Lorissa Splaine
OWNER & INSTRUCTOR
My first love was in figure skating. I also danced in many different genres which enabled me to enjoy all types of music and choreography. With 20 years of skating and 8 years of coaching, I always loved the grace and fluidity associated with it. In 2012, I took a strong interest in Pole Fitness which I found the skill set somewhat similar in nature! Since then I haven’t looked back and am now certified with Canadian Fitness Professionals and have many certifications with PFIC Canada. Although I have so much passion for pole, I also enjoy playing in the aerial hoop and silks.
I’m ecstatic to bring this fun and rewarding alternative fitness option to this area and to share the wonderful mental and physical benefits it offers. The sky is the limit! I am most happy encouraging people to climb to new heights in their lives!
Certified in: Pole Fitness, Aerial Sling, Aerial Hoop, Pre and Post Natal Fitness, Stretching and Flexibility, Fitness Instructor Specialist.
Anna Danaitis
POLE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Why Pembroke Pole Fitness: When I moved to the Ottawa Valley, I was so ecstatic that there were others who share my passion. The atmosphere was encouraging and demanding. A space where all the benefits of aerial fitness and art come together. What I do: I started Pole Fitness in 2014 and fell in love instantly. I love exploring the artistry associated with Pole Fitness by incorporating my dance background, floorwork, pole transitions and tricks. This also introduced me to other aerial fitness and art forms and am now certified to teach pole fitness and aerial hoop/lyra. Why I want to teach: I want to share my passion and experience to encourage others to grow and find a workout or flow that suites them.
Certified in: Pole Fitness, Aerial Hoop, Flow Movement
Kayla Pearson
POLE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
I love pole fitness because of all its benefits that comes along with being hard working and determined. It’s not easy. It takes time, effort and lots of practice. We all have that one move we are working towards and when you nail it, it keeps you going and forces you to set bigger goals! I fell into silly fitness trends but this has been the only thing I have stuck with! Joining pole fitness was the best thing I have ever done. I have found enjoyment, passion, friendships and sore muscles that I never even knew I had. I have never felt better about myself and I hope I can share my new found passion with you!
Certified in: Pole Fitness
Lindsay Hagenah
POLE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
I joined the Rise Above Studios family in 2015 and fell in love with Pole at my very first class. I was that person who said “I have no upper body strength, am I gonna even be able to do any of that!” but to my surprise, I was much stronger then I thought and gained even more strength, quicker then I could have imagined.
I received my instructor certification in 2017 and I am so happy that I get to help others surprise themselves and help them in their pole and fitness journey.
Along with Pole, I have also been drawn into the world of Aerial Hoop, Aerial Yoga and most recently Aerial Sling. Besides the fitness aspect, I truly love the community that goes along with Pole & Aerial fitness. It is a community and sisterhood that is remarkable in the way everyone supports everyone and cheers on your success, no matter how small “progression not perfection”. Rise Above Studios is my happy place, my home away from home.
Certified in: Pole Fitness, Aerial Sling, Pole Silks
Shelby Clark
AERIAL INSTRUCTOR
I started off with pole fitness after having my son. I was wanting to get out of the house and happen to see a Facebook post and decided “okay I will try”. I’m always nervous meeting new people but I’m glad I went. I started off in pole which was my first form of Aerials and slowly began to fall in love. Eventually hoop came to the studio and that was it, my passion was all pushed in that direction! I felt an instant connection to the apparatus. The feeling of nailing the moves and adding them together is like flying and being free. It has become the place I feel free and content. I’m constantly trying to learn more about it and learn to create. It had given me confidence and had helped me feel strong not only doing it but in everyday things. I want to teach so that others can come out of their shell and experience things they thought would be impossible. I teach so that I can watch others grow and challenge themselves and join them in the excitement as they grow as a person and aerialist.
Certified in: Aerial Hoop, Aerial Sling
Laura-Lee Phinney
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Biography coming soon!
Certified in: Fitness Instructor Specialist
Kendra Wilson
POLE & AERIAL INSTRUCTOR
Dance has always been a part of my life. With a dance background of over 20 years, I was drawn to pole fitness by the challenging yet beautiful shapes and movements you can create.
I joined Rise Above Studios in 2019 and after the first class I knew I had found my calling. The studio quickly became my second home where I also found a passion for aerial hoop.
Pole fitness is an amazing workout that doesn’t feel like exercise. The variety of classes offered has constantly challenged me to try new things and pushed me to strive to reach new heights.
The unique and positive environment has helped me find strength I didn’t know I had. I look forward to contributing in any way possible to help fulfill all of your goals and to help everyone experience all the studio has to offer.
Certified in: Pole Fitness, Aerial Hoop
Megan Bates
AERIAL INSTRUCTOR
Biography coming soon!
Certified in: Aerial Hoop
Monika Remisiewicz
AERIAL INSTRUCTOR
Biography coming soon!
Certified in: Aerial Sling
August Hart
POLE INSTRUCTOR
Biography coming soon!
Certified in: Pole Fitness
Brenlee Wiebe
POLE INSTRUCTOR
Biography coming soon!
Certified in: Pole Fitness
Grace Grant
POLE INSTRUCTOR
Biography coming soon!
Certified in: Pole Fitness
Madison Broad
AERIAL INSTRUCTOR
Biography coming soon!
Certified in: Aerial Silks
Adele Ashick
AERIAL INSTRUCTOR
Biography coming soon!
Certified in: Aerial Silks