ORLEE C. GLAZER
Orlee Glazer– Owner/Founder, Instructor
Born and raised in Rockville, Maryland, Orlee has years of professional ballet training, studying at prestigious institutions such as American Ballet Theatre, School of American Ballet in New York City, as well as Chautauqua Dance Festival and Maryland Youth Ballet. She continued her study of dance, Pilates and Stretch conditioning as well as earn her BA in Economics while attending Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. During her successful 10-year career in sales, marketing and real estate, Orlee discovered barre in New York City and was instantly hooked. She became passionate not only about the incredible lengthening impact that barre classes had on her body, but also about the physical and mental strength the classes provided her. An athlete all her life, Orlee was no longer struggling to find a balance between career, motherhood, dance, and fitness.
To further her love of the Barre workout, she went on to receive her Barre Body certification and combine her extensive background and knowledge, creating Mind Over Matter Method, known as M3, her signature barre technique. Orlee is excited to share her passion and this amazing total body workout to Northwest Indiana and provide women in this wonderful community the opportunity to make fitness and healthy living a priority at the Barre + Beyond. Orlee lives in Chesterton, Indiana with her husband Chad and daughters Lana & Liza
ELIZABETH MAZEPA
Elizabeth Mazepa– Master Instructor
Elizabeth was born and raised right here in Northwest Indiana where she had extensive training in dance as a child. Her love of dance and movement motivated her towards a career in fitness, where she began as a group exercise instructor earning her certification through AFFA, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She has and continues to teach several different classes such as Piloxing and Kickboxing. Given her pursuit of excellence in the fitness arena, she furthered her career by completing her Personal Training certification through ACE, American Council on Exercise. Elizabeth loves working one on one with people, helping them achieve their personal best.
When Elizabeth discovered Mind Over Matter Method, she was completely inspired not only by this new workout and its benefits but also by the message in the name “Mind Over Matter”. Teaching at Barre+Beyond allows her to combine her two passions; dance and fitness, which has always been Elizabeth’s dream. With over 10 years in the fitness industry, Elizabeth is an integral part of the Barre + Beyond team. She is excited and honored to be a master instructor, creating challenging classes that help women work towards their goals to change their bodies and strengthen their minds. Elizabeth is also coordinator for “Share the Love” at the Barre + Beyond, the studio’s community outreach liaison. First Aid and CPR certified
RACHEL ILIOVICI
Born and raised in St. John, Indiana Rachel began dancing at an early age. She trained at M2 Dance center in Schererville, IN competing all over the country. Rachel discovered Barre + Beyond when Orlee held a mixed level class for her sorority at Valparaiso University. She immediately fell in love with the technique and began working at the studio as an intern. Excited to grow with the studio, she proved to be not only an asset behind the desk, and behind the scenes, but with her dance background, positive aura and understanding of the body, began training in the Mind Over Matter Method. Rachel seems sweet and innocent but she will be sure to give you a workout worth remembering.KRISTINA FAUST
KRISTIN HENGSTER
Kristin, born and raised in Northwest Indiana, always loved fitness and fashion. In her younger years, she started in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz and then found a love of running and ran track in middle school and high school. At Columbia College Chicago, Kristin studied Fashion Merchandising and went on to work for Abercrombie + Fitch for 10 years. During all her time managing many retail establishments around Chicago + Northwest Indiana, she always continued to find time in fitness. Kristin has her Spinning Certification, Group Exercise Certification, + is also CPR certified. Kristin was intrigued when she found Barre + Beyond. The classes have helped her meet her own fitness goals, and have improved her lack of flexibility. She also embraces the positive vibes and sense of belonging the studio has given her, and is super excited to start teaching others to “Feel the Burn” in the NEW Barre Bootcamp at Barre + Beyond. Come show her some Barre Love!
CALLA BAILEY
ALYCIA MESSENGER
Alycia Messenger hails from the South Side of Chicago and is a recent transplant to Northwest Indiana. Alycia has a background in yoga where she has taught for over seven years leading teacher trainings and workshops as well as teaching several classes a week. Her first year in Indiana, her daily commute to the city put a crimp in her personal fitness and yoga practice. In the fall of 2016 Alycia decided to leave the city to focus on her life Northwest Indiana full time. She soon became friends with barre lovers who invited her to their classes. She tried her first class, and it was quite a challenge to her but she loved it! Barre not only tones and sculpts but also was a great compliment to yoga. In a few short weeks, she noticed an increase in stamina and muscle tone. When she was invited to train to become a barre instructor she jumped at the chance. While teaching Barre might be new to her, teaching and the love of teaching, is not new. Teaching to every level, meeting each student where they are and challenging them to the next level, is the type of environment she fosters and is very excited to bring her teaching experience to the Barre + Beyond team. We are thriller to have Alycia on our team with the impressive 200hr ERYT and YACEP registration with the Yoga Alliance, has 200hr certifications in Hot Yoga, Power Yoga and Yoga Sculpt.