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.

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My mother and I opened New Age Fitness in 2014 with a vision: Fitness for everyone, in a warm and loving environment that nurtures growth and wellness instead of catering to only those who are already extremely fit or get there quickly. We wanted to create a haven for the shy, the weak, the obese, the elderly, the hurting, and the self-proclaimed outcast! And that's exactly what we've done. Our little New Age family continues to grow and each new person who walks through our door quickly feels what the rest of us feel!

 

In 2018, my mother passed away after a 2-year battle with cancer....and now I continue this passion for the both of us! 

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Now that it's been well over a decade since I began making my own life changes, I increasingly grow compelled to share everything I've learned with anyone who will listen. But, in fact, it reaches back much further than that. I was much, much younger when I first developed a keen interest in self-development. Having struggled with anxiety, disordered eating and a weight problem from early childhood on, I felt a strong draw to anything that promised to improve my life in any capacity. My diagnosis of OCD, general anxiety and ADD in early adulthood on, fueled my burning desire to find the answers. So, all those years leading up to my 130 pound weight loss, when the internal finally began to manifest in a more external way, I was busy learning how to beat the odds and actually CURE myself of obesity and, along the way, learning to better deal with my anxiety, develop a better relationship with food and my body and completely change almost every single aspect of my life to better reflect the authentic and happy life I am determined to live. My journey was never a straight line, but my path to wellness has been littered with hundreds of books, dozens of documentaries and counselors, and countless scholarly articles. And I want to share everything I've found with as many people as possible!

 

All of this has added up to my creation of New Age Fitness along with my online material as a supplement for my patrons as well as a place to start for those who aren't local. The answers are not simple rules tied up in a bow. Our bodies and minds are so complex. I want to give you as many rabbit holes to run down and learn about your most valuable and precious tool you've been given on your trip around this spinning rock....your body! My studio is ever evolving to meet all wellness needs and my goal has always been and will continue to be providing this at an affordable price to everyone...and often free when I can!

Jennifer is a proud mom of two amazing kids—Ava (8) and Bryson (3)—and will be celebrating her 40th birthday this year. She began her fitness journey in 2019 at New Age Fitness, where she first discovered yoga and fell in love with the way it made her body feel. Yoga helped her build confidence, which led her to explore other fitness classes—and she was hooked.

 

Jennifer quickly developed a passion for strength training and even ran her first 5K in 2023. Running had always felt out of reach for her, but with faith, determination, and the support of her fitness community, she overcame the voice of doubt and crossed the finish line.

 

More recently, Jennifer stepped out of her comfort zone once again—this time stepping to the front of the class. Teaching fitness has become her true passion. She loves the energy of a great workout and is even more excited about motivating and inspiring others to discover their own strength.

Deanna was born and raised in Rutherford College, and after years of travel and adventure, she found her way back home. With nearly 30 years of experience as a licensed Massage Therapist and Medical Esthetician, Deanna has dedicated her career to helping others feel their best — body, mind, and spirit.

Her love for yoga began early in her massage career, but it wasn’t until the past two years that she felt called to step fully into teaching. Now a 200-hour certified yoga instructor — and on her way to completing her 500-hour certification by September 2025 — Deanna is passionate about sharing yoga with everyone.

Her philosophy is simple: yoga is for every body. No matter where you are in life or what your starting point looks like, if you have a body, you have a yoga body.

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!).