Meet Your enCORE Team

  • Hey everyone, I'm Alexia, your Lagree instructor! I'm a vibrant and compassionate Columbus native with a heart of gold. With a contagious smile and an infectious enthusiasm, I love lighting up the room with my presence. When I'm not leading you through a challenging yet empowering Lagree session, you can find me fueling my fitness passion through running, rocking out at concerts, or gracing the stage as a pageant contestant. My passion for fitness, performing, and helping others shines through in everything I do. I'm excited to share my energy with you as your Lagree instructor!

  • Hi! I’m Ali. I’ve called Columbus home my whole life and graduated from The Ohio State University, so it’s no surprise that I’m a huge Buckeye fan.
    During the day, I’m a school psychologist, working in special education and advocating for students to receive the support they need to thrive.
    After work, you can find me on the Mega. I’ve fallen in love with Lagree, especially at enCORE. I adore being a part of this amazing, supportive community and love having the opportunity to connect with members before and after class.
    When I’m not at work or at the studio, you’ll usually find me spending time with family and friends, reading, trying new restaurants around Columbus, or hanging out with my cat Benny and dog Piper.

  • Hi, I’m Allie! I’ve been living in Columbus for about 13 years now and have put down roots here with my tennis pro husband and our three beautiful kids in Lewis Center. Before moving here, I grew up in a suburb of Cleveland — go Browns!
    I’m a residential interior designer (you can find me at @cozycbushaven), and I truly love getting to be creative every day. I first tried Lagree at enCORE in July 2025 after taking a long break from group fitness and instantly fell in love. I’ve been working here ever since! From day one, I felt so supported by the amazing community at enCORE, and now I can’t imagine not having this time for myself each week.
    Outside of work, my family and I spend as much time outdoors as possible. We love grabbing dinner or ice cream in downtown Delaware or Bridge Park, catching a movie, cheering on our two boys at football and soccer games, and in the summer you can pretty much find us living at the pool.

  • Hi! I am Avery Ronk and I am thrilled to be a part of the enCORE team. I was born and raised in Westerville, OH and graduated from The Ohio State University, where I earned my degree in Athletic Training. I currently reside in downtown Columbus.

    Dance has always been a big part of my life—I trained in classical ballet, modern, and jazz throughout my childhood and high school years. I have also taken Barre and Pilates classes since 2015, which eventually led me to discover Lagree! With my background in dance, movement has always been a source of inspiration for me, and Lagree has been the perfect way to combine my passion for movement with fitness!  

    Outside of enCORE, I work as an athletic trainer at a high school and middle school, guiding the student athletes with injuries, rehabilitation, and a healthy return to sport!

  • My name is Campbell Ferguson and I am a Member Experience Specialist and a part of this wonderful team here at enCORE! I recently graduated college from Ohio University alongside my best friend and instructor, Payton Basso.

    I took on this new experience when moving in with Payton and watched the wonderful co-owner, Kati Wandtke start this new journey in her life. I just knew I had to be apart of it. After taking my first Lagree class, I loved the way I felt accomplished afterward, and want to inspire members (new and old) to do the same.

    When I am not at enCORE, I spend my time crocheting, hanging out with friends and family, and watching new movies and tv shows. I will be a first year intervention specialist in the Fall at Delaware Area Career Center, but will never give up my position as an MES at enCORE, because this staff, members, and supporters are the absolute BEST!

  • Hey!! I’m Charity and I have lived in Columbus for five years. I’m married to my best friend and we have two fur babies. My fitness journey goes back to my high school days when I did ballet and pointe. After a surgery that set me back for years I went on a journey to find a workout that challenged me and inspired me the way that ballet did. During that journey I fell in love with hot Pilates, barre, and more but Lagree changed the game for me. The community and strength that I found in Lagree have reignited my passion for fitness, and I love that Lagree is for EVERYONE no matter where you are in your journey. I’m so excited to be a part of the team here at enCore. When I’m not serving up some muscle shakes on the mega former you can catch me horseback riding, walking with my hubs and pups, being a Doula, or reading the latest rom com. I’ll see you all on the mega former!!

