Instructor Information

Name	Bio
Christine Kuzma	Christine Kuzma, Health and Wellbeing Director of the West YMCA. Christine has worked at the West YMCA for over 21 years and began teaching step and cardio classes over 30 years ago in Canada and Italy. In Christine's 30 years she has received certifications in Cardio Step Together, Strength Train Together, Cycle Together, TRX, CrossFit, and is an ACE personal trainer. Christine also has a degree in Sport Administration with a major in Fitness. Christine's role does not allow her to teach many classes so currently she is teaching TRX and Cardio Step Together, but subs other formats when she can. Wellness and Fitness is a part of Christine's life everyday and it is a pleasure to see members reach their fitness goals everyday when they come into the YMCA and as of 2020 virtually. Christine loves working one on one with members to achieve their personal goals.
Dawn Bertoli	Dawn Bertoli is a trauma-informed yoga instructor with a strong foundation in Yin, Restorative, and Vinyasa yoga. She is passionate about meditative movement and guiding students in deepening the connection between breath and body. Her teaching emphasizes slowing down, tuning in, and cultivating inner awareness through practices such as body scanning, guided meditation, and breath-centered movement. With specialized training, Dawn creates welcoming, accessible spaces for practitioners of all levelsâ€”especially seniors and those navigating trauma, healing, or recovery. Whether through stillness or flow, Dawnâ€™s classes invite students to cultivate curiosity, compassion, and a deeper sense of presence within their own bodies.

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Bio

Christine Kuzma

Christine Kuzma, Health and Wellbeing Director of the West YMCA. Christine has worked at the West YMCA for over 21 years and began teaching step and cardio classes over 30 years ago in Canada and Italy. In Christine's 30 years she has received certifications in Cardio Step Together, Strength Train Together, Cycle Together, TRX, CrossFit, and is an ACE personal trainer. Christine also has a degree in Sport Administration with a major in Fitness.

Christine's role does not allow her to teach many classes so currently she is teaching TRX and Cardio Step Together, but subs other formats when she can.

Wellness and Fitness is a part of Christine's life everyday and it is a pleasure to see members reach their fitness goals everyday when they come into the YMCA and as of 2020 virtually.
Christine loves working one on one with members to achieve their personal goals.

Dawn Bertoli

Dawn Bertoli is a trauma-informed yoga instructor with a strong foundation in Yin, Restorative, and Vinyasa yoga. She is passionate about meditative movement and guiding students in deepening the connection between breath and body. Her teaching emphasizes slowing down, tuning in, and cultivating inner awareness through practices such as body scanning, guided meditation, and breath-centered movement.

With specialized training, Dawn creates welcoming, accessible spaces for practitioners of all levelsâ€”especially seniors and those navigating trauma, healing, or recovery. Whether through stillness or flow, Dawnâ€™s classes invite students to cultivate curiosity, compassion, and a deeper sense of presence within their own bodies.

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