About Us
Originally from Russia, Sasha graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy before going on to dance across the US and Europe with companies such as Staatsballett Berlin, Ballet du Capitole de Toulouse, Jacobson Ballet, and Festival Ballet Providence.
Throughout his career, Sasha experienced firsthand the toll of a dancer’s demanding schedule, facing injuries that required extensive rehabilitation. It was during this time that he discovered a passion for corrective exercise and learned how to address muscle imbalances to keep the body strong, resilient, and injury-free.
After retiring from the stage in 2020, Sasha became a certified personal trainer and quickly advanced to Head Trainer at his first gym. Since then, he has worked with young dancers, figure skaters, pole vaulters, and tennis players, helping them improve strength, flexibility, balance, and agility.
By combining his professional dance background with his firsthand experience of rehabilitation and functional training, Sasha brings a unique perspective to fitness. He is especially passionate about working with young athletes and dancers, equipping them with the strength and tools they need to perform at their best while staying healthy and resilient.
SASHA AKULOV
LAUREN KENNEDY
As a former professional ballet dancer with Boston Ballet, Staatsballet Berlin, Ballet du Capitole & Festival Ballet Providence, Lauren understands firsthand the physical and mental demands placed on dancers and athletes. During her career, she struggled with disordered eating, believing that restriction and constant control were the path to achieving the “ideal” body. Through her own healing journey, she discovered the power of balanced, nourishing food and the freedom that comes from a sustainable, supportive approach to fueling the body.
Now a certified personal trainer and certified nutrition coach, Lauren combines her dance background with evidence-based training and nutrition principles to help clients build strength, improve performance, and develop a healthier relationship with food.
With a deep understanding of what it means to fuel and move with confidence, Lauren empowers her clients to break free from the cycle of dieting and embrace a more balanced, sustainable lifestyle, one that supports both their goals and their everyday life.