| Wheel House Specialty |
Indoor Cycling and Core Strength |
| About Me |
Creator of the tagline "POWER, PUSH, EFFORT ENERGY!!!!" Carl is the Founder/CEO of Wheel House. Carl Morley is a veteran to San Francisco’s fitness scene, he has built up a reputation for fun, energetic, and challenging classes across the City by the Bay, teaching at a variety of gym backgrounds including: Equinox, Crunch Fitness (5 locations in San Francisco) and StudioMix. Carl’s classes exude a unique energy that keep people coming back for more. Carl’s worked over the last few years to fully understand what makes classes successful, he has pulled from these successes to form Wheel House, defined as (an area of expertise, a particular skill.) |
| Astrological Sign | Cancer |
| Fun Fact | Loves to do handstands and headstands |
| Guilty Pleasure | "Milk" Chocolate |
| Motto | PUSH, POWER, EFFORT, ENERGY |
| Wheel House Specialty |
Indoor Cycling |
| About Me |
Having weak knees and years of playing sports, Nan was prone to injuries. Doctors told her that swimming or cycling would have the least detrimental impact, so in 2008, she started going to indoor cycling classes at Crunch & New York Sports Club -- and quickly fell in love. As of 2014 Nan left her corporate job to continue to pursue her love of making a difference with people through movement! If the body is a vehicle of expression, why not make it move better? Nan knows that it takes something to use up 45 minutes of your time for class, and as spinning instructor, she will make sure to maximize that time together, ensuring a fun, sweat dripping, high-energy workout -- without the pain. Let's ride! |
| Fun Fact |
I grew up in a “house of culture” and can impersonate many accents! |
| Motto |
“One must learn by doing the thing, for though you think you know it, you have no certainty until you try.” – Aristotle "Never chase love, affection, or attention. If it isn't given freely by another person, it isn't worth having." |
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Wheel House Specialty: |
Yoga |
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About Me: |
Growing up playing competitive soccer, softball, and volleyball, Jenna has a tendency to love all things related to strengthening and conditioning the body. She came to Yoga in 2007 while searching for a natural way to heal a back injury. Years later, Yoga has integrated into all aspects of her life. “Yoga has taught me so many things about myself that I needed to discover in order to live a more authentic and full life. It has shown me the depth of my inner strength, my capacity for forgiveness, and my expansive ability to give and receive gratitude. Yoga gives life a deeper meaning for me. And let’s be real, it also relieves a tremendous amount of stress while toning the body.” Jenna’s style of teaching is one that focuses on a flow that gradually opens the body up while maintaining proper alignment. She encourages students to “find their edge” but also to be mindful in keeping their inner balance and peace that yoga provides. |
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Astrological Sign: |
Capricorn |
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Fun Fact: |
I make a killer Red Thai Curry |
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Guilty Pleasure: |
Lay’s Potato Chips |
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Motto: |
~To thine own self be true~ |
| Instructor Name |
Aemar Kenji |
| Wheel House Speciality | TRX Circuit |
| About Me |
It all began for me at the age or nine when I started kicking balls and dancing my life into fitness. Fitness became a way of life for me when I was sixteen after I suffered a neck injury from dancing. Using weight training as a way to rehabilitate myself, I quickly fell in love with it. At 19, I began my journey with fitness as a career when I moved to Seattle, Washington. There I completed a Sports Science and Human Performance program at the University of Washington while I also worked at X-Gym. All right, time for me to shut up and it's time for you to come and start your WERKout! As I always say, "Shut up and WERKout!" |
| Wheel House Specialty | Yoga |
| About Me | I was brought to Yoga seven years ago while working in the corporate world. At that time I did not know it, but I was looking for something to give my life purpose and to reduce my stress levels. I found this outlet through Yoga and have been practicing ever since. I studied for my 200 hour certification through Yoga Garden of SF, where I focused on alignment and delivering a complete class; both mentally and physically. I see life as an adventure and strive to push myself to facilitate growth and change in my own life and others on a daily basis. I am an avid traveler, athlete, reader and student of philosophy and religion. When I am not teaching Yoga, you can find me working in the non-profit world, lecturing about health and wellness, at the gym or laying outside in the sun. |
| Astrological Sign | Gemini |
| Fun Fact | I lived oversees for three years and can speak Spanish and Thai |
| Guilty Pleasure | Pizza and the Oakland A's |
| Motto | Live the hell out of life |
Bio for Patrick coming soon ....
