There wouldn’t be a LOVE without each and everyone one of our teachers

Meet the team that is committed to helping our members reshape their mind & body.

Philosopher | Teacher

Charles Knowles

President & Professional Teacher, Lululemon Ambassador

Vision Fitness founder, Charles Knowles is a powerhouse personal trainer who specializes in one-on-one and group training to help clients realize their wellness goals. He takes his coaching to the next level with a holistic approach offering highly individualized training, as well as dietary and fitness coaching conducive to life outside of the gym.

His knowledge, dedication, and proven results over the past 13 years have propelled him to be trusted by Philadelphia’s elite, including CEO’s, collegiate and professional athletes, such as 76ers own General Manager Elton Brand and his wife Seneca, and reality star Devin Duggan, for his motivation and fitness expertise.

Charles strives to create a fun and upbeat environment where clients feel motivated to make their fitness goals come to life. Through hard work, prayer and a promise to himself, Charles has dedicated his life to helping others through healthy living and wellness making their vision for fitness a reality.

Yoga | Meditation | Reiki

Molly McGraw

Lead Teacher & Program Coordinator

Molly was raised in Delaware County and currently resides in Conshohocken, PA with her husband and dog. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2014 and Thomas Jefferson University in 2019 with her Masters of Science in Nursing. She practices as a Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Endocrinology.

She has followed her passion for complementary medicine which led her to complete an Integrative Medicine fellowship, Reiki Level 1 certification and 200 hour Power Yoga Certification. She uses her understanding of the brain and body to deliver a challenging yet accessible practice that is built on the foundation of intentional movement and mindfulness. Molly believes in the power of yoga and the power of community. When those two worlds collide, she is in her element. Among her friends and family, she is known to find any opportunity to connect people of all ages and experience levels together through yoga. She is so grateful for the opportunity to share the transformative effects of yoga with the Vision Fitness community.

Pilates | Yoga | Sculpt | Training

Nicole Priest

Studio Manager / Pilates & Yoga Teacher

Nicole is very excited to be a part of the family at Vision Plus Fitness as a yoga teacher at LOVE! She began practicing yoga towards the end of college and fell in love with the practice over time. Yoga has provided her many tools to help her navigate life’s challenges and remain grounded. Living a very fast-paced lifestyle, she finds that the most important lesson yoga taught her was how to slow down.

Her favorite way to spend free time is being with friends, going to the beach, cheering on Philadelphia sports, and of course any possible way to keep active and moving (except for mountain climbers). As an instructor, she hopes to provide others a safe space to show up, slow down, and be exactly as they are. She loves meeting and connecting with new people and cannot wait to see you on the mat!

Yoga | Yin | Reiki | Training

Sherri Ponticello

Assistant Manager/ Yoga Teacher

Sherri loves all things physical and challenging. What a gift to move! Movement is her driver, Power yoga her passion. Twelve years ago she rolled out her mat for a heated power yoga class and has been going strong ever since. Sherri has been a certified Power Yoga Teacher for the last 9 years. She loves early mornings and motivating people.

When she is not in LOVE teaching Hot Power Yoga or taking classes there, you can catch her in Vision working out hard each day, showing up for classes along with private boxing lessons twice a week in Vision with her husband. She believes we have a responsibility to stay healthy and strong. For the last four years Sherri also paddled competitively on a Dragon Boat team. This year she has stepped away to focus on additional teaching certifications, spending more time in Vision & Love and additional family time. Her mindset is to show up strong for herself, her husband Tim, her grown children and grandchildren.

Sherri loves teaching one on one private classes, family privates, group privates & parties. There’s nothing like the gift of an experience with friends, family or co workers. These are memories that will last a lifetime. 

Sherri’s certifications include: Power Yoga E-RYT 200, Certified, Yin Yoga Certification, Kids Yoga Certification, Chair Yoga Certification, level two Reiki and more to come.

 

Kettle Bell | Strength

David Yontef

Teacher

David was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He moved to PA to pursue a doctoral degree at Temple University studying Kinesiology. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology and has been certified as a personal trainer for 23 + years, training individual clients, small-groups, and classes bringing all his experience to Vision + Fitness to make for some memorable workouts.

