MEET OUR TEAM
Ashley Spiers
Co-Founder & Boss Lady
Home town: Cameron, SC
Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11, & 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
Go to coffee order: Iced latte with oat milk and sweet cream creamer, specifically made on my Breville :)
What brings me JOY: Jesus, my dog, Brewer, being with my people and enjoying God’s creation
Favorite song to workout or dance to: Anything by Usher! (especially Yeah!!)
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: hanging with Brewer, browsing the aisles of Homegoods, at a sporting event, or with my people!
What is my why: To live a life glorifying God and praising Him every day. And for ‘nSPIERS, I pray people are encouraged spiritually, mentally, and physically while also forming a strong community and bond in our studio!
Mary Crosby Swinney
Co-Founder & Head Instructor
Home town: Cameron, SC
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 12:2
Go to coffee order: Iced latte with honey & cinnamon
What brings me JOY: Long walks with my husband Drew & my dog, Boca, a great workout, & cooking fun meals!!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: Worship music! Working out is a time for me to turn my brain off and spend time with the Lord!
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: Teaching my 5th graders, in the kitchen cooking, or cheering on the Clemson Tigers!
What is my why: My WHY is simply to show the world Jesus by being like Him!
Amelia Spiers
Instructor
Home town: Pawleys Island, SC
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 139
Go to coffee order: Matcha Latte with Vanilla
What brings me JOY: Painting and Running
Favorite song to workout or dance to: Thunder by Imagine Dragons
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: Painting or walking with my dog, Maggie, and my husband, Will!
What is my why: I love to move and exercise and this gives me a great outlet to do so and be creative!
Reese Reynolds
Instructor
Home town: Dalton, GA
Favorite Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9
Go to coffee order: Iced honey cinnamon latte with Almond milk
What brings me JOY: Movement, quiet mornings, time outside, and spending time with people I love!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: Any Taylor Swift song!
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: When I’m not at the Pilates studio, you can find me on a long walk or at Chestnut with a coffee in hand!
What is my why: Pilates has helped me feel stronger, clearer, and more balanced—and I love being able to pass that on. Helping people move with confidence and leave class feeling their best is so rewarding.
Josie Bandy
Instructor
Home town: Clemson, SC
Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 12:1-2
Go to coffee order: Brown sugar & vanilla whole milk latte made by my hubby
What brings me JOY: Long walks, being with my people, seeing the world & serving Gods people everyday!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: My worship playlist!!! Reminds me why I move- to honor the body the Lord has given me!!!!
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: On a long walk outside, reading a cheesy romance book on my kindle with a latte/matcha in my hand, or at my other (not as fun🤪) job as a nurse at the hospital!!!
What is my why: My WHY has always been & will always be: To be His hands & feet!!!!!! Everyday I pray that I would be in tune with where the Spirit is calling me for that day & I would fully be present wherever God takes me. HE is my why! For every single thing I do!
Alexandra Stoudt
Instructor
Home town: Columbus, OH
Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Go to coffee order: Iced white chocolate latte
What brings me JOY: Hanging out with my family, being active, or self care!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: I don’t have a favorite song but loving the 2005-2015 Chris Brown, Nelly, T Pain, and Jason Derulo. But can also never go wrong with some Country.
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: Chasing after my kids and dogs!
What is my why: My kids and my family are my why. Everything I do is for them!
Katie Kenny
Instructor
Home town: Plymouth, MA
Favorite Bible verse: Luke 12:48
Go to coffee order: Iced Coffee with caramel and milk
What brings me JOY: My friends and family!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: Rock that Body by the Black Eyed Peas.
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: Walking with my friends or trying new coffee places!
What is my why: My WHY has always been to do it for yourself. I want to live a life that each version of myself; past, present and future, will be proud of. Becoming a pilates instructor has always been a dream of mine and I am so excited to take this next step!
Emma Brown
Instructor
Home town: Greenville, SC
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 41:10
Go to coffee order: Iced Honey latte
What brings me JOY: Hanging out with my friends and family!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: Maneater
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: In my bed or working depending on the day!
What is my why: My why for pilates is to help and encourage all people to move their bodies!
Graycen Sanders
Instructor
Home town: Pickens, SC
Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 2:20
Go to coffee order: Iced lavender & honey latte!
What brings me JOY: I absolutely love getting to spend time outside in the Lord’s creation—it is definitely one of the ways I feel most connected to Him! I love running, walking, hiking, or doing anything outdoors where I can take in the beauty of what God has made.
Favorite song to workout or dance to: GOOD DAY by Forrest Frank
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: Running, singing and playing guitar, drinking coffee, or at church!
What is my why: I want everything I do to be out of love for the Lord and for His people. He has been so gracious to me in blessing me with so many things that I am passionate about, so I simply want to take the gifts that He has given me and give them back to Him in worship!
Hannah Swinney
Instructor
Home town: Tampa, FL
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 8:28
Go to coffee order: Iced oat milk latte with honey and cinnamon
What brings me JOY: Running, spending time with family and friends, needlepointing, and iced lattes!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: Rockstar by Hannah Montana
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: Marathon training or at my nursing job!
What is my why: To glorify God by loving and serving others!
Mollie Shoaf
Instructor
Home town: Raleigh, NC
Favorite Bible verse: Ephesians 3:20
Go to coffee order: Shaken espresso with brown sugar and cinnamon
What brings me JOY: The Lord and finding friendships and community through Him brings me so much joy! All kinds of workouts (especially heated ones) and spending time with my family and friends. Also a sunny beach day!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: All kinds of rap and upbeat music
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: Outside by the lake or the dikes, at Starbucks, or anywhere on campus!
What is my why: My WHY as a Pilates instructor is to help other people fall in love with moving their body and to reach their goals and challenge themselves themselves mentally and physically, so they will always leave a class feeling accomplished, proud and confident
Zoey French
Instructor
Home town: Myrtle Beach, SC
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 1:6
Go to coffee order: A hot matcha!
What brings me JOY: Walks, cooking, good music, family and friends, sunsets at the beach!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: It changes daily but currently it’s move ya body by Nina sky and jabba!
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: You’ll find me walking the dikes with friends, studying at the library, hanging on bowman, or recharging at home
What is my why: To create space where people feel seen, supported, and proud of themselves—whether that’s through movement, encouragement, or simply showing up with love.
Andrea Rossi
Instructor
Home town: Nashville, TN
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 43:2
Go to coffee order: Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
What brings me JOY: Spending time with my mom, coffee, grocery shopping, and walks with friends!
Favorite song to workout or dance to: Anything by Tate McRae
When I’m not at ‘nSPIERS, you can find me: at a coffee shop or in the studio!
What is my why: My why is to always be a student in life! No matter the circumstances, there is always an opportunity to learn, improve, and love others! This leads me to my ultimate goal of being a disciple in Christ, showing others a glimpse of Jesus!