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Wife and mother of two rambunctious little boys, Brian and Elton, Betsy’s dream was to one day run her own fitness studio. Always athletic and active from basketball, track and field, and later in life boxing and actively competing in the National Physique Association and International Fitness and BodyBuilding Federation, Betsy holds fitness and health to the highest standards. After having two cesarean sections in 2016, she discovered Lagree Fitness coming to realize the method is impossible to duplicate and the most amazing group fitness class around. No stranger to fitness, Betsy quickly fell in love with the megaformer and the method. When COVID occurred, she had time to think and decided then that she had to elevate her learning and purchased a megaformer for her home. She then made a decision to become one of only 51 active “Master Trainers” in the world, ultimately going to work for Sebastian Lagree and Lagree Fitness certifying and training others to teach the Lagree method.

How did élevé come about? Betsy had a vision. Since being part of the exclusive group of Master Trainers and seeing how amazing these individuals are, she wanted to elevate the fitness class experience in Baton Rouge. Training and continuing to learn has always been the backbone of the business model she created for élevé and she is dedicated to ensuring that every one of the trainers working at  élevé will be the best! In addition to her title as an official Lagree Master Trainer, she is a certified Versaclimber instructor, a workout that became her saving grace after finding out she has osteoarthritis in her knees. Like Lagree, Versaclimber is the most efficient cardio around with zero impact and these two methods are what keeps her in shape. In addition to being an official Lagree Master Trainer and a certified Versaclimber instructor, Betsy is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer, a pre- and post-natal Lagree specialist, and is currently working toward becoming a certified nutrition coach. Outside of working out and fitness, Betsy loves to cook for her family often preparing meals at least five times a week. She enjoys coffee, elegant dining, reading, hiking, a lot of shopping (fashion is a close second passion to working out) and watching her little boys (and husband) play golf, football, and basketball. 

Jennifer Is a dedicated fitness enthusiast with a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle. From her early days as a gymnast to her four years as an LSU cheerleader—where she proudly served as a two-year captain—movement and strength have always been integral to her identity. Jennifer, now a happily married mother of two beautiful girls, discovered her passion for fitness through Lagree. Beginning as a client in 2018, she quickly fell in love with the transformative power of the Lagree method that not only sculpted her body but also inspired a stronger, fitter, and healthier way of living.

As a Level 2 Lagree instructor, Jennifer thrives on the intensity of the workouts, appreciating how they engage the entire body. Her joy lies in sharing this passion with others and supporting clients on their fitness journeys. Jennifer’s primary goal is to empower and boost her clients’ self-confidence by helping them unlock their inner strength—one workout at a time. Excited to spread her love for Lagree, Jennifer invites you to join her in the pursuit of a healthier, more confident you.

Sallie is the mother of two boys (and one dog), wife to the most patient man in the world, and lover of books. She loves to learn and loves to share the knowledge with friends, family, and clients. Sallie teaches Lagree, Yoga, Mega-Flow, and Strength and Stretch. Her  mission in teaching is to help every client meet their goals and she views every class as a new opportunity to work toward improving not just the body, but the chance to clear the mind and grow both mentally and physically.

After completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2017, she  focused on making yoga accessible to senior citizens to help improve overall quality of life. Since Lagree found its way to her, it has opened up new challenges, new relationships, and has empowered Sallie in a new way. She tells her clients the same thing she tells her kids, “You can do hard things!” and have fun doing them. 

After being a client since 2015, Blair got her Level 1 Certification in Lagree and began teaching in 2017. She originally turned to fitness as an outlet for stress after attaining her undergraduate degree in Nursing and continues the habit while pursuing her Nurse Anesthetist Doctorate Degree.

She enjoys the energy, music, clients, and the community she builds with every workout, on or off the microphone. When she’s not at the studio, Blair enjoys the quiet moments in life, like naps, painting and design, and a shopping trip here and there. Giving her clients grace and compassion while pushing them to reach their full potential is her driving force behind each class Blair curates.

Marci spent years pursuing different types of exercise, until she tried out the Lagree method in 2019 and got hooked. She transitioned to teaching Lagree and Climb in 2022 after seeing the results each method provides and received her Level 2 Lagree certification as well as her Versaclimber certification in 2023. At élevé, Marci teaches Versa, Lagree and Circuit and is continuously inspired by her fellow enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors.

Passionate about teaching, she constantly researches methods and ideas to keep classes new and fresh, which her clients love! Marci finds happiness in watching her clients find new ways to challenge their bodies and leave workouts feeling proud and accomplished. With a background in collegiate and competitive dance team experience, Marci infuses her classes with dynamic energy. Beyond fitness, she holds a fashion design degree and works full-time in digital marketing. After class, you’ll find her either indulging her love for alternative rock (often at a live music show), or at home on the couch with a crossword puzzle.

Londyn Hill Mock is a Baton Rouge native and a proud alumna of Louisiana State University from which she holds both a Bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in finance, and a Master of Business Administration. Londyn currently works in human resources at a locally based industrial services company. She is also an associate planner with August Events, a design-forward event planning company based in Baton Rouge.

Londyn’s journey with the Lagree Method began as a client in 2021. She has since received her Level 2 Lagree certification as well as her VersaClimber certification, and she joins élevé to instruct Lagree, Versaclimber, and Circuit classes at élevé. Outside of her professional and fitness pursuits, Londyn finds joy in the companionship of her rescue dog, Honey, and traveling the world with her husband!

Lydia Spano Rodney, a Baton Rouge native, has always had a passion for fitness. After attending St. Joseph’s followed by LSU, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Communication, she delved deeper into her fitness journey. It was in 2014 that Lydia took her first Lagree class becoming instantly captivated and ultimately hooked by its methodology. Since then, she has never looked back. In 2019, while residing in Charlotte, NC, Lydia pursued formal training to become a certified instructor at a local studio. She returned back to Baton Rouge in 2020, where she began sharing her expertise as an instructor.

