Meet The Team
About The Owner
Welcome to Megaformer Kauai! My name is Laura Lilly and I am the proud owner of this inspiring studio. It has brought forth so many new experiences, friendships and connections to not only myself and the team, but the community of Kaua'i. I am thrilled to share with you a workout that will challenge and change both your body and your mind! I have recently taken over from the amazing Melissa Springer, who brought this studio to life in February 2022. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to usher in the next chapters of Megaformer Kauai's story! My love of anatomy and physiology and the importance of movement started when I became a massage therapist in 2007. While living in Bellingham, Washington, it developed even further in 2016, when I took the leap into fitness and became a certified Barre3 instructor. I brought that knowledge and method with me when I moved to Kauai in 2017 and I taught at Kauai Barre & Soul. For many years I have suffered from chronic back pain due to have Degenerative Disc Disease, so when herniated my second disc, I had to take along break from teaching and also from my weekly workouts. Luckily, Megaformer Kauai came into my life in 2022 and my love began in this studio as a client. It was "love at first class" and I connected immediately with the method. At the time, I was also healing from a shoulder injury that had required surgery and was still very painful to move. I saw immediate results in my strength, endurance, muscle tone and balance AND my shoulder was moving easier and without pain! Since Lagree is low impact, with slow, controlled movements, modifications were easy to accomplish. I could be careful with injuries and chronic back pain and still get an incredibly challenging workout. The emotional and physical rewards have been endless, so it was an easy "YES!" when Melissa approached me in the fall of 2022 about becoming an instructor, gaining my Level One certification in October.
I believe that a fitness studio is not only about building and accomplishing fitness goals, but about a community of support, friendship, peace and most importantly safety. Our team is here to keep you safe in your physical space but also your mental and emotional wellbeing. I will make sure to keep alive Melissa's main purpose and hopes in creating Megaformer Kauai:
"I decided to turn my passion for fitness into a business with hopes of spreading good health, healing, connection and joy to this community. Not to mention, provide an opportunity for people to completely transform their physique. My desire for this studio is that it will be a space where we can all feel uplifted, supported, loved and connected; promoting mindfulness, kindness and camaraderie."
Meet The Team
Meagan has been a yoga practicer for 27 years and has studied several modalities. She has always been passionate about the mind/body connection. It led her to the study of structural integration and a 25 year career as a massage therapist. She has been blessed, during this time, with clients who she’s helped for years.
Three years ago, after a spinal surgery that threatened to end Meagan’s much loved career, she discovered the Lagree Method. Because of the method, her body alignment and awareness were greatly intensified. It changed her structure and it changed her life. Meagan knew she had to share this method with others and so she decided to teach!
Meagan is also studying to become a certified health and nutrition coach. She is excited for the ways these modalities have enriched her life. She looks forward to sharing them in this unique environment.
Meagan lives on the Eastside with her son and daughter, and her cats and a dog. She is fueled by her time in nature, either on the trail or paddle boarding the Wailua River.
Meagan came to Kauai 30 years ago to hike the NaPalli Coast. Her friends eventually went home. She wrote to her family that “everything that didn’t make sense to me, came together here.” And so she never left.
Cynthia is a N.A.S.M. personal trainer, Power Yoga teacher, Corrective Exercise Specialist, columnist for The Garden Island, and most recently....certified Lagree Method instructor. She has been honored to follow this career path for the last 11 years, and oh what a ride it's been! Her heart is in her work, and the reward she receives from helping people discover their own strength and potential is beyond description. She attended University to study Exercise science in her early 20s and was fascinated by the mechanics and physiology of our amazing bodies. She’s originally from Tampa, Florida but has lived on Kauai for about 8 years now and it feels more like home to her than anywhere she’s been. She finally took up surfing in 2021 and fell in love with it. She plays Ultimate Frisbee with some awesome people here. It's her favorite sport and it's played a huge roll in growing her confidence. She loves hiking, freediving, rollerblading, skateboarding, skydiving and well, just about everything. Those that know her know she loves to dance. You might just catch some of her grooves at Megaformer Kauai!
Molly Sandusky
Molly moved to Kauai in 2018 after falling in love with the island during a two week temporary work assignment. She was in search of sunshine and a more active lifestyle. Growing up in Washington she spent most of her time playing sports. Molly met her husband playing soccer at Lydgate and they have made Kauai their home.
Molly works in the medical field as a dental hygienist and has always prioritized exercise and nutrition for a healthy life. Molly had been searching for a full body workout that would strengthen her body and leave her toned while allowing her to still have time for all her activities she loves. After trying many workouts she found Megaformer Kauai and become addicted to the Lagree method! After a year and half of being a client at Megaformer Kauai she feels immensely honored to be able to teach in the studio and share these life changing workouts with the community.
