Maggie Thomson

Maggie is the Health and Wellness Coordinator for Mirbeau Inn & Spa. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Specialist. Maggie has a Master Degree in Public Administration / Heath Care, and B.S. in Health Administration and Gerontology. Maggie views fitness as a way to improve your health and feel good about yourself.

Sue Benjamin

Sue is an elementary school teacher in Marcellus, N.Y. She has been a fitness instructor since her graduation from Syracuse University with a B.S. degree in elementary education. Sue received her M.S. degree in education from Cortland State University and a C.A.S. degree in educational administration from Oswego State University.
In the fitness realm, Sue has coached women's gymnastics at Marcellus High School, specializing in choreography for balance beam and floor exercise. She received her certifications in group exercise instruction and step instruction from AFAA. Sue taught aerobics and step at the Bally Total Fitness Center in Dewitt for two years. She has also choreographed musical productions for the Skaneateles Summer Theater and for the Skaneateles High School. Sue received her certification in yoga instruction from the FITOUR Organization and has been a yoga and aerobics instructor for the Mirbeau Inn and Spa.

Susie Birchenough

Susie is a Certified Yoga, Pilates & NIA Instructor, with over 20 years experience. She has earned an advanced yoga teaching certification with Yoga Master, Erich Schiffman. Susie also has studied with Rod Stryker, John Friend, Shiva Rea and Donna Farhi. Susie’s style of yoga is her unique blend of various techniques, with a strong basis in Iyengar. Susie’s passion, study and understanding of movement, meditation, pranyana and postural alignment have led to her internal awareness of the oneness of the mind~body~spirit. She teaches with clarity and a great sense of lightness and joy. Susie’s gift is her ability to bring the true experience of yoga to each participant regardless of age, experience or level. Susie teaches retreats and workshops throughout the world.

Debbie Bobbett

Debbie Bobbett earned a BS in Health Promotion/Exercise Physiology & Gerontology from Lynchburg College in 1998. She is currently working towards a Masters in Health Education from SUNY Cortland. Debbie is a Certified Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor through AFAA- Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, Certified Health Education Specialist through The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Nutrition Specialist through Lifestyle Management Associates, Pilates & Sport Yoga Instructor through National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association, Certified Perinatal Instructor through Healthy Moms Corporation, and Indoor Cycling Instructor. She attributes her success to her passion for health & wellness, ability to motivate & work with all populations.

Judiann Cesta

Judiann Cesta is a graduate of Synergy Center for yoga and the healing arts in Miami Beach, Florida. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an e-ryt with over 1,000 hours of teaching experience. In addition Judiann has trained more experienced yoga students to become yoga teachers. She has been teaching yoga at Mirbeau for over 4 years.

Allison Pflug

Graduate of James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA with a B.S. in Biology. Concentration in Human Sciences, including Human Anatomy and Physiology. Participated from a young age through early adulthood in many forms of Dance. Have always enjoyed various forms of exercise, including Aerobics, Running, Racquetball and Yoga. Currently Certified in Principles of Health and Fitness, Group Exercise, Group Cycling and Pilates. Also holds current certifications for CPR and AED use.

Michele Gardner is a Yoga Alliance 200 ryt certified yoga teacher.  Michele's classes combines her passions of Vinyasa flow yoga and Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.   She has participated in numerous Yoga workshops and conferences to broaden her teaching and personal practice.  Most recently, Michele attended a workshop by Rodney Lee and Colleen Saidman Lee on Yoga and Essentials Oils.

Michele is a distributor of Young Living Essential Oils.  In 2008, she harvested and distilled Lavender at Young Living's St. Marie's, Idaho Lavender Farm and worked with Gary Young, Founder of Young Living.  This life changing opportunity provided Michele with a clear understanding of how beautiful and powerful these gifts of nature are chemically as well as spiritually.

Michele is a Graphic Designer by training and has run Michele Gardner Design for over fifteen years.  She has experience in retail, medical, hospitality, fashion and financial services.  Recently she has been working with Mirbeau Inn and Spa.  

Donna Bennett

Donna is a certified group exercise and Zumba instructor. She is also certified in the principles of health and fitness and pilates. She has a B.S. in Engineering and Management form Clarkson University and a MBA in Marketing form Drexel University. Her goal is to help everyone realize the benefits of a cardio dance exercise programs like Zumba. Donna’s Salsacise DVD is sold internationally and she also has experience teaching Itty Bitty Salsa (to Children) and Salsa for seniors. Donna has three children and writes children’s pirate books in her free time.

Eric Pager

Eric has over 16 years experience as an exercise physiologist and 19 years as a strength coach. He is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, with a degree in Exercise Science and Sport Management. He is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, an ACE Clinical Exercise Specialist and a Certified USA Triathlon Coach.

Janice Singer-Wagner

Janice Singer-Wagner has been a health fitness instructor since 1988, teaching cardio, step, tone/strengthening, flexibility and spinning classes. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer as well.  Janice is an outdoor enthusiast with interests in a number of activities, including long distance bicycling, rollerblading, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. She loves sharing her zest for activity and fitness through her classes.

Gigi Michel

GiGi is a Certified Group Exercise Instructor. He has been involved in the fitness industry for over 10 years. Her goal is to help people realize there true fitness and health potential.

Georgia Stormes

After many years of traditional Yoga practice Georgia observed fellow classmates stop taking classes because of problem backs, shoulders and limb joints. This led her to seek a methodology of Yoga that was renewing for all body types, fitness levels, personalities and ages.  The end result was intensive teacher training and graduation from the Nosara Yoga Institue, in Costa Rica with Don Stapleton, who trademarked Self Awakening Yoga® during his 19 years of teaching at prestigious Yoga centers.

Her Interdisciplinary Teacher Training includes: Various techniques for facilitating yoga, Yogic postures, conditioning movements, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, and yoga philosophy.
Georgia integrates Vinyasa Yoga into her classes, which fosters a balanced and flowing sequence of postures that stimulates natural movement of the body and an expanded self-awareness that is essential for healing and progressing in Yoga practice.

Her background as an RN and second level Reiki training add to her understanding of the body on many levels and ensures a safe space for individuals to learn and develop their yoga practice. Georgia is a registered Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, a national organization whose mission is to lead the yoga community, foster integrity, provide resources, and to uphold the teachings of yoga.

Tina Ramsden

Tina Ramsden is Registered by  Yoga Alliance, E-RYT, Trainings: Yin Yoga, Sarah Powers; Vinyasa Yoga, Shiva Rea, Baron Baptiste, Sean Corn, Self Awakening Yoga Therapeutic Teacher Training, Dr. Don Stapleton, who is the creator of Self Awakening Yoga and former Director of Kripalu Yoga Teacher Trainings, Earned a BSE Recreation Therapist & Health Education Degree, SUNY Cortland, Certified through The American Council on Exercise, Certified  Kripalu Danskinetics Teacher, Certified Personal Trainer.  25+ years’ in health & wellness. Currently working on Advanced Yoga Training (E-RYT500) with Samudra Global School, and continue studies so I can bring back fresh and new perspectives to my students!

Dave Ball is a Personal Trainer certified by the World Institute training School. Dave is very enthusiastic about fitness. He has been involved in strength training for over 30 years. He has helped fitness and body building competitors. Dave is a graduate of ESF with a BS in Wood Products Engineering. He is employed as an Eastern Sales Manager and is a solo acoustic guitarist.

Heidi B Stregiel has been a certified kickboxing instructor since 2005. She is also a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. Heidi specializes in classes that will improve core strength, balance flexibility.

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