LIV a FULLER life
O'Lyvia Fuller Lee MA, R-DMT, RYT-500, Barre certified
O’Lyvia, the creator of Foundations, has received her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University in 2017 and is a registered Dance/Movement Therapist. O'Lyvia is an endorsed practitioner in Rainbow Dance which encompasses Dance/Movement Therapy techniques while promoting childhood development. O'Lyvia is also a trained 500-hour certified yoga teacher through Aligned Yoga and Breath For Change. She is also trained in Kidding Around Yoga™ that gets the children singing, dancing, skipping, marching, jogging, shaking, laughing, hopping, limbo‐ing, and storytelling ALL while practicing authentic Yoga to original KAY music, Spa Yoga™, and a certified Barre instructor through Barre & Soul and Barre Eclipse. O’Lyvia completed her undergraduate studies at Endicott College in 2015 with her BFA in Art Therapy. O'Lyvia continues to use her love for the arts as a form of communication and understanding. O'Lyvia's main goal is to facilitate growth and encourage constructive risk taking.
Natalia Petitti, Barre
Hello! My name is Natalia and I started teaching barre classes here at The Foundations Center in January of 2022! My journey of teaching began in April of 2019 and I’ve been hooked on it ever since. I love meeting new people and being able to help them reach their fitness goals! Aside from my job as an instructor, one major goal of mine is to work in the healthcare field as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer someday. When I’m not working, you can most likely find me either blasting country music in my Jeep anywhere I go or at home creating magazine collages with the company of my two cats!
Melanie Fenochetti, Barre
Melanie started taking barre classes in the winter of 2017 and has been addicted ever since! She fell in love with how quickly barre strengthened and toned her muscles with a low-impact, high intensity, full body workout. She certified in early 2019. Melanie loves to bring laughter and conversation to every class, encouraging her students to push themselves and hold that extra 30 seconds (and then another 30!)!
Melanie is a full time Corporate Recruiter and lives in Dracut. When not at the barre or working, she enjoys spending time with her 2 kids, Frankie and Mia and their Yorkie puppy Henry! Melanie is also a certified Jazzercise instructor.
Sherida Welch - Yoga Instructor
Yoga Instructor - Crystal lover - Musician
Sherida Welch is a 200 hour licensed yoga instructor. She is influenced by her gained insight into Weight Management and Self-
Acceptance, she aims to promote Peace, Gratitude and Self Love within each of her students.
She will guide students to accept and be thankful for where they are today in their practice through posture modifications, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices so that
each student can find their balance, build self-confidence and
practice being present in the moment
Mindy Gervais - Yoga Instructor
In 2013 Mindy experienced a year of significant change both personally and professionally. While leaving the mat after her first yoga class, she knew this was the beginning of a lifelong journey.
Through her own yoga practice, she ultimately fell in love with breathwork and meditation. She continues to incorporate these tools while working through life day-to-day. The mental and physical benefits of yoga have helped in her healing since acquiring adult-onset asthma in 2015.
Mindy completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2021. She believes Yoga is accessible for all and is excited to share and meet others in their own space whether physically, mentally or spiritually. She enjoys teaching a wide range of classes as with life, each day is different, from Restorative, Chair Yoga to Vinyasa for all levels. She is a mother of two sons and has a deep-rooted love for cooking while sharing life's adventures with others through her food.
“Always stay true to yourself”, this is a mantra that she has kept with her as she continues to live her truth daily.
Amy Drasser - Yoga Instructor
Amy is a truly heart-centered healer whose kindness and empathy are one of her strongest attributes. After surrendering to the Universe for divine guidance in 2016 she discovered her love and passion for yoga, crystals, Reiki and giving intuitive readings. She soon after completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification and Master Reiki Certification. She has goals of continuing to complete her 300-hour in Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and already holds a few certifications in trauma sensitive yoga.
As a yoga instructor, Amy welcomes her students to their mats with an upbeat energy of warmth and kindness, striving to create a safe and peaceful space for practice. Her classes are well-balanced with emphasis on safe and fluid movements, options, choices and modifications. Her clear and concise instruction allows people of all experience levels, and backgrounds feel comfortable and competent in her classes.