Instructors
Rachel Connor (yoga)
Rachel is a certified Yoga teacher and practices Yoga in the Sivananda style of Hatha Yoga. She started practicing Yoga in 1996 as a way to relieve stress and promote good health in her life. In 2001, she began practicing with a Yoga teacher, and within two years was teaching classes for her instructor. Rachel decided to become a certified Yoga teacher, and in 2004, she enrolled in the teacher training program at the Aura Wellness Center in Rhode Island. After a year of study, Rachel received her certification and in 2006, she began teaching. At present, Rachel teaches six classes per week, three of which are at the Greentree Sportsplex. She has continued her education in Yoga and received a second teacher certificate in 2008. With thirteen years of experience, Rachel hopes to bring her knowledge of Yoga and its benefits to as many people as possible.
Jennifer Welch (Silver Sneakers)
Jen is a Yoga Stretch Certified/ AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Healthy living has always been a staple in her life, and her passion for fitness began in her childhood. She has been teaching aerobics classes for a few years, and loves having the daily opportunity to share her fitness enthusiasm with others throughout their fitness journeys by instructing our Silver Sneakers Class.
Cathy Turner (boot camp, circuit training, spinning)
A lifelong resident of Greentree, Cathy brings a wealth of fitness knowledge and some hometown hospitality to the SportsPlex. She has been a certified Spinning™ Instructor, as well as an ACE and NETA Certified Group Fitness Trainer since 2007. She also holds certification in Cardio Coaching, Practical Strength Training, Exercise and Injury Rehabilitation, Jump Rope Fitness, and Powerband Training. As a member of the facility in 2004, Cathy built up the perseverance and drive to become certified to teach here at The Plex, while still keeping close ties in the community by Owning/Operating Little Paws Dog Day Care in Greentree.


