Candace Started out her training at Core Power Intensive Teacher Training Graduating March 2013.  Since that time she has expanded her yoga knowledge in multiple arenas with trainings and certifications in: Prenatal Yoga, Kids Yoga, Tibetan Yoga, Pranayama Yoga, Spinal Relief Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Advanced Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Athletes, HIIT Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Aerial Yoga for Special Populations, Buti Yoga, Buti Deep, Myofascial Yoga, Theraband Yoga, Hot Buti, AcroYoga, Barre, Power Barre, Introduction to Ayurveda, Advanced Yoga Assists, Internal Core Healing Yoga, Reiki, Spiritual Housekeeping, Integrative Nutrition, Restorative Aerial...with continued trainings slated for 2019.  The goal of her intense trainings were always to find deeper ways to serve the customers.  Creating a large toolbox to draw from in order to create the best experience for the customer     candace@fitandfirestudios.com

Nicole Speath is an E-RYT 200 hour yoga teacher. She graduated from the CorePower Yoga Minneapolis 200 hour program in 2008. After completion of her yoga program she moved to Las Vegas, NV, to work alongside many great instructors. While she was teaching group classes, boot camps, workshops and private classes, she wanted to advance her knowledge in the fitness industry so she attended the Ki-Atsu Institute and received her Pilates Certificate in 2010. She is also a Level 1 Reiki Master under Leela Ugargol, Minneapolis 2006.
Nicole's love of yoga began after injuring herself while training for her second marathon in 2006. She started training at various studios to learn more about what yoga styles fit in her life. In 2010, she trained with two Pilates and yoga teachers to receive advanced training in both Pilates and Ashtanga Yoga. She received her advanced 300 hour training through Ki Kosot in 2011. Pilates and yoga have really been influential in her daily activities.
Nicole teaches the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program through Profiling Beauty. She has had over 20 students in her training and hopes that each one will aspire to teach yoga to help others find their own style. She is also a YACEP with Yoga Alliance, which offers continuing education both online and in person.
If you don't find Nicole on her mat, she will be enjoying the country roads on her bike or rock climbing - two of her passions.  Nicole@fitandfirestudios.com

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Kiersten Sombke. Kiersten is a 200 Certified Yoga Teacher. Her

Chandler is the owner and operator of Moxie Salon and Barbershop, located in the Briscoe Building.  She leads a wonderfully relaxing, but challenging Yoga class and draws from her years of Yoga experience in Colorado.  She has been practicing Yoga for more than 15 years and draws from the experience of being taught by teachers of multiple disciplines.  She has been trained and certified in HIIT Yoga, Hot Yoga Teacher Training, Aerial Yoga and more.  chandler@fitandfirestudios.com


Anna Larson 

Anna Larson is a 200RYT Teacher with additional training in Kids Yoga, advanced teacher training with Jason Hulshof, Aerial Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra Training.  She is the leader of the Kids Yoga program at Fit and Fire Studios and designs enriching Kids Yoga retreats that are highly educational and fun.  Anna is also in charge of our yearly retreat out at Richmond Lake.  This retreat features beach yoga, hiking and yoga, fireside yoga, we have even brought in SUP yoga and Slackline Yoga.  anna@fitandfirestudios.com

Jamie Barnard is a graduate of Advanced Wellness School 200RYT Yoga teacher training.  She has taken multiple classes with advanced training in Aerial Yoga and is a certified Aromatouch therapist. jamie@fitandfirestudios.com

My name is Jennine, I’m a student of life, a proud wife, mom, and grandma. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist, and Certified Yoga Teacher. 

I believe in a lot of simple cool things that can transform our lives. While I do massage full time, I practice and guide a restorative yoga class that I am super passionate about. Yoga is an important part of my life and my self care and when I find something beautiful I want to share it with the world. I am full of dreams, with some challenges and an immense desire from the deepest part of my soul to help others live healthier and happier. Massage and Yoga just happen to be a great fit for what I believe in and choose to practice ❤. The practice of massage and yoga give me access to such amazing people and I am honored to have the opportunity to be a positive piece in their own healthy and healing journey. 

