Awaken Managers & Front Desk Team
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Owners: Joe & Jenna Hansen
Joe started his career in an industry far far from the fitness world. With 12 years of experience in the motorsports industry, he would rather ride a motorcycle than run a marathon...race a car over going hiking...rock crawl in Moab instead of working out. It's a good thing he married Jenna to keep him active or he may more resemble Jabba the Hutt than the Abominable Snowman. Truth be told, he actually does enjoy a good sweat as long as it doesn't involve cardio. His professional career has mostly consisted of sales, marketing and management. His favorite thing in life is his family. His smokin' hot wife Jenna keeps him humble and his four kids Tori, Josie, Campbell & Aspen keep him busy with volleyball, skiing, softball, baseball, boating and all the crazy that comes with raising kids in today’s world. Joe has competed for 17 years as a Highland Games Athlete. He has competed in the highest amateur class and competes locally, nationally and internationally. Come see what a Scotsman wears under his kilt sometime (compression shorts...really, it wouldn't be pretty otherwise). Alongside of Awaken Studios, Joe also runs a successful real estate company with residential and commercial properties and is always looking for other fun ventures to dip his toes into. Come visit him and his amazing Awaken Family at the studio sometime soon.
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Kevin Carrington (General Manager)
Kevin helped the owners (Jenna & Joe) open Awaken Studios in 2016. Kevin started out as a part-time membership sales rep. Over the years, Kevin dedicated himself & has become the General Manager of Awaken Studios. He continues to find new ways to build and support this community. Kevin’s had the opportunity of learning from the Awaken Staff and Instructors; taking classes, committing to the health and wellness industry, the human body, and everything in between. Kevin is a certified Yoga Instructor, Cycling Instructor, Group Fitness/T.R.X. Instructor, Pilates Instructor & Reiki Energy Facilitator.
“We’re all here to learn and to teach. I feel so very fortunate that Awaken Studios continues to support my leadership, learning and desire to be a better version of myself. My mission has always been to connect with as many people as possible.. I truly believe that is what creates a fulfilling life. This journey has been more than i could express. I am beyond grateful.”
It gives Kevin great pleasure to show up, create, engage, and learn alongside all of you. In and outside of the studio.
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Melissa Atkinson (F.D. Manager)
I'm a true Southern Cali beach bum, born and raised in San Diego. My husband Rob and I have lived all around SLC and San Diego, which is also where we had our two children —Penny and Dexter. Consistent exercise has always been a passion of mine because of a genetic bone disease I have called 'XLH'. It's the reason I'm so tall ;) I absolutely love working the Awaken front desk interacting with clients and teachers alike. Witnessing people work continuously on creating a healthier body and mind better inspires me every single day.
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Lindsey Bean (Retreats|KidsCare Manager)
Lindsey has been with Awaken from nearly the beginning as our Kidscare Manager, and also added the role of Retreat Manager 2 years ago. She is a wife, mother to 4 kids & 2 cats, and self proclaimed chaos coordinator. She loves listening to audio books, relaxing in her hammock, binging reality TV, traveling the world, and spending time with friends and family.
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Klistia Felis (Front Desk)
Born and raised in Utah. I’ve been Married for 32 years and have 4 amazing athletic kids which has allowed me to travel all over watching them play the sports they love. I’m now a grandma and enjoying this new phase of life. I love to be outside in the sun and run as often as I can. My passion for fitness and spending time in the gym came later in life. Friendships led me to traveling on an Awaken retreat and from that moment on I was hooked! I am so grateful to have found Awaken Studios and this amazing community.
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Marie Lloyd (Front Desk)
I was raised primarily on the north shores of Oahu, Hawaii. I love the outdoors and traveling so I feel fortunate that as a young adult I have been able to relocate to several areas and travel frequently outside the country. In 2010, we made the move from Seattle to settle in Salt lake city to be closer to my husbands family, raise our 2 fun loving kids, and hit the mountains.
After finally stepping away from a corporate job, I jumped back into the fitness Industry, managing and Instructing a variety of classes, but nowadays I mostly just enjoy taking classes from others :-)
I love to learn and meet new people. Finding Awaken studios has given me a place to enjoy doing what I love to do among individuals who aspire to do the same. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Awaken family!
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Nicole Youngclaus (F.D.|KidsCare|Y.T.T.)