MEET THE TEAM
Our goal is to provide a home where people can come to restore inner peace and achieve their fitness goals by feeding off positive vibes from our energetic, enthusiastic, and knowledgable instructors.
NICOLE
Nicole is our fearless leader, founder & owner. She has made fitness and health her life’s work. One of Nicole’s greatest joys is watching her amazing group of friends and clients reach their true potential, in and out of the gym. Nicole hopes that 360 Studio Naperville becomes the safe haven, home away from home, hang-out and overall provider of inspiration and growth she intends it to be for all of its members. Her certifications include 200 RYT Certification, Yoga Body Bootcamp Cert, PIYO Certification, Insanity Certification. Nicole was also nominated as one of the 15 most charitable women in the Western Suburbs. Although she didn’t take home the title, giving back to the community is a huge priority of hers. She Averages 2 fundraisers each year to support a local charity.
JILL
Jill has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 15 years. As her practice has evolved, so has her teaching style. Expect to experience elements from Tantra, Kundalini and Iyengar with a strong emphasis on breath and flow. Jill has studied under Philip Urso, Rod Stryker and Baron Baptiste. Jill is the owner and founder of Barefoot Power Yoga Teacher Training School and is an E-RYT 500 and YACEP.
ERIC
Is a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business and Marketing Education. Eric was a 3-year starter for the University of Minnesota Football Team and was a captain his senior year. Fitness and strength training has always been an integral part of Eric’s life as an athlete and even more now as he competes in Strongman competitions. He currently holds the State Record in the Log Press at 360 pounds and the National Record in the push press at 425 pounds. Eric has extensive knowledge and experience in working with injuries after rupturing both of his patellar tendons in 2013 during one of his competitions. Rehabbing and training himself to get to where he is today is not only inspiring but has instilled Eric with the ability to work with all fitness levels and injuries. He truly exemplifies letting no obstacle get in his way. Eric would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals no matter where you are in your fitness journey, from beginners to elite athletes, he’s got you covered.
LORI
Overall health and well-being have been a passion of Lori’s for more than 25 years. Her fun and motivating approach to working out invites all levels to achieve their personal best. She is certified through ACE Fitness and holds numerous of other certifications, including: Jillian Michaels Body Shred and Women & Running. When she’s not at the gym, you will see Lori running through the trails in Naperville. She is training for the New York Marathon. The will be Lori’s 14th 26.2 race — wow!
JOEY
Joey is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, instructor, and coach… but most importantly, she is passionate about inspiring others to achieve their goals in health and fitness! A guru for the past 20 years, her certifications include NASM group and youth certifications, Tabata, Body Shred, Maddog Spinning and Piloxing. Her favorite classes are the Tabata boot camps and small group HIIT. As she figures out this whole “aging thing”, she has learned that functional flexibility and strength building are huge factors in a healthy body and mind. As hard working and committed as she is, she is also a firm believer in the importance of “rest day” in other words “EVERYTHING in moderation except happiness and love – that needs to be in excess!
SEAN
Sean began practicing yoga in 2004, as a way to heal a neck injury. Within weeks, she noticed a shift in her mind, body, and spirit. Sean believes that yoga creates the harmony and balance she needs, and wants in her life. After many years working in the hospital corporate world as a nurse educator, she made the switch to teaching yoga and has never looked back. She completed her 200-hour RYT in 2012, and Life Coaching with Debbie Williamson. She has had the opportunity to participate in numerous workshops and training programs with some of her favorite teachers. These include Eric Paskel, Kino Macgregor, Seane Corn, Dave Farmar, Phillip Urso and others. Sean believes that moments on our mat translate to amazing moments in life. By practicing yoga, we create space for BIG possibilities, as we let go of mediocre choices.
Diana
Diana reluctantly took her first yoga class only because her fitness club’s rules required that she stay in the building in order to use the daycare. Fast-forward fifteen years and Diana’s kids were out of daycare but she was still into yoga. She launched into teacher-training, got her 200-hour RYT certification and never looked back. In fact, her yoga practice gained momentum and she recently completed her 500 hour training with her friend and mentor, Jill Griffiths. This experience continues to enrich her life on and off the mat. She takes and teaches classes ranging from Restorative to Hot Flow. She pours her passion into building creatively themed, high-energy Yoga Sculpt classes that use thoughtfully selected music to make you sing and smile as you sweat.
