Meet the Instructors
Retta’s main areas of concentration are: Ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, belly dance, afrolatino and Bollywood dance forms. With over 20 years of teaching experiences in the health and fitness industry– in both education and recreational settings, Retta truly shares her love for music, dance, aerobics, and overall wellness with everyone: from school-age children to senior citizens. Her aim is to help everyone find the fun in fitness and to urge out the tiny dancer within us all.
Retta uses simple step by step instruction and encourages you to find the motivation necessary to allow your heart to dance– so you can let your body follow.
Len has been teaching fitness classes since 2009. He received his certifications in body training systems and also ACE personal training certification in 2010. In 10 years in the industry he’s taught countless classes within group exercise such TRX,spinning,water rowing, Bosu and also Les Mills Body Pump. All that experience has helped Len tremendously and he enjoys helping the participants achieve their goals!
Kimberly’s discovery of yoga helped her to live better in her body. In 1997, she became a Kripalu certified Yoga teacher so she could share her passion for yoga and meditation with others. Kimberly has a BS in Recreation and Leisure Services from E.S.U., and she has worked in the resort fitness setting for 20 years. She is also a certified AEA Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and a certified Qi Gong Instructor. In addition to teaching fitness, Kimberly also enjoys kayaking, visiting all the National Parks, skiing and figure skating.
Kimberly’s goal is to help her students focus on their inner landscape so they too can live better in their bodies. Life is all about enjoying a joyful journey!
Nicole has been a fitness and “foodie” enthusiast for as long as she can remember! Her love of being active started as a little girl, playing sports such as swimming and track and field. A mother of two, she is always implementing her passion for food and fitness to her children and those around her. “ Being healthy is not a hobby, it is a way of life. I am continuously educating myself to be the best version of me, mind, body, and spirit.”
Having experience in the nutritional field, Nicole recently became a Certified Personal Trainer through AFAA, and is excited to start the next phase of her professional journey. Ready to spread the joy of exercise and feeling good, Nicole will be available for personal training and group fitness classes
Jennifer has enjoyed working in the fitness field for 13 + years. Whether it’s teaching a fitness class, personal training, or just talking with members, she loves everything about this field! The gym is her second family. When she is not at the gym, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and stand-up paddle boarding. She enjoys just about anything that is done outdoors.
She loves Les Mills BodyPump and has been teaching these classes for over 12 years. She hopes to see you her class.
About 11 years ago, Melissa took her first Zumba class and fell in love. The music and the moves compelled her to get certified and for the last 10 years, Melissa has been teaching Zumba and its specialties (with her absolute favorite being Aqua Zumba). When not teaching, Melissa challenges herself by cross-training and traveling to different cities and states to run long distances. She has completed the Philly ½ Marathon (2018), the Rock and Roll New Orleans ½ Marathon (2019), the Atlantic City ½ Marathon (2019), the Rock and Roll Las Vegas ½ Marathon (2019) as well as the Broad Street 10 Miler (2017, 2018 and 2019).
In addition to being a Zumba Instructor, Melissa is a College and Career Counselor at Wallenpaupack Area High School. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Cabrini University (Radnor, PA), a Masters in Teaching from St. Peter’s University (Jersey City, NJ) and a Masters in School Counseling from Marywood University (Scranton, PA).
In addition to being a Zumba Instructor, Melissa is a College and Career Counselor at Wallenpaupack Area High School. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Cabrini University (Radnor, PA), a Masters in Teaching from St. Peter’s University (Jersey City, NJ) and a Masters in School Counseling from Marywood University (Scranton, PA).
A longtime fan of group fitness, Erica began her indoor cycling journey over 20 years ago in New York City. After taking her first class, she vowed to never return. (Spoiler alert: that didn’t happen.) She learned that with the right instructor and the right music cycling can be a lot of fun in addition to being an excellent workout. Having taken a wide variety of classes in various places over the years, Erica is excited to bring her decades-long experience as a student into the classes she teaches.
Outside the gym, Erica serves as the Associate Director of Communications for Woodloch Resort. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Metropolitan Studies from New York University and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, Erica moved to the Poconos to begin her career in hospitality here. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing the world through the eyes of her fun-loving four-year-old.
I have always enjoyed being active and exercising. I was first introduced to an organized yoga class over 10 years ago, when my bestie Deb S. bribed me to go with her by having coffee afterwards! Needless to say, I was hooked! I fell in love with Yoga, the camaraderie, and YES, always the coffee!
As a mother of 4, my children one by one flew the nest, and I became even more involved with fitness. When I found Woodloch, I instantly felt welcomed. My goal is to help people become more positive, happy, and healthy and to support them in their fitness/wellness journey!
As a mother of 4, my children one by one flew the nest, and I became even more involved with fitness. When I found Woodloch, I instantly felt welcomed. My goal is to help people become more positive, happy, and healthy and to support them in their fitness/wellness journey!
Aimee has been teaching Pilates December 2016, and Yoga since December 2020. When she’s not on the mat, she enjoys the great outdoors, especially kayaking and hiking. Members and staff appreciate and love Aimee’s down-to-earth style and love for her craft. “I love teaching to all levels, and showing modifications to those that have pre-existing “issues”. If someone can leave my class having a little bit more mobility and stamina, I am happy!”
Jane became a Certified Yoga Instructor after a 6-month training in Lenox, MA at the Kripalu Institute. The training included anatomy breathing techniques, yoga postures, and deep relaxation. She was the first yoga teacher to be invited into the Princeton Medical Center. “I love teaching my students ways to find places to relax and rejuvenate”. Jane also has a background in photography, having her photographs published in New York Magazine.