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THE TEAM

GIANNA - Founder & Lead Instructor

Woman practicing yoga at sunset near tall cacti in a desert landscape.

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. 

ISABELLE - Yoga & Fitness Instructor

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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! 

ELIZABETH - Yoga & Fitness Instructor

ELIZABETH - Yoga & Fitness Instructor

Elizabeth has a lifelong passion for movement,

strength, and self-expression. With a background in dance and gymnastics that began at age 5, she was always destined to fall in love with yoga in her adult years.

Elizabeth is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) and holds additional 50-hour certifications in Sculpt and CSX. She has also teacher training programs, where she enjoys mentoring and inspiring future instructors.

Her diverse background allows her to create

dynamic, well-rounded classes that build both strength and confidence.

Elizabeth 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!

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!    

NICOLE - Yoga Instructor

NICOLE - Yoga 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.

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 eventually 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.

JENN - Yoga & Fitness Instructor


Jennifer has always been drawn to movement as a way to feel stronger, more grounded, and more connected to herself. Her power flow classes combine strength, intentional sequencing, and breath-led movement, creating space to challenge yourself while still tuning into what your body needs.


As a mom of two, Jennifer appreciates yoga as a chance to step away from the noise of everyday life and reset. She hopes students leave her classes feeling strong, clear-headed, and a little more connected than when they walked in.

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 her journey will bring!

AMBER - Fitness Instructor


Amber is a Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for fitness, wellness, and helping others feel strong and confident in their bodies. She believes movement should support the way you want to live—building strength, mobility, and confidence that carries beyond the studio.


Outside of the studio, Amber loves staying active, spending time outdoors, and life on her ranch with her husband, horses and dogs.

MOLLY - Fitness Instructor

ANNIKA - Fitness Instructor


Molly’s journey with yoga and fitness started during college while searching for an outlet that would challenge and center both her body and mind. After years of competitive cheerleading throughout her childhood, she quickly found a love for the strength, conditioning, flexibility, and mindfulness that came with her Heatwave classes.


What started as a way to stay active soon grew into a passion that Molly knew she wanted to pursue in her life. She loves creating an environment where movement feels empowering, challenging, and most importantly fun. For Molly, fitness is about more than just physical strength; it’s about building confidence, finding balance, and leaving class feeling stronger from the inside out.


Outside of instructing at Heatwave, Molly is a first-grade teacher in the Elkhorn Area School District. When she’s not in the classroom or studio, you can find her relaxing on her porch with her dog, admiring her flowers, or enjoying life on the small farm she shares with her husband.

ANNIKA - Fitness Instructor

ANNIKA - Fitness Instructor

Annika has been an athlete her entire life. growing up as a competitive swimmer before finding a love for distance running and strength-based movement. After completing her first marathon, her passion for movement eventually led her to teaching. She loves creating high energy classes where great music, community and movement come together. Outside the studio, you can usually find her running, spending time on the lake, or with friends, family and her dogs.

CASIE - Fitness Instructor

Casie’s passion for health and wellness grew over time as she discovered how much movement could change the way she felt, both physically and mentally. What started as simply wanting to feel better turned into a genuine love for fitness, trying new workouts, and continuing to challenge herself.


After finding Heatwave, Casie fell in love with the energy, the classes, and especially the community. Becoming an instructor felt like the perfect next challenge and a chance to create the same kind of experience that made her love Heatwave in the first place.


Her classes are upbeat, challenging, and always have a good playlist. She wants you to have fun, push yourself, and leave feeling stronger and more confident than when you walked in.


Outside of Heatwave, you can usually find Casie traveling, spending time with her golden retriever Tebow, trying a new workout, or hanging out with friends and family.


FENNA - Fitness Instructor

A woman posing with two dogs on a rocky trail with mountains and a lake in the background.

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.


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