| Wheel House Specialty | Indoor Cycling |
| About Me |
Victoria moved to San Francisco from New York City 4 years ago and joined the Wheel House team before the studio opened. Previously a ballet dancer, she loves integrating choreography and rhythm into her classes. She's known for her fast-paced and fun rides that come paired with the latest remixes and house jams. She's been teaching for over 6 years.
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| Astrological Sign | Aries |
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She's weirdly good at memorizing lyrics so sometimes you'll see her mouthing the lyrics on the bike. |
| Guilty Pleasure | She loves Justin Bieber- but don't worry, she doesn't play a lot of his music in class! |
| Motto | "If you feel like you're under control, you're not going fast enough."- Mario Andretti |
| Wheel House Specialty | Indoor Cycling |
| About Me | Zack played baseball for the University of Chicago and when he moved to SF he was looking for a new outlet to maintain his active lifestyle. “I decided on a whim to take Carl Morley’s indoor cycling class at my gym. The combination of the movement, the music and the motivation – alliteration absolutely intended – had me hooked right away. Now I am going to be leading others and I could not be more psyched about it!”. |
| Wheel House Specialty |
Core Strength |
| About Me |
Michaela Burns is a professional contemporary dancer in San Francisco. She obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance performance from Chapman University in Southern California. Upon graduation, she moved to Jerusalem, Israel for one year to pursue her career in dance performance . |
| Fun Fact |
She has an identical twin sister, who is also a dancer in San Francisco |
| Guilty Pleasure |
Anything with dark chocolate in it!! |
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Instructor Name: |
Andrew Springer |
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Wheel House Specialty: |
Trx, Sculpt, Cycling, Motivation |
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About Me: |
Moved to San Francisco from San Diego. He has been active in sports since the age of five. (Karate, Soccer, Baseball, & Football through college @ Menlo) Completed a triathlon for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. With all the prep and dedication the training involved, helped him want to instill that motivation to “stay moving” in others. Passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals. |
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Astrological Sign: |
Aries |
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Fun Fact: |
Big San Diego Chargers fan! |
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Guilty Pleasure: |
Burritos! |
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Motto: |
“Work Hard and Good Things Will Happen!” Tony Gwynn |
| Instructor Name | Paige Earl |
| Wheel House Specialty | WH Yoga |
| About Me |
Paige's approach to yoga is playful and knowledgeable, while keeping the focus on the individual needs of her students |
| Astrological Sign | Virgo |
| Guilty Pleasure | Trashy magazines: People, US Weekly, Okay! |
| Fun Fact | Paige loves to bake! |
| Motto | "She believed she could so she did." |
| Instructor Name: | Russ Kunin |
| Wheel House Specialty: | TRX |
| About Me: |
Personally having lost over 100 lbs., Russ eats, breathes, and lives all things fitness. With a background in personal training and physical therapy, he makes your workouts fun, challenging, and most importantly safe. Having competed in Power and Olympic lifting, Russ knows the dynamics of the mind and body, which are two factors that can help you, move better when performing exercises. He likes to try all kinds of workouts like yoga, spin, Pilates, and rock climbing in order to learn as much as he can. Russ loves nutrition, which is his course of study, so feel free to ask for any suggestions. |
| Astrological Sign: | Pisces |
| Guilty Pleasure: | Frozen yogurt with all the naughty stuff |
| Instructor Name | Candace Hopkins |
| Wheel House Speciality | Wh Rhythm |
| About Me |
I am a life long artist who discovered my love of cycling while living and teaching in Korea. It became a passion and my favorite pastime for several years. I began to realized the valuable mental clarity and physical benefits cycling had on the body. After moving to the Bay Area and riding the diverse terrain, I began to focus more on endurance and speed to build for long trips exploring the west coast. When the weather got cold, or my schedule didn't permit me to spend hours in nature, I started taking spin classes. It was then that I realized indoor cycling was not only fun, but could be a more effective workout within the short timeframe. It truly helped build my endurance and strength faster than my outdoor training, which improved my overall performance. From then I was hooked. I have experience teaching both Art and English for the past 5 years, and it only felt natural to become certified in spin and begin sharing the wonderful training and benefits with others. I believe life should only be spent doing only what you love, which is why cycling has become such a big part of it. I love being able to share what has improved my life over the years, both mentally and physically. I hope that everyone can experience the positive benefits of indoor cycling!
