About Us

Owner & Instructor

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Kerri has been a dancer for more than 30 years.  She danced competitively for a local studio until she was 18 and has since taught at a recreation center and has been the instructor at another local gym for the past 7 years.  Her focus for the kids was teaching them that dance could be fun and structured.  There she also worked on creating a high cardio "ballet" class for adults because dancing should never be something you stop.  Like many women, she faced the harsh realization of what your body can go through as she got older and became passionate about eating clean for her body and bringing that lifestyle into her home.  She is excited to be able to continue Teresa's dream and merge it with her own passions for this community. 

 

She is a graduate of Old Dominion University and a lifelong resident of Portsmouth.

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She enjoys running, anything summertime, cooking and spending time with her husband, kids, friends and family.

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CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid/CPR.AED

Certified Yoga and Fitness Instructor

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Jennifer is one of our senior instructors who has been here since Teresa owned the gym.  She is a graduate of University of Mary Washington.  She has been the Director of the Isle of Wight County Museum in Smithfield for 17 years and the Historic Resources Manager for Isle of Wight County.  

 

She is an Integral Yoga Instructor (2002 graduate of 200-hour Integral Hatha Yoga training at the Life Enrichment Center and Institute of Health and Healing, Newport News, Va.).  She can also teach Pilates, TRX, Weight-Training, Silver Sneakers & Cycling

 

Her biggest class at Full Potential that she enjoys teaching is Restorative Yoga because it allows the students to really reach down give their body a deeper stretch to loosen tight areas of the body without the stress of that pain on your mind affecting full relaxation.​
 

CERTIFICATIONS: Personal Trainer, NCCPT, 2014; First Aid/CPR

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Certified Yoga Instructor

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Rosemarie has been practicing yoga since the mid 1990’s. She was certified with YogaFit in 2001 and became a
Registered Integral Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) in 2005. She teaches Beginner Yoga, Power Yoga/Ashtanga,
Pre/Post Natal Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Meditation. She has taught at the Riverfront Swim Club, Premier
Fitness, and at many all-inclusive resorts throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. Currently she is a multi-level yoga
instructor at the Taylor Bend Y in Chesapeake, VA and a private yoga instructor in the Harborview area in North
Suffolk.  I found out that most people in this direct area have taken one of her classes.

As a retired high school teacher, when Rosemarie is not performing TV/Radio voiceovers, translating/interpreting,
and sewing for her granddaughter; she works for Sail250 ® Virginia planning our nation’s semi-quincentennial
celebration in 2026 as the Administration and Protocol Director.

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CERTIFICATIONS: RYT-200

Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer

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Nicole started her fitness instructor career at the YMCA teaching cardio kickboxing (Turbokick) in 2012. Since that time, she has become certified in various formats, including Group Exercise Foundations and Pilates through the YMCA, and Kettlebells through Kettleworx. She is passionate about coaching group exercise (so much so, she coached Facebook live classes several mornings a week for free during the pandemic shutdown) and enjoys teaching a variety of formats, especially anything that focuses on strength training. Nicole and her husband, Rob, have been in the Western Branch area for 16 years this go-round (the Navy first brought them to Hampton Roads in the 90s). They have three adult kiddos, one adorable and brilliant granddaughter, and a terrier mix named Toby. Her “day job” is Assistant Accounts Payable Manager for Ferguson Enterprises in Newport News. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and cuisine, and cheering the men's college basketball team where her youngest is on the coaching staff (currently the University of Alabama Birmingham - go Blazers!).

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Nicole is our early bird instructor and teaches 15/15/15 (a cardio/strength/core class) on Wednesdays at 6:15-7:00 am. In March, she will be introducing Flex and Stretch on Mondays, also at 6:15-7:00 am.

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CERTIFICATIONS:​ NASM Certified Trainer

Certified Yoga Instructor

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I was born and raised in San Francisco California and left the West Coast when I joined the Navy in 1980. Twenty years (and many miles) later I retired as a Chief Independent Duty Corpsman. I continued to serve Military Medicine as a Civil Servant at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; retired a second time in 2015. Most recently I worked as Medical Administrator for a Chesapeake based Ophthalmologist.

 

With a work life so full of duty, my goal in retirement was to pursue all of the interests I’d tabled for “later”. I live in Historic Port Norfolk in a beautiful Victorian home, and I’ve filled my days with those things I’d not previously had time to do – namely, discovering mindfulness, meditation and yoga. My dogs are my Zen, so we take lengthy daily walks.
 

I completed my basic 200-hour Yoga Instructor training with Zenya Yoga Academy in May of 2023 and began teaching yoga at the Beazley Senior Center, the YMCA and the Zenya Yoga Studio of Portsmouth.  

