Rise. Heal. Become.
Helping others find strength through movement, resilience, and authentic connection.
About lotus.Lisaa
Everyone Has a Story. This Is Mine. Let’s Write Yours Together.
My journey hasn’t been a straight path—and I wouldn’t change it.
Life has given me the opportunity to begin again more than once. I’ve transformed my health by losing more than 115 pounds, overcome uterine cancer, faced infertility, become a mom through surrogacy, rebuilt my life after divorce, and discovered that our greatest strength is often found in the moments we never planned for.
Through every challenge, I found strength in movement, purpose in connection, and hope in choosing to rise again.
Today, I teach fitness because I believe movement can change lives. But what I’m truly passionate about is helping people believe in themselves again. Whether you’re walking into your first class, navigating a difficult season, chasing a new goal, or simply looking for someone who understands that life can be messy, you’re welcome here.
The lotus flower blooms from the mud—not because life is easy, but because growth often begins in the places we least expect. That’s the heart behind Lotus Lisaa.
My hope is that when you leave one of my classes, attend an event, or simply spend time here, you don’t just feel stronger physically—you leave feeling seen, encouraged, and empowered to believe that transformation is possible.
Because it is.
No matter where you are in your journey, you can always choose to rise, heal, and become.
The Journey
Every Step Has Shaped Who I Am Today.
Every certification, every class, every challenge, and every milestone has shaped the instructor I am today. I believe the best teachers are lifelong students, continually learning so they can better serve others. These experiences are more than credentials—they’re chapters in the journey that continues to inspire the way I teach, connect, and grow.
🎓 Education
University of Vermont: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Music: Vocal Performance
University of Massachusetts Lowell: Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Business
🌿 Professional Certifications
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)
• Group Exercise Instructor
• Mat Pilates Instructor
• Zumba® Instructor
• CPR/AED
💚 Specialized Experience
• LIVESTRONG® Instructor
• National Anthem Singer
• Professional Fundraiser/ Grant Writer with 20 years experience
• Yoga Instruction
• Pilates Instruction
• Group Fitness Leadership
• Active Older Adult Fitness
• Strength & Conditioning
• Yoga Body Sculpt
• Loaded Yoga
• Traditional Mat Pilates
✨ Highlights
• Lost over 100 pounds through sustainable lifestyle changes
• Cancer survivor, whose journey deepened my passion for health, resilience, and helping others
• Marathon Finisher
• Completed 37 Half Marathons in 37 Consecutive Months
• Dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where every person can move with confidence
• Committed to lifelong learning, growth, and helping others discover the strength they already have within them
• Passionate about creating communities where every person feels seen, supported, and empowered to Rise. Heal. Become.
Lotus.Lisaa in the wild
