2019 Spotlight: Health and Fitness Influencers of SoHo Broadway
Feb 27, 2019 | By SoHo Broadway Initiative
Get to Know the Health & Fitness Influencers of SoHo Broadway:
Click through the tabs below to see what 2019’s Health & Fitness Influencers are admitting to eating in secret, follow their tags on social media and learn about the specialties they bring to their practice every day.
Each spotlight features a promotional offer or class information from the participating business. Don’t miss out!
Health + Fitness InfluencersExercise-IntelligenceFPCKula Yogalululemon SoHo's LoftSkin SpaSLTYogaWorks
Mead Jackson Reyes, MAT Specialist
@mrsjacksonreyes
- I spend 80% of my time on helping clients move better,
- And 20% of my time on evaluating clients moving patterns.
- My specialty is weightlifting.
- If I didn’t live in Brooklyn,
- I’d live in Montana.
- My second favorite thing in the world is cashew butter.
- If I were stranded on an island, one piece of equipment I’d hope to have would be a squat rack.
- I openly eat Trader Joe’s chicken nuggets.
- I secretly eat broccoli.
- People say that my style is hipster.
- My favorite part about SoHo Broadway is all the brick.
- I dream of owning my own gym someday.
* Schedule a free wellness consultation at exercise-intelligence.com *
Learn more about Exercise-Intelligence HERE.
Joanie Johnson, Co-Founder and Master Trainer
@fpc.nyc
- I spend 80% of my time on teaching classes, training trainers, managing the studio,
- And 20% of my time on research and development, executive decision-making.
- My specialty is pre- and postnatal corrective exercise, diatasis and core consultation.
- If I didn’t live in New York City,
- I’d live in Gili Air, Indonesia.
- My second favorite thing in the world is complete silence.
- If I were stranded on an island, one piece of equipment I’d hope to have would be a fishing pole.
- I openly eat a balanced pescatarian diet.
- I secretly eat sweets when my 2-year old is around. She always wants to know, “What’s in your mouth?”
- People say that my style is athletic. I really only own workout gear.
- My favorite part about SoHo Broadway is the street energy. It has an interesting mix of tourists, fashion and locals without having a frenetic Times Square vibe.
- I dream of FPC becoming a household name that supports, strengthens, educates and empowers women through pregnancy and postpartum.
* 1 Free class at FPC. Book at www.fpc-nyc.com
Use code: SoHoBroadway *
Learn more about FPC HERE.
Nikki Vilella, Director of Kula Yoga SoHo
@nikkivilella
- I spend 80% of my time on maintaining our 3 studios,
- And 20% of my time on the phone with my mother.
- My specialty is hands-on adjustments and smart sequencing.
- If I didn’t live in Brooklyn,
- I’d live in the Osa Peninsula.
- My second favorite thing in the world is the waterfall in my backyard, upstate.
- If I were stranded on an island, one piece of equipment I’d hope to have would be my nail kit. I’ve accomplished a lot of things with what’s inside!
- I openly eat at Dino in Fort Greene.
- I secretly eat – I stopped hiding anything to do with food 20 years ago.
- People say that my style is “interesting” and unique.
- My favorite part about SoHo Broadway is it reminds me of old NY. Big lofts with a special type of daylight that you can’t find anywhere else in the city.
- I dream of a world where all people are treated equally.
* $10 drop-in price for any class in the month of March. That is over 50% off the regular drop in price of $22. Kula Soho only*
Learn more about Kula Yoga SoHo HERE.
Charlie Meredith, Senior Instructor
@CharlieMeredith
- I spend 80% of my time on discovering new music,
- And 20% of my time on Instagram.
- My specialty is creating a dope fitness playlist.
- If I didn’t live in NYC,
- I’d live in LA or Paris.
- My second favorite thing in the world is puppies.
- If I were stranded on an island, one piece of equipment I’d hope to have would be a heavy dumbbell.
- I openly eat Milk Bar.
- I secretly eat lots of Milk Bar.
- People say that my style is authentic.
- My favorite part about SoHo Broadway is the family and community.
- I dream of making a difference in peoples lives.
* lululemon SoHo’s loft classes:
Sweat Drop In: $20
5 Class Package: $90
10 Class Package: $150 *
Learn more about lululemon SoHo’s Loft HERE.
Elena Tsiaklis, Senior Managing Esthetician
@misslamour
- I spend 80% of my time on laser skin rejuvenation,
- And 20% of my time on laser hair removal.
- My specialty is radio frequency skin tightening.
- If I didn’t live in New York,
- I’d live in Amsterdam.
- My second favorite thing in the world is a deep tissue massage.
- If I were stranded on an island, one piece of equipment I’d hope to have would be a Swiss Army knife.
- I openly eat red meat.
- I secretly eat bone marrow.
- People say that my style is a little Bettie Page, a little Joan Crawford.
- My favorite part about SoHo Broadway is the eclectic shopping options.
- I dream of obtaining my nursing degree so I can further my career and offer injectables.
* SPA Week: March 25 – March 31
10% off Product
30% off RF and Massage
50% off Everything Else
Use Code: Sohobway *
Learn more about Skin Spa SoHo HERE.
BB Arrington, Instructor
@sltnyc
- I spend 80% of my time on thinking about how I can recycle something,
- And 20% of my time on daydreaming.
- My specialty is reading energies.
- If I didn’t live in Central Harlem,
- I’d live in Fort Greene, BK.
- My second favorite thing in the world is finding my next obsession.
- If I were stranded on an island, one piece of equipment I’d hope to have would be a knife.
- I openly eat most things organic and local.
- I secretly eat over the kitchen sink with one leg propped up on the counter.
- People say that my style is minimal but extravagant.
- My favorite part about SoHo Broadway is the community.
- I dream of sustainable practices not being niche, but typical.
* Use promo code: SOHO20 for 50% off intro 2-Pack. This is 2 classes for $20. This is a 1-time use offer and only available to new clients.
This is NOT available online and is only redeemable at the SoHo studio, (132 Crosby Street) by emailing info@sltnyc.com *
Learn more about SLT SoHo HERE.
Laurel Beversdorf, Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer
@laurelbeversdorf
- I spend 80% of my time on balancing being a mom, wife, teacher and entrepreneur,
- And 20% of my time on self-care and fueling my creativity.
- My specialty is helping people feel better in their bodies and enjoying exploring this process through movement.
- If I didn’t live in New York City,
- I’d live in Madison, Wisconsin.
- My second favorite thing in the world is traveling.
- If I were stranded on an island, one piece of equipment I’d hope to have would be a water desalinator.
- I openly eat anything, even Sour Patch Kids on occasion.
- I secretly eat …I don’t hide what I eat unless my husband might find it and eat it before I can.
- People say that my style is casual. Is that a style?
- My favorite part about SoHo Broadway is YogaWorks SoHo, of course!
- I dream of justice for all.
*1st month for $75 with a 3-month commitment. Monthly membership is $140. *
Learn more about YogaWorks SoHo HERE.