THE TEAM
GIANNA - Founder & Lead Instructor
As the owner of Heatwave,
Gianna has established not just a studio, but a sanctuary where
strength & soul collide.
With a foundation in yoga and a flair for dynamic fitness techniques, she is known to bring the heat - intentionally crafting classes that are challenging,
empowering & addictive
in the best way.
Gianna believes in the impact of
shared experience and has built Heatwave’s culture around the
energy inside the room, where people
connect in a way that extends
far beyond the mat.
Whether it’s your first class or your hundredth, Gianna meets you right where you are - but never leaves you there.
HAILEE - Yoga & Fitness Instructor
Hailee is a certified hot pilates instructor with a passion for helping others feel strong, confident and energized through movement. Specializing in dynamic and engaging fitness classes, she blends strength, flexibility and mindfulness to create well-rounded workouts that challenge the body and center the mind. Hailee's classes are designed to meet all fitness levels, offering modifications and progressions to ensure everyone feels supported and motivated. Her goal is to make fitness enjoyable and accessible while inspiring her clients to build lasting, healthy habits. Her classes are guaranteed to challenge you to the CORE (literally)!
ISABELLE - Yoga & Fitness Instructor
Isabelle fell in love with yoga during her college years at the University of Iowa and has been hooked ever since! She ended up completing her 200 hour YTT in 2022 and through her journey, she continuously seeks growth and improvement both on and off the mat. Isabelle is passionate about helping her students connect the mind and body through breath. Her classes will allow you to dig deep into strength, find your rhythm of flow, and push past your limits!
CAMBREE - Yoga & Fitness Instructor
Cambree has always been passionate about her own health & wellness, but started to take it more seriously after graduating from college. What started with participating in many fitness challenges has since developed into running half marathons, becoming certified as a personal trainer, doing one on one coaching, & completing her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training to become certified as a yoga instructor. Yoga has allowed Cambree to focus on her mobility & discover more of what the body is capable of. She truly loves encouraging & empowering others to take a hold of their own health and push their limits whether they’re in the weight room, taking a hot Pilates class, or signing up for a race!
FENNA - Fitness Instructor
FENNA - Fitness Instructor
Fenna started taking hot yoga classes in Frisco, CO, after an ACL tear in 2015 as a way to get back her flexibility and strength. After 4 surgeries total, she would always find her way back into the studio. After 11 years in Colorado, she moved to Wisconsin and soon found Heatwave in 2024, joining the team in the fall of 2025. Fenna is pursuing an associate's degree in Dental Hygiene at MATC and building her knowledge as a yoga sculpt instructor, eager to connect with more like-minded individuals through breath & movement.
JILL - Yoga & Fitness Instructor
Jill has been an athlete her whole life, but yoga completely transformed the way she connects to her mind, body, and spirit. What started as a personal practice quickly evolved into a passion for sharing its benefits with others, leading her to complete 200 hours of teacher training in 2022.
Her classes blend strength and intention — a balance of movement, music, and mindfulness designed to ground you while leaving you recharged. Through her signature Vinyasa flow, Jill invites you to move with purpose, breathe with awareness, and find energy through presence.
Off the mat, she’s all about the outdoors, community, and new adventures — from Chicago to Fontana and beyond. Expect warmth, rhythm, and flow woven together in every class — where challenge meets calm, and movement becomes meditation.
VIVIANE - Yoga Instructor
Viviane is a certified yoga instructor who's goal is not only to create a safe atmosphere to explore the practice and journey to self awareness - but also to honor and respect the practice for what it is. Viviane has always had a deep love for traveling, consciousness and movement. Growing up, she was active and constantly sought balance between energy and relaxation. Through her yoga journey, she found a beautiful way to integrate light, peace and presence to her daily life. Viviane believes that yoga is for everyone, all you need is the interest and she's ready to meet you where you're at. She invites you to find the balance between control and surrender in her classes - allowing you to embody your own sense of inner calm and strength!