Kim
Kim believes that yoga is an ever evolving experience unique to every individual. Her “why” as an instructor is to guide her students through a practice that benefits body, mind and spirit by encouraging physical freedom through movement, clarity of mind through breathwork, and Divine connection through inspiration and periods of silence. Kim comes to class with sincerity, humor and imperfection and hopes that her students feel free to do the same. Kim’s practices are a time for students to do their best when they can and just show up when they cannot. Truly grateful for each of her sudents and all they teach her about life, hope, and friendship. Kim lives in Plainfield with her husband, two teenage daughters and her Goldendoodle. Kim also enjoys running, riding her bike and volunteering with Make A Wish IL. Kim is an RYT 500.
Monika
Monika Diebes has been practicing yoga for over a decade. Her passion for this ancient tradition and healing system has lead her down a path of endless discovery and study. Monika makes use of the entire yoga toolbox utilizing postures, breathwork, mudras, mantras and meditation while incorporating many traditional styles of yoga. Monika’s hope is to spark the love of yoga in each of her students and create a community that is accessible and inclusive for everyone. Monika is an RYT 500, E-RYT 200, YACEP, and Sound Healing Facilitator.
karin
Karin has a love affair with movement. It all began with her ballroom dance intructor days. The paradox of blending strenth with flexibility and stability within fluidity has created an indelible mark on her body and soul. Through years of fitness DVD’s and tapes (still present in her office) and whispering the perfect mantra to inspire her day (a bow of gratitude to Wayne Dyer), Karin saw the light towrds her dharma. She expanded her BA in Education and completed Prairie Yoga’s 200 Hour Teacher Training. Also, she has completed advanced instruction with Jill Miller’s Roll Model Method and Yoga Tune Up Certification. This has allowed her to share the benefits of Self-Myofascial Release (SMFR) and unique functional movements that offer pain management, increased range of movement and foundational strength for all ages and abilities. Additional mobility courses with renowned physical therapist Dr. Jen Fraboni round out Karin’s kinesthetic resources. An an experienced E-RYT 200, Karin hopes to enrich the lives of her students with innovative sequencing and positive affirmations…an inspiring practice for mobility, mindfulness and joy.
tricia
Tricia is a teacher, trainer, mother and grandmother. She is initiated in the Sri Vidya Yoga Tradition and has been teaching yoga since 1999. Tricia’s teachings emphasize self-inquiry and spiritual exchange to get us out of our “story” and into the Present. She uses asana, pranayama, bandhas, chanting and meditation in her classes and workshops. Tricia has co-authored a book From Alignment to Enlightenment: Using Props to Achieve Stability and Ease in Yoga Poses and has been featured in Yoga Chicago and Origins Magazine. Tricia honors the tradition of Sri Vidya Tantra for guidance, experience, and direction, for encouraging her to take a leading role in healing and transformation both individually and globally.
kristen
Kristen has been married for 17 years and is the busy mom of four young girls. She has always been passionate about health and working out. In college she received her ACE certification to teach aerobics classes and taught all four years. Since graduating she entered corporate America, though she stayed passionte about her personal health journey. A few babies later, she left the corporate world and got certified in the Bar Method. Kristen is grateful to teach and loves helping clients feel their best inside and out!
AMANDA
Amanda got hooked on barre in 2012 and has been teaching since 2014. She loves barre because it requires so much focus and the whole hour is about you and what you are doing in the moment. It’s a great stress reliever to tune out everything. Amanda believes exercise is important for your mental health as well as your physical health. Her goal is for clients to leave her class feeling challenged and successful.
leigh ann
After a brief love affair with Step and Body Pump, Leigh Ann found Barre 15 years ago and never looked back. She’s been teaching since 2012 and is still loving every minute of it. Leigh Ann has suffered with chronic pain and learned to heal her body through alginment, breath work and movement. She brings her eperience into the studio where she cues students through mobility and strength exercises while occasionally breaking out her unique dance moves. Leigh Ann lives ouside of the box and has been known to introduce people to her favorite novelites like toe spreaders, mouth tape and barefoot shoes. She loves the family vibe at 360 and is enjoying getting to know the wonderful community.
