Laurie Bushlack is a part owner and instructor/trainer at BODY ROX. Having trained for many years in dance (including intensive study at the Gus Giordano Center) and musical theater, she parlayed her interest in the anatomy of movement into a role as a fitness instructor starting in 1987. Even so, continuing involvement in the dance arts came through creating choreography in the Miss America pageant system at the state-level over 20 years.
A certified group fitness instructor, Laurie is certified in Yoga through Yogafit, is a KBC Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor, is Stott Pilates trained in Mat and Reformer, and is in the upper belt levels as a current student of Tae Kwan Do. Laurie has been teaching Pilates and Yoga for over 4 years.
Keeping workouts fresh with challenging variety and focusing on adaptation to individual client needs, Laurie's belief is that many modes of exercise can be complimentary and that the best of these can be tailored to each individual to achieve the ultimate in functional fitness.
Robin Burtzel is a part owner and instructor/trainer at BODY ROX. Her passion for the fitness industry dates back to 1992 when she first began training in earnest. In 1994 she turned that passion into a career when she certified as an instructor and began teaching at a YMCA in New Hope, MN. Her experience as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer has spanned over 14 years. Ms. Burtzel is Stott Pilates certified in Mat and Reformer and is a certified Yoga instructor through Yogafit.
In addition to Yoga and Pilates, Robin is also certified as an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer and an ACE (American Council on Exercise) Group Fitness Instructor.
Robin's vision has always been to provide clients and classes with educational, motivational and entertaining workouts with the intent of someday possibly opening her own fitness studio. With the opening of Prior Lake, MN based BODY ROX in December 2007, her vision has been realized.
Theresa Marsyla is a part owner and instructor/trainer at BODY ROX. Theresa has always been a very physical and goal orientated person starting at a young age with raising and showing APHA horses at a world championship level. Theresa also owns and operates a successful landscape maintenance business with her sister, Tammy.
A certified personal trainer since 2004, Theresa is currently working towards her second Personal Training Certification. Complementing her knowledge of the science of movement, Theresa is in the midst of her certification in sports nutrition.
From a weight loss, toning and even a body-building standpoint, Theresa understands that every person has different fitness goals and she will personalize each program to suit their individual needs.
Amy Wicklander is an instructor/trainer at BODYROX and is a certified group fitness instructor. She recently accomplished becoming a certified Pilates Instructor through the Physical Mind Institute in The Methods Pilates.
Her Pilates certification includes an emphasis in both mat and standing Pilates work. Amy's goal in each workout she develops is to bring the body into perfect balance and improve posture while creating a very strong core. Pilates is her passion and her goal is to become certified on the reformer in the near future.
In addition, Amy is currently working toward her personal training certification. She strives to customize workouts specific to the client's needs while creating a fun experience.
Jill Sand has been an educator for over 20 years. Like many women, she has spent much of her adult life searching for answers to lifes meaningful questions. Books, gurus, and speakers have all been influential in her quest. But several years ago, she realized that all the tools she really needed, all the answers to her questions, were found within herself. She learned to listen to her Goddess-self. She hopes to help you rediscover your Goddess-self also.

BODY ROX | 16180 Hastings Avenue SE, Suite 302 | Prior Lake, MN 55372 | 952.440.4488 | e-mail