The KofiCore team is made up of instructors with different backgrounds and different areas of expertise.

Hollie Mae
KAS (Kristin Smith)
Lindsey Anderson
Lisa Maser
Niki Hildahl
Omaur Bliss
Jackie Rodgers
Rhiannon Wynn
Josh Avery

Hollie Mae

Hollie Mae started her dance training at the age of 3. She understood at a early age that choreography came naturally and dance was a perfect way to express herself. She grew up performing and competing all over the country with many styles of dance, joined a dance company in New Mexico, and later finished her Dance degree at the University of Arizona. She has professionally danced for 8 years and is now primarily focusing on choreography.

"Growing up with the Performing Arts has been a very positive experience for me, Dance is what made me who I am today, and I want others to benefit the same." Hollie Mae is thrilled to choreograph for Koficore and get people moving.

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KAS

Kristin Smith, CFT, ACSM-HFI, Certified Pilates Instructor Fitness trainer and instructor Kristin Smith brings more than 20 years of fitness expertise to her Twin Cities-based movement education practice, creating programs that help people to improve their quality of life through movement self-awareness.

She is a certified STOTT Pilates instructor, teaching Pilates-based classes for Twin Cities-based health clubs and continuing education courses for health care professionals. She is co-author of Pilates for Rehab: A Guidebook to Integrating Pilates into Patient Care and numerous publications on topics relating to sports medicine, fitness, health and well-being.

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Lindsey Anderson

Lindsey has always had a passion towards fitness and health. Yet it wasn’t until college when she took her first group fitness class, that she instantly decided teaching was something she had to do. As an ACE certified group fitness instructor, Lindsey has taught a variety of classes including: kickboxing, step, bootcamp, stability ball conditioning, and total body conditioning.

Lindsey loves learning new and innovative functional exercises, which continually challenges her own fitness level and forces it to adapt and react differently. She truly enjoys sharing this passion with other people, and loves to see them become enthusiastic about fitness and well-being. The biggest reward for her is to see others not only challenge themselves, but also strive towards living a healthier lifestyle and ultimately feel good about what they have accomplished.

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Lisa Maser

Lisa specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage. She is also trained in Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy, and Prenatal and Postpartum Massage. Lisa personalizes every massage experience with a customized aroma, hot towels and depending on the client’s needs, a variety of massage techniques are used.

She studied Esthiology and Massage Therapy at Aveda Institute and has worked on a wide variety of clients, ranging all different needs. Lisa believes in the health benefits of massage and bodywork, uses only organic products, and enjoys making a difference in someone's day.

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Niki Hildahl

Niki studied at Minneapolis Massage and Bodyworks in Northeast Minneapolis. She has been practicing massage for over 3 years specializing in therapeutic deep tissue, swedish, relaxation, trigger point therapy, hot stone and pre and post natal massage.

Niki's passion for massage therapy is deeply rooted in her fascination for natural health and wellness, along with personally connecting with the people she works with. Every massage session with Niki is tailored to specifically meet the needs of each individual client. Whether you are coming in with a specific injury, a fatigued or sore body, or simply the desire to relax and escape to a land of oasis; Niki will guarantee to solely accommodate your want or your money back. Niki looks forward to meeting with you soon!

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Omaur Bliss

Omaur Bliss started doing Ashtanga and Bikram yoga for the benefit of being able to get out of bed without physical pain. Five years later yoga has taken Omaur to new places he once thought was unimaginable. Omaur Bliss is certified by Corepower yoga in vinyasa and hot yoga. When he isn't teaching yoga you can find Omaur on stages around town and singing and rapping for the enjoyment of others. Omaur Bliss' mission is to bring the gift of healing to the world by song, word, asana, and movement.

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Jackie Rodgers

While she utilizes supplements and herbs to assist with imbalances, she believes the best way to take in nutrients is how Mother Nature intended - through the foods we eat. She focuses on Traditional Healing Foods (avoiding modern food processing) as much as possible because organic whole foods, unprocessed dairy, traditional fermented foods, and other nutrient-dense foods are ideal ways to build nutrient reserves and support healing. Holistic nutrition addresses the whole person; including lifestyle, mind, body, spirit/energy, as well as how our food supply affects environment, animals, and the foods we eat.

She was first introduced to organic food and alternative medicine in the small town of Carroll, Iowa.  She was very involved with establishing a local food cooperative there by volunteering as the Secretary of the Board of Directors, Member Services Director, Editor and Creator of their monthly newsletter, Healthy Happenings. 

Jackie has an innate passion for health and wellness.  She has a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa and is currently working towards Masters of Science in Holistic Nutrition. She loves learning new information and her ultimate life goal is to help people reach optimal wellness.

Rhiannon Wynn

Rhiannon has always been an active person, enjoying a variety of sports. She has earned her second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and loves playing basketball and soccer amongst others. Looking for something new she began her journey into yoga 4 years ago. She has been amazed by the way yoga has transformed her life and spirit, rekindling a spiritual awareness. Rhiannon looks forward to continuing her adventure and taking her practice and teaching to new levels. She invites all that attend her classes to discover what yoga is for them.

She was also invited to appear in the Kofi to the Core video series. Rhiannon has studied with Anna Forest and is eager to study with others.

Josh Avery

Josh Avery started his career in massage in Fairbanks Alaska, where he graduated in 2000 from the School of Integrating Shiatsu. He operated a private practice before moving to China to continue his education in T'ai Qi and Chi Gong. Josh has assisted in the creation of the Asian Fusion House Massage with his extensive knowledge in massage and energy work and is co-owner of Sabai Body Temple.

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