MEET THE ASPIRE STUDIO TEAM
At Aspire Wellness Studio we focus on the health and wellness of the mind and body. In addition to offering Pilates, Yoga, Ballet, and fitness classes, we offer different types of massage therapy which include Swedish and deep tissue. Pilates and yoga work to integrate functional fitness for your daily life activities. Massage therapy serves in assisting the mind and body to destress, reduce tension, and relax. Our focus on the spine and core stability, and their relationship to the whole body, centers around creating a lifelong journey of overall fitness and health for our clients. We aspire to live well, be well, and serve others well.
ROSALINDA VAZQUEZ LANDEROS
Owner, Pilates, Yoga, & Ballet Instructor
Rosalinda discovered Pilates in 1998 while studying for her BA in dance at California State University, Fullerton. Soon after graduating in 2001, she found a local studio and began taking Pilates and yoga on a regular basis. In 2006 she pursued a certification through BASI Pilates under the instruction of Karen Clippinger. Since then she has studied Pilates and taken multiple workshops all over the world. She performed for ten seasons with Nannette Brodie Dance Theater and was a guest performer with Sustaita Dance Company, Metropolitan Ballet, Grandeza Mexicana and Moving Arts Dance. She continues to perform in local musical productions and is involved in the music and dance department at her church. She is also a certified Yoga instructor from Anahata Yoga and Wellness instructor and teaches ballet. She lives in Brea with her husband, Rick, their 2 daughters, and their 2 cats, Tango & Mambo.
SHELLIE WONG
Pilates Instrutor
After graduating from UCLA and diving into corporate finance, I quickly noticed how sitting at a desk for eight hours a day was taking a toll on my body, both physically and mentally. Having always been passionate about self-improvement, I knew I had to make a change. That’s when I started incorporating fitness to my lifestyle. I fell in love with Pilates because of the incredible results I saw with consistency. There are no other exercises you can do that can be compared to the results you see in Pilates.
I’m excited to share the knowledge I have obtained through my extensive studies on fitness to help others enhance their lifestyle and achieve their dream body. I truly believe that working on your body from the outside will translate to the inside mentally and spiritually as well. Trust the consistency and process. I hope you can also trust me to help guide you through your fitness journey and transform into the best version of yourself!
JESSICA LEE-FERNWOOD
Pilates Instructor
Jessica is a STOTT Pilates Instructor who discovered her passion for Pilates recovering from a back injury. She believes movement is instrumental to a balanced life, and infuses her classes with fun, dynamic exercises and catchy music. She is originally from Hacienda Heights and graduated with her B.A. in Communications at UCLA. In her free time, Jessica loves hiking local trails, cooking new recipes, and hanging out with her two poodle-mix pups, Hazel and Leo.
SARA RILEY
Certified Massage Therapist N.M.T.
Meet Sara Riley, N.M.T. For Aspire Wellness Studio! A graduate from National Holistic Institutes core and advanced neuromuscular therapy program. Neuromuscular therapy, prenatal massage, Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, and reiki/energy therapy are the modalities that Sara currently practices. Her passion for helping others achieve better quality of life through massage therapy, and knowledge of the human body come together to create a unique and personalized experience for each client. No two massages will be alike, each one is customized for the client’s needs. Sara has experience with people from all backgrounds: athletes, office workers, and expecting mothers.
CORRINE BARRIOS
Yoga Instructor
When I first unrolled my yoga mat, I was 189lbs, terrified, self-conscious of my weight and not sure what to expect. I have spent years with doctors, medications, and treatments for my auto immune, which disrupted not only my digestive system and my life as a whole. I searched high and low for a cure, paid a fortune for medications, powders and potions. Yoga was something I had experienced throughout the years, but insisted that running, swimming was exercise not yoga. Through yoga I have found, peace, confidence, strength, increased flexibility, not to mention a working digestive system and the best exercise for my mind, body and soul. My intention is to design safe, fun, and transformative classes for students across all levels of experience and to welcome all shapes, sizes with love, acceptance and an open heart.
