RIZE is made up of a talented team of trainers, coaches, nutritionists & massage therapists, health coaches, yoga teachers, strength & conditioning coaches, kickboxing & spin Instructors, as well as mat pilates & reformer instructors who offer technique forward training and expertise to our Moab Community.
So whether you’re looking for small group or personal training, pilates instruction, nutrition consulting or body/work massage therapy, RIZE studio wants to help you achieve and maintain whole body well-being.
Coaches
All of our coaches love to workout as much as you do! If they’re not coaching their class, you’ll find them taking the classes at Rize! Train with the best, learn from the best!
OWNER + HEAD COACH
Natali Zollinger (owner/head coach)
RIZE CLASSES
CYCLE | STRENGTH | PILATES | FUZION | 1:1 TRAINING
*Substitute Coach for Yoga
Natali is the founder of Beats Cycle & owner of Rize Studio. With a background in health, wellness, fitness and sports, she brings a positive & encouraging energy to all her clients and classes. She holds a Personal Training Certification through NASM, Mat Pilates Certification though Balanced Body, Kettlebell Cert through Functional Kettlebell Training (FKT), Mobility Cert through The Ready State, 200 YTT with the Yoga Alliance and a Foundations certification through ONNIT.
When not in the gym, you’ll find Natali on the river. She is a competitive Whitewater Stand Up Paddle Athlete for Badfish SUP as well as a 20+ year river guide both in Utah & the Grand Canyon.
STRENGTH
Sophia Walters
RIZE CLASSES
STRENGTH | 1:1 TRAINING
Sophia is a coach, certified personal trainer, athlete, and bodyworker. She has been driven by her passion for time in the outdoors and building a positive community. Sophia has a background in rowing, competing at Olympic Trials, and even setting a World Record with her 3 other teammates for the fastest women’s team to row unsupported from California to Hawaii in 34 days. As an accomplished athlete, she knows that there is no shortcut for showing up and doing the work…but consistency doesn’t have to be dreaded or boring! Whether you are visiting town or a Rize regular, come to Sophia’s class if you are looking for foundational strength that can translate to crushing you next big dream.
Laura Kenderes
RIZE CLASSES
Strength | Wize | Circuit | Lift Club | 1:1 Training
Laura is a Certified Holistic Health Coach & Personal Trainer. Born & Raised in Pennsylvania, Laura has a deep passion for the outdoors. She has a Bachelors in Exercise Science and works for an outdoor experiential education program.
Through personal training her clients always crave more information about how to eat and lifestyle changes they should make. She knew she wanted to be able to provide more than just the movement side to holistic health and that is why she is here!
Xandra Odland
RIZE CLASSES Strength | Kickboxing | 1:1 Training
Xandra came to Moab 12 years ago for the outdoor adventures and stayed for the community. She loves coaching people to do more than they thought they could and learning new things. Joining the Rize community has brought her a renewed passion for strength and fitness training that she can't wait to share with you.
CYCLE
Melodie McCandless
RIZE CLASSES
Beats Cycle (lead spin coach)
Mel enjoys her time in the saddle just as much as she loves being a tourist in her hometown of Moab, Utah. When she's not coaching at the gym, she's supplying Moab's busy restaurants and outfitters with food and supplies. She loves adventuring with her two kids, and providing community service. Mel needs to stay physically fit to keep up with her multifaceted lifestyle.
Tiffany Butler
RIZE CLASSES
Beats Cycle
Tiffany Butler is a mother of three girls and adores her patient husband. She works at the Moab Regional Hospital as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. She also owns a successful boutique in city center. Tiffany fell in love with Beats Cycle instantly because it gave her the perfect combo of exercise and stress relief. She coaches because she loves being in the dance club environment, the feeling of the endorphin rush and creating the sense of community with her clients. Her classes welcome all levels of fitness and experience and she makes everyone feel comfortable. Join her for her fun, high energy enthusiasm!
Ariana Lowe
RIZE CLASSES
Beats Cycle
Ari is awesome. Ari is cool. Take a class from Ari!
Mira Pupek
RIZE CLASSES
Beats Cycle
After spending 10 years in Georgia and 20 in Missouri, Mira made the trek to Moab in 2019 to be closer to her college bestie. That same year, she discovered her love for spin and never looked back. Driven by a childhood dream of becoming a fitness instructor, she took the leap and began teaching spin in 2023.
Mira brings a light-hearted, uplifting energy to every class, creating a space that's both motivating and fun.