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| Astrological Sign | Scorpio |
| Fun Fact | Done the worlds highest Bungy Jump 4 Times |
| Guilty Pleasure | South Park |
| Motto | There are flowers everyewhere for those who bother to look- Mattiesse |
| Instructor Name | David Dat Nguyen |
| WH Specialty | WH Rhythm |
| About Me | David informally goes by "Davey" and is originally from Southern California |
| Astrological Sign | Scorpio |
| Fun Fact | Davey professionally launches firework shows |
| Guilty Pleasure | Chocolate, Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream |
| Motto | "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish" |
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Instructor Name: |
Molly Pearson |
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Wheel House Specialty: |
Athletic Yoga |
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About Me: |
Molly grew up a competitive athlete, and when her coach tried to introduce her to the benefits of training the mind as well as the body, she thought it was hogwash. It wasn’t until years later, when she took her first yoga class, that she wished she hadn’t disregarded it so fast. After that class, food tasted better, the air smelled better, and she felt more in tune with her body than she had during any intensive training session. She embarked on an intensive power yoga practice that brought flexibility and strength in her body and her mind. After too many years of self-doubt and criticism, her yoga practice has helped her find acceptance for who she is. She wants to help others find the same freedom from finding peace with who they are. ? You can expect her classes to be a fun and funky combination of strength building postures, inversions, arm balances, restorative stretches and the freshest tunes. |
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Astrological Sign: |
Scorpio |
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Fun Fact: |
“You do what on a horse?” I used to be an equestrian vaulter - gymnastics and dance on top of a horse as it runs in circles. It's even better when you get 2 and 3 people on the horse. Google it! |
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Guilty Pleasure: |
Dark chocolate sea salt bark |
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Motto: |
When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace. |
| Wheel House Specialty | Yoga |
| About Me | Rachele continues to flip flop between art and physical fitness, finding yoga to be a nice combination of both. She has a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Southern California, and a BFA in fine arts from Otis College of Art and Design. She obtained her 200 hour yoga teacher certification from Yoga Tree in SF in 2011, and has been teaching, assisting, and learning ever since! She gains inspiration from her background, teachers, and her colleagues for fun, original, and unique sequencing and practice. |
| Astrological Sign | Leo |
| Fun Fact | She has climbed Mt. Fuji! |
| Guilty Pleasure | Sunbathing |
| Motto | Even bad girls love yoga |
| Wheel House Specialty | Core Strength and Yoga |
| About Me | Jordanna is a New York and California State licensed acupuncturist, nationally certified Chinese herbal therapist, associate Forrest Yoga instructor (RYT-200) and certified Authentic Pilates instructor specializing in pain management, injury recovery & prevention and emotional balancing. Female clients specifically gravitate toward her acu-practice for fertility-boosting techniques combined with compassionate care and magical healing touch. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Dramatic Art-Dance from the University of California at Berkeley, she completed a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. In addition to operating a dual private acupuncture and pilates/yoga practice, Ms. Dworkin has instructed both individual and group classes in large-scale gyms, privately owned studios, homes and offices throughout the New York area since 2002 and most recently, San Francisco. With a whole-hearted penchant for travel, Jordanna LOVES leading seasonal wellness retreats from the local to the exotic, brightening spirits along the way. |
| Instructor Name | Vita Picchhi |
| Wheel House Specialty | WH Yoga Athlete |
| About Me |