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SHELBY FAJNOR
Pilates Instructor
Shelby started her Yoga and Pilates journeys in 2013 when she first was introduced to Pilates, Yoga, and hybrid class variations during her time at university. She then began her journey in Pilates and Yoga from student to instructor in 2019. Shelby completed her comprehensive Balance Body Pilates Certification and 500-hour Yoga Alliance Certification at Fullerton College in 2021 after overcoming the obstacles COVID-19 had on her programs. She began and continues her teaching career at Aspire Wellness Studio in 2020. She has since expanded her teaching opportunities to additional studios since 2022. She enjoys challenging her students and helping them through their fitness journeys by providing well rounded classes for a variety of students. Shelby loves to encourage her students to listen to their bodies and build their cores so they can continue to advance in their Pilates and Yoga goals.
KATELYN POTYONDY
Pilates Instructor
Katelyn Potyondy began pursuing Pilates over four years ago. She currently is in her final year at the University of California of Irvine majoring in dance performance and choreography. While at UCI she has studied Pilates under Diane Diefenderfer, specifically in mat and reformer technique. In addition to her education at UCI she is in the process of finishing her comprehensive pilates certification with BASI Pilates. She has performed with professional dance companies including Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre, Jazz Spectrum Dance Company, and Cho.co.la. Katelyn has also been teaching dance throughout all of Orange County for over five years. She has taught at Elite Dance Academy of Orange County, Backhaus Dance, and Dance for Joy. In Katelyn’s pilates classes she enjoys challenging her clients by helping individuals find precision within movement.
NATASHA MOLLA
Yoga Instructor
Natasha has been a student of yoga for over 23 years. She felt the benefits helped her to stay sane raising 3 kids and working a full-time corporate job. She recently ended a corporate career and is pursuing a credential as a yoga therapist. She has a passion to help people live their best life. Natasha is a certified 200-hour RYS yoga instructor from Anahata Yoga and Wellness. She continues her yoga instructor education by also currently working on her 500-hour teacher training level. Natasha likes her classes to focus on the breath coordinated with movement to connect mind and body in her classes. Being present, focusing on breath and movement helps to decrease stress, bring the body back out of the constant fight or flight mode and increase energy.
AALIYAH DIVINAGRACIA
Pilates Instructor
After graduating with a BS in Computer Science from Cal State Fullerton, Aaliyah began exploring different exercise systems. She began to take Pilates, and never stopped! At the beginning, it was once a week, but soon progressed to a daily practice. PIlates has helped her build strength and improve her flexibility, as well as inspire her to help others achieve their fitness goals. She is currently pursuing her Pilates certification at Fullerton College.
LINDA KAY ARNOLD
Massage Therapist
I recognized the beauty of massage 20 years ago when I was training for marathons and triathlons and was also a single mom of two small kids. It not only reduced my stress which gave me a more nurtured, grounded disposition but also helped me recover from strenuous training and races. It also conditioned my tissues and muscles for any potential injury from overuse plus gave moments of bliss. With this experience, I tailor make each massage that incorporate a number of modalities so that it best suits your needs each time you come to see me. I feel that it’s a luxury but also a necessity for both your emotional and physical health.
BETH M
Pilates Instructor
After years of experiencing a recurring ankle injury, Beth had surgery. Unfortunately, it caused other complications resulting in chronic pain. Looking to doctors to "fix" her so she could get back to normal, she began to realize that she wasn't going to get the results she hoped. She was prescribed multiple medications, causing additional problems, and they didn't reduce her pain. She began to seek alternatives. She had done mat Pilates on DVD and had liked using a Reformer at physical therapy so she searched for a local studio. She began taking classes at Aspire in 2021 and never stopped! She started out shaky, stiff and with little range of motion, but with consistent practice, Pilates made her stronger, more flexible, improved her endurance, and helped her reduce her pain. In addition to the physical benefits, she also feel connected, loved and supported by the Aspire community. Encouraged by the Aspire community, she enrolled at Fullerton College and is currently pursuing her Pilates Teacher Training Certificate.