Meet the team

CO-FOUNDER OF SOULIFT

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Belinthia is an E-RYT 500, YACEP, Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Lead Teacher of SOULIFT Academy, Certified Color Analysis Expert and a Registered & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. She is dedicated to guiding individuals, especially women, back into a loving relationship with their bodies, minds, and spirits. Belinthia offers personal nutrition consultations and Ayurvedic lifestyle coaching. ​

Co-founder of SOULIFT

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Grace has a background in dance and fitness. She studied classical ballet and modern dance, and has experience in cross country running. Grace holds a HAWT Pilates certification and others including AFPA Pre & Post Natal Certified Trainer and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. She began teaching barre in 2014, combining her passion for fitness and dance. 

INTEGRATIONS DIRECTOR
YOGA, PILATES

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Jeannine has practiced yoga for over 20 years and completed her 200-hour teacher training through Baptiste Power Yoga in Nashville in 2021. She first joined SOULIFT as an ambassador before stepping into the role of instructor in early 2022. With a background in education and a love for the mind-body connection, Jeannine brings warmth, wisdom, and a sense of curiosity to every class. She is a HAWT Pilates certified instructor. Now retired from a 30-year career as a high school English teacher, she is currently working towards her 500-hour yoga certification. You can usually find her on her mat or at the front desk with SOULIFT's studio dog, Brandy.

LEAD TEACHER
YOGA, PILATES, BARRE

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Meggie brings fire, form, and fun to every format she teaches—trained in LIFT Barre, HAWT Pilates, and as a RYT-200 through SOULIFT Academy. A former ballerina, she found Pilates after an injury and has been passionate about mindful movement ever since. Whether she’s teaching on the mat or performing on stage at the Florence Little Theatre, Meggie brings a spark that lights up any room. She’s a devoted mom of three, wife, and lifelong learner who believes the best workouts are also “work-ins.”

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
YOGA

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Lindsey is a RYT-200 yoga teacher and social media voice of SOULIFT. She found the studio in 2020, completed teacher training in 2021 through SOULIFT Academy, and hasn’t looked back. Now based in Georgia, Lindsey returns monthly to stay grounded in the studio’s vibe—and to hype the community in real life and online. She’s currently working toward her 500-hour certification and is known for her playful, heartfelt energy (equal parts soulful and slightly unhinged).

LOGISTICS MANAGER
YOGA, HEALTH COACH APPRENTICE

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Ellen began her SOULIFT journey in 2022 through the 6 Weeks of Renewal program and quickly fell in love with the practice and the people. She’s a RYT-200 yoga teacher through SOULIFT Academy and an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach in training. Originally from Florence, Ellen returned home after 15 years away and found a sense of belonging in the SOULIFT community. When not teaching, she’s shaping young minds in the middle-school English classroom, tending her garden, sewing, or managing life with three lively dogs.

YOGA, BARRE

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CJ holds both RYT-200 and LIFT Barre certifications through SOULIFT Academy and is known for her calm, curated presence. Whether leading a strength-based barre class or a deeply reflective YINspired session, she brings intention and balance to every format. When she’s not teaching, CJ enjoys life at home with her husband and two sons, cherishing the little things that bring peace and joy.

YOGA, PILATES, HEALTH COACH

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Brigid is a classically trained Pilates instructor with over 15 years of experience. She leads SOULIFT’s Yogalates classes, fusing Pilates precision with yoga flow in fresh, fun, and challenging ways. A certified ACE Health Coach and Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Brigid brings a holistic view of wellness to her teaching. When not at SOULIFT, she enjoys running, playing golf, and living the grandparent life as an adoring Nonni.

Yoga

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Hannah is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher at SOULIFT. She has completed her 300-hour training program from My Vinyasa Practice and is working on teaching 100 hours to become a 500-hour registered yoga teacher! She graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with her MS in Psychology and has worked in higher education since 2014. She is currently a stay-at-home mom to her baby boy, Beckett. When not teaching or practicing yoga, she loves to read, play board games with her husband and spend time with friends and family.

Although she loves taking upbeat, vinyasa-style classes, her passion lies in teaching yin yoga, restorative yoga, and adaptive yoga for practitioners of all ages and all body types.

BARRE

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Merette has been teaching barre for nearly a decade and brings contagious energy and a love for music to every class. She’s all about movement, connection, and making fitness feel like a celebration. Outside the studio, she works in Strategic Partnerships for MUSC Health and is a proud wife and mom of two. Her classes are upbeat, empowering, and full of community spirit.

