ALL-STAR ROCKSTARS
Ridgefield's best across many disciplines of Pilates, yoga , barre and strength
FAYE BRENNAN
BARRE // STRENGTH
Faye Brennan, NASM-CPT & Certified Barre Instructor
After more than 15 years leading editorial and digital content for some of the nation’s top health and lifestyle brands—including Eat This, Not That!, Cosmopolitan, and Women’s Health—Faye Brennan turned her lifelong passion for movement into a fitness-first career. A NASM Certified Personal Trainer and certified Barre Vida Instructor, Faye combines her deep knowledge of strength training, barre, Pilates, and functional fitness with the communication and leadership skills honed from years as a C-suite executive and media creative.
JOANNA STONE
PILATES // BARRE // YOGA
Joanna Stone holds a BA in dance and theater from the University of Texas at Austin and an MA in dance from Texas Woman's University. She is fitness instructor certified through AFAA, Barre Instructor certified through Barre Vida and FlyBarre, Pilates instructor certified through ACE, and did her 200 hour yoga training with Forrest Yoga. Joanna founded and created, Barre Vida®, a barre instructor teacher training method.
ERICA DUBE
STRENGTH // FUSION
Erica Dube is a fitness powerhouse with 17 years of experience as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She’s held leadership roles as the lead coach at Row House Westport and head coach at Orangetheory Fitness Ridgefield, where she inspired countless individuals to unlock their full potential.
MELANIE KOTCHER
TRIPLE SWEAT® // PILATES // BARRE
Melanie brings energy, personality, purpose, and expertise to every class, with over a decade as an NYC fitness professional. As both an instructor and mom, she knows how important it is to make every minute count, so she designs workouts that are effective, fun, and empowering. This experience is exemplified in her signature class, Triple Sweat®, a program she created by fusing HIIT, Pilates, and barre set to upbeat music. When she’s not teaching at Plank Studios, elsewhere, or leading private sessions, Melanie enjoys family time, dining out, live music and theater, and binge-watching Bravo.
ANDREA PETRONI
YOGA
Andrea Petroni is a dedicated yoga instructor and Ridgefield mom who has been sharing her love for yoga since 2016. With over 20 years of personal practice and a 300-hour yoga certification, she specializes in Vinyasa classes that focus on balance and strength, empowering her students to feel strong and uplifted where everyone can thrive.
In addition to Vinyasa, Andrea offers restorative yoga, kids’ yoga, and outdoor yoga pop-up sessions, ensuring that her community has access to a variety of experiences. Her commitment to yoga’s transformative power shines through in every class, inviting students of all levels to explore their potential and find joy on the mat.
ALLISON ADRIAN
PILATES REFORMER
Allison is a Pilates teacher, specializing in Reformer. Inspired by the transformative benefits of the practice, she pursued extensive training, completing over 600 hours of coursework, workshops, observations, and hands-on teaching in 2022. Allison is certified in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Mat and Reformer Pilates. She has also completed specialized workshops focusing on injuries, special populations, pregnancy, and healthy back programming, allowing her to confidently work with clients of varying abilities and fitness levels.
NICOLETTA RICHARDSON
SCULPT
Nicoletta has had a passion for participating in and encouraging movement in her personal and professional life for more than a decade. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she heavily leaned on her fitness community and became addicted to strength training, inspiring her to become an AFAA certified group fitness instructor and show others the power of working out together.
LEIGHTON O'BRIEN
BARRE
Leighton, a certified barre instructor and 200hr yoga teacher trainee, brings a fresh and uplifting energy to class, as she blends mindfulness into movement. This fusion creates a fun, challenging, workout that’s rewarding both on and off the mat. As a Ridgefield student, she understands how fulfilling exercise can be as an outlet for stress, and guides her students to leave the mat feeling stronger both mentally and physically. Expect intense and empowering workouts that invite students to connect inward while they tone, sculpt, and sweat.
KELLY ANNE
SCULPT // HIIT
Kelly has been a fitness lover for as long as she can remember. A former college athlete, she has always loved the energy of a good workout and is the person who is constantly trying a new studio, class, or fitness trend. Her love of cardio and endurance has taken her through a triathlon and multiple half marathons, and she’s always up for the next challenge.
After eight years in property management, Kelly made a career pivot four years ago and now works at a consulting firm in talent attraction. Outside of work, she’s a mom to two little girls and a proud Ridgefield native.
