A boutique movement studio in Lambertville, NJ

Byond Barre's Founder, Sienna, started dancing as early as she could walk. Having taken class since the age of 2, dance has always had her heart. Growing up, Sienna spent most of her free time in ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, modern, contemporary, and hip hop classes. Her dance passion turned into a scholarship in college. And after college, it blossomed into a love and passion for barre. Sienna now hopes to share her love of movement with other women, encouraging them to be their most confident, strong, sassy selves.

Rupa Mehta is a VOGUE-celebrated wellness expert, author, and founder of Nalini Method, a top-rated barre-based fitness program in New York City. Combining Pilates, Yoga, and the Lotte Berk Method, her classes fuse strength, barre, and mindfulness for results-driven workouts. Named a “Top Workout” by Oprah and FITNESS Magazine, and hailed as a “pint-sized guru” by VOGUE, Mehta is recognized for her innovative approach to fitness. She is also the author of Connect to Your One and founder of NaliniKIDS®, a nonprofit promoting emotional and physical wellness in NYC schools. Learn more about our NaliniKIDS® Giving Partnership.

Melissa completed her yoga training at Laughing Lotus in NYC in 2017 and has been teaching ever since. She teaches Vinyasa, Hatha, Chair Yoga, Restorative, Meditation as well as Barre Express classes. Her classes are fun and uplifting and challenging at times, promoting both physical and mental well-being. She is very passionate about the Chakras and finds them fascinating in every way! Her goal is for students to leave her classes with an open heart and mind as well as a great big smile! 😊

Carissa started gymnastics at the age of 4 and competed through high school. After having her 4th child, Carissa was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, and was unable to keep up with her active life until she found a holistic doctor and barre. Barre class has became a bright spot in her day because it allows her to move her body to music and ease some of her pain. In good health again, Carissa is a barre instructor who is very passionate about helping others through movement.

With a background in science, healthcare, and an MBA in Healthcare, Aditi brings a science-based, soul-forward, and body-aware approach to every class she teaches. She began her barre journey in 2023 at a local NJ studio and went on to earn national certification through Barre Intensity, along with Pilates Mat and Reformer training. Aditi blends biomechanics and flow to create grounded, energizing sessions that support resilience, autonomy, and intuition. She discovered Byond Barre through mutual friends and has loved it since day one—her goal is to help clients move smarter, feel stronger, and reconnect with the vitality in their bodies.

Susie Gorman is originally from Kansas City where she trained with the State Ballet Of Missouri, and The Miller Marley School of Dance. She spent her summers training with The Pacific Northwest Ballet, The School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theater. 

Susie toured nationally in the Broadway production Movin’ Out and has performed with top companies like Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Mia Michaels RAW, and American Dance Machine. She’s appeared on Good Morning America, FOX News, and performed for Broadway Bears and City Center Encores. Susie has also choreographed for film, worked alongside James Franco, and was assistant choreographer to HAMILTON’s Jon Rua. Passionate about teaching, she travels across the U.S. and Canada, sharing her expertise through workshops, conventions, and judging.

Meet our powerhouse instructor and proud father‑in‑law of Sienna! With over five decades of boxing experience, a black belt in Hapkido, and a background as a collegiate football player, Dion brings an electrifying energy to every class. Known for his dynamic coaching style, he loves connecting with folks of all fitness levels—cheering you on, celebrating your achievements, and pushing you to be your strongest self. Expect challenging moves, real talk, and even more real encouragement. Whether you’re perfecting technique or stepping out of your comfort zone, he’s here not just to train you, but to inspire and uplift you—one high‑five at a time.

Patti’s continual quest for health and balance landed her on a yoga mat in 2018. She has a lifelong interest in fitness and spent many years primarily swimming, running, and participating in races like sprint triathlons. When the repetition of these activities began to feel less joyful, she found that the boundless practice of yoga always has more to offer. She holds a 200hr YTT training certificate earned from Haven Healing Collective. Patti hopes to provide her students with a challenging blend of strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. “It is my intention to bring the joy I have found in the practice of yoga, to others."

Alexa is a certified personal trainer, health coach, bodyART teacher, and C.H.E.K. Practitioner. She loves working with all types of people and has the skills and knowledge to motivate and help anyone achieve their personal goals. Alexa loves to have fun choosing to live life to the fullest—through eating organic food, practicing movement, meditation, and sharing good chi with the universe!

Karen has been in the fitness industry for many years. She began in the early nineties with the very beginnings of ‘barre’ at the famous Lotte Berk Method. In the early 2000’s she began and expanded her barre and fitness management journey with Exhale Enterprises and experienced the wonderful growth of what the ‘barre’ workout is today! Karen Greatti brings many years of teaching, positioning, hands on corrections, relationship building and management experience to her classes! Bringing her love of helping others and breadth of knowledge to the brand new Byond Barre is another dream come true. Besides her career as a fitness professional, she is also expanding and growing her photography business with headshots, events, performance and fitness photography.