Meet our team
Melissa Burton - Studio Owner, Yoga and Fitness Instructor
Melissa has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. In that time she has accumulated many different certifications and experiences. Always learning is her philosophy. Opening and operating Journey To Be is her dream! As a Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Trainer Specialist, Certified Yoga Instructor and trainer of instructors, Melissa has many ways to help you reach your goals. Helping people find the right fit for them when it comes to classes is a passion of Melissa's. There truly is a class or exercise to suit every body. Sometimes it just takes a little trial and error to figure it out. Let's connect and find your perfect match!
Kelly Howson - Yoga and Fitness Instructor
Kelly has been a volunteer in in the fitness industry for 25 years, enjoying many different classes. Her class styles have ranged from Tae Bo, step aerobics , body pump, spin, TRX yoga flow and most recently Hatha Yoga. Kelly loves to learn about fitness and health, most recently adding canfitpro FIS (fitness instructor specialist), TRX yoga flow certification and the Journey To Be 200Hr Yoga Teacher Training to her repertoire. Kelly enjoys encouraging people along their fitness journey. She has worked in the community for over 36 years and enjoys meeting new people. Kelly enjoys many types of activities including hiking, swimming, standup paddle boarding and bike riding. She hopes to continue learning and growing in her fitness journey, and helping you do the same!
Margaret Elmhirst - Yoga Instructor
Margaret believes in lifelong learning and lifelong fitness. Running and aerobics have been her go to activities since the 80s. In the last few years, she has gravitated more to weightlifting and yoga. In 2024, almost on a whim, she obtained her Group Fitness Specialist certification through Canfitpro with Melissa. That encouraged her to complete her 200 Hour Yoga training with Melissa at Journey to Be. When not exercising, she spends time with her grandchildren or gardening at the cottage.
Laurie Beaubien - Yoga Instructor
Laurie's degree is in Physical Education for people with disabilities (Adapted Physical Education). Her background is in dance, body building, and various fitness classes. Most recently she has acquired her 200 hour Yoga and Pilates certifications from ISSA. Laurie believes in the pure joy of movement for every person and is honored to be able to share the experience with others.
Stacy Hannah - Yoga Instructor
Stacy has always loved to move and believes it is the superpower that has kept her balanced, body and soul. Her love of dance drew her to a degree in choreography which yoga has been a partner to for almost 25 years. Her recent joy has been completing her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Melissa at Journey To Be Studio. As a new instructor, her focus is providing a safe, gentle space for folks to get as much out of their yoga practice as they can - with a smile and a deeeeep breath!