When she isn’t in the studio or cleaning teeth you can find her hiking, playing beach volleyball, or golfing with her husband.
Meagan Stenovich
Meagan has been a yoga practicer for 27 years and has studied several modalities. She has always been passionate about the mind/body connection. It led her to the study of structural integration and a 25 year career as a massage therapist. She has been blessed with clients who she's continue to help for years. Three years ago, after a spinal surgery that threatened to end Meagan's much loved career, she discovered the Lagree Method. She found that her awareness of her body alignment greatly improved and intensified. It help change her structure and it enriched and changed her life. She became in instructor when she realized how excited she was to share this method with others! Meagan looks forward to being able to meld these modalities in this unique environment.
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Meagan is also pursuing a certification as a Health and Nutrition Coach. She lives on the east side with her son, daughter, her cats and one dog. She is fueled by her time in nature, either on the trail or paddle boarding on the Wailua River. Meagan came to Kauai 30 years ago to hike the Napali Coast. When her friends left, she stayed. Writing to family "Everything that didn't make sense to me, came together here."
Courtney grew up in Santa Barbara, CA and started her career in fitness in high school when she began teaching swim lessons and was a beach lifeguard. Around the same time she started her yoga practice and fell in love with the teachings. In 2009 she made her way to Kaua’i and soon after became a certified yoga, barre and group fitness teacher. She loves to incorporate mindfulness and body awareness into fitness routines and loves that Megaformer does exactly that. If she’s not in the studio, she’s out enjoying her two young daughters and this beautiful island.
Courtney grew up swimming and dancing and started including her passions into her work life in 2003 when she became a beach lifeguard in Santa Barbara, CA. While lifeguarding, she also began teaching swim lessons and went on to coordinate the Jr. Lifeguard program. In 2004 Courtney took her first yoga lesson, instantly falling in love with the teachings and the practice, she continued to work as a lifeguard and regularly practice yoga until her love of all ocean activities drew her to Kaua’i in 2009. She soon began taking Barre in addition to yoga and then became Barre instructor almost immediately, loving the mix of yoga, Pilates and ballet. Courtney then became 200hr YTT certified and loves how yoga and barre keep the mind and body healthy.
Courtney Eiler
Cynthia Fowler
Kristen Anderson
Kristen grew up on the eastern shores of Flagler Beach, Florida, where she fell in love with everything outdoors. She spent her days following her passion for surfing, art, photography, travel and culinary arts. She and her Husband moved to Kauai in 2013 and now have the honor of raising their daughter here on this magical Island they call home.
Becoming a Lagree instructor, helped facilitate her belief of helping others through personal fitness. Connecting the mind and body through mindfulness, while correcting posture and balance in a genuine positive atmosphere, is what she found through Megaformer Kauai.
When not in the studio, Kristen loves spending time with her family and friends, surfing, camping, exploring the islands and just creating new Art.
Lindsey Rivera
Lindsey Rivera is a mom of four and wife to her college sweetheart, Alex. She is a multi-passionate dreamer who lives for the process growth, both in her personal & professional lives. She loves barefoot hikes, the ocean, and always having a creative outlet to pour into. Lindsey was a soccer player growing up and developed a love for group fitness classes when she went away to college. Over the years she has tried it all, but always felt like something was missing. Until she found Lagree. After her first class, she was hooked. For the past year and a half, her passion for the method has continued to grow. Her personal experience as a prenatal client for all nine months of pregnancy has taught her so much about how Lagree can support our bodies through all stages of life. She is so excited to bring her passion for the method to each of her classes and continue to learn all that she can.
Michelle Tanaka Roderigues
Born and raised in California, Michelle grew up in an active household where health and wellness were at the core of everyday life. This upbringing laid the foundation for her passion for fitness, but it wasn't until she moved to New York that she found the Lagree Method. Despite practicing Lagree for over 10 years, Michelle still today finds it incredibly challenging and engaging. She loves how Lagree is for everyone, offering a lifelong practice with the ability to modify and progress each move.
After moving back to California, Michelle received her Lagree certification in 2018 in San Francisco. At the time, she was navigating the fast-paced hustle culture of the city and turned to Lagree for balance. Teaching at a local studio, she quickly realized how rewarding it was to help others discover the same strength and balance Lagree had brought her.
Now living in Kauai since 2020, Michelle is thrilled to return to teaching and share her passion for Lagree at Megaformer Kauai. Outside of the studio, you can find her at the beach or on the trail with her husband and dog—maybe someday even catching some waves! When she’s not out enjoying the island of Kauai, she loves cooking, crafting, and exploring new ski destinations.
"Physical strength will get you to the start line, but mental strength will get you to the finish line>"
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