Meet Our Team

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Chelsea Lowe is the visionary behind, A Better Self, a brand dedicated to personal growth, empowerment and transformation. With a deep passion for helping others unlock their full potential, Chelsea combines her expertise in health coaching, fitness and personal development to create programs for real lifelong change. 

What she loves about the ABS community is seeing women get stronger, show up for themselves, and support others around them. 

If you’ve taken Chelsea’s classes, you know you’ll find a welcoming, high energy experience with great music and options to best fit your needs and fitness level.

Erika is a certified personal trainer who works with clients virtually all over the country in addition to training ABS members.

What she loves about the ABS community is the friendly, hardworking, and genuinely supportive community. She describes ABS as the kind of place where people show up for themselves and cheer each other on.

When you take Erika’s class, expect to surprise yourself by your own strength. Erika will challenge you no matter your fitness level or ability in a safe and effective way. Expect Erika’s calm energy and an upbeat playlist.

Cass is a certified personal trainer, registered dietician and holds a PhD in Exercise Science. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to ABS!

Cass is passionate about supporting strength, mobility and women’s wellness in group classes while bringing positive vibes and big smiles. She loves a good 90’s playlist!

What she loves about ABS is people from all backgrounds working together for improved health and wellness.

Jenna is passionate about making  fitness fun and treating it as a “get to” and not a “have to”.

Jenna is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. In addition to serving as an instructor, Jenna runs Behind the Brand CT which works behind the scenes to support ABS with digital marketing and operations.

What she loves about the ABS community is that every person who walks through the door is welcoming and supportive of the next person who walks in.

Haven’t taken her class yet? Expect intentional programming, options that meet you where you are, and plenty of reminders that you really can do anything for 20 seconds.

Nikki brings laughter and smiles to her classes with her wonderful sense of humor.

Nikki is a certified group fitness instructor with a wide breadth of experience over the last 20 years.  She has a soft spot for 80’s tunes on her playlists!

What she loves about the ABS community is that it’s full of strong women encouraging and motivating other women to become even stronger. 

In Nikki’s class, expect her contagious energy, jokes, and reminders of how strong you really are!

Margaret is a long time dance teacher, certified personal trainer and group fitness lover!  She brings her knowledge of movement to her classes to help women feel empowered and successful, no matter what type of class she’s leading. 

What Margaret loves about the ABS community is that it’s like a room full of accountability buddies cheering you on every class! 

When you join one of Margaret’s classes, expect a vibey playlist and her supportive energy that reminds you that you got this!

Crystal is a certified yoga instructor who loves making yoga feel challenging, approachable, and fun. Her athletic-style classes are designed to challenge you both mentally and physically while helping you connect breath, body, and mind.

What she loves most about the ABS community is the encouragement and kindness of the women here. She describes it as an uplifting community and a breath of fresh air.

Haven’t taken her class yet? Expect upbeat music, some sweat, a few laughs, and probably a boat pose or two. Crystal’s favorite class moments are when students surprise themselves with what they’re capable of.

Michelle is a certified spin instructor who loves using music to motivate, challenge, and inspire. Her rides are built around upbeat, thoughtfully crafted playlists that help you connect with the rhythm, find your power, and push yourself whether you’re brand new to spin or a seasoned rider.

What she loves most about the ABS community is the encouraging energy you feel the moment you walk through the door. To Michelle, ABS is a place where women truly feel like they’re in it together, celebrating every win and reminding each other that we can do hard things.

Haven’t taken her class yet? Expect great music, rhythm-driven rides, plenty of energy, and a challenge that meets you where you are. 

Jess is a teacher both on and off the mat. With her 200-hour certification from West Hartford Yoga earned in 2023, and a background in STEM education, Jess blends curiosity, presence, and purpose into everything she shares. She believes deeply in the interconnectedness of all life — that the wisdom we gain through our personal practice extends far beyond our individual experience and ripples outward into our communities, our environment, and our relationships.

Guided by the philosophy that "we are all lifelong learners," Jess sees the yoga mat as a living classroom — a space for self-discovery, compassion, and growth. Her teaching is rooted in kindness and open-mindedness, encouraging students to meet themselves where they are while exploring how breath, movement, and awareness can support both personal and collective well-being.  

Jess is also certified in Reiki and in the process of completing Pilates training.  She lives in Vernon with her two children, and is most often found outside, in her hammock, relishing in the sunshine.

Katie has been an educator for 19 years and currently works full-time as an Instructional Coach for East Hartford Public Schools. She's also a proud mom of three boys and has been teaching spin since 2014!

Her classes are known for high energy, great music, challenging rides, and most importantly, FUN! Katie believes that making time for yourself isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. You can't pour from an empty cup, and there's no better way to recharge than through movement, music, and a little time just for you!

If you’ve ever admired an A Better Self sweatshirt, t-shirt or piece of studio swag and thought, “Okay, I need that,” there’s a good chance Bethany had something to do with it. Bethany is the eye behind ABS apparel, helping choose and create merch that feels fresh, wearable, and true to the ABS brand. 

Bethany has a knack for finding pieces that members are genuinely excited to wear both in and out of the studio, bringing the same positive, uplifting energy she loves about A Better Self into every apparel drop.