I am not your typical coach. I am officially disabled, born and living with rheumatoid arthritis. I was sheltered from physical activity my entire childhood. After a routine medical procedure that became life threatening, I lost all my muscle mass and had to slowly regain strength and became extremely motivated to live an active lifestyle.  Movement is a gift, and my goal every day is to help others find their internal drive to to be the happiest, healthiest person they can be.  I have been in the fitness industry for almost 10 years now. I am a run coach, specializing in long distance trail running, group fitness, and a TRX coach. All things that strengthen the core, like planking for long periods of time, is my number 1 jam. My focus is female strength, working with disabled adults, and injury recovery.

Hi gals! My name is Alexys, self-proclaimed Master Mover & Shaker. I grew up always busy, always moving, taking dance and gymnastics constantly. But when I got to college I hit a wall, I no longer had those outlets for movement. I was terrified to enter a gym, anxious at the sight of a weight room. That’s when I found Barre. A type of fitness class where I could use my dance background AND feel myself getting stronger, all while hanging out with other amazing women? I was hooked. So hooked that after a year of classes I decided to become a barre instructor myself. That was a few years ago, and I’m still just as love with barre as ever, though I’ve expanded my knowledge to include certifications in Pilates and cardio dance as well. Every class I teach I commit myself to helping shape women’s bodies, to promoting fitness which makes our bodies function better, and makes us feel stronger- in and out. I’m so excited to join the Kaia Natomas team and I can’t wait to see you all in class! Come let your legs get shaky and have some fun with me!” -Coach Alexys

I found yoga in 2014 after going through a rough patch in my life. I immediately fell in love with the practice because not only did I experience physical benefits but emotional and spiritual benefits as well. As I continued to grow my practice, I decided it was time to dive in to teacher training. I was certified in Vinyasa in 2016. After my training, my love for different styles of yoga started developing. I fell in love with the practice of Yin. Yin gives me the chance to quiet my mind and turn into sensations I normally don't feel throughout the day. I decided it was time to do a yin teacher training and I have been teaching ever since then. As a teacher I love to hold space for people and share my love for this practice.

Yoga is walking the middle path. Christine hopes to make yoga accessible for every body and encourages students to play their edge, to find the sweet spot of not too much, not too little, but just right. She moves her students to explore their bodies and connect to their minds. To Christine, yoga is freedom. Her classes are heart-filled, challenging, and liberating.

My name is Hayley Zacharia and I have been lucky enough to be a part of the beautiful Kaia community for 2 years now. I found Kaia 8 years after breaking my back in a fall. In those 8 years I had barely attempted any exercise, been told I would never run again, and had given birth to 3 children. My outlook on my body and physical health was anything but positive. As a last ditch effort however, I decided to give Kaia a chance. I am eternally grateful that I did! Since joining, I have been in the best shape of my life, run many races (including a marathon), and found a lifelong sisterhood! I started coaching a year and a half ago and I love everything about it. First and foremost I am a mom, but I also love everything outdoors, staying active, and all things fitness. I am an avid runner, and I LOVE to race. I’ve been known to throw running into many a workout, so count this as a fair warning. My favorite part about Kaia is the incredible, supportive, loving, all-inclusive, family that I have found. I am passionate about encouraging every woman to find her true self, love her body fully, and believe that anything is possible. I am honored to be a part of the Kaia team and I can’t wait to meet and coach each one of you!

My classes focus on the yogic fabulous five: Breath. Movement. Stillness. Focus. Fun. I am an Ayurvedic Practitioner, an E-RYT 500 teacher registered with Yoga Alliance, certified YACEP, and continuing education provider. I do my best to be in the know and know what your body needs.

I got certified as a personal trainer about 6 years ago in Southern California and worked primarily with professional motor sports athletes and their mothers, wives and girlfriends. I moved up to Northern California a few years ago, found Kaia and have never felt better.

Hi, I'm Chelsea! I've been a Kaia girl for over five years, and can't imagine my life without Kaia. When I first started out, I could barely run half a mile, had never done a yoga class, and likely had never even heard the words "barre class" before. Fast forward half a decade, and here I am excited to be coaching barre classes amongst my Kaia community! When I'm not at the gym, I can be found developing commercial industrial real estate, pursuing my MBA, or foam rolling on my living room floor with our two kitties.

I joined enjoyed Kaia since March 2018 when she joined the vibrant and energetic West Sacramento 5:00am crew. Her experience as a coach includes teaching cardio kickboxing, Les Mills Body Pump, and spin classes, yet considers herself a student of all formats. She serves as a Deputy District Attorney for Sacramento County, west Sacramento Vice Mayor, and along with her husband Jose, is the proud parent to Alexis, Erika, Noa, and Mateo.