Meet the Trainers
All of our trainers are professional Irish dancers and certified Personal Trainers with a passion to help Irish dancers reach their goal and succeed beyond the dance floor!
We are more than just trainers, we are Irish dancers, too. We know the sacrifice, commitment, and time it takes to Do what you love. Whether your path be professional, competitive, or recreational, we are here to help maximize your potential!
Heather Marie Gordon / Founder and Director
Heather Gordon has been a dancer since age 9, competing under the Peter Smith School of Irish Dance as an An Comisiun competitor. As dancer, she recalled and won medal at regional, national, and world level She prides herself on strong foundations to stand out in the crowd and make a difference both on stage and off, as was what her teacher Peter Smith always hoped for all his students. Her background into health and fitness began as an active child, and progressed into a degree in Biology and further down the road an introduction into the world of fitness. She has since taken many certifications and formats to help students around the globe to get fit, but she now she focuses mainly in Pilates and Barre to help dancers. As a personal trainer and international fitness presenter, she hopes that her knowledge and passion to change lives passes down to all those she meets. Currently she is going through the Gray Institute to further her understanding of functional body movements to help her students and dancers get what they need. Her motto has always been that whatever moves you will motivate you! All dancers are a work in progress and she hopes that with this program each dancer can be the best he/she can be.
Jason Park PT, DPT, CFSC ｜
Resident Physical Therapist /Director
Jason helps active individuals overcome pain without relying on pain medications, injections, or unnecessary surgeries. He loves helping Irish Dancers because of their commitment and dedication to dancing. Whether you have an old or new injury, Jason helps to provide solutions for you and your child to continue to dance at a high level. Jason loves being a part of this great team at Working the Barre & Beyond with like-minded individuals to provide genuine care to the dancers. When not pursuing his passion of empowering dancers to overcome injuries, he loves to stay active in fitness and sports, loves his ice cream and enjoys traveling.
Jason Park PT, DPT, CFSC
Elevate PT LLC - Owner
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Functional Strength Coach
201-757-7234
Jessica Keniston / Co-Founder and Director
Jessica Keniston is classically trained Ballet dancer and a NEFPC qualified Personal Trainer, who owns and operates FITTSteps Training Studio in Craughwell, Co Galway in the West of Ireland. Having studied with the Washington school of ballet and receiving scholarships to Carol Rouix in New York and RSB London ballet was her first love remains a huge influence in her own training and her work with clients. Turning her passion for dance and fitness into a career has led her to work with brands such as Piloxing and TRX and additional qualifications in Nutrition and Pre and Post Natal Exercise. Jessica is excited to be working with Barre and Beyond to help young dancers stay strong, injury free and preform at their best!
"Step into a healthy life!"