David obtained a Master’s Degree from Argosy University of Phoenix, Arizona in 2003 in Sport and Exercise Psychology. He has worked with a very wide range of clients from children to seniors, professional athletes to rehab patients. David is currently certified and affiliated with; NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Spinning Instructor, USA Weightlifting, and Crossfit Level 1. He currently resides in Lafayette Hill with his wife Amy and two children, Jacob and Lainey.

Strength

Collin Montgomery

Teacher

Having grown up immersed in fitness and sports, Collin’s true passion has always been hockey. He was fortunate enough to play Junior Hockey after high school, which deepened his appreciation for athleticism and discipline. Following a rewarding career in hospitality, Collin discovered that his real calling was in fitness. This realization led him to attend the National Personal Training Institute, where he honed his skills and knowledge to help others achieve their fitness goals.

Working with a diverse range of clients, Collin finds immense satisfaction in creating custom programs tailored to each individual’s needs and watching their progress as they achieve their goals. He also thrives on the energy and camaraderie of running fitness classes, where he strives to provide a positive, energetic, and informative environment.

As a proud member of the Vision Team, Collin is honored to contribute to their collective success and looks forward to continuing to inspire and support the community in their fitness journeys.

 

Strength

Rachel Glass

Teacher

Rachel grew up here in Conshy where she was always playing a sport or involved in some sort of activity. Her biggest passions in life have always been health, fitness, volleyball, working with kids and taking care of others.

Rachel attended Arcadia University where she earned a B.A in History in 2009 and her love for athletics led her to earn a Masters of Public Administration in Sport Management and Athletics at West Chester University in 2010.

Rachel also started coaching volleyball in 2007 where her love of playing the game turned into something bigger. Her coaches over the years inspired her to be someone her players could count on, trust and respect on and off the court. She has coached at the college, club and high school level.

She has had some injuries and health issues over the years which have pushed her to learn and pursue a Personal Training CERT through ACE and NASM. Along with becoming a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM), Rachel strives to be the best role model for those around her, to encourage them to always pursue their dreams and reach for their goals.

Yoga | Meditation

Hannah Priest

Yoga Teacher

Hannah is a Florida raised, Philly based yoga instructor. Beginning her yoga practice 5 years ago was the catalyst to her love for all things health, wellness and mindfulness. Since then, Hannah has completed over 450 hours of teacher training and is so excited to use her knowledge to support students throughout their unique journeys. She loves dynamic exercises, fluid movement and strengthening the mind, body connection. In her classes you can expect a mixture of intentional breath, challenging flows, and energetic music.

Hannah is bringing her fun, positive attitude to help guide students as they show up for themselves on and off the mat. She is so grateful to be a part of the LOVE community!

Sculpt | Pilates | Training

Angie Bound

Sculpt Teacher

Fitness and exercise have always been a huge part of Angie’s life. From cheerleading to dance, gymnastics to running, she has been passionate about keeping her body moving.

Angie brings a well rounded fitness background and knowledge with her, including teaching experience and certifications in spin, barre, HIIT/bootcamp, group training, and personal training.
Her endless energy and creativity stand on the front line in every class she delivers. She’s the ultimate hype woman! Angie constantly promotes body positivity and self love, and believes that EVERY body has a “gym” body.

Prior to becoming a fitness coach and instructor, Angie was an elementary school teacher in Philadelphia for 11 years. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she decided to completely rewrite her narrative. Angie retired from teaching, and chose to be home with her son, Colton, while waiting on the arrival of her second son, Gavin. Despite so much change, one thing remained constant: fitness. With the immense support from her husband, Ken, Angie poured her soul into running, fell in love with the art of barre, and aligned her focus on training to become a fitness coach.

 

Yoga | Reiki | Mobility

Courtney Windju

Yoga Teacher

Courtney was raised in a small mountain town in Northern Idaho. She grew up snow skiing, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking and competitively playing soccer. She came into the practice of yoga at age 16 for injury prevention in soccer & it helped tremendously! After graduating with her BA in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of San Diego, Courtney moved to New Zealand & completed her 200 hr RYT teacher training while living there. She is also a certified Kids Yoga Teacher through Rainbow Kids Yoga. Additionally, Courtney has completed a 30 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with The Well studio in Philadelphia. 