  • Hi everyone! My name is Emily Schaefer and I'm so excited to be training in Lagree alongside you! I'm originally from the West-Side of Cleveland, however I'm a proud Ohio State graduate (Go Bucks!) and I'm so excited to be living back in the Columbus area. I love to travel and try new things, especially when it comes to new food, cultures, or any adventure in between! When I'm not on a plane or training at enCORE, I love spending time with family and friends, as well as teaching a wonderful class of 2nd grade students :) I can't wait to see you at enCORE! Be sure to ask about how I'm the REAL Emily in Paris - I'll talk your ear off! 

  • When you don’t catch me in the studio, you’ll find me at my day job leading a reconciliation and accounting team for a large financial firm. I am also an officer in the United States Army Reserve. Lastly, I am a lifelong learner, I attend CSCC learning IT to accompany my degrees in history and business. 

    Despite a busy schedule, I always make time for fitness. I spend at least two hours of my day working out in some shape or form. I’m an avid runner (my best event in the Army Physical Fitness Test) - my best time has been 5:11 mile. I do some weight lifting and calisthenics. You’ll definitely see me a lot in class either instructing or as a participant alongside you!

    Outside of fitness, my husband and I spend a lot of time with our dogs, Jinx and Felicia, at a dog park or on a long hike. We love finding new places to grab a bite or drink. 

    I’m excited to be part of this studio community and working with two amazing ladies who’ve always been avid supporters and great motivators! 

  • Hi! I'm Julie. A Pittsburgh native (Go Steelers!), I've lived in Columbus for ~10 years. By day, I work in digital marketing for a retail apparel brand. I live with my husband and our two rescue pitties, Kylo & Victoria. When I'm not at home snuggling with the pups, you can find me paddleboarding on the Hoover or trekking my way through the National Parks; I've been to 41 of the 63 and counting!

    I love group fitness and the community it provides. Lagree has been a huge part of my life for several years. It meets you where you are, challenges you, and you truly never plateau. I can't wait to welcome you to enCORE so you can fall in love with lagree, too. :-)

  • Hi! I'm Kate, and I'm excited to welcome you to my class at enCORE! I discovered my passion for fitness six years ago through 

    mind-body connection, high intentionality, and high-energy music. My journey began as a client in boutique fitness, and I soon realized 

    that becoming an instructor was my calling. I've been teaching for three years, both in Ohio and on the East Coast. When I'm not teaching at enCORE, 

    I work in international relations. I spent my college years in China studying international business and Mandarin, and I traveled to over 20 countries 

    during my time abroad. While I love traveling and do so monthly to New York, fitness provides a space for me to slow down and focus—it's my yin and my yang.

  • Hello! My name is Lizzy and I am thrilled to be joining this incredible team at enCore. Like many of you, I am new to Lagree, but in No way New to the fitness world. I began teaching barre In 2014, after retiring from 10 years as a professional dancer. 6 of the 10 years I danced on cruise ships traveling the world where I met my amazing British husband Pete. Life on land I quickly fell in love teaching fitness. I added many different styles and formats, furthering my education with the goal of becoming a more well rounded instructor. Formats include Piyo, Piloxing, and Pilates (studying full comprehension) For the past 5 years I put teaching on a pause while I stayed at home and raised my amazing Son Henry. My family and I are recent transplants to Westerville Ohio, having lived here 3 years this August. During that time I mastered the art of air frying, building marble runs, Ryan’s World, Bluey, and Roblox. You can find me on Roblox under the name of MommyHamster08. As fun as that has been lol, I’ve been itching to get back, hoping to find my new community and start my personal fitness journey and coaching journey here in Ohio. Get ready for some laughs, as I lack filters often. I look forward to meeting you all in class.