When she’s not on the bike, you can find her hanging with her gals, grooving to Phish and The Grateful Dead, cruising on her vintage Bridgestone road bike, boating, or diving into a good book.
YOGA
Katie McFarland
RIZE CLASSES
Power Yoga | Stretch & Restore
I’m a Moab native who has been practicing yoga for 8 years, teaching for two. I teach yoga to help my students facilitate a connection to the self. The playlists I bring to class are unique and the music is upbeat.
My flow difficulty ranges from beginner to intermediate & is strength focused, cues are engaging and the goal is always personal alignment. 3-5 minutes of core are a recurring peak of class.
Jill Kuzman
RIZE CLASSES
Power Yoga
Jill began practicing yoga in 2013 during her recovery from a broken femur and pelvis. Unbeknownst to her at the time, this was the beginning of a new life path. Her yoga journey has now brought her to India twice and fulfilled over 500 hours of training in the practices of Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Yin and Restorative.
In her classes you can expect a challenge, an air of positivity and a reminder that yoga is a practice of growth and healing. When not teaching in the studio, she can be found mountain biking, BASE jumping and doing handstands absolutely everywhere.
Tara Deryck
RIZE CLASSES
Movement + Meditation
My name is Tara Deryck and I’ve been practicing yoga for over 10 years. Initially it was simply one of the many fitness activities my mom had gotten into and I just tagged along. I spent years practicing on and off, always coming back to it when I was feeling out of touch with my physical body or on shakey ground with my mental state. Upon adulthood I found a deeper relationship with the meditative side of the practice and that’s what keeps me hooked!
I decided to pursue my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2022 both as an opportunity to learn more about the practice for myself and how to share that by being an example for others. Following that I took a Meditation + Mindfulness Instructor Certification as well as a Restorative Yoga Certification.
Seeking to know and show balance, through fully engaged physical and mental practices. Recently, moving to Moab has been a huge inspiration. Finding balance between the many things to do and see and also honoring my body’s need for rest is such an amazing opportunity.
Angela Houghton
RIZE CLASSES
Soul Play Yoga
I began practicing yoga in earnest in the early 2000s. I took an immersion with Sianna Sherman in 2005 and completed my 200-hour certification with Amy Ippoliti in 2007.
More recently, my primary yoga teachers are Jeanie Manchester, Noah Maze, and Adam Ballenger. I gravitate towards an alignment-based practice with plenty of room for philosophy and play.
I strive to stay humble and curious in my practice so that I can continue to grow as a student and teacher.
Porscha Doucette
RIZE CLASSES
Rest & Renew Yoga
Porscha’s journey into yoga began in 2010 as a way to heal from trauma and injury. As the combination of yoga’s physical, spiritual, and philosophical aspects created a pathway into a more full and present life, she quickly fell in love and decided to pursue teaching. In 2012 she completed a 200hr teacher training in Hatha Yoga from Monica Cullinane and the Academy of Yoga. She has also studied with and assisted Tias Little since 2017. Through Tias’s school, Prajna Yoga, she completed a 150hr certificate in SATYA (somatic awareness training) in 2019 and will soon finish a 500hr teacher training.
Porscha’s classes aim to balance physical mobility, stability, and strength, with fluidity of spirit, and a deepening awareness of self and collective. It’s a tall order and one she is always working to refine through her own inner work and new trainings. She became a certified Neuro Somatic Intelligence (NSI) practitioner in 2025. After years of weaving NSI’s neuro drills and focus on nervous system health into her own practice, she has seen how they help her show up more fully for life’s many beauties and difficulties, and is excited to share this powerful practice.
Outside of teaching, Porscha’s life revolves around nature and the rhythm of the seasons. She grows and makes as much of her own food, tea, and herbal medicinals as possible. This keeps her in a cherished cycle of excitement, creativity, sunshine, overwhelm, burnout, gratitude, and acceptance. She loves to hike in Moab’s canyons and mountains and swim in the river—or hide away inside with her husband, two kitties, tea, and a good book or game.
Sam Metzner
RIZE CLASSES
Vinyasa Yoga
Samantha, ERYT-200 and RYT-500, is originally from Chapel Hill, NC. She received her 200-hour training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2015, after earning her B.A. in Art from Guilford College. She furthered her studies with Darren Rhodes at Yoga Oasis in Tucson and earned her 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training certification in 2021.
Having practiced yoga since 2012, Samantha has explored multiple Hatha yoga lineages. As a result, her asana teaching style blends alignment-based practices with classical postures.
Passionate about the tradition of yoga, Samantha views it as a means to unite the body, mind, and heart, while exploring access to our true selves. She is committed to helping her students practice fully and deeply, honoring whatever that may look like for each individual!
