Laurie Vass

Following her formal education with a BA in Fitness Management and Exercise Science, Laurie broadened her expertise through international travel as the Fitness Director for Cunard Cruise Line. She later was the Fitness Director for the IRS Headquarters and the White House in Washington, D.C., before returning to Ohio to establish her own group exercise and personal training studio.

A passion for leading, training, and certifying instructors has been at the heart of Laurie’s career. She served as the Wellness and Fitness Director for the YMCA’s of Cleveland and became a Master Trainer for Beachbody LIVE. In these roles, she traveled nationwide, training instructors and leading classes in programs like INSANITY, PiYo, CIZE, Country Heat, and Turbo Kick.

Laurie’s experience also spans in corporate wellness, where she managed fitness facilities and produced over 100 on-demand workout videos for Corporate Fitness Works. Her dynamic repertoire includes HIIT, Pilates & Yoga Fusion, Cardio Kickboxing, Bootcamp, and Dance Fitness.

Currently, Laurie is FXWELL’s Wellness Specialist Manager, where she oversees the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of top talent, including Group Fitness Instructors and Health Education Specialists.