  • I’m Madeline Burke and I am originally from Dayton, Ohio. I graduated from Ohio State in 2022 with a Bachelors in Biology and a Master’s in Education. Throughout all of my school fitness has been a way for me to destress and make friends. I have always been an active person, starting in high school playing volleyball, into college taking fitness classes at the RPAC,  taking Pure Barre classes with Carolyn, and out of college where I trained and ran the Capital City (Half) Marathon in Columbus. I got into Lagree about a year ago and fell in love with the high intensity low impact format. It has been so incredible to see my body get stronger, while also loving the results. When I am not working out I am probably teaching, hanging out with my friends and family, or playing with my cat Sylvester! 

  • Hi! I’m Mariah and I am one of the Member Experience Specialists here at enCORE! I am a Columbus native and graduate of both Ohio University and The Ohio State University. As my main gig, I am a school social worker - which is both my dream job and passion!


    Fitness has always been part of my life, but before coming to enCORE I had never tried Lagree or anything like it. enCORE is a safe space full of wonderful instructions that encouraged me to step out if my comfort zone, try something new & challenge myself to reach my full potential. I can’t wait to see you all in the studio & hope that you find as much joy in it as I do!

  • Hello - I am Melody! Columbus has been home to me since I moved here for college in 2002 to attend THE Ohio State University. I spent many years working in the hospitality/special event industry and planned over 250 weddings for happy couples. I have been married to my loving husband Dustin, for 14 years. Together we have 2 incredible sons that are very active, sports loving kiddos and they certainly keep me busy and on my toes. In addition to being their Mom, I co-own a local subscription box business (Need Want Wear Share) and co-write a blog (CbusMamatribe) with my best friend. My passion is helping Moms to find balance and rediscover the 2.0 version of themselves on their motherhood journey. 

    Through fitness I was able to awaken a whole side of myself that I didn’t even know existed. I have been an avid crossfitter for 8 years and on this journey I learned that “strong is beautiful”. Once I found Lagree I fell in love with the full body workout and the emphasis on enhancing my strength but more importantly, my mobility and flexibility. It’s the perfect addition to anyone's fitness path. In my spare time (wait…what’s that?!) you’ll likely find me on the sidelines of a soccer match or baseball game cheering on my kids. I love food, wine, music and traveling to warm places. I look forward to seeing you on the Mega! 

  • My name is Payton Basso, and I am an instructor and I also run the social media here at enCORE: A Lagree Fitness Studio! I just graduated college from Ohio University and I am excited to start my next journey ! My passion for marketing and social media has truly come to life through enCORE, and I’m beyond excited to continue growing with this incredible community in a new role as an instructor as well. After just one Lagree class, I was hooked—I knew this was something I wanted to be a part of, and I’m so proud to now be teaching alongside our amazing team. My mom, Kati Wandtke, is co-founder of enCORE, and she’s been my biggest inspiration in starting this journey. I feel so lucky to work alongside her, Carolyn, and the rest of the phenomenal enCORE team! When I’m not in the studio (which will be rare ),working in recruiting full time, hanging out with friends, or grabbing First Watch with my dad. I truly love everything about this community and cannot wait to connect with each of you—both in and outside of class!

    Xoxo,

    Payton

  • Hi there! My name is Rae, and I've been teaching in group fitness for about three years now. I started my fitness journey as a yogi, which led to my 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, and teaching power yoga classes while I was a student at the Ohio State University. My love for power yoga led to pilates and now, Lagree! Teaching fitness classes is my favorite part of the week-- catching up with regulars, meeting newcomers, and encouraging all you lovely folks through a great workout. Just a little more about me: I have my Bachelor of Science from OSU in Geophysics, I love to bake and play the piano, and I enjoy reading philosophy. I'm so excited to be a part of the enCORE team, and I can't wait to see you in the studio!