves to share that transformative power, inspiration and freedom through Yoga Asana (yoga postures)! Off the mat Larissa loves live music, lifting weights, snuggling pets, and a cozy cup of herbal tea. She is someone who loves fun, playful movement that doesn't require us to worry about how we look.

Shealey is a certified Barre teacher through the Clay Barre Method, Progressive Ballet Technique Certified, has been dancing for 15+ years, and is an active runner & Pilates practitioner! In May, she’ll add BFA in Acting and BS in Dance degrees to her list of accomplishments. Shealey was first introduced to Barre as a way to stay in shape during off-season when she was a competitive dancer. She fell in love with the challenge and how much fun working out can be. She’s passionate about approaching workouts with creativity, joyful movement, and a love for a challenge. You’ll find a real sense of community and freedom to explore with joy in Shealey’s classes. When she’s not working hard in a dance, acting, or fitness studio you can find Shealey reading a new non-fiction novel, adding new movies to her letterboxd, or getting overly competitive in a game of cornhole with friends!

Reggie is a former D1 athlete who went on to work as a strength and conditioning coach for baseball and track teams. These days he works as a referee and as YOUR strength and conditioning coach at Recess. He is passionate about nurturing the mind-body connection through his high energy and joyful classes. Expect to smile through the sweat while Reggies puts you through the paces. You can get a laugh out of Reggie by showing him some funny animal videos; and he loves to connect with people through music and quality time. 

Courtney is one of the owners of Recess. She has a 300-hour yoga certification, strength training certification, and Pilates training. She’s taught all kinds of fitness throughout Springfield for over 25 years, She came to yoga after 20 years of teaching BodyPump and realllllyyyyy needing to stretch it out. She fell in love with teaching yoga, it’s really her home base these days. She loves teaching group fitness, in particular because her extra sparkling personality is best suited to a large group setting. That’s why she’s thrilled to bring Recess to Springfield, MO. Her motto for you in her classes is “try, try, try.” If you’re willing to try, you’ll be shocked at how much you are able to accomplish with Courtney’s expert guidance and enthusiastic encouragement. In addition to teaching group fitness, Courtney loves to walk. In 2024 she set a goal to walk 2,024 miles outside and she hit 2,352 because she’s an overachiever like that. Although Courtney has a bad case of resting B face, she promises she loves to laugh!

Racheal holds a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Development, minor in Psychology and she’s currently working on two additional certifications - Trust Based Relational Intervention and Trauma Informed Specialist. All of this background informs her yoga practice. Racheal believes the body holds so much of our lived experience, and intentional movement can be a powerful way to release stress, reconnect, and create safety and ease within. When Racheal noticed that she didn't often see bodies like hers represented in wellness spaces - she decided to bridge the gap and make yoga feel more accessible for all bodies! Outside of work, she’s a nature girlie who loves to hike, camp, explore… anything outside.

Phillip has found a home in yoga that helps him connect with community, stay in shape physically, and maintain his mental health as well. He hopes to share all those benefits with his students. "If I'm able to give that experience to at least one other person in this world then I'm good with that." Phillip will complete his 200-hour vinyasa teacher training in February 2026, and he plans to dive right into Pilates training after that. Off the mat, Phillip loves to play disc golf, guitar, and read Stephen King novels. You can also catch him at a stand up comedy show or a concert... rock and roll and namaste!

Courtney is a movement specialist who loves to help students rebuild their mind/body relationship through intentional foundations and healthy alignment. You'll really feel the burn as Courtney has you moving with deep focus and intention; she'll never let you cheat yourself! Courtney holds 200 hr vinyasa, 500h ayurvedic, and 500h yoga therapy, yoga trapeze, and yoga wheel certifications. She's in progress with a comprehensive Pilates certification through Core Collab and she has additional training and expertise in myofascial release, trauma informed movement, and social justice through movement. Courtney is a true cancer/water sign as she finds the most relaxation when she's by a body of water. She's guaranteed to laugh when she's watching how clumsy her Great Dane can be, and she lives for a well placed banger in the playlist for a difficult class.


Shelli is certified in True Barre, TRX, BUTI, PiYo, and Pilates. She fell in love with the way Pilates made her body feel stronger, more balanced, and more connected. Living with an autoimmune disease made weight loss and maintenance challenging, so her focus shifted from aesthetics to overall wellness. Movement became a way to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and support a healthy, and sustainable lifestyle. Now she's passionate about helping others experience those same benefits and discover what their bodies are capable of. Shelli believes in meeting people where they are, encouraging progress over perfection, and prioritizing safe, effective movement tailored to your uniquely wonderful body. When Shelli isn't "pilaticizing" she loves to spend quality time with her family on the lake. She believes in everyday acts of kindness as a guiding post. "Kindness costs nothing and can change everything."

Jill is an E-RYT 200 Yoga Teacher with additional certifications in Funtional Approach of Yoga, Yin Level 3, Yoga Nidra Level 1, Balance and Mobility, True Barre, Core Strength Anatomy Training. She has a Chair Yoga Teacher Certificate in progress AND she’s an Emeritus Clinical Professor MSU. Jill’s classes are often described as “gently powerful” and that they “sneak up on you” because she supports and prepares you so well that you are doing challenging work without realizing it. Jill teaches students to listen to their own bodies, honor their unique anatomy, and find personal challenges and joy of movement. Jill laughs the hardest with her children, grandchildren, and best friends. And her free time is spent outside in her native pollinator and vegetable gardens (there is not a flower or garden that does not make her smile.)

Dr. Sosa-Burgos has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from UCLA, and has taught physiology, anatomy, and nutrition at nine universities throughout the United States. She is an acrobat, a runner, martial artist, and dancer. She teaches yoga, strength training, functional fitness, and stretch. Lucy is proud mother, super-duper proud grandmother, and she loves her husband too. Her class planning is science and data based, and her wealth of expertise helps insure her students grow. Through the challenges, Lucy keeps the class energy fun and light. She provides enthusiasm and encouragement to help people grow and meet their fitness goals.

Travis is an endurance‑driven fitness coach who brings equal parts passion, precision, and grit to everyone he works with. With three years of cycling‑coaching experience and a competitive background in regional and national triathlons, he knows firsthand what it takes to build power, resilience, and confidence over the long haul. He believes in training through three pillars — Strength, Opportunity for growth, and the Stamina to finish what you start — and he’s committed to helping anyone discover their potential through intentional movement and consistent effort. Travis recently earned his USA Triathlon coaching certification and is excited to bring his expanded knowledge and energy to Recess, empowering everyone to chase bold goals and enjoy the journey along the way.

Jenn found teaching fitness in 2007. Having left her profession at a Publishing House to raise her children, she went to work part-time at a fitness club in Nashville, TN. Her passion began by encouraging and pouring into others to help them reach their goals. She also enjoys mentoring the next generation of instructors. She taught 6 different formats of fitness. Her certifications and specialties are in Poundfit, Barre and Pilates. She’s excited to add a barre class to the schedule at Recess! In addition to her work in fitness, Jenn loves being Grandmother of 4. Her grandkids are a joy that bless her immensely.

Austin is working towards her NASM personal training certification, and excited to add her Bootcamp classes to the Recess schedule soon! As an athlete, Austin grew to love fitness, competition, and the accountability of community. That's why she's excited to start working as a fitness instructor, where she can come to WUUURRRK and inspire you to do the same. Expect to be pushed to a personal best in her classes - you are in competition with yourself to become a better you than you were yesterday. You'll cheer the team on and feel the support of the room as you strive and sweat for your goals in Austin's classes. Outside of work, you can catch Austin playing just about any sport for fun, but she has a particular affinity for pickleball and sand volleyball. And margs on a patio with friends will always bring a smile to her face. 

Sarah Wilcoxon is the studio manager at Recess. As a tenured professor of dance (in her previous life) Sarah taught and choreographed dance as well as conducted and published research with a focus on dance science and kinesiology. She’s comprehensively STOTT certified in Pilates, has a 200-hour vinyasa yoga certification, and she does teacher training throughout the country for Progressing Ballet Technique. She not-so-secretly prefers lounging on the couch to working out, so she promises her classes and playlists are fun enough that it's totally worth leaving the couch. Sarah’s classes are challenging but accessible. She’s known for offering lots of options to level things up or down and making small adjustments to alignment, engagement, or choreography to change the challenge. Those small changes will sneak up on you, and you’ll get a great workout without even realizing it!

Caitlin is a true believer in the medicine of movement. Whether you are happy, sad, tired, or sore... you'll leave her class feeling uplifted and proud of the work you've put in with help from her legendary playlists and enthusiastic encouragement. Caitlin has a BA in dance and training in the Barre Intensity method. When she's not leading you through another hundred pulses in barre class, Caitlin loves to try new restaurants in Springfield and spend quality time outdoors with her family. The things that are sure to bring a smile to her face are witnessing acts of kindness, watching her son explore new things, and seeing a client achieve a new skill. 

Sammi holds 200-hour yoga and chair yoga certifications. Her classes make yoga fun, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. She guides students to discover their own unique practice, equipping them with the tools and confidence to bring yoga into their lives—regardless of their experience level. Off the mat Sammi likes to read, go hiking, and paint. And she loves spending quality time with her dog, Nola, who can always make her smile.

Tanner is the Front Desk Manager at Recess. He’s passionate about his work in the fitness industry because it combines discipline, personal growth, and the ability to make a real impact on others’ lives. When he’s not helping you checkout at the front desk, Tanner enjoys spending time outdoors as well as playing and following lots of sports. You are guaranteed to get a laugh out of him with a dry sarcastic wit!