About Serenity Fitness

Born and raised in Endicott, NY, Dena is thrilled to be teaching just steps away from EPAC, where she spent much of her youth. A lifelong singer, dancer, and creative spirit, she brings warmth, energy, and authenticity to every class.

Yoga first found Dena through her vocal training in New York City, but it quickly became a transformative practice—one that connects mind, body, and spirit. In her classes, expect more than movement; you’ll find empowerment, mindfulness, and alignment.

Dena is a Certified Yoga Teacher through Uplifted Yoga, Plant-Based Nutrition Certified through eCornell, a professional recording artist and vocal coach, and an advanced meditator trained under Dr. Joe Dispenza.

Come experience her heartfelt approach and leave feeling grounded, inspired, and renewed.

Melissa’s classes are more than movement—they’re invitations to return home to yourself. With over a decade of experience guiding adults, children, and fellow teachers, she weaves strength, stillness, and soulful play into every offering. Her training at the Yoga Body Institute laid the foundation for a dynamic, breath-led vinyasa style, while her continued studies deepen her understanding of yoga’s roots and its power to transform.

Rooted in the belief that yoga is for every body, Melissa creates inclusive spaces where students feel safe, seen, and empowered. Her teaching blends poetic flow with grounded philosophy, inviting each person to explore the interplay of effort and ease, movement and meaning. Melissa’s passion is to share yoga as a living, breathing art—one that honors the seasons of life, the wisdom of the body, and the beauty of community.

Christina, a 500-hour E-RYT, has been teaching yoga for over 5 years and practicing for more than 12. She believes a consistent practice helps her grow as both a student and teacher. Christina teaches with heart, humor, and focus, offering classes that build strength, empower movement, and help students feel connected to their bodies and themselves—perfect for every level.

Recently she became a personal trainer with a passion for encouraging others to feel strong, confident, and truly good in their own skin. She grew up playing sports all the way through college, and now you’ll usually find her running, training for Hyrox, or chasing the next challenge. Fitness has become more than a workout for her—it’s been a way to grow, push limits, and prove that you can do anything you set your mind to. Outside of working a full-time job and coaching at TaylorLeeFit and Serenity Fitness, she’s all about cozy coffee moments, getting lost in a good book, spending quality time with family, and seeking the next new adventure. No matter where someone is starting from, she’s there to cheer them on, meet them where they are, and help them build a life that feels healthy, happy, and empowered.

Jackie brings a beautiful blend of movement, breath, and energy work to her teaching, with a foundation in Vinyasa and Kundalini yoga and a deep passion for sound healing and Reiki. She guides participants into the present moment using breath and sound to help the body fully receive, reset, and restore. Her sessions create a gentle, nurturing space where natural healing can unfold and where you can reconnect with your true nature of love. Jackie is excited to share her passion for health, wellness, and meaningful connection with the Serenity Fitness community.

Outside the studio, Jackie loves beach vacations, soaking in sunrise views, and spending time in nature through hiking and stand-up paddleboarding. She treasures visiting her children, who are both recently married and live out of town, and enjoys long walks with her two fur babies, Maverick and Bo, her Labradoodle and Goldendoodle. Whether traveling with her husband and girlfriends or flowing on her mat, Jackie embraces movement, adventure, and heartfelt connection in every part of life.

Michelle is an intuitive Reiki and sound healing practitioner with over five years of experience blending energy work and sound to support deep relaxation, balance, and healing. Guided by intuition and intention, she creates a magical, nurturing space where the body can soften, the mind can quiet, and ease can naturally unfold. Michelle is honored to hold space for healing and looks forward to sharing this sacred, heart-centered work with the Serenity community.

Outside of her healing work, Michelle cherishes time spent with family and friends. She loves vacationing and exploring the world, hiking with her best friend, and snuggling up for cozy movie nights with her honey. You’ll also find her at music concerts, enjoying a trip to the movies, stand-up paddleboarding, or spending time near the water—where she feels most at peace.

Annette is a certified Sound Healer, Professional Kinesiology Practitioner, and Spinal Attunement Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in holistic and nervous system-based healing. She is the founder of Inner Light Sound Sanctuary and Restorative Kinesiology, where she specializes in restoring balance through biofeedback, movement, and sound.

Using her Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, Annette creates deeply restorative sound journeys and partners with yin yoga classes to calm the nervous system, release stored tension, and support emotional and physical reset. Her work is rooted in presence, compassion, and attentive listening-helping clients reconnect with their bodies and cultivate lasting inner resilience.