meet olivia! born and raised in kallispell, mt, olivia came to bozeman for college and never left! with a bachelors in exercise science and a masters in counseling, olivia is excited to apply her knowledge of health and wellness to instructing barre. olivia is a school counselor at bozeman high, a full-time dog mom, and loves traveling or spending time outdoors with her hubby. see what she has to say about her studio barre journey!
“i’ve struggled to find a workout that i consistently went back to, because i typically like to “mix up” my routine. when i came to the studio, i was surprised by the challenge and diversity in exercises. plus – i’d be sore in a new place every time i went. for the first time, i saw the results i had been trying to achieve in years! it’s the only place that i’ve committed to (and look forward to) attending class. my advice is to take a class – i promise no matter your athletic ability you will feel stronger, inspired, and leave here shaking. with an empowering atmosphere and welcoming environment, i love seeing women of all ages, shapes, and sizes feel successful!”
meet mckenna! she grew up in great falls, montana and moved to bozeman in august of 2016 to pursue a psychology degree and a minor in sociology at montana state university. her ultimate goal is to become an addictions counselor! see what she has to say below!
“my barre{ista} journey with studio barre began in november of 2017 when the bozeman branch opened. with chronic knee issues, my second knee surgery occurred just one week before opening, and studio barre has been instrumental in my rehabilitation and strengthening. i love the low impact but high intensity nature of these classes. i can feel myself getting stronger and am confident that this workout will help me stay injury free!
i love studio barre because i work with the best group of ladies, and the atmosphere is so positive and welcoming. my best advice to clients is to stay consistent with coming to class, because the results are very rewarding and are so worth it!”
meet becca. originally from helena, mt, she’s in school with the end goal of becoming a dental hygienist. always down to have a good time, she can bust a move, and will sing your socks off if given the chance (definitely give her the chance!). she is a naturally proclaimed/trained night owl meets morning person with a brain that is a problem solving automatic thinking machine! she adores her family, and can’t wait to have a huge one herself in the future.
“the best advice i have to give (to a client) is to keep going! i first came across barre thanks to lindsay, and i’ve only fallen more in love with it. i started going to class a couple times a week, and slowly increased to 4-5x a week. when i find myself lacking “umph” i suggest going to a new instructor or class time to spice things up! every instructor kicks booty in their own way and it’s a fun way i like to challenge myself.”
meet sarah! sarah’s roots are in charlottesville, virginia, but she knew from the second she caught a glimpse of the bridgers that this was her home. sarah attended james madison university, getting her bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders and then made the trek west. when she is not at the barre she works in real estate at fay ranches. you will find her paddle boarding, camping, travelling, biking around town on her cruiser, at a concert or sitting on a patio downtown sipping a yummy drink. sarah is a beach girl at heart, will eat any kind of cheese you put in front of her and loves a good jumpsuit.
sweating has always been a priority for sarah, from running to hiking to gyming it. sarah found barre on the east coast and has been hooked ever since. she can’t get enough of the different muscles that barre helps her strengthen (boooootyyyy), and the fact that it never gets easier, you just get stronger! sarah loves the way studio barre makes clients feel happy, strong, alive and confident when they leave. no matter what kind of day they are having, the hour-long class brings a smile to everyone’s faces, and that could not make sarah happier! her best advice is to smile even during “the shake”.. she promises it helps!
meet lindsay! the baby of all the barre babes, lindsay is currently a senior at msu pursuing a degree in dietetics! she is a donut connoisseur, likes her tea unsweetened, is always down for reality tv, and can play card games until her fingers fall off. see what she has to say below!
“my barre journey started while i was in high school and i quickly became an addict at a studio in billings, montana. when i moved to bozeman, i continued my barre journey by teaching at the gym on msu’s campus for 2 years. in july 2017, i saw a friend post about the upcoming opening of a new barre studio in bozeman and that they were holding auditions. i had to get more information immediately, and that’s when i reached out to rachel. after taking one class, i was in love with the studio barre brand and style of the class. the cardio snack is exactly the extra push i was looking for in a barre workout!
my advice for a new client is to never give up! yes, the first class is always the hardest (i still remember mine and crawling for the week afterwards because of how sore my body was), but….each and every class gets better, and you feel more confident when coming to class.”
meet kelsey! kelsey was born in dayton ohio and moved to bozeman at a young age (lucky for us!).
barre{tender} by day and bar tender by night. kelsey has a passion for all things food and drink. she has been working in the restaurant industry for over 10 years and that’s where she met her husband jon. they enjoy fishing, hiking and traveling with their adorable dog waylon.
kelsey first fell in love with barre when she took her first class from the one and only rachel granger back in 2012. fitness has always been a huge part of kelsey’s life and when she discovered the barre technique she wanted to share it with everyone.
my advice to anyone and everyone who wants to try barre
“your first class will be challenging in the best ways possible. you may feel lost, but we all felt the same way. don’t give up and know that you will gain confidence and strength with each class you take.”
studio barre not only gives me a great workout but has also introduced me to the most amazing/ba women in bozeman!
meet devin! she is a diverse woman, working full time at a local design and marketing agency, armstrong marketing solutions, running her own boudoir photography business – devin helen boudoir – and teaching here at studio barre.
devin grew up all over the world, from rhode island to japan, seattle, italy & everywhere in between, she has been traveling from a very young age and can’t really shake the urge to discover every inch of the planet. in 2016, she married the love of her life and best friend. when devin’s not busy working she’s probably in the mountains trail running alongside her husband and their bear-cub puppy thor.
physical fitness has always been a huge part of devin’s life. it’s her time to decompress and clear her thoughts.
“when i found studio barre, it was a workout like i had never tried before, and i was hooked! barre has not only helped me become stronger in all of my other workouts, but i have met so many incredible and inspiring women, and that’s what makes it all worth it. i love being a part of the studio barre team because of how much it empowers women to feel strong, not only externally but internally as well.
“i love giving a killer workout at studio barre! if you carved out an hour of your time to work out your body, then you bet i am going to deliver a badass workout to make that hour worth your time!”
meet alexa! oncology pharmacist by day, barre{tender} by morning + night. lex has always been a montana gal. she grew up in great falls, attended both undergrad and pharmacy school at the university of montana, and landed in beautiful bozeman in 2014.
as a competitive gymnast for many years and high school/collegiate dancer, lex has always enjoyed being active and staying fit. so when her long-time friend, rachel, asked her if she wanted to be a barre{tender}, her answer was “of course.” she immediately fell in love with the studio barre atmosphere, high intensity workouts, and community of inspiring, strong, and beautiful clients. watching people’s lives and bodies transform has been one of the most rewarding and heart-warming experiences of her life.
lex’s advice…
for clients new and old: “never compare yourself to anyone. each class, focus on reaching your own personal goals and you will find that you are stronger than you think!”
outside of the pharmacy and barre worlds, you can catch lex hiking, spending time with family and friends, and exploring montana with her fiancé, kjel, and doggies, ro and trout.
Meet Rachel. A montana girl born and raised, rachel graduated with a degree in business marketing from montana state university where she fell in love with bozeman. her first love however was dancing, and with time, it led her to the barre technique. after teaching classes at a local barre studio for 3 years, rachel became the co-founder/owner of bash, a wedding/event design studio and boutique.
her passion for fitness and the barre technique inspired her to open her own studio and she hasn’t looked back. after the happy, welcoming, and positive energy she felt after her first class at studio barre, she knew it was the perfect fit. the high energy, fast paced, fun (and challenging) class put her right back in her element.
next to barre, she’s a tequila or bust type of gal, and may actually be in love with bacon.