Courtney has a passion for holistic wellbeing and embodied health and wellness. Her philosophy is based in the simple fact that our personal healing is not separate, it is inclusive of mental, physical, emotional and physical health. Outside of teaching yoga, Courtney is a Craniosacral Fascial Therapist, Reiki Master and is completing her training to be an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Additionally, Courtney will soon be done with her Masters in Social Work (MSW) and plans to focus on perinatal mental, emotional and somatic health. 

 

Yoga | Pilates | Reiki

Kelly Wilson

Yoga & Pilates Teacher

Kelly (she/her) fell in love with yoga in 2014 after her first hot power yoga class at a studio in Conshy and knew yoga would be a part of her life forever. Leaving her mat in a blissful, sweaty state is truly one of her favorite feelings so she decided to complete her 200-hour training at a studio in Fishtown in 2022 and dove deeper into her love for yoga and fitness, which she is so grateful to share with the Vision Fitness community.

As an instructor, Kelly aims to create a space that is empowering, nourishing, and authentic with supportive movement that your muscles and mind will feel to a carefully crafted playlist (with her elder emo touch). She aims for each student to leave their mat feeling better than when they walked in—with that same blissful sweat she loves to feel. 

Off the mat, you’ll find her running the trail, hiking and exploring nature with her husband, daughter Penelope, and their dog or cozy on the couch with at least one pet and a good book (likely a psychological thriller).

Yoga | Meditation | Reiki

Allison Sobel

Yoga Teacher

With 30 years of experience in yoga, Allison is an E-RYT® 500 and YACEP® yoga instructor certified through Yoga Alliance. Additionally, they are a Chopra Center certified Primordial Sound Meditation instructor. As the co-founder of Hive & Thrive and the owner of The Journey Yoga Teacher Trainings, established in 2008, Allison has been instrumental in training hundreds of educators across the country in these disciplines. They also lead retreats globally, with past destinations including the USA, Colombia, Portugal, Panama, Iceland, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Allison seamlessly incorporates a range of modalities into their work, enhancing the experiences of those they guide. Outside of their professional endeavors, Allison enjoys spending time with their husband of 30 years, their three young adult daughters, and their 4.5-pound Morkie, Crystal.

 

Yoga / Meditation 

Laura Good

Yoga Teacher

Laura Good, originally from Montgomery County, PA, returned to the Philadelphia area after 20 years in Maryland raising her children, TC and Leah. With over 20 years of experience in fitness and wellness, she is passionate about helping others find strength and balance through movement. Laura’s fitness journey began with Indoor Cycling, and she later became a certified Schwinn instructor. She has since earned certifications in Silver Sneakers, Power Vinyasa Yoga (RYT 200), and Adaptive Yoga. Movement, for Laura, is a powerful tool for connection, healing, and transformation.

Yoga and meditation have been central to her own well-being, inspiring her to create classes that challenge and uplift students. She teaches at LOVE Infrared Yoga Studio, founded Stoked Yoga in Strathmere, NJ, and co-owns Stay Inspired Fitness, a virtual platform. Laura also leads senior strength and Tai Chi classes at the Conshohocken Community Center. Outside of teaching, Laura enjoys cycling, running, yoga, cooking, traveling, and live music. She lives in Conshohocken with her dog, Enzo, and parakeet, Romeo, and draws inspiration from her vibrant community.

 

Dance

Ariel Simone

Dance Teacher

Ariel was born in Queens, NY. After hopping around the Northeast for several years, she has found her forever home sweet home in Conshohocken with her husband, Ross, and three children. Ariel has always had a passion for psychology, dance, and nutrition. Growing up, she was a dancer in a hip hop and jazz dance company. She studied Psychology at Temple University, and completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Immaculata University. She is also a certified Zumba Instructor.

Her classes are a heart-pumping combination of hip hop, pop, and international dance music inspiring students to push their limits, and unleash their inner groove! She aims to create a space to promote positivity, confidence, and self-love where the dance party never stops!

 

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