Anna attended college at Aquinas in Grand Rapids, MI, where she played softball and completed her degree in Business and Accounting. After earning her CPA and working in public accounting, Anna spent time in finance and marketing with Steelcase and Ingersoll Rand. Anna first fell in love with barre when she took a class while living in Charlotte, NC. Always a fitness fanatic, Anna was searching for something effective and challenging and loved the results. She was hooked and jumped at the opportunity to teach when she got the chance. In the midst of balancing a full time job, 2 kids at the time and teaching, Anna knew her path wasn’t sustainable. While she was content at her “day job”, she always felt she had so much more to offer and passion to share. When researching barre studios, Anna fell in love with Studio Barre – the high energy, challenging workouts, the signature “classy sass” and the focus on community. She lives with her husband and 3 daughters in East Grand Rapids and is thrilled to own a business within her community and spread the SB love!