The Coaches
Lacey
Lacey is native to Tennessee, but life, in its twists and turns, brought her back just a few years ago with a dream to start Lagree! In her full time gig, she slings medical equipment and has over a decade of experience as a master trainer in group fitness. She and her husband Patrick, have created this incredible space and manage to wrangle two rowdy little boys along the way! Shes our top encourager, leader, and creator of all things Core Change.
Melissa
Melissa is a coach and our studio manager—call her for all your social media, plumber, tech, and costume needs. In a former life she was a high school special education teacher and cheerleading coach. Now she spends her days chasing her 8yr, 4yr, and 7 month old littles! Melissa loves that this method meets you wherever you may be on your fitness journey!
Christine
Christine decided to leave Accounting behind and pursue a career in fitness when she moved here from Philly 7 years ago. She enjoys all types of group fitness classes, and when she’s not coaching or teaching yoga, you will probably find her in a spinning or kickboxing class. She’s the mom to two teenage boys and can tell you who has the best French fries in town. Christine loves to motivate people to be the best version of themselves!
Emily
From ballerina to boot camp instructor, Emily became a certified personal trainer in 2009 and yoga instructor in 2011. She implements the mind body connection into all her classes. This mom of two is a multiple sclerosis solider and sees her diagnosis as a gift to empathize with other people with disabilities and chronic illness.
Addi Cate
Addi Cate came to Knoxville from Paris...Tennessee. This homecoming queen graduated with a degree in kinesiology and recently achieved certification in personal training. Addi loves teaching an upbeat class and enjoys having her own tail kicked in class to get ready for her upcoming wedding!
Kristen
Kristen is a Knoxville native and UT grad. Having taken Lagree classes out of town, she was thrilled when Core Change opened and has been one of our biggest cheerleaders turned coach! She and husband, Kyle love a good run outdoors, but currently they’re super busy cuddling their new baby girl! Kristen loves the challenge the Lagree method brings for each client and is in her element connecting with others!
Rachel
Middle school math teacher, former basketball coach, marathon runner, and hops farmer, Rachel is a jack of many trades! She loves spending her summer days on the lake, local breweries, and food! Rachel loves how effective and efficient our method is, especially in her cross training!
Avery
Avery is a hometown girl and a recent UT grad. She spends her days crushing it at WVLT and rocks the nighttime mic at the studio! Don’t sleep on her Bachelor/Bachelorette commentating stories either! Avery loves a good time so be ready for an upbeat and fun class!
Sarah
Sarah is an HR professional and loves spending time with her fur child, Lucy and her new little niece! She’s been a lagree fan for years and has loved being able to teach the method thats transformed her from the inside out!
Patty Lauren
Patty Lauren is a Certified Personal Trainer and Functional Training Specialist. She’s believes in the mind/body/spirit connection and knows being active has the power to change your life. She loves the slow, controlled burn of the Lagree method and the full body benefits. She’s 40% dog mom, 30% travel, 20% FleetwoodMac, & 10% CabSav
Leah
When she’s not at the studio or the gym, Leah is planning events for Tennessee Athletics and working on completing her masters degree. She loves Lagree because she is able to build muscle while protecting her joints from previous injuries. Leah loves this method because it has strengthened her mind, body and soul. She’s the cats meow and by that we mean mom to the cutest cat ever and lover of all things wine and cheese!
Michaela
With a passion for worker health & safety, Michaela spends her days as an industrial hygienist. She’s one of our early bird coaches and you’ll also find her around town as Level 3 Spinning instructor. Not many people know she threw hammer in college and loves pigs! It’s the efficiency the Lagree method provides that has drew her to our studio as a client, and now coach.
Caitlyn
Caitlyn- With a business management/nutrition degree from Kennesaw State, she is merging her love for health, wellness, and entrepreneurship together! In her free time Caitlyn enjoys a good adventure around town, cooking, practicing yoga, and working out. She loves the intense, fun, and low impact aspects of Lagree. Caitlyn says she is most looking forward to sharing her passion for the method and encouraging others!
Hailey
This VOL is studying to be a teacher and while she’s at it, getting clients schooled in the Lagree method. Hailey loves trying new recipes and spending time with friends and family. The Lagree method has helped her combat health issues, increased her self confidence, and gained new friends in our community—all things she’s wants to share! And her playlists are 💯!