Team | The Wellness Vault

Meet The Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

We adore our team, and know you will too!

Alyssa, Caitlyn, Carrie, Cassie, Cheryl, Cindy, Dena, Hannah, Heather, Jessi, Kelly, Kelsey, & Mia

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Renee Traversie

Founder & Certified Barre Instructor

Renee is a central Washington native excited to return home after 12 years of moving around the world with her husband, Zack. As a co-founder of The Wellness Vault, you will meet Renee as one of your certified Barre instructors and as one of the friendly faces to greet you upon entering the studio. She is proud to bring a wellness facility centered around inclusivity and community to Cheney, where she and her husband set down permanent roots to raise their family. When not at the studio, you can find her helping Zack establish their farm right outside of town, chasing her son, Odin, around the property. Keep an eye out for her latest addition, daughter Rae, who often joins her at the studio!

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Samantha Rich

Founder, Certified Yoga & Barre Instructor

Samantha is originally from western Washington and spent the last 10 years living in Utah, California, Arizona, and Nevada. She is thrilled to be back in the Northwest. As a yoga instructor she loves guiding people in joyful movement to help them feel capable, confident, and calm. Samantha also runs a therapy practice helping clients recover from trauma and disordered eating. Her work as a therapist inspired her to establish The Wellness Vault rooted around a holistic definition of health. Samantha’s family made up of her husband, two young sons, and two energetic dogs keep her busy when not running the studio or her therapy practice.

Alyssa

Inferno Mat Pilates Instructor

Hi my name is Alyssa, and I'm your Inferno Pilates Instructor! I've been in love with Inferno since 2021, and have been teaching since 2022. I found my love for fitness and wellness when I started attending college here in Cheney in 2017. I've lived in this lively community for the least ten years and share many memories. When I'm not teaching you can find my training jujitsu, practicing hot yoga, or spending time with friends. I find it important to practice my own self-care to ensure I'm bringing my best to you all. In my class, I will always bring you my highest energy to motivate you to your greatest potential. When you give the best that you can, you're best will always be enough.

Caitlyn

Barre Instructor/Studio Assistant

Caitlyn is from Western Washington and moved to Cheney to attend EWU. In June 2023, Caitlyn graduated from Eastern with her Bachelors in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology and Business Administration. Her and her husband Wyatt are passionate about fitness as Caitlyn grew up a gymnast and her husband, plays football at EWU. Caitlyn was a student at the studio before being asked to join as a Studio Assistant and later became a Certified Barre Instructor. She enjoys hiking, lake days, and backpacking with her husband and dog, Bear whenever possible!

Carrie

Barre Instructor

I grew up in the Spokane Valley & have lived in Cheney for the past 9 years. I'm an EWU Alumni & graduated w/ my education degree. I love the friendly community that Cheney offers & local businesses that are just a short walk away. I started taking Barre classes when I was pregnant w/ my youngest child 4 years ago. I began teaching 2 years ago. I love that Barre is a low-impact, full body workout that is so much fun. My favorite thing about teaching is sharing my love of Barre with my students!

Cassie

Yoga & Strength Training Instructor

My name is Cassie Day, I am a mom to 3 amazing kids & have lived in Cheney my entire life! I received my 200hr yoga certification in 2019, my passion is helping people to recognize their strength & feel good inside of their bodies. I also have a heart for helping people recognize that they are worthy & beautiful exactly as they are. I have found that yoga is a beautiful way to achieve these goals & is so empowering. I find yoga to be extremely healing & find joy in sharing it w/ others!

Cheryl

Licensed Massage Therapist

My name is Cheryl and I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist. I'm originally from Florida but now call Washington home. I'm a United States Air Force Veteran/Retiree. I served for 21 years and now want to give that time back to my kids, Kailee and Kaleb and the Cheney community. I provide my clients with a more holistic approach to pain relief as well as relaxation through massage. I believe that self-care is essential to living a more balanced life. Book an appointment with me and let's discuss how I can help you get on the path to "wellness"!

Cindy

Yoga Instructor & Certified Personal Trainer

I have been in fitness training for 25 years, practicing & teaching yoga for 15+ years. I hold the NSCA Fitness trainer Certification & the RYT-YA certification. I believe that yoga is medicinal & provides healing to the body. Having grown up dancing & figure skating, alignment is a priority for my students. While most of my initial yoga learning has been Iyengar style tradition, I have equipped myself with learning meditation practices & many other styles of yoga.

Dena

Yoga Instructor

I am a yoga teacher, somatic practitioner & trauma-informed health coach. As an adoptive & special needs mom, I found my body in a constant state of
fight or flight & over time developed chronic inflammation. I discovered through yoga, meditation & somatic exercises, I was able to reduce my inflammation levels, alleviate pain, & improve my overall mental health. It is my mission to help you reconnect to the wisdom of your body & improve your overall health and mental well-being!

Hannah

Certified Personal Trainer & Strength Instructor

Hi I’m Hannah! I graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2023 with my major in exercise science and with a minor in personal training. I am an exercise specialist at Evergreen Physical Therapy and have been coaching strength and conditioning since 2020. I have loved being able to teach my passion at the wellness vault. I would like to say I am becoming a Cheney local, but I was raised down in Richland, WA. When not at work I am hanging out and enjoying a coffee with my fiancé and cat Maple Syrup. When possible, I am outside enjoying the sun or at the lake

Heather

Yoga Instructor

I fell in love with yoga from my very first class. Twelve years ago, I began teaching kids and later adults and seniors. In kid’s classes, I playfully introduce movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. In other classes, I interlace mantra, meditation, mindfulness, mudra, and music. We create a union of the body, mind, and spirit by aligning, breathing, grounding, and being present. I love the community students create in each class. Yoga is my passion, and I am honored to be your guide!

Jessi (they/them/thiers)

Licensed Massage Therapist

Jessi is a Licensed Massage Therapist in both the states of Washington and Oregon. They currently reside in Spokane, WA and have lived in the area for the past three years. They have experience working in a variety of different health care settings within the past 15 years including community organizing, Health Education, Life Skills, behavioral health, state/county/private in-home care, advocacy and mutual aid.

Their certifications include Massage Therapy, Intraoral Massage, Cupping & Reflexology.

Kelly

Teeth Whitening Technician

Kelly and her family (hubby, 4 kids and 2 dogs) moved here 3 years ago. Between them they have lived in 14 states or countries! Kelly has been a certified aesthetic teeth whitening specialist for over a year and has LOVED getting to know the people of Cheney. Some other passions are yoga and weight lifting, holistic wellbeing, home DIY and music! In a past life she performed, taught and recorded professionally. She misses it but her time is taken up mostly by teaching, raising and loving on her babies!

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Kelsey

Studio Assistant

I am originally from