LOLA - Yoga Instructor
Lola is the mother of an energetic 3 year old girl who is always keeping her on her toes. Her yoga journey began while living in Chicago when she was looking for a way to bring relaxation and movement into her daily life. A few years later, this turned into a full mind & body health journey and she has now been a certified yoga instructor for 8 years with 16 years of experience in the practice. Lola creates a fun and free environment in her classes, encouraging her students to explore yoga on a deeper level. She loves to include the option for arm balances and different variations in her classes to allow her students to express creativity in their practice, and she also likes to express creativity in her personal life in various ways such as her love for soap making! Come join Lola on the mat for the opportunity to dive deeper into your yoga practice and leave feeling strong, uplifted and excited for your next class!
NICOLE - Yoga & Fitness Instructor
Nicole has been practicing yoga since 2015. As a former collegiate volleyball player and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, she has aquired so many valuable lessons about the importance of community, presence, and self-discipline. After a decade spent balancing her career, caring for her late mother, and undergoing life-saving endometriosis surgery, she made the decision to reclaim her health and transitioned her focus to finding strength and joy through movement and wellness. Nicole now brings that resilience & years of growth and discovery to her students through yoga & fitness, fostering a supportive community through inclusive, high-energy group classes.
LIZ - Yoga & Fitness Instructor
Liz brings a lifelong passion for movement,
strength, and self-expression to the Heatwave community. With a background in dance and gymnastics that began at age 5, Liz discovered yoga later in life, and was immediately hooked.
She is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) and holds additional 50-hour certifications in Sculpt and CSX. Liz also leads 200-hour teacher training and Yoga Sculpt training programs, where she enjoys mentoring and inspiring future instructors.
Liz currently serves as a Studio Coordinator for CorePower Yoga in Winnetka, IL and teaches Mat
Pilates and HIIT at Michigan Shores Country Club. Her diverse background allows her to create
dynamic, well-rounded classes that build both strength and confidence.
Liz is known for her high-energy classes, thoughtful sequencing, and motivating presence. She challenges her students while meeting them exactly where they are, creating an environment that is both empowering and supportive. Her goal is for every student to leave class feeling stronger, more confident, and connected to the best version of themselves, both on and off the mat!
TAYLOR - Yoga & Fitness Instructor
Taylor has always had a passion for movement. With a background in dance and a love for weightlifting and HIIT, she recently found her way to hot yoga. Taylor instantly fell in love with the balance it brings, combining strength, flexibility, calm, and a good sweat all in one.
Her relationship with movement has been deeply personal. After undergoing a scoliosis spinal fusion at a young age, she has experienced firsthand the resilience of the body and the power of movement as a tool for healing, growth, and self-discovery.
As someone who is always eager to learn and grow, instructing group classes felt like a natural next step. Taylor is passionate about helping others grow, both physically and mentally. Whether you're new or experienced, she aims to leave you feeling stronger, more confident, and ready to take on whatever comes next.
Taylor brings a high-energy approach to her classes while creating a space that feels empowering for all levels. Her goal is that you leave feeling strong, motivated, and able to find a sense of calm in the chaos of everyday life.
Outside of the studio, she works as a school psychologist with young students, coaches middle school dance, and spends her free time reading, crafting, or being in nature. Her journey has taught her the importance of continuing to grow, both on and off the mat.
CAMERON - Fitness Instructor
CAMERON - Fitness Instructor
Cameron has always been passionate about health and wellness. Competing for multiple pageant titles over the years required her to consistently weight train and be mindful of the food she put into her body. While living in Phoenix, Arizona, she tried hot yoga several times at CorePower but was never consistent.
In 2022, Cameron began attending Heatwave classes and quickly fell in love—not only with the practice but with the wellness space as a whole. Inspired by the positive impact it had on her life, she decided to take the leap into training to become an instructor and help others experience the same sense of fulfillment and balance.
When Cameron is not at the studio, she works full-time in social media marketing, enjoys spending time with her husband, and loves playing with her two daughters, Nadia and Kaia. She also enjoys traveling, exploring new coffee shops, and watching true crime documentaries.
Cameron is thrilled to be teaching at Heatwave and looks forward to all the opportunities and blessings this journey will bring!