For those that know Megan, you already know she LOVES food! She has been plant based since 2010 and loves to create and share her favorite plant based treats. Whether it’s celebrating a milestone or “just because,” Megan is known to delight staff and clients with healthy sweets. She is our resident Barre{baker}!

Monica is from a small farm town in Central California. She got her Journalism degree from Long Beach State and had a career in public relations in Los Angeles before taking some time off to have a family. Monica and her family made San Diego their home in 2019 and now can’t ever imagine leaving! 

Two years ago when Monica made the big life decision to start a whole new career, go back to school and was in need of an outlet to manage the change, barre fell into her lap through friends! She instantly fell in love with the fun staff, the spicy workouts and the supportive community of the studio and quickly went from client to barre{ista}. Now, Studio Barre is Monica’s home away from home and has truly become her happy place.

Outside of barre, Monica enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children, attending all of their after-school activities, planning fun outings with friends and going to the beach as often as possible. In addition, she is about to graduate from the Forensic Technology program at Grossmont College and is currently an intern at the San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept Crime Lab where she aspires to start a career in Forensic Investigations.

Maddie was born and raised in San Diego. She grew up in the 4S Ranch area and spent her time in all different sports including dance, cheer & gymnastics. She attended Sonoma State University and graduated with a degree is Business – Marketing. Post-college, she made her way back to San Diego and found her happy place at SBCV when looking for a new workout studio!

She started as a client and fell in love with the workout, community, and all things that Studio Barre embodies. She enjoyed it so much she took the leap to became an instructor and serve up some shakes! After teaching at SBCV for a year, she moved with her husband to Charleston, SC, for his military orders and got to live in a new city! She also taught at a Studio Barre location on James Island and had the best time! Now, she, her husband, and their pup, are San Diego residents again and she is back on the mic here at SBCV!

When she isn’t teaching, she can be found working her full-time job in social media marketing, spending time with friends & family, taking class, at the beach or enjoying a margarita!

I became a barre addict after my very first class! i love barre because it helps me feel strong and healthy. one hour at the barre is the most efficient way to tone your entire body while also improving flexibility and having fun! my favorite things about barre, besides the amazing workout and unparalleled results, is being part of the studio barre community! everyone at studio barre is welcoming, motivating, and supportive and we are passionate about giving our clients the best experience to help them reach their goals.

While she lived in LA, she really started getting into fitness. She fell in love with a workout called Piloxing. It was everything she enjoyed rolled into one class, pilates, dance, and boxing. She got really involved with the company and even filmed their workout dvd’s with them. When she moved back to San Diego there was nothing like Piloxing so she decided she would become an instructor and teach it herself. Once she started teaching, she realized she didn’t love teaching like she loved taking class. So, she wanted to find a new workout she enjoyed and loved just as much. She tried a few workouts and none that really gave her the same feeling that made her want to keep coming back for more. That’s when she came across barre! It involves all the things she enjoyed and more.

When she’s not working out at barre, she is working on their charity, One More Win, which helps underserved high school athletes with necessary resources and equipment. Being a classroom mom in her son’s class, a team parent on her son’s sports teams, and driving lots of teenagers to and from. In her spare time she plans birthday parties and events (call her if you need a party planner)! Her husband and her think they are Joanna and Chip from Fixer Upper and love doing different projects to their house and has found her other calling, interior decorating.

Born and raised in San Diego, Penelope has always had a passion for dance, rhythm and active exercise. She has grown up at a dance study since age 3 and still practices on the daily. When she’s not in a studio, she enjoys spending time with her closest friends at the beach and fun dance competitions out of town. At almost 16 Penelope has had amazing opportunities like traveling to Germany twice to share her love for dance with people from all over the world. Two years ago Penelope discovered bar classes with her mom and fell in love instantly because they reminded her of time in the dance studio! Since her first class at 13 years old, she knew she wanted to be a barista for her first job. Because of her passion for music and exercise, Penelope would love to one day become a bartender at Studio barre Carmel Valley, and continue to call it her second home!

Katie became a client of SBCV in 2016 while searching for a local and convenient place to exercise after giving birth to her second child. She was immediately drawn to the low-impact, effective workouts, but even more so to the sense of community she felt walking through the doors.  Growing up playing soccer and used to high intensity workouts, she was also surprised by how quickly she saw positive changes after starting barre. One of the many reasons why Katie loves being a Barre{ista} is seeing new and returning clients walk through the doors and finding a connection with them though SBCV.

After leaving Illinois and her decade-long career in teaching dance, she found a new home as a Barre{tender} at Studio Barre.

She immediately fell in love with the barre technique and has a strong passion for the community of women that Studio Barre brings together. Being with her tribe at SBCV makes every shake & tuck worth it.

When she isn’t in class or on the mic, you can usually find her spending time at the beach with her husband, 2 toddlers, and their big pup!

A San Diego native, Alex grew up in Rancho Peñasquitos and has lived a very active lifestyle from a young age. She grew up playing competitive soccer and also ran track and cross country. She discovered barre in high school and loved how the workout complemented her training in running and soccer. Throughout her university life and young adulthood, Alex has continued her active lifestyle through trying new fitness workouts, traveling often, and dancing her booty off at music festivals across the globe. After graduating from UC Davis, she worked in a Lake Tahoe ski resort before moving back to sunny San Diego to become an environmental scientist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Every now and then, you can find her in the early mornings serving up Starbucks as a long-time barista.

Alex has always had a passion for music and live music events. When she first visited Studio Barre, she was immediately in love with the musical aspect of the workout. When the music is great, like in a Studio Barre workout, it’s so much easier to find that extra bit of energy and drive to push through the final ten! She lives for that feeling walking out of barre class feeling stronger, happier, and healthier. This barre{tender} loves a good EDM playlist but won’t shy away from a fun country playlist every now and then. Alex loves the community SBCV fosters and tucking with SBCV clients every chance she can get!

When she’s not on the mic or tucking at the studio, Alex is probably attending a music festival, planning her next travel adventure (if not on one), or enjoying the wonderful San Diego outdoors with her handsome goldendoodle pup–Tucker–who she will try bringing everywhere she can! During winter, you can find her shredding the gnar on skis, a snowboard, or a SkiByk!

I was born and raised on the island of Kauai for the first 13 years of my life. I moved to San Diego just in time to start high school and later graduated from California State University San Marcos with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. While some people dream of starting their own business or traveling the world, my biggest dream of ALL was actually to be a Mom. I talked about it since I was a little girl and could not wait for the day to be raising a family of my own. Today, I’m very blessed to say I am living my greatest dream, happily married with a daughter and a son who are my absolute world.

I took my first Studio Barre class after having my daughter 4 years ago. Prior to that, I had taken variations of barre but this style was different in all the right ways! The hour workout, although hard and full of shakes, managed to fly by because it was SO fun and inspiring! I found myself pushing past comfort zones and truly evolving into the strongest and most confident version of myself.

It’s a massive privilege to be wearing the mic today as an instructor, serving the tucks, creating the burn, and encouraging people to hang on for that final 10! I have just as much love for teaching the class as I do taking it. The studio, the music, the exercise, the people..  it’s my happy place!!

Bio coming soon!