Meet our Elite Team of Fitness Instructors

We can help you find the perfect match of personality and expertise from our roster of specialists to support your fitness journey.

Enjoy a more personalized class experience

The type of small group class you need and the motivation you seek can change from day to day. Whether you prefer high-energy sessions or focused, personalized instruction, we understand the importance of finding the right fit. Our expert instructors at The Preserve are here to match you with the perfect class based on your unique goals and physical needs. With some of the top trainers in Houston leading these sessions, you’ll receive guidance in a supportive, small-group environment. Once you find your ideal class, you can collaborate with your instructor to create a schedule and workouts that align with your fitness journey.

Erik Brodie

Erik Brodie

Personal Trainer and Group X Instructor

Brodie draws on his sports and bodybuilding background to coach his clients inside and outside of the gym. He teaches basic principals that have proven to be effective to get clients results while keeping each workout creative and fun.

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Jessica Brubaker

Jessica Brubaker

Pilates, Group X and Cycling Instructor

Dr. Jess Brubaker is passionate about the health and wellbeing of her clients and views fitness as component of a healthy lifestyle. She brings high energy and empowering playlists that push you to be your best and strongest self. Her goal is to inspire you to push outside your comfort zone, in and out of class while still having plenty of fun!

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Juliana Bruno

Juliana Bruno

Pilates Instructor

Juliana keeps her classes fun, engaging and challenging so that clients leave with a feeling of accomplishment and smile. If you're attending a private session with her or group class, you can expect a perfectly curated playlist to accompany her ever-evolving contemporary routines.

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Alex Cisneros

Alex Cisneros

Yoga Instructor

Alex's practice balances mindfulness with movement. She takes a slow and steady approach with her clients encouraging them to reach just outside of their comfort zone to create change.

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Lisa Forger

Lisa Forger

Group X and Cycle Instructor

Lisa draws upon her dance background to produce high-energy rhythm-based classes. She will be your biggest hype girl and personal cheerleader, leading you to finish each class feeling motivated and accomplished.

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Hope Horton

Hope Horton

Personal Trainer and Group X Instructor

This trainer seamlessly curates a holistic fitness experience by drawing on her diverse background, including trigger point release and nutrition coaching. With a positive and encouraging attitude, she makes each gym session an enjoyable journey toward achieving your fitness goals, you'll work hard but you'll look forward to coming back for more.

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Brandon James

Brandon James

Personal Trainer and Group X Instructor

Brandon draws on his athletic experience within each session to extract the very best effort out of every clients visit. Whether you've had a great day or you feel like simply walking into the gym is a victory he will inspire you to give whatever is available and you'll walk out with a sense of accomplishment. Brandon takes pride in developing tailored programs for each client meeting them where they are at and coaching them along the various challenges faced along the way. Workout with him and you'll see why every client leaves with a smile.

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Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones

Pilates, Cycling, and Group X Instructor

Jerry’s athleticism and willingness to try new things add fun challenges to his classes. But what else would you expect from someone who earned a varsity letter for cheerleading in college?

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Vanessa Kurtz

Vanessa Kurtz

Personal Trainer and Group X Instructor

Vanessa enjoys working with a range of clients regardless of their starting level of fitness. She takes pride in interacting with the each individual and creating a workout that blends what the client wants with what they need while meeting them at their unique starting point.

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Stephanie McCarrey

Stephanie McCarrey

Yoga Instructor

This Instructor thrives on creating deep connections with people and using fitness to help everyday athletes reach goals they thought were impossible.

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Rebecca McColm

Rebecca McColm

Trainer, Group X and Pilates Instructor

Marathons, bike races, cross training, and weightlifting have taught this trainer how a healthy lifestyle impacts not only bodies but lives. She’s earned an impressive number of industry certifications along the way.

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Lesley Monroe

Lesley Monroe

Yoga Instructor

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Lissa Riley

Lissa Riley

Pilates Instructor

As an industry veteran Lissa has designed programs for a number of franchises out in the world as well as managed teams of instructors. She methodically plans out each workout to stretch each participant to the edge of their comfort zone. No workout is ever the same.

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Cindy Russell

Cindy Russell

Yoga Instructor

This passionate and experienced instructor offers fun class styles with a focus on postural alignment, creating a welcoming environment for all fitness levels.

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Sunny Quang

Sunny Quang

Personal Trainer and Group X Instructor

This fun and motivating trainer draws on his experience from nationally televised weight-loss programs to create unique and challenging exercises that feel more like play than working out. His approach is to meet clients where they're at and keep the workouts engaging and fun, so you look forward to the next session.

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Haleigh Sanders

Haleigh Sanders

Cycle Instructor

Haleigh is bursting with passion and brings a boundless amount of positive energy to each and every class she leads. Get ready to experience a whole new level of fun and challenge as she guides you through your rides.

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Katie Hall-Schexnayder

Katie Hall-Schexnayder

Yoga Instructor

Katie believes that a healthy body creates a happy mind. Her style is light, fun, and still challenging. You will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated

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Kathryn Smith

Kathryn Smith

Pilates Instructor

This industry veteran has taught numerous formats to help all types of individuals achieve their fitness goals. She blends the best of each style with contemporary Pilates concepts to create a uniquely satisfying class for her clients.

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Tara Treleaven

Tara Treleaven

Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor

This Registered Dietitian and Certified Pilates Instructor draws on her experience in dance and passion for group fitness to keep her classes fun and engaging. Tara designs classes that are challenging, blending Classical and Modern Pilates methods to help you reach your greatest potential.

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Pamela Urcid

Pamela Urcid

Yoga Instructor

Pamela Urcid is trained in Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga, and loves to encourage her students to build a mindful and sustainable yoga practice using a diverse combination of simple and refined asanas (postures) within a proper alignment to ensure a progressive and strong foundation.

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Britt Yealy

Britt Yealy

Group X and Cycle Instructor

Britt has no-nonsense mentality inside and out of the gym. She'll take you through a great workout and provide just the right amount of encouragement when you need to hear it, which will push just past your comfort zone in her classes.

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Chloe Burke

Chloe Burke

Group X Instructor

This former cheerleader and pageant winner, has a passion for fitness that led her to become an inspiring group fitness instructor. Chloe brings a winning blend of enthusiasm and expertise, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals while infusing each class with the spirit of a true champion.

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Molly Carter

Molly Carter

Owner and Founder

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Adam Horak

Adam Horak

General Manager

Adam considers fitness a lifestyle. It connects the industry veteran’s love for hiking, surfing, seeking adventure, and traveling with his success as a fitness center owner, author, and public speaker.

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