BARRE

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Vera is a pediatric nurse practitioner, artist, and since 2018, a SOULIFT barre instructor. With training in ballet, flamenco, ballroom, and Pilates, she blends artistic expression with wellness in every class. She brings a holistic, nurturing approach to movement, informed by her clinical work and global experiences—from Hamburg’s National Opera House to New York City Ballet’s Costume Shop.

YOGA

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Sigita became a RYT-200 in 2024 through SOULIFT Academy. Originally from Lithuania, she moved to Florence in 2018 and began her SOULIFT journey as an ambassador. Her yoga practice grew alongside her English fluency, friendships, and personal growth. With degrees in surveying and a heart for reflection, Sigita brings gratitude and grounding to every class. Outside the studio, she enjoys family hikes, gardening, and early mornings with coffee.

YOGA

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Grace is a Florence native. She is a medical coder during the day, and a yogi by night! She’s a mother to 2 teenagers and a big Carolina gamecock fan. Grace came to SOULIFT to explore the mindset and physical benefits of yoga. She quickly discovered how deeply impactful yoga is to her inward and physical wellbeing. She’s now an RYT-200 and is proud to call SOULIFT home. In her free time, you can find Grace spending time with her 2 teenage sons, traveling, or on her yoga mat!

BARRE, PILATES

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Rachel is a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and Mat Pilates instructor through Balanced Body University. A longtime SOULIFT member-turned-instructor, Rachel joined in 2019 and began teaching during the pandemic. Now a mom of two, she continues to lead early morning and weekend classes while working full-time as a graphic designer. She’s known for her clever wit, welcoming spirit, and honest approach to life—especially when balancing books, babies, and houseplants.

YOGA, PILATES, BARRE

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Shelby is a certified barre and Pilates instructor, a RYT-200 yoga teacher, and an Ayurvedic Health Coach. She brings creativity, joy, and musicality to each class. When she’s not teaching, she works as an elementary music and art educator and performs regularly with the Florence Little Theatre. She’s also the proud cat mom of Salem.

YOGA

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Catherine is a RYT-200 yoga teacher who completed her training through SOULIFT Academy in 2021. With over two decades of personal practice, she teaches powerful, heated flows that encourage students to balance effort with ease and connect breath to movement. Catherine’s classes are rooted in mindfulness, intuition, and self-agency, often inviting playful exploration. Off the mat, she’s a wife, mom to three daughters, and lover of books, bikes, pickleball, and time spent outdoors.

YOGA

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Michelle is a RYT-200 yoga teacher and SOULIFT Academy graduate who believes in the power of breath and presence. Her classes are welcoming, grounding, and rooted in authenticity—inviting each student to uncover their inner light. Whether she’s at the front desk, leading a class, or practicing alongside you, Michelle shows up with warmth, joy, and her favorite reminder: “Just breathe.” Originally from North Carolina, she made Florence home in 2016 and has been an integral part of SOULIFT ever since.

BARRE, HEALTH COACH

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Madisen joined the staff at SOULIFT in 2023 with a goal to share her passion surrounding fitness, health and wellness. What she loves most about teaching group fitness is empowering others to push themselves out of their comfort zones. What you can expect when taking a class with her: to sweat, have fun, and hear constant encouragement.

YOGA

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completed her RYT-200 through the SOULIFT Academy in March 2023 and later earned her RYT-500 from another registered school. She began her journey with SOULIFT during the Summer of Soul Challenge and quickly found a home on the mat and within the community. Karalee teaches Yoga R&R, a class she originally crafted for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, that has since become a studio favorite. Outside of SOULIFT, she enjoys time with family, traveling, reading, and wrangling her two rambunctious dogs.

BARRE

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Allison is an AFAA-certified group fitness instructor who went from SOULIFT client to barre instructor in 2019. She teaches a range of barre formats—Vitality, Barre Express, and Hustle—with high energy, great music, and a supportive spirit. Outside the studio, Allison is the Clinical Supervisor at the CARE House of the Pee Dee, where she works with families impacted by trauma. She also loves running, reading, and spending time with her husband, two boys, and their dogs.

YOGA

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Sallie earned her RYT-200 in 2017 after first falling in love with yoga under the guidance of Belinthia, her dietetics preceptor-turned-mentor. Though she lives out of town, Sallie remains a foundational member of the SOULIFT community—returning quarterly to teach and mentor trainees in sequencing and class design. Her Get Hot & Chill Out classes are packed with energy, insight, and care. For Sallie, yoga is connection, creativity, and a lifelong path worth walking together.

