Tammi McClendon
Owner, Trainer, Teacher
I started my fitness journey in 2009 at 31 years old. Having been sedentary, sickly and obese for most of my life, finding fitness (or, rather, wellness) was like discovering a magical potion that changed everything for me!
During my 100+ pound weight loss, I became an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach. I didn't know exactly where I was going to go with it but I trusted that my path would just keep unfolding before me...and it did!
Fast forward to now, I am the owner of New Age Fitness. Anyone who understands small businesses, understands that this means that I am actually owner, secretary, class instructor, trainer, janitor and advertising department....and I am blissfully loving every second of it!
I am absolutely passionate about bringing wellness to as many people as I can. And, while I love introducing all walks of life to wellness, because of my own journey, I have a soft spot in my heart for weight loss clients. Because of this, I have started various weight loss programs and periodically host free Weight Loss Workshops.
Morgan Morrell
Upbeat Barre
Morgan Morrell is a certified High Fitness and Upbeat Barre instructor. Originally from Utah where she established a love for boating, water sports, outside adventures, and High Fitness. Her family relocated to Morganton, North Carolina for a career opportunity where she, her husband Alex, daughter Oakley, and dog Duke reside. When Morgan isn’t making you sweat, you can find her at the dog park, book store, and or local restaurant.
Morgan could not be more excited to bring her style of fitness to Western North Carolina.
Marcia Powell
Yoga Teacher...but so much more!
My journey with fitness began in the early 80's. I started running and taking aerobics, ran a marathon and became ACE Certified. For around 25 years I taught HI-Low aerobics, step, weights, slide, spin, water and yoga.
I traveled quite a bit and loved learning different ways of life from different cultures. I enjoy playing with vibrations from humming to singing bowls to drumming. I believe we can all tue into a higher vibration.
I took a hiatus from teaching due to life circumstances and, during that time, I built a Medicine Wheel and a Labyrinth which helped me renew my passion for yoga. I completed a yoga teacher training in 2015 and have been so fortunate to teach at New Age since then.
I have been practicing yoga off and on since my early twenties and continue to learn the wonders of it. Aging has made my love for yoga even deeper, not only for the physicality but for the heart-mind connection.
I firmly believe during the rush of life, we need to take time and find our breath and just be.
Jordan Laney
Yoga Teacher
Jordan Laney is a certified yoga instructor from McDowell County (RYT 200). With over 400 hours of yoga training and a Ph.D. in Cultural Theory, she loves sharing yoga as a way to find balance, creativity, and well-being in each student's unique situation. When she is not on the mat, Jordan loves gardening, sewing, writing and walking with her dog Quincy.
Her training has been completed at In Balance Yoga in Blacksburg, VA and the Asheville Yoga Center’s “Teaching from the Heart” 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. She leads workshops on mindfulness, communication, and self care throughout Appalachia (and beyond!).