Lindsay Bell
RIZE CLASSES
Power Yoga
Lindsay has been moving, breathing, and flowing with yoga for over a decade, and for the past five years, she’s had the joy of guiding others on their own journey. Trained in Boise, Idaho, she has taught yoga across the world, bringing her signature style—a blend of soulful movement, intentional breath, and feel-good music—to students of all backgrounds. Believing that yoga is for every body, Lindsay creates a welcoming space where students can come exactly as they are, tuning into their own rhythm and flow. To her, yoga is more than just a practice on the mat—it’s a way of moving through life with presence, strength, and an open heart. Whether leading a high-energy vinyasa or a grounding, meditative flow, Lindsay invites you to step into the moment, move freely, and embrace the magic of the practice.
JoAnn Miller
RIZE CLASSES
Vinyasa Yoga
JoAnn fully believes that yoga is too important to be taken seriously. As a self-taught yogi, JoAnn began to share her love and passion for the practice with friends on her college campus. This casual gathering of friends evolved and Squirrel Squirrel Yoga Club was formed! Through teaching, JoAnn discovered the deep pleasure that comes from the work and not the reward. She decided to pursue formal training and went on to study and teach all around the world. Her classes focus on the why and how of yoga asana interwoven with flow, fun, and whimsy!
Lisa Roman
RIZE CLASSES
Yoga for Every BODY
Lisa is awesome. Take a class from Lisa.
MAT + REFORMER PILATES
Pamela Pack (Lead Reformer + Mat Instructor)
RIZE CLASSES
Reformer Pilates | Mat Pilates | Wize 55+
Meet Pamela:
Pamela is a professional athlete and comprehensively trained Pilates instructor with a deep background in biomechanics, injury recovery, and performance-driven movement. After a severe spinal injury during her pro climbing career, she turned to Pilates to rebuild her strength—ultimately making it a cornerstone of both her recovery and her return to elite athleticism.
A Moab resident since 2009, Pamela is a dedicated member of the local outdoor and movement community. She brings over two decades of experience as a world-class climber and movement educator to every class, combining the precision of BASI, Balanced Body, and Classical Pilates with an eye for form, strength, and spinal integrity.
Her sessions are intelligent, athletic, and built for real results—designed for those who want more than just a workout.
Emmy Baker Blake (Head of Pilates Education)
RIZE CLASSES
Mat Pilates | Reformer Pilates
Meet Emmy:
Emmy is great, Take a class from Emmy.
Sommer Stewart
RIZE CLASSES
Mat Pilates | Reformer Pilates
Meet Sommer:
Sommer is awesome. Take a class from Sommer.
Sam Studley
RIZE CLASSES
Mat Pilates | RIZE Fuzion
Meet Sam:
Sam is passionate about holding safe and healing space for the mind and body to unite and recalibrate. Sam has been facilitating wellness and movement experiences for 13 years and is grateful for each step guiding her forward to the next calling of adventure.
Fueled by her passion to offer a structural and integrative approach to health and wellness, she infuses several modalities and philosophies into her offerings to enhance the quality, ease, and JOY in life.
Newly relocated to Moab, Sam was born in Flagstaff and deeply values a strong connection to the majestic beauty of the southwest.
Tierra Groff
RIZE CLASSES
Mat Pilates
Meet Tierra:
Tierra began her movement journey as an athlete, spending many days outside skiing, climbing, mountain biking, swimming, and one day in to the hot room for a Pilates class. She was immediately taken aback at how, after so much of her own exercise practices, she was challenged by this seemingly easy body weight training. She began attending regularly for a year, amazed at how well her body performed in her daily activities, and was delighted when a friend recommended her teacher training. She started her training a year ago, in the fall of 2023, and has been teaching passionately ever since. Still growing and learning, she is moved by every individual that attends her class and is constantly exploring new flows and styles to include all bodies.
Lindsay Weil
RIZE CLASSES
Mat Pilates SUB
Meet Lindsay:
Lindsay moved to Moab from the Outer Banks of North Carolina at the start of 2022. She works full-time seasonally with the Forest Service, monitoring rare plants in the alpine of the La Sals.
Her Pilates journey began with a studio work-trade which later led to an at-home daily mat pilates practice during covid. Lindsay is trained in Mat Pilates by Balanced Body. You can expect to use lots of props and challenge yourself in her Pilates classes.
When Lindsay is not on the mat at Rize, you can find her hiking or skateboarding with her cute Underdog, Odin.