PILATES APPRENTICE

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Heather is currently apprenticing with Grace Timms and Dr. Megan Brown for her HAWT Pilates certification. A former ballerina and practicing family physician, Heather also holds advanced certifications in functional and lifestyle medicine. Her approach to wellness blends science and movement, empowering students to rediscover health and vitality. She’s happiest dancing, biking, crafting, or enjoying time with her family.

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a Florence native, has always led an active lifestyle, but it wasn’t until discovering Soulift in 2023 that movement became the highlight of her day. While college taught her the concept of return on investment, Soulift showed her its truest form—that the greatest investment is in oneself and their community. Outside the studio, she enjoys traveling with her husband for nearby concerts, hitting the tennis courts, attending city council meetings, or unwinding on evening walks with her golden retrievers, Henry and Percy.

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Helen began working as a “Barretender” at the front desk in the summer of 2024. She enjoys greeting members, hearing their inspiring health lifestyle journeys and assisting in all studio needs. A former barre instructor, Helen recently retired from teaching and can now be found “on the other side of the studio” receiving an incredible work in and work out! When Helen is not at the barre, she enjoys travelling (especially to see her children in Georgia and New York), reading, and participating in various community outreach organizations.

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Abbey brings warmth and relatability to the SOULIFT community. A salon stylist by day and mom to two little girls, Abbey is passionate about inner healing and carving out space for self-care. You’ll often find her chasing her girls at the beach, spicy margarita in hand, or showing up to class with intention and authenticity.

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Taylor grew up in Florence and has recently returned from a year abroad earning her master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology in the UK. Before going abroad, she attended the University of South Carolina. After graduating with her BA in Experimental Psychology and BS in Sport and Entertainment Management, she began attending yoga classes regularly. She quickly felt at home in the studio environment and developed an affinity for mindful health, movement, and wellness. She joined SOULIFT in October 2024 as a Front Desk Barretender and greatly enjoys supporting the SOULIFT lifestyle for everyone in our community. When not at the front desk, she can be found taking a Get Hot Flow class, grabbing a drink at a local coffee shop, reading a book, or traveling.

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Aime was born and raised in Texas and has called Florence home since 2017. She is a wife and a mother to 3 boys. A runner since the 5th grade, she found her body needing some help this summer. Her sister, who is a PT, recommended she try out Pilates to help strengthen areas of her body that were weak. After just her first class, she was amazed at what her body could and could not do. Incorporating barre into her practice as well, Amie has found a love for a different kind of movement that she never knew she was missing.

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Adrianna is a high school ceramics teacher from Columbia, SC, a mom and wife who loves all things creative—whether it’s painting, sculpting, or finding new ways to challenge herself. At SOULIFT, she’s all about the classes that make you sweat and leave you feeling stronger.  She believes there’s nothing better than that post-workout high, and she loves being part of a community that lifts each other up

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Cara is a Florence, SC native and FMU alumna. Since joining SOULIFT in 2019, it has ignited a passion within her for Pilates, movement, and experiencing camaraderie with anyone that walks through the door. Cara believes what you tell yourself has a huge impact on your life. Practice self kindness and she’ll see you on the mat!

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Kammie grew up in Florence, SC and spent nearly a decade on the road as a nuclear power mechanic before returning to school to major in Biology. Trading a life of travel for consistency was a tough transition, but SOULIFT became a grounding space where she reconnected with herself and built community. A lover of reading, singing, and lifelong learning, she’s passionate about creating space for others to feel seen, supported, and strong. Her hope is that everyone who walks through SOULIFT’s doors leaves with a full cup and the reminder that there will always be a mat waiting for you.

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Tatum is a Hartsville, SC native and resident whose love of all things SOULIFT began in 2023 when she moved back to the Pee Dee from Charlotte. A former college golfer, Tatum has always been in active pursuit of the kind of mobility that SOULIFT provides. When she is not teaching her second graders at Butler Academy, Tatum can often be found planning her next vegan meal, playing golf or tennis, or working toward her Master’s Degree. SOULIFT has become Tatum’s home away from home, and she couldn’t be prouder to be an ambassador.

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Pamela moved to Florence in 1995 with her husband and three children, later fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse in 2000. Now a registered nurse certified in oncology care, she is passionate about guiding cancer patients from diagnosis through survivorship, helping them discover their inner warrior.

Her love for yoga began as a complement to horseback riding with her horse, Shiloh, and grew into a deeper practice that transformed her life. In 2023, she found a home at Soulift, where classes like Present Power, All Levels Flow, and YinSpired offer the perfect blend of grounding and movement.

Outside of work, Pamela enjoys time with her family and caring for her horses and dogs on their farm in Timmonsville.