Meet the Owners

Rachel Nevill

  • Rachel Nevill was born and raised in Florence, SC. She has always had a strong interest in Health and Wellness. Rachel attended the University of South Carolina where she got her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science. She has since worked in a variety of aspects of the Health and Wellness field and instructed spin classes, strength interval classes, senior fitness classes, and more. When Rachel took her first barre class in 2018 she was hooked. Driving home with her foot shaking as she tried to hold the gas pedal down ~ thinking “when can I go again?!” Rachel hopes to share her passion for barre and the excitement to come to each class wanting a little more.

    When Rachel isn’t teaching Barre she spending time with her husband and two children enjoying the beautiful area they live in.

  • Sarah, a Hendersonville native, earned her Bachelor's in Anthropology from UNC Wilmington before returning home to her family. With over two decades of experience, she is a 500E-RYT, a Balanced Body Certified Mat and Reformer Instructor, and a lifelong student of functional movement with over 100 hours of anatomy and physiology training.

    Her teaching journey began with yoga in 2000, later expanding into barre and Pilates, blending these disciplines to create safe yet challenging classes. While at Pardee Rehab, she developed a passion for functional exercise, especially for those managing injuries, and introduced barre classes that quickly gained popularity.

    Sarah’s classes focus on mindful movement, integrating alignment, strength, and flow. She brings energy, expertise, and a touch of sass, ensuring students not only work hard but also have fun. Whether leading a Pilates mat class, a barre session, or a reformer private, she emphasizes modifications and intentional movement to meet students where they are.

    Beyond teaching, Sarah is a full-time mom to three energetic girls and supports her husband’s painting business, Sundance Interiors. She is dedicated to guiding both students and teachers, offering insights into movement, music pairing, and class design to build confidence and longevity in practice.

    "Barre has the perfect balance of strength, mind-body connection, and just plain sassy fun," Sarah says. "I love blending it with yoga and Pilates to create a class that keeps people coming back."

    She is available for group party private classes, reformer, and barre

Meet the Team

  • Michelle Crisp

    Hey friend - I’m Michelle Crisp and I can’t wait to meet you!

    I love challenging my body, setting goals and achieving them. I’ve attended different types of workout classes, run several 5Ks, 10Ks and a few half marathons. Then I found Hendersonville Barre and have had the fortune to strengthen my body in a new way and I enjoy the community here so much. 

    I’ve been married to my husband, Bryan, for 21 years and we have two children who keep us on our toes. I work in the banking industry, am fond of junk food, and love sunshine. 

    Come join me at barre so I can learn more about you!

  • Emily Russell

    Hello Hendersonville! I am so thrilled to be joining the amazing community at Hendersonville Barre and Fitness. I’ve been a lover of fitness for most of my life but really fell in love with barre during the pandemic when I started an online barre program in my basement. I loved that Barre worked my body in ways I had never truly worked before and left me feeling strong, lengthened, toned…and on fire! Needless to say, I was hooked. I love the burn that barre brings and the challenge it creates for every single muscle in the body, and I hope to teach in a way that inspires individuals to embrace that challenge in every class. I am so excited to join such an inspiring group of individuals on this journey at Hendersonville Barre and Fitness.

    I’m a native of Hendersonville and moved back here with my husband and our first daughter in 2017. We’ve since had 2 more daughters and are embracing the joy, love and sometimes craziness that 3 little girls bring. I love spending time with my family, going on runs and walks outdoors, trying new recipes, and cheering on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Tenneessee Vols, and Buffalo Bills!

  • Kelsey Clark

    Description goeKelsey tried Barre for the first time over 10 years ago and has been hooked ever since. She loves the way Barre helps her become stronger physically and mentally and she loves to share the exercise with everyone!

    She grew up in Hendersonville and is raising her two boys here with her husband. She and her husband are full time Realtors.

    Kelsey hopes to share her love and excitement for classic Barre in each class.

  • Marie Crosby

    Marie brings to Hendersonville Barre and Fitness 30 years of experience teaching various types of fitness classes. She fell in love with barre after taking her first class back in 2011 and found her passion! She became trained and certified in barre through Go Figure in Greenwich, CT and Exhale Spa in NYC. She taught barre classes in Charleston for 6 years and then opened up her own barre studio in Greenville. She was the owner of Barre Evolution in Greenville for 5 years. She has held national certifications from ACE Group Fitness and ACE Personal Training. She enjoys spending time with her family (especially her 4 grandchildren!), hiking, and traveling. Marie lives in Saluda (and some in Charleston) with her husband Rick.

  • Christine Griffeth

    Christine was born and raised in Auburn, Maine, and her love for movement started early. After earning her BA in Business and raising three children, she pursued her passion for fitness by becoming an ISSA-certified Personal Trainer in 2003. She’s taught spin, core, bootcamps, and beginner yoga, but it was Pilates Reformer that truly captured her heart.

    After being introduced to Pilates in 2018 to help strengthen her core and reduce back pain, Christine quickly became hooked on the mind–body–breath connection. She completed over 500 classes before earning her instructor certification and teaching at Club Pilates for two years. Now in Hendersonville, we’re lucky to have her sharing her expertise with our community.

    Christine’s classes focus on classical Pilates reformer, blending progressions, modifications, and stretches for a safe and effective full-body workout—always with attention to every student’s needs.

  • Alejandra Carro

    Alejandra is a newly certified mat Pilates instructor through Balanced Body with a lifelong passion for movement and athletics. Growing up immersed in sports & movement, she developed a deep appreciation for the strength, discipline, and joy that come from staying active. After experiencing a severe hip injury, her journey with Pilates became transformative—teaching her how to move with greater awareness, intention, and alignment.

    In her classes, Alejandra brings an energetic and balanced approach, blending classical Pilates principles with sculpt-style movements to create dynamic, full-body workouts. She focuses on building strength, improving mobility, and fostering mind-body connection, all while keeping her sessions accessible and empowering.

    Fluent in both English and Spanish, Alejandra is proud to serve her community and make her classes accessible to a wide range of clients. Her goal is to inspire others to cultivate strength, resilience, and connection through movement.

  • Amberly Jayde

    Amberly’s fitness journey began with her love for science—first as a chemistry student at UNCW, then as a fitness instructor fascinated by the science of movement. She started teaching yoga and barre in 2013, merging her scientific background with her passion for movement.

    Her next step was earning a massage therapy license, furthering her understanding of the body’s mechanics. A move to Austin, TX propelled her for a new love of equipment-based Pilates, which provided a stabilizing, centering practice especially valuable for her lifelong hypermobility.

    In 2020, Amberly started comprehensive Pilates training with Balanced Body. Her own neurological challenges and family health experiences inspired her to specialize in Pilates for neurological conditions, trauma, EDS, POTS, and more. She also added certifications in proper breathing mechanics, NeuroPilates, Pilates for Neurological Conditions, and Duke Health Coaching.

    Amberly and her family moved to Hendersonville in 2023. She is happy to share her Pilates expertise, guiding others to feel strong, balanced, and connected through movement