Currently holding a Level 1 certification, Lydia is eagerly anticipating achieving her Level 2 certification this year, further enhancing her skills and knowledge. Beyond her role as a fitness instructor, Lydia is a soon-to-be first-time mom. Alongside her husband, she finds joy in traveling, often incorporating Lagree sessions into her explorations of new cities. During weekends, Lydia can be found immersed in home projects, scouring estate sales, or enjoying the outdoors. Passionate about leading a balanced life, Lydia strives to inspire her clients both inside and outside the studio.

Mallory Dicharry grew up cheerleading, and coached for years, before exploring various fitness methods in order to keep up her active lifestyle. She discovered her love for Lagree after having her first child, and continued practicing throughout her second pregnancy, wanting to dive deeper into the method ever since.

Now, she’s Level 1 Certified in both Lagree and Versaclimber. Outside of the studio, she balances being a mom to Spencer (7) and Tucker (5) with her full-time job in Esthetic Sales. After her workouts are finished, workday is over, and mom duties are taken care of, she likes to unwind with good company by the pool or plan her next vacation. She hopes to instill the same passion she feels for health and fitness into her clients at élevé fitness.

Erin is a wife and mother of two active teenagers. She has always loved health and beauty and is a Licensed Aesthetician. Years ago, she began her own personal wellness journey trying out a variety of classes and workouts.

Erin discovered Lagree four years ago and fell in love with this exciting and effective method. She believed in the Lagree method so much that she soon became an instructor. Erin teaches Lagree at élevé and is excited to continue growing and helping others fall in love with this exciting exercise method just as she did.

Annalise has been teaching Lagree since June 2022. She is currently a college student at LSU and can’t wait to be back in Louisiana! She is originally from Covington but has lived in Katy, TX as a “Texas Tiger” since 2010.

She has always had a passion for teaching, so combining her love of fitness and coaching created her dream job of teaching Circuit and Lagree at élevé. Annalise believes there is truly no better feeling than knowing she is helping someone achieve their goals, one class at a time. She can’t wait to meet and sweat with you!

Kim de Castro was born and raised in Baton Rouge, attended St. Joseph’s Academy, and graduated from LSU with a degree in Art Education. She has been married since 1989 and has one son who is an attorney living in Colorado. Her yoga journey began when she accidentally showed up for a yoga class thinking it was a high intensity cardio class. That class changed her life forever. She fell in love with yoga and received her yoga certification in 2000 going on to teach yoga privately, in gyms, studios, and elementary and high schools.

At élevé, Kim teaches Lagree, Yoga, Mega-Flow and Strength and Stretch. She adores sharing her yoga passion with others and strives to ensure her classes remain casual using common English terms (no Sanskrit), and making her class friendly for both novice and advanced students. Balance, strength, and flexibility are the key components of the Hatha Yoga style on which she bases her class. She also incorporates core strength into her practice to round out the harmony between mind & body. Kim ends each session with a few minutes of deep, visual relaxation, which provides a wonderful, unique experience every time. Along with her passion for yoga and fitness, she turned her soap making hobby into a small business and recently just discovered a love for watercolor painting.  

Jenna is a fitness and health fanatic who started weightlifting in 2014. She tried her first Lagree class in 2018, loved it and transitioned to teaching in 2022. Valuing client connections and helping others overcome plateaus keeps her motivated and inspired.

Jenna teaches Versaclimber, Lagree and Circuit with an upbeat attitude and positive style that motivates her class members to exert maximum effort and achieve maximum results. She promotes food freedom; finding the balance between enjoying meals while reaching fitness goals. When she’s not at the studio, Jenna is usually hard at work as a full-time pharmacist, but on her days off, she can be found in her kitchen stirring a pot of roux while playing 90’s country tunes with her doggy daughter, Shipley.

Kate Benedetto Froeba is a Baton Rouge native, St. Joseph’s Academy graduate, and Phi Mu and LSU alumna. In addition to teaching Lagree at élevé, Kate works in Digital Marketing and has practiced the Lagree method since 2017. Kate is a dog lover, coffee addict, and nothing makes her happier than teaching clients and helping them jumpstart their day!

Hayley attended LSU and graduated with a degree in Business Management, and works full time as Director of Technology and Operations at a local company in Baton Rouge. She’s been active her whole life and fell in love with Lagree and Versaclimber about two years ago leading her to become certified in both. She loves the challenge these workouts bring every day, as well as the way each offers her the ability to be creative within routines and keep her classes fresh and exciting. After years of participating in a variety of exercise classes and organized workouts, Hayley believes Versaclimber and Lagree always provide a physical challenge, whether it’s your first class or your 1,000th. Outside of teaching and work, she’s a big foodie and coffee fan, foster dog mom, and loves sports—whether she’s playing or watching.

Ashlyn is an aspiring attorney who attended Louisiana State University and majored in Criminology, then went on to Loyola University College of Law where she is currently pursuing her Juris Doctorate. Fitness has always been a big part of Ashlyn’s life. She played almost every sport she could growing up, but focused on volleyball where she competed from a young age all the way through college. After volleyball ended she needed a new fitness passion so she began lifting weights and working out avidly but was still looking for more. She took her first Lagree class in 2021 and has never looked back! She loves Lagree for so many reasons, but really connects with the strength training aspect that it is developed around. Ashlyn believes the Lagree method truly works and is one of the most effective workouts available today. She is excited to be a certified instructor for Lagree & Versaclimber and seeks to motivate and inspire clients to achieve their full potential and fall in love with the methods just as she has.