About Us

Julie White
Founder

Fitness is my passion. I have been a designer, a clothing buyer, and a gymnast, but fitness is what gets me up at 4:00 am with a smile on my face. I love every aspect of working with my clients. I love helping people meet their fitness goals. I love helping people discover or rediscover how good physical exercise can make them feel. I love seeing people become more confident, dynamic, and radiant as they build strength, vitality and well being through movement. I see myself as a fitness mentor, connecting personally with my clients to understand their needs and goals to empower them to transform themselves. The results are a fit and healthy body that provides the foundation for a fit and healthy life.

Alex Stubbs
INSTRUCTOR

A natural athlete, Alex has been passionate about health and fitness since childhood. As an adolescent she participated in competitive sports including softball, gymnastics and track. She went on to complete a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with concentrations in Sport Psychology and Interpersonal Relationships. Shortly after that Alex finished at the top of her class with a dual Master's degree in Education and Sport Management. After successfully completing her Master's program, Alex went on to work at a Division I university serving student athletes, faculty and staff. After several years of working in higher education and obtaining numerous fitness certifications, Alex took her passion and talents in the fitness and wellness industry to the private sector succeeding in not only managing luxury boutique brand fitness concepts but opening new ventures and aiding in expansions.

You can expect her classes to be well thought out, fun, interactive and a consistently sweaty challenge with lots of hands on adjustments and alignment cues, all set to the hottest and latest tunes.

Bryn Chafin
Instructor

Bryn has been dancing since she was 3-years-old. She trained as a pre-professional with the Atlanta Ballet through high school and traveled to Beijing, China to train with the Beijing Ballet Academy in the summer of 2002. She double majored in dance and creative writing at the University of Arizona in Tucson, worked with contemporary companies Capacitor and Napoles Ballet Theater in San Francisco, and found her passion for teaching with Ballet Fusion Fitness when she moved back to Phoenix, AZ in 2011. It was with Ballet Fusion Fitness that she trained and became certified as a master instructor in Ballerobica. It was also during this time that Bryn obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University in May of 2013 and practiced as a clinical therapist for Arizona long term care clients. Bryn was the assistant director to Ballet Fusion Fitness’ dance company Second Act Dance and enjoyed choreographing and dancing for two summers before moving back to her home town Atlanta, GA. Bryn is currently building a practice with Midtown Psychotherapy Associates working with individuals, couples, and groups struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and eating disorders. Her form of self-care, however, is teaching for Fit: To Be! Bryn has found a home with the studio and truly enjoys its atmosphere, clientele, and mission of providing challenging workouts to motivated individuals!

Meaghan Muller
Instructor

An internationally known performer in various circus mediums and the founding artist and director of Atlanta's premiere contemporary circus company, Backside of the Tent Productions, Meaghan started her lifelong career as a top US National Team member for Rhythmic Gymnastics competing in events such as the US Olympic Trials, World Championships, Pan American Gymnastics Union, the Visa Cup and many more. Upon retiring and graduating from the University of Georgia, she joined forces with the Cirque du Soleil first as an aerial artist and later as an act developer for future shows. Since being a young girl, fitness, wellness, and healthy habits have been the cornerstone to meeting Meaghan's professional career goals. With certifications in Power Pilates®, Fletcher Pilates®, and Core Fusion® Barre, as well as a Masters' degree in Mental Health Counseling, Meaghan is excited to share her lifelong education and passion for movement, fitness, and wellness.

Casey Goodman
Instructor

Casey has been involved with physique training and cycling for nearly 20 years. He joins us to teach TRX and Circuit, basing his teaching on the philosophy that fun and hard work can be the same. Being overweight as a child, he embraced exercise while getting his MA in Psychology from Wake Forest University. In addition to the physical benefits, Casey appreciates the mental benefits that carry over into everyday life - a healthy way to address stress, anxiety, and improving mood. Casey started training with Julie in 2013. He jumped at the opportunity to join F2B because it is a place with abundant positive energy, where individuals are appreciated and empowered to be their best. He is also an avid animal lover and sci-fi fan!

Claudia Marcela Fitzwater
Instructor

A native of Colombia, Claudia is thrilled to be part of the F2B family. Claudia views F2B as a space where individuals can grow and learn together. Her classes are designed around the belief that exercise works as a medicine, changing and shaping our bodies, minds and emotional states. Combining different approaches and techniques, Claudia’s classes also take the best of Tabatha, HIIT, Crossfit, Barre and Pilates to boost metabolism for optimal muscle retention and fat loss. Come to Claudia’s classes equipped with enthusiasm, motivation to compete with yourself and a willingness to try new things!

Nicole Hanna
Instructor

Nicole has been into fitness her entire adult life but was blown away with her results when she started training with Julie two years ago. Becoming an instructor has given her the opportunity to share that knowledge and spread the "Jul-aid" in a fun and positive environment. She enjoys creating unique and awesome playlists as well as researching new and exciting exercises to get you to burn!

Kristin
Instructor

Kristin has been teaching in Atlanta for 7 years. Her classes are fun, energetic, musically enjoyable and super challenging. She says “I love to give my students an experience each time they take class. I want them to enjoy it as much as I do teaching and reap the benefits of this transformational journey of the mind/body.” You're guaranteed to hear some Basement Jaxx, Daft Punk, Sylvan Esso,Madonna& deadmau5 (old and new songs with a beat) in barre & high intensity classes. In her stretch class, more ambient relaxing music.

Malaika Floyd
Instructor

Malaika Floyd is a certified barre, pilates and yoga teacher. She has over 12 years of group class and personal training experience in both Atlanta and New York, as well as an extensive dance career of over 23 years. Malaika has traveled worldwide with numerous dance companies including the world renowned Martha Graham Dance Company, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.  She is still working with the Met Opera to this day! Come take class with Malaika, and leave feeling stronger, challenged, re-energized, and in an elevated state!

Laura Dee
Instructor

Laura-Dee has been teaching fitness classes for the past 12 years, starting with weight training and then adding spin and core. After moving to Va-Hi two years ago, she tried various gyms before falling in love with Fit:To Be – the instructors, classes and members. She’s so excited to have the opportunity to encourage her neighbors to become stronger and healthier. When not teaching or welcoming you at the desk, Laura-Dee enjoys sweating alongside you, spending time with family and friends and spoiling her Goldendoodle. See you in class!

Lauren Ruchin
Instructor

An experienced spinning and group fitness instructor, Lauren began dancing during her early childhood and has had a strong passion for health and fitness her entire life. She brings positive energy, strength and motivating music to each of her classes. Lauren loves building strong connections with her clients helping them to discover and rediscover how incredible exercise makes them feel on the inside and out. She became a certified spin instructor in 2004 while completing her Master of Social Work degree and became a TRX trainer in 2015. Lauren spends much of her time giving back to her community as a licensed clinical social worker and uses exercise as a form of self-care and balance. She loves to share with others her joy of health and fitness while tailoring each class to her clients’ unique needs helping them to achieve their goals.