Gopika Desai, 200 hour certified Yoga teacher graduated from Starseed Center for Yoga and Wellness Training Program  May 2008 and was mentored by Jyoti Chrystal. Her journey has taken her down many yogic paths and is passionate about teaching yoga asana and pranayama or breathing exercises to control Prana or the vital life energy. She finds beauty in the precision of alignment. Her style is intuitive and committed to exploring yoga as a means of self-discovery and self-discipline


Dani Brunello is a student at Northeastern University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Candidate
Madd Dog Spinning Certified, Primary Group Fitness Certified.  Don't be afraid to incorporate new things into your exercise routine. You never know what class or activity you will fall in love with, make your exercise fun!



Valerie M. received my bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz in Music Therapy and Piano Performance. I received my master's degree from the University of South Carolina in Social Work. I am a board certified music therapist and a licensed social worker and currently work for the New Jersey Community Development Corporation as a Mental Health Clinician for a NJ School Based Youth Services Program located in Passaic Valley High School.  She is certified through the Nautilus Institute as a Schwinn Spinning Instructor. Valerie’s class emphasizes riding with the music...it will always be eclectic and energetic, pushing you to pedal through to the next song. As a social worker, Valerie truly believes that having a healthy mind and a healthy body positively correlate. Exercising should be fun and successful…surround yourself with encouraging people, motivating music, and a good sweat.


Ruth Hayden offers a committment and experience in Aquatic Training.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA as well as Graduate studies - Adelphi University and William Paterson University in Education.  She is a Certified Massage Therapist.
Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Certification
AFAA Certification - Personal Trainer
Aquatic Personal Pool Trainer Certificate
WaterArt Personal Trainer Specialist Course
Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI) - speciality courses in post-rehab water exercise
Aquatic Options Special Populations & Post Rehab Fitness Training Certification


Badria has a Bachelors in Systems Management and a Masters in Educational Computing. My philosophy on aquatic exercise is that it is an excellent and easy way to tone while working all the major muscles (including the heart).  She believes Aquatic exercise should be part of everyone's routine when cross training because it's easy on your joints yet still allows you to get a rigorous workout.


Kristy has been with Spa Lady since 2005. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gettysburg College in May 2009 with a BA in Health Sciences. She currently is a student at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark enrolled in their Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Kristy is certified with Mad Dogg Spinning as an instructor.