 

I’m currently completing my 300-hour yoga instructor certification with the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco. I’ve added certification in Raja Yoga and am completing Meditation Teacher Training.

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CERTIFICATIONS: RYT-200

Certified Personal Trainer and Strength Instructor

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I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach certified through ISSA.  I have an 11 year old son named Chandler who is big into sports and fitness as well.  In my spare time outside of work and the gym, I enjoy sporting events, playing pool, and relaxing with my family.  I am the oldest of 4 siblings and I also have 4 nephews, so my family is rather large.

 

Fitness has become my passion over the past 3 years and I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge and helping others achieve their fitness goals.  It's never too late to start, and I wish I had started sooner.  Come make some progress with me.

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS: ISSA Personal Trainer, ISSA Nutrition Coach, First Aid/CPR/AED

Certified Zumba Instructor

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Babee Garcia Rodriguez is half-Puerto Rican, half Cambodian, and was named after 'Baby' from the film Dirty Dancing. Babee currently holds a BS in journalism from Montclair State University and served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Aviation Supply Specialist.  She has had a passion for dance, particularly Latin style dancing, since she was a little girl. Because of that passion, it led her to the style of Zumba, and she earned her basic Zumba certification in summer 2023. She is ready to bring the positive energy, spirit, and moves to each class she teaches!

 

She is also an adrenaline junkie who loves roller coasters, has skydived once, enjoys hiking/being outdoors and enjoys traveling. She has even been to the hotel where Dirty Dancing was filmed (but sadly could not recreate Patrick and Jennifer's lake scene as it is barren).  She will be teaching three times a week at Full Potential. Babee also teaches Zumba virtually and at various One Life Fitness locations in the Hampton Roads area. 

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CERTIFICATIONS: Zumba Dance instructor, First Aid/CPR/AED

Certified Yoga Teacher, Movement and Mindfulness Coach & Silver Inside Flow Instructor 

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Rylan Ashlee, RYT-200 is a movement and mindfulness coach who empowers all to embrace the transformative power of yoga and. In 2008, she discovered the profound impact of yoga on her own mental clarity, stress management, and overall well-being. This personal journey ignited her passion to share the connection between the body, mind, and breath that yoga and mindfulness offers. With over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals on their healing paths, her expertise extends to supporting women and student-athletes on their healing journey and wellness journeys.

 

Rylan will be teaching a weekly class centered around helping someone to really ground themselves from the stressors of life and hosting monthly Inside Flow workshops on the fourth Saturday of every month. 

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CERTIFICATIONS: QMHP-C, First Aid, CPR, AED

Certified Yoga Instructor​

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Stacy was first introduced to yoga in college while taking it as a PE credit.  She immediately fell in love with the practice, not because it came easily to her, but because of how it made her feel afterward.  That deep connection to the transformative power of yoga led her to complete her 200-RYT certification in 2018, allowing her to share her love of movement with others.

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Passionate about mindful movement, Stacy teaches with a simple, playful approach, helping students reduce stress, build strength, and improve mobility.  She believes movement should extend beyond the studio, leading her to create Office Space Yoga, which offers accessible, functional movement practices to support well-being both at work and home.  She also enjoys blending yoga and Pilates together, creating a Yoga Fusion experience that strengthens the core, improves flexibility and enhances body awareness.  She is also currently completing her BASI Pilates Teacher Training, deepening her expertise in mindful, strength-based movement.

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When she is not teaching or practicing, Stacy loves spending time outdoors, biking, exploring nature and playing with her Golden Retriever.

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CERTIFICATIONS: 200-RYT

Certified Yoga Instructor​

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Vonna Falls aka Dragonfly Intuition has been practicing yoga for 22 years. She was certified in 2017 after facing mulitple health challenges and needing to find a way to heal her mind, body, and soul. She enjoys teaching foundational and restorative yoga, but enjoys practicing Ashtanga yoga. Over the years, Vonna has shared Karma yoga with friends, family, and at community events. She has also lead yoga classes at White's Nursery and Joy2BFit.

 

In her spare time, Vonna enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, yoga with Reiki meditation, and walking.

 

And my youngest wants me to add, "and chillin' with the bees". :)​​

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CERTIFICATIONS: 200-RYT

Certified Pilates Instructor​

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Hi there! I'm Molly,  mother of two little boys, three dogs, and three cats.  I currently live in Portsmouth but am originally from Isle of Wight County. I was initially interested in Pilates as a form of cross-training for distance running, but I loved it so much I decided to get my certification. I completed my training through BASI Pilates and am honored to finish my teaching hours here at Full Potential! 

 

In addition to this Pilates adventure,  I hold two A.S. degrees, Science and Veterinary Technology, and a B.S. in Chemical Oceanography from ODU. 

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CERTIFICATIONS: BASI Pilates