Meet The Team
Allie Henderson
Allie is our in house marketing! She has a passion for creating. Share your gym photos, or reach out to Allie for all marketing inquiries at allie@thewilhelmweb.com
Amy "Kiyaana" Limbrick
Amy combines her love for dance and staying healthy with her specialty Bellydance Fitness class at Bodyworks. She teaches this course exclusively at Bodyworks and has done so for over 10 years. Amy's background in Middle Eastern Dance styles plus her AFAA certification make for an all-around fun, unique way to stay fit.
Learn more about Amy here.
Byron Glaser
Byron was born and bred in California where being active was integrated into his lifestyle; working out, yoga and meditation have always been a passion. Byron firmly believes in the positive effect a daily exercise routine can have on the body, overall wellness, and sleep patterns. Over the years at Bodyworks Byron has have had the good fortune of substituting for classes when needed and now holds a weekly Move It class! Byron is grateful beyond words to have developed relationships through group fitness over the years that now feel like family. In his own words, "We always welcome newcomers in and make them feel at home. In each class I try to focus on every muscle group while incorporating a good cardio workout at the same time. We push ourselves to the best of our abilities and usually have a good laugh along the way. Breathing and deep stretching take an important role in every class I lead. Come on, Move it!"
Carmenza Mikell
Carmenza is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She has an education in the Biological Sciences and Public Health. Carmenza has been practicing as a scientist for over 20 years in many different specialties ranging from molecular biology to cancer research and drug development. Her most rewarding job as a Scientist has been teaching her trade-craft to others. She is also a certified Nutrition coach!
Since her youth, Carmenza has been interested in health and fitness. As an adult, she has enjoyed functional fitness and strength training.. Teaching PITAIYO Circuit, which is Pilates, TAI Chi, Yoga combined with the cardio of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Plyometrics has offered a more recent challenge.
Carmenza focuses on proper and safe execution of exercise movement as she would rather see quality over quantity. She loves teaching and working out so what better hobby than a PITAIYO instructor? She is also the proud Momma of a very protective and cuddly Puggle named Molly.Her class has heart, power, and will give you one heck of a workout!
Janice Brunson
After thirty years of working in a public school setting as a special educator, reading specialist, and administrator, Janice welcomes the opportunity to share strategies and practices that have helped her stay balanced and centered throughout her life. Janice is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher (RYT), and is certified in Yoga, Meditation, Stress Management, Raja Yoga, and Kidding Around Yoga. She enjoys spending time at her home in Costa Rica, traveling, and family. Her favorite phrase comes from Costa Rica, "Pura Vida", which means, "life is good"!
Nancy Mcdaniel
Nancy was born and raised right here in this area and has a heart for community and bringing people together. She is outgoing, outspoken and fell in love with Zumba! In 2013, she found herself weighing 252 lbs, feeling depressed and miserable. Knowing she had to do something, she ended up in the back row of a local Zumba class. An hour later, she was hooked! She made lifelong friendships and connections and lost 90 lbs in a year!! She became a certified Zumba instructor in 2015 and now brings Zumba, Zumba Toning & Black Light Zumba to BodyWorks!! "You burn just as many calories going left as you do going right!"
Patty Sparks
Patty is one of our longest-running instructors and has over twenty years of experience in the fitness industry. When she teaches a class or works one-on-one, her goal is always to inspire you to keep training and working through barriers. Promoting hard work, dedication, education, motivation, and discipline—with a good dose of laughter—goals can be accomplished. "As an instructor it is gratifying to see members of all fitness levels develop their physical abilities and knowledge."
Patty recently left her career in accounting with the City of Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation to focus 100% on her commitment to fitness and share her energy with you—when she’s not scuba diving or running after her lovely little granddaughter Isabella Grace.
Patty is certified in AFAA Group Fitness and Personal Training, Yogafit, Pilates, Muscle Pump, and Senior Fitness.
Eric
Eric has been a yoga teacher in the Fredericksburg area for over 15 years. The majority of his training is in Yoga Therapy and he teaches easy classes focused on high quality of life.