MEET OUR TEAM
JULIA CHAN | Wellness Curator
Julia Chan's journey as a Wellness Curator began almost two decades ago at her local YMCA, sparking a passion that has since transformed countless lives in New York City. As a premier holistic wellness expert, Julia crafts bespoke journeys that harmonize mind, body, and spirit. Julia's expertise spans a diverse range of modalities, including Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coaching, ACE Health and Wellness Coaching, NASM Certified Personal Training, Registered Yoga Instruction (RYT), Mindfulness and Stress Management. Her ultimate goal is to empower individuals to become architects of their own wellbeing, equipping them with tools for long-term vibrant health. Her integrative, personalized approach unlocks your full potential, helping you thrive in every aspect of life. Cultivate sustainable vitality and live your most vibrant life!
SARAH HUMPHREY | Movement Specialist
Sarah is a Yoga + Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and NBC- HWC holistic health coach. Originally from the West Coast, Sarah brings a little sunshine to NYC and hopes to create genuine and meaningful connections with each of her students. Sarah, a free-spirit, spent the last year traveling around the world and lived in Hawaii and Los Angeles. After practicing with Sarah, she hopes her students feel lighter, stronger, and sweatier (the perfect trifecta!). When she's not teaching yoga or working with clients, Sarah is booking her next trip abroad, walking on the WSH, hanging out with her girlfriends, or seeing an up-and-coming DJ set in Brooklyn.
SARAH’S WEEKLY CLASSES:
Monday 9am | Pure Core Pilates
Wednesday 1230pm | Power Pilates
Thursday 730am | Power Up Yoga
Petr Shikin is a dedicated yoga teacher with over a decade of personal practice and years of teaching experience. His approach to yoga is rooted in mindfulness, intentional movement, and breath awareness, offering a transformative experience for students of all levels.
As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT® 500), Petr draws from a diverse range of yoga styles, including Vinyasa Krama, Ashtanga, Yin, Hatha and others, to create balanced, accessible practices that support both physical and mental well-being. His classes are carefully crafted to guide students on a journey of self-discovery, empowering them to explore their strengths, enhance their flexibility, and cultivate inner peace.
Petr believes in the power of yoga to foster connection — whether to one’s own body, the present moment, or to others. He is passionate about creating a welcoming space where students feel supported in their practice, regardless of experience. His classes emphasize alignment, mindfulness, and self-awareness, allowing students to deepen their practice and find balance in both body and mind.
When not teaching, Petr enjoys exploring New York City, continuing his personal growth, and inspiring others to live with intention and joy.
PETR’S WEEKLY CLASS:
Monday 530pm | Vinyasa Krama
Tuesday 630pm | Yoga Basics
PETR SHIKIN | Movement Specialist
LISA LLIGUICOTA | Movement Specialist
Lisa Lliguicota brings a deeply integrative approach to stretch therapy, blending breathwork, nervous system regulation, and advanced mobility techniques to help clients achieve alignment and ease in their bodies.
As a certified personal trainer, PES stretch therapist, Hatha yoga instructor, and practitioner of Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Lisa’s work is rooted in science, movement, and mindfulness. With a background as a dancer, competitive wrestler, and artist, she embodies the harmony of strength, flexibility, and fluidity.
Lisa’s personalized approach go beyond physical relief, addressing both the emotional and somatic layers of tension to cultivate lasting wellness. Whether it’s releasing tight hips, improving mobility, or calming an overactive mind, her goal is to empower clients with tools to thrive both physically and mentally.
For Lisa, movement is medicine, and healing is an art. Her mission is to create space in your body—and your life—for growth, strength, and flow.
LISA’S WEEKLY CLASSES:
Tuesday 1230pm | Mid-Day Mobility
Thursday 1230pm | Mid-Day Mobility
Thursday 615pm | Mobility Flow
ETHEL ZHANG | Movement Specialist
Ethel's journey in fitness began unexpectedly when she was "voluntold" to join her middle school track and field team — a fortuitous moment that sparked her lifelong passion for movement. At 16, she discovered yoga as the perfect complement to her running regimen, bringing balance and calming energy to her active lifestyle.
A dedicated practitioner ever since, Ethel earned her 200 hour yoga certification in 2023 and has been sharing her practice with students of all levels. Her teaching style reflects her diverse global experiences, having lived across three continents—Asia, Europe, and North America.
A true world traveler at heart, Ethel recently returned to New York City, embracing it once again as home. She brings this rich tapestry of cultural influences and movement philosophies into each class, creating a unique and grounding experience for her students.
ETHEL’S WEEKLY CLASS:
Sunday 11am | Heart Opening Yoga Flow