Vita stumbled upon yoga while traveling around India during some time off from college. "I instantly felt how profound the practice was; it completely captivated me.” Back in Portland she began practicing Ashtanga and vinyasa and fell completely in love with everything yoga. “I was doing my homework on the floor in half pigeon or double pigeon, trying to open my tight hips and hamstrings—which were laden with years of competitive sports and running. I started feeling better in my skin, more mentally clear, and my health improved. I was less anxious, more confident and calm . . it was win-win all around" |
| Astrological Sign | Leo |
| Fun Fact | I've been to the top of the tallest 16 mountains in the lower 48 |
| Guilty Pleasure | Bubble Baths, Blueberries, and Dark Chocolate |
| Motto | You'll never know unless you try! |
| Instructor Name | Kelsey TerAvest |
| Wheel House Speciality | TRX, Sculpt, Core |
| About Me |
Kelsey has always been active, from dance to soccer to long distance running and cycling. After 8 years working in accounting Kelsey realized she should swap the calculator for the kettlebells and pursue a career in health and fitness. She loves working as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and is especially fond of all things TRX. Kelsey makes an effort to get to know her clients so that she can find the right motivation to help them reach and surpass their training goals. |
| AstrologicalSign | Cancer |
| Fun Fact | Lived in Australia for 5 yers |
| Guilty Pleasure | Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream |
| Motto | No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping people on the couch |
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Instructor Name: |
Alley Ramon |
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Wheel House Specialty: |
Yoga |
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About Me: |
Alley’s yoga classes are best described as fluid and dynamic vinyasa, linking a continuous flow of breath and movement, to allow students to experience their own bodies with greater awareness and freedom. Her instruction includes individual attention to alignment, therapeutics, breath work and meditation. She encourages her students to become the masters of their own being by guiding a safe and enthusiastic practice. Alley believes it is important to go within through the practice of Yoga, to act out in the world in the most positive and beneficial way to serve the local and global community.
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Astrological Sign: |
Aquarius |
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Fun Fact: |
While I love the sun, I prefer the dark. Candles, dim lights, moons, you get the idea.
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Guilty Pleasure: |
Wasabi Peas, Kettle Corn, and chocolate covered pretzels. Anything salty and sweet.
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Motto: |
Be kind: everyone you know is fighting some battle you know nothing about.
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Hi everyone, my name is Billy Palladino-King. I moved to The City in June after spending the previous four years in Taiwan coaching basketball and managing a sports company. I currently work in finance while personal training on the side. I’ve been a personal trainer for over six years as it continues to be a passion of mine. Here at Wheel House, I teach Body Sculpt. With my basketball and sports background, I like to incorporate sports movements and functionality during my high-intensity classes that will have you sweating in no time! I’m looking forward to seeing you around.
| Instructor Name | Nikki Calvert |
| Wheel House Specialty | WH Rhythm |
| About Me | I'm a drummer, I'm a rider, I'm a beast from Carolina |
| Astrological Sign | Pisces |
| Fun Fact | I moved cross country with my band |
| Guilty Pleasure | Quad Americanos |
| Motto | Strength is in the struggle |
| Instructor Name | Joe Caron |
| Wheel House Specialty | WH Rhythm |
| About Me |
Joe is a recent transplant to California experiencing all that the West Coast has to offer. Without quick access to winter skiing like back home in the Northeast, he participated in AIDS/LifeCycle 2014. Joe found WheelHouse the perfect way to strengthen his legs and biking endurance for the ride. Within months, he was hooked. His love of cycling class, music-driven routines, and motivating others led him to pursue teaching at WheelHouse. Joe always strives to live a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly and eating healthy. Passing these habits on to others is always something he enjoys. Joe is signed up and will be participating in AIDS/LifeCycle 2016.