maria
Maria Luisa Basualdo is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and an ERYT-500. A pioneer of Iyengar Yoga in Milwaukee, WI, and Richmond, VA, she has taught classes and workshops at her own yoga centers and at the University level, both abroad and in the United States. Originally from Argentina, Maria has the ability to teach both in English and in Spanish. Maria’s background as a professional modern dancer in NYC makes her style of teaching dynamic and fun, yet precise and full of insight. Maria has traveled to Pune, India, to study with the Iyengar family on several occasions, and continues her education in the states as a member of the Iyengar Yoga National Association. Maria has studied Ashtanga Yoga with Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India and Jivamukti Yoga in NYC with founders David Life and Sharon Gannon. Maria has been practicing yoga for nearly 40 years and teaching for over two decades. Her classes are suited for all levels.
Nicole
Nicole has been a barre instructor since 2017. Barre classes kept her physically strong and helathy throughout two pregnanices, and they have also improved her confidence, resilience, and overall mental health. Nicole has been a school psychologist for over a decade. She has dedicated her career to advocting for and helping all children feel successful regardless of any challenges they ay experience, Nicole applies many of the same principles when teaching barre classes. She strives for everyone to feel welcomed and supported while working towards their personal goals.
Madeline
Madeline Chan-Veloria has a BS in Biology from University of Michigan, and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, and has spent the last 12 years working as a Consultant Pharmacist. Her barre journey began in 2012 when she started looking for an effective, yet graceful, strength-based workout. She instantly fell in love with the barre technique, it’s relentless focus on form, its power to heal and transform the body, and the dedicated community it fosters. She was empowered to become an instructor in 2013, and is excited to continue developing these skills with 360 Studios! In her spare time, she loves all things fashion and beauty, traveling, and living her best life with her husband and three sons.
kyla
Kyla has been an avid fitness enthusiast most of her life, from running track, playing basketball and volleyball to fitness training. She believes the “real” journey of fitness began in 2016 after going through a stressful time in her life. While trying to find a peace of mind she began taking yoga and fell in love. Becoming present in yoga gave her a whole new perspective. Health was not just about the physical, but also the mental. Kyla teaches yoga, yoga sculpt, group fitness and is a licensed sports and medicine massage therapist. In Kyla’s classes expect a safe, positive and fun atmosphere regardless of age, ability and level of experience.
colleen
Colleen believes overall fitness and health help create a balanced and positive state in one’s life, upon which one can thrive. “One’s energy is precious - strength and vitatlity in their many foms are necessary for sustained physical and mental activity.” Colleen’s passion for teaching fitness began in Missoula, MT, where she became ACE certified while teaching high school English in 1998. Years later, no longer teaching in the classroom, Colleen revisited her comitment to leading fitness classes and became recertified in ACE, this time adding yoga sculpt to her repertoire.
mary
Mary loves to teach a steady, strong flow that stretches the whole body. The pace is meditative - allowing peace and calm in Body and Mind. Yoga has been a big part of Mary’s life for over 10 years, she completed her YTT training in 2019 and enjoys guiding all classes from seasoned yogis to curious beginners. Growing up in Ireland, Mary was surrounded by beautiful countryside with a rich tradition of lyrical poetry. Mary loves sharing these inspirational readings in class as she guides students through flexibility, strength and mobility. Above all, she encourages her students to enjoy their practice, to stretch All their muscles, to laugh and Let Go!
nancy
Nancy Sayer is a 200 hour certified yoga teacher (CYT) with over 30 years experience working with individual leaders, teams and organizations developing their health and well-being through counseling, coaching and consulting. Through her integration of mind, body, and spirit, Nancy seeks to use her yoga practice as a vessel to deepen health and well-being so that her students may flourish and spread that flourishing to the world.
jenny
Jenny began practicing yoga regularly in 2013 as a way to get stronger and physically fit to keep up with her active kids! She quickly realized practicing yoga not only made her physically stronger, but had a profound impact on her mood, providing a sense of calm to her daily life. Jenny wanted to share these benefits with others and trained with Jill Griffiths to complete her RYT 200. Jenny enjoys combining yoga and music to create a class that everyone can enjoy and benefit from regardless of their fitness level or previous yoga experience. She likes to incorporate props and modifications to ensure a productive and rewarding experience for all.