Staff & Instructors
Staff
Anna C. Smedley, Ph.D.
Kristi Vidler
Zachary Whitbey
Jessi Griffin
Sirius Little
Abi Killion
Instructors
Mallory Butler
Mallory is a popular instructor who has been teaching Zumba® at the Eureka Springs Community Center since it opened in 2018. A typical class with Mallory features high intensity moves and fast paced beats. If you are looking to get a fun, full body workout that gets you to sweat with cardio and strength moves, look no further. Mallory teaches Zumba® at the Center.
Stefani Christianson
Stefani began her yoga journey in 2013 and has been growing with her practice ever since. Finding this love for yoga brought Stefani to the decision to attain her 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate in the spring of 2016. During the week you can find Stefani at the Visionary Art Studio creating new creations with her sister Shelli. Other hobbies of Stefani include pottery and sculpting, hiking, and hanging out with her pets and family at home. Stefani teaches Chair Yoga, Flow Yoga and Restorative Yoga.
Susan Gaines
Susan retired after 21 years of teaching elementary school. During that time, she began her journey with yoga. She had been taking yoga as a student for 12 years. Last year Susan completed 500 hours of yoga training. Her other interests include hiking, kayaking, camping and traveling. She believes in the transformative power of yoga and hopes to share the joy of the practice with others. Susan teaches Hatha Yoga every Saturday.
Jeananne Hearon
Jeananne is joining us with an abundance of experience. She has 16 years of dance teaching experience in addition to being a Kids Zumba instructor for 7 years (and counting!). She is a State Licensed Health and Physical Education Teacher M.S. in Health and Kinesiology Zumba Certifications and Zumba Kids Specialty. Jeananne teaches Total Fit for Seniors, Zumba and also works as a personal trainer at the Center.
Maria Moore
Maria has 13+ years of experience teaching fitness dance, barre, yoga and Pilates. She has years of experience teaching at several studios in Orange County, California along with private client instruction of all ages. Mat Pilates, Basi Pilates, 200 hour Yoga Alliance instructor, 200 hours of yoga vinyasa instructor, Booty Barre certification, Zumba certifications. Maria teaches Gentle Yoga Flow and Sound Bath on Tuesday morning and Pilates Strength and Stretch on Wednesday evening. She also guides a monthly Full Moon Sound and Healing Meditation.
Joshua Trupia
Joshua Trupia is the owner of Tru Wellness Fitness and Life Coaching, LLC. He is NASM certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer, as well as a certified Health and Life Coach.
Joshua teaches Beginner Body Weight Class on Friday.