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| Astrological Sign | Capricorn |
| Fun Fact | I have one of the most violent sneezing fits you will ever see- the sneezes arrive in sets of 10+ |
| Guilty Pleasure | Star Wars cartoons |
| Motto | quality over quantity |
| Wheel House Specialty | WH Athletic Yoga |
| About Me | Coming from a martial arts background, I've been intrigued and inspired by connecting movement to breath and intention to discipline from an early age. It was a natural transition when yoga came into my life over 10 years ago, and I've never looked back. As a personal trainer and athlete, both my personal practice and my classes weave traditional vinyasa yoga with resistance training and martial arts techniques, while maintaining a keen eye for safe and elegant alignment. Expect to sweat, focus, ground, fly, smile, and try something new every class. Let's explore the place where effort and discipline join with grace and playfulness to create something awesome, in our minds and bodies and by extension, the world! |
| Astrological Sign | Cancer |
| Fun Fact | I was in the circus--seriously, ask me to juggle--and I play guitar and banjo in a bluegrass band. |
| Guilty Pleasure | Cheese. Any cheese. All cheese. A lot of cheese. |
| Motto | "And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth false which was not accompanied by at least one laugh." -F.N |
| Wheel House Specialty |
Athletic Yoga Instructor |
| About Me |
AnneSophie holds a BA in Holistic Healing and Nutrition and is 500 RYT-certified. Her training backgrounds are in a strong Vinyasa Flow led by teachers Les Leventhal and Janet Stone. She is also trained in Forrest Yoga led by the creatrix, Ana Forrest. Growing up in a household of athletes, she aspired to follow that lineage but when she was struck with chronic illness she turned to yoga and found a new athletic output with its strong healing abilities. She seeks to inspire other through her love and passion of yoga by igniting power, heat and sweat, as well as fun, joy, and lightness in her classes. |
| Astrological Sign | Scorpio |
| Fun Fact | Third generation of athletes, father played 10 years in Major League Baseball, Grandmother won 7 years in Women's Professional Golf. |
| Guilty Pleasure | Croissants and really long Savasannas |
| Motto | "Hakuna Matata" |
| Instructor Name | Erica Michel |
| Wheel House Specialty | WH Rhythm |
| About Me | Erica is a San Francisco transplant by way of New York. Originally from Texas, Erica taught indoor cycling at Baylor University during her undergraduate years. |
| Astrological Sign | Cancer |
| Fun Fact | I used to be a shoe model |
| Guilty Pleasure | Candy. Any kind of candy |
| Motto | GSD |
Selena turns to Yoga as a liberating foundation for focus and self-reflection. Active in vocal performance, theater, and travel, she finds solace in the calm reprieve that Yoga grants from hectic elements of a daily life off of the mat. Selena began her journey with Yoga in high school, and is moved, years later, by the inspiration she draws from her peers and students for a continued study of the ancient practice.
Her classes are accessible for practitioners of all levels, emphasizing complementary mental and physical strength-building that links the ebbs and flows of breath with mindful movement. Selena aims to help others explore new layers in their practice and energize awareness in mind, body, and soul.
| Wheel House Speciality | WH TRX & WH Sculpt |
| About Me |
Alison is a native New Yorker who made her way to San Francisco after graduating from the University of Miami. She grew up dancing and swimming competitively until knee injuries forced her out of the dancing world, leaving her searching for the next best pool. While flying the friendly skies as a flight attendant for a major US airline, she began seeking out a healthier lifestyle with guidance from a personal trainer and fell in love with resistance training and group fitness. After becoming a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, she began rehabbing her knee using TRX and went on a quest to take every group fitness class she could get her butt into on layovers. After training her colleagues both domestically and internationally, she realized it was time to hang up her wings for good and pursue her dream of starting her own fitness business; hence, Goldilocks Training was born. You can usually find her playing with her TRX, rock climbing, swimming, throwing weights around, training for the next mud run, or trying out a new class in San Francisco. With her quirky sense of humor and diverse background, her classes prove to be both challenging and fun. Bring an open mind and a sense of humor and she promises to leave you sweaty and smiling! |
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Fun Fact |
I love performing improv in my non-fitness time |
| Guilty Pleasure | Cronuts |
| Motto |
I love performing improv in my non-fitness time |
