Our Team

Our team is more than instructors, we’re a community built on support, energy, and growth. At Salt + Burn Studio, every class is led with passion and care, helping you move safely, confidently, and with heart. Together, we create a space where every rep, pose, and stretch brings you closer to your best self.

JOSH

Teaches: Stretch, Strength, HIIT

Josh was born in Honolulu and grew up in many parts around the island. He graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kāpalama in 2004 and then continued his studies at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. He has always had a passion for health and fitness from his teen years after overcoming a short battle with childhood obesity.

After 16 years of helping people with their fitness, Josh is still as invigorated as ever to help others with their personal health and fitness goals.

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Natalie

Teaches: Barre

A former ballet dancer of 14 years, Natalie brings a strong foundation of technique and musicality to her classes. She took her first barre class in 2017 and has been hooked since, drawn to the ballet-inspired movements and the ability to build strength while maintaining flexibility.
 
In addition to teaching, Natalie is the studio’s social media manager, so you may spot her around the studio capturing content!
 
Born and raised in Mililani, Natalie enjoys traveling, thirfting, and spending time with her two guinea pigs.

Chelsey

Teaches: Barre, Strength, and Hiit

Chelsey is a fully accredited Certified Barre Instructor (CBI) through the International Ballet Barre Fitness Association (IBBFA) who has been teaching for 5 years and a dedicated student for 12. Before discovering barre, she couldn’t even touch her toes! Now she’s a true believer in the transformative power of consistent movement.

Chelsey loves that barre is continuously challenging and believes you truly get out of it what you put into it. She’s passionate about balance and variety in fitness, knowing that working different muscle groups through different modalities helps support a strong, healthy body. For Chelsey, group fitness is about more than just a workout, it’s about accountability, connection, and building a supportive community together.

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Vance

Studio Support

Vance is born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelors degeee in Electrical Engineering. He currently oversees the largest public works project in the state of Hawaii. He hopes to bring a place of challenging workouts and sense of community through Salt + Burn. 
 

Mary Ann

Teaches: Yoga, Barre, Stretch

Maryann (DPT, RYT) helps students cultivate strength and ease through alignment and breath. Her science-based, socially conscious approach connects well-being on the mat to positive change beyond it.
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Dani

Team Member

Dani grew up in Hilo then lived and worked in 5 other states before returning home to Hawaii in 2018. She has a Doctorate of Education and with 15+ years of working in education, she believes in the importance and power of community in helping one grow and learn.
 
She recently returned to a regular health & fitness routine, proof that it is never too late to start! She is thrilled to be a part of the Salt + Burn family where everyone is welcome and can thrive. 
 
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BRANDY

TEACHES: Barre, YOGA

Brandy is a compassionate and inspiring yoga and barre teacher with over 15 years of experience. Following completion of a degree in education, and years as a high school teacher, Brandy transitioned into private training and group fitness in 2010. Brandy completed her barre training at Exhale, one of the leaders in the industry in 2011 and has been teaching ever since. Soon after, she was introduced to yoga and fell hard for the challenging nature of a power vinyasa practice, followed by the bliss of meditation


A zeal for life, love and learning are uniquely expressed through each moment of Brandy’s classes. With seamless precision and play, she has found a way to combine the challenge of dynamic strength work with mindful movement.


Brandy believes in living an intentional life, stepping outside of what is comfortable and leading with your heart. Outside of the studio, you’ll find her out at the beach basking in the sun or playing disc with her pup, Sydney.

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Erin

Teaches: Barre

Erin has been teaching barre since 2021, two years after she was first introduced to the practice by Chelsey. She quickly fell in love with the discipline’s focus on intentional movement and proper form. After exploring a variety of workouts, barre remains her favorite, it never gets boring, as the classes continue to challenge you as you grow stronger and more experienced.
 
When she’s not teaching, you’ll likely find Erin taking class right alongside you. Her goal as an instructor is to support progress at every fitness level, and she finds it especially rewarding to watch her students grow stronger over time. Outside of the studio, Erin works full-time as an accountant. She loves to travel, enjoys great food, and is always up for trying something new.

VANESSA

Teaches: Mat + Burn, Barre

Vanessa Brooks, from Carlsbad, California started off as a professional dancer. Brooks has been teaching dance and movement for more than twenty years. In the summer of 2006, Vanessa received her Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International, with an emphasis on Dance Specialization, under the direction of Karen Clippinger. In 2008 Brooks received her Bachelors of the Arts degree in Dance from California State University Long Beach. She has taught dance, Pilates, and fitness at numerous studios and gyms throughout southern California. Since moving to Hawaii in 2017, Brooks has taught at  Ballet Hawaii, Pilates O Ka La, Island Club and Spa, and Body Balance. Vanessa opened and directed Hawaii Dance Arts from 2021-2024.

She teaches dance, Pilates, fitness, and loves anything related to health, and wellness. Vanessa Brooks has a deep passion for helping people regain physical and emotional self-confidence and well-being through Pilates and fitness and is excited to see you in class!

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Lexie

TEACHES: YOGA, YOGA SCULPT

Lexie is originally from Reno, NV, and is a Navy veteran. After practicing yoga for eight years, she completed her 200-hour RYT certification in May 2025 and began sharing her love of movement with others. Yoga is a way for her to feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to herself.

In her classes she hopes to create a welcoming space where everyone feels safe, supported, and confident in their practice.

Outside of the studio Lexie enjoys spending time in the ocean or hiking around the island. 

Madi

Teaches: Mat + Burn Express

Madi is a Pilates instructor who believes movement should leave you feeling stronger, more confident, and more connected to yourself. Her love for Pilates began in California, where she discovered how much movement could positively impact both her body and mindset. After moving to Hawaii, that passion continued to grow through the welcoming movement community around her.

Madi’s classes are fun, uplifting, and designed to challenge and empower you while still feeling approachable. She hopes to create a space where everyone feels comfortable showing up as they are, moving with intention, and leaving class feeling refreshed and confident.

Outside of the studio, Madi loves spending time at the beach, playing with her puppy Toast, and enjoying quality time with her family. She hopes to inspire others to find joy in movement and build a stronger, more positive relationship with their bodies.

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Armay

TEACHES: YOGA, YOGA SCULPT

Armay completed her 200-hour Power Yoga Teacher Training and 50-hour Yoga Sculpt Teacher Trainings through CorePower Yoga, and has also been a part of coaching their 200-hour Teacher Training program.

She continued to grow her practice through Aerial Yoga and Ride Teacher Trainings at Yoga Under the Palms. Her teaching blends mindful movement, intentional alignment, and breath awareness, balancing strength and surrender, effort and ease, and stillness and flow. She loves taking her mat practice into the hammock through aerial yoga and embracing its freedom, possibility, and playfulness.

Whether on the mat or in the hammock, Armay creates a safe and welcoming space where students can challenge themselves, explore, and grow. Her classes are challenging yet supportive, rooted in safety, intention, and honoring each student’s journey.