meet the instructors

Victoria hamak, owner

My passion has always been health and fitness. Growing up I loved competing in gymnastics and track and field. I also competed in Horse Showmanship, Reining, Barrel and Pole Racing.
I was always looking for something to make me and my friends better, faster, stronger and healthier; so going into fitness just made sense to me.

I first became certified through NASM, ACE, IDEA, NETA and the YOGA ALLIANCE for personal training, group exercise, spinning and yoga in Los Angeles and San Diego, California. I continued with various courses, seminars and CEC classes for weight loss, fitness competitions, body building, women's specialty training programs and nutrition. I competed in fitness and body building competitions. Over the course of 19 years, I helped facilitate the start up of The Gym, Gold's Gym in California, and Power House Gym, as well as managed and was group coordinator at each gym.

In recent years, I have had the privilege of teaching classes and seminars at St. Cloud State University and The College of St. Benedict, along with the opportunity to train the St. Cloud State University women's soccer team.

I now own and enjoy my own business called Barre Bodies, specializing in the Pilates Reformer machines, Yoga and Barre classes. I love to motivate and help people reach their health and fitness goals in a positive environment.

I took my Pilates Reformer and Pilates Mat certification through "The Pilates Coach" by Leslie Bender in Reno, Nevada. I am certified through Beyond Barre and am also certified in Reiki 1 and 2.
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I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your fitness goals!

We have a great team of instructors who will take good care of you and make you feel at home in a positive environment!

ashley, instructor

My passion in life has always revolved around three main things: animals, traveling and fitness.

Graduating with a degree in science from St Cloud State University, my love for Barre and Pilates came eight years ago. I first became a certified barre instructor. Soon to follow, I began studying and training to become a certified Pilates Reformer instructor.

​Being trained both in classical and athletic pilates, I enjoy bringing both styles into my classes.The way the two workouts complement one another to tone and build strong cores but also improve posture, balance and confidence is truly amazing.

elicia, instructor

​I have always been passionate about health and fitness. Whether it was working out at the gym or training for half marathons, staying active is something I have always made a priority.
 
In 2006, I had my very first Pilates Reformer workout with Vicky and I was hooked! Not only did I get an amazing workout, but every exercise and sequence can be easily modified to fit any level of experience. I loved feeling and seeing myself get stronger with every session.
 
In 2018, I received my Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer certifications from NETA. Since then, I have also become certified in Barre and Yoga Fundamentals. My mission is to help people feel strong, healthy, and confident. I love creating workouts for my clients to fit their individual fitness levels, and create a practice for them that is sustainable, fulfilling, and something they look forward to.

KIANA, INSTRUCTOR

Kiana's first class with Vicky was back in October 2023. After just a few classes, she knew that she wanted to do more with Pilates Reformer. And so, she decided to share her love of the Reformer by instructing others.

She went on to receive her NETA Pilates Reformer Certification in December of 2023 and has been expanding her knowledge in the Pilates world ever since. Kiana is so excited to be a part of the Barre Bodies team!