I feel like I’m a work in progress, enhancing who I am, what I have and do everyday. Some days I do better then other days, but awareness is what matters the most . I’m progressing and you are too. Thank you for joining me and supporting me. Namaste  jennine@fitandfirestudios.com

Ruth Latterell


Ruth is a Minnesota-born yogi and lover of adventure. Although she had a background in dance, she instead began practicing yoga in college to balance the stress of finishing her Bachelor of Science during difficult life circumstances. Because of her experiences she also obtained certification in Mental Health First Aid, and now produces informational content on a variety of mental wellness topics. She spends her spare time traveling and has visited 14 other countries so far. She thinks travel is the best way to cultivate more appreciation for the beauty of the world and for all beings. When she’s not out of town, Ruth loves spending time with her partner, 8 siblings (and twin sister), parents, and friends in Aberdeen. She works to promote self-acceptance and positive motivation in her classes, teaching traditional hot yoga, fitness classes, and aerial yoga. She also volunteers at Aspire Foundation and looks forward to doing even more with adaptive yoga for individuals with special needs. Ruth believes that to practice yoga is to tune in to the needs of the body and mind, to connect with your soul, to recognize the light within you and share it with others. ruth@fitandfirestudios.com

Sydney Syd


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Gwendolyn Briscoe


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Cindy Hartung Suel


My name is Cindy Hartung Suel and I grew up in Hoven. After graduation, I got a degree in travel and also a degree in Surgical Technology. I have been working as a Certified Surgical Technologist for 33 years. I am married to Leonard Suel and our children consist of cats. In my free time, I enjoy travel, running and of course, yoga.
I became a 200RYT in Dec. 2017.
I started teaching yoga in May 2017. I have practiced yoga off and on for over 15 years, but steadily for the last 4.
I want my students to feel welcome in my class and I enjoy teaching all levels of students. I like to help people get out of their comfort zone and try some of the “challenges” that I offer in my classes. I want to students to leave my class feeling that they gave it all that they had to give that day, whether it be just relaxing on the mat or doing an intense workout. I also want my students to feel free to ask questions and give feed back, whether positive or negative. I feel that my students also help me to better my practice.
Having a black belt in Tae Kwon Do has also helped me with the mental aspect of yoga. Yoga is mental, physical and Spiritual-and whatever level you want to achieve, I will try to help you achieve it.
I also offer private lessons. If you would like to book with me, just let me know and we can work something out. cindy@fitandfirestudios.com

Lindsay Landis


My name is Lindsay, I am a transplant to Aberdeen and have lived here for 17 years. I was introduced to yoga as a substitute training program (I didn’t think yoga was my thing) when I wasn’t able to complete a boot camp due to health challenges. From that point forward, yoga (which I have fallen in love with) has been my go to for workouts. I completed my RYT here in Aberdeen The Advanced School of Wellness, along with Aerial Yoga and the spa aspect of the studio. I have also had the privilege to take part in training with Jason Hulsof. I truly find myself at home in the hot studio with a good sweaty flow and some challenging balancing poses. However, Aerial Yoga and Restorative Hot Yoga has a zen that calls to me too. Restorative yoga allows me to help others learn the value of relaxing to shut off their mind, self love, a mantra and giving them the gift of touch assists for an added level of relaxing into their true zen. I look forward to leading and learning from you in class. Namaste friends! lindsay@fitandfirestudios.com

Lindsey Swenson


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Charissa Peterson


Charissa Peterson is a Wife and Mother of 2 active daughters that keep her busy. She has lived in Aberdeen all her life. She has always had a strong passion for fitness and health and loves inspiring others to make healthier life choices through exercise, diet and self-awareness. She’s an avid runner who loves intense exercises that test both her strength and endurance. She believes if she’s not sweating after a workout then she didn’t work hard enough so obviously Hot Yoga was the perfect match for her.
She first practiced yoga in college. She attended classes regularly but eventually the instructor moved on and she never really found a connection in any other classes until she began at Lean Body Barre. Her love for running had sent her to try hot yoga to help deal with issues from sciatica and piriformis syndrome. She was in a great deal of pain when she began and with the help of regular practice the pain began to subside. She became stronger both mentally and physically which made her a true believer that yoga can heal your body. After attending the studio for the last 3 years she’s learned so much from the amazing instructors here that she was inspired to learn more. Currently, she’s seeking 200 hour RYS certification at Lean Body Barre and should graduate in early 2018. You can find her teaching Hot HIIT or Sculpt Yoga class where she mixes her two passions, hot yoga and high energy. While her heart may lie with hard core exercises; she also has a very strong appreciation for a relaxing restorative yoga class to stretch her sore muscles from running or a gentle yoga flow to clear her mind.
Charissa is available for private sessions for individual, couple, and group classes that can be designed to fit your specific needs and wants.  charissa@fitandfirestudios.com


Tammy Stolle

My name is Tammy Stolle and I grew up in Clark, SD. After high school, I went to NSU for 2 years before transferring to Stenotype Institute in Sioux Falls for court reporting. I have been working as a freelance court reporter for the last 28 years. I am married to Jeff Stolle, and between the two of us, we have four grown-up (meaning self-supporting) kids, and one grandson (cutest baby ever btw). In my spare time (like I have any), I enjoy spending time with my kids, going to the cabin in the Hills, and exercising of any kind.
I took my yoga teacher training in Sioux Falls at Organic Yoga Company with Nancy Hong, officially becoming a 200 RYT in March of 2016. I also have a certification in HIIT yoga, pilates, barre, Insanity Live and Piyo.
I try to keep my classes light-hearted and fun! My wish is that each student leaves class feeling strong, empowered, energetic and happy! My personal goal is to teach that yoga is for everyone, regardless of shape, size or age. Namaste!  Tammy@fitandfirestudios.com

Leah Wipf

“As you think, so you become.”
In her eyes as a yogi, she believes one must take ownership of their life, their thoughts, and their awareness. There, you will find boundless growth.
Yoga has helped her find and master all the joys in her life; embracing uncertainty, and acquiring courage to overcome the fear of the unknown. Remaining calm and at peace in a world full of chaos.

Leah has been practicing yoga for over five years.
She is halfway through her RYT-200, is a CPT, and a holistic health enthusiast.

She hopes to portray this energy to her students, and honoring where they are in their unique practice.

“We have the opportunity to make choices everyday, both on how we act and how we respond to others - that alone is a beautiful thing.
These choices either draw us closer to our greater power or divide us. Choose to connect with our inner voices.
And choose to love, always.  leah@fitandfirestudios.com

Ken Blanchard


Kenneth Blanchard teaches philosophy and political science at Northern State University. He received his 235 hour yoga teacher certification in 2015. His teacher was Tanya Boigenzahn. Blanchard teaches a modified Ashtanga flow, focusing on stillness and ease.  ken@fitandfirestudios.com

Sherry McNulty PT

Sherry McNulty is a practicing yoga student of 20 years. She finds yoga to be positively transforming of mind, body and spirit. This has influenced her so much, that she completed the Yoga Alliance 200 hour training this past winter and hopes to continue to expand her work as a Physical Therapist to include Yoga techniques and principles to better help her patients. She finds that the bio-mechanical principles learned as a Physical Therapist are complimentary to creating a safe balanced class with emphasis on postural alignment with strengthening and flexibility elements to provide a sound foundation of movement outside of the Yoga studio.
Sherry is the mother of Delaney 20 and Erin 16. She loves the outdoors, gardening, biking and reading. She has adopted 4 cats, a rabbit and a miniature long haired Dachshund. She looks to Yoga to provided the mental and physical balance needed to continue to live a full-filled and healthy lifestyle.
Sherry is also available for private sessions in both individual and group settings and can use her knowledge as a physical therapist to truly enhance the experience  sherry@fitandfirestudios.com

Andrea Wuestwald


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Meghan North


My yoga journey started about in 2014. I had never attended a yoga class, and wasn’t really a “class going” person. I attended a hot yoga class and fell in love with all things yoga. Since then, I have continued to practice yoga to strengthen my body and my mind. I also practiced yoga while pregnant with my last two children using modifications which allowed me to continue to practice up to my due dates. Being a mom of three, my time is limited. I am trained and certified for a fitness based HIIT yoga class, and continue to grow with my practice by attending teacher training classes  Meghan@fitandfirestudios.com

Becky Blacksten Delzer


My name is Becky Delzer and I’m originally from Mitchell SD. Home of the World’s only Corn Palace. I came to Aberdeen and started working for the State of South Dakota in Oct of 1998. I work for the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications. So basically, I’m a computer nerd. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, riding motorcycle, and yoga.

It took me awhile to find a love for yoga, but with some pushing from some friends, I did. I became RYT 200 certified in March of 2018. I also have certifications in Aerial yoga and HIIT Yoga.

I found this saying awhile back and love it. Yoga is not about touching your toes, it is what you learn on the way down – Jigar Gor. I am always learning new things, and I want my students to learn with me. I want to challenge them, help them and guide them through class. I will always be there to help and modify class, so everyone will feel comfortable. I want you to leave class feeling better than when arrived. becky@fitandirestudios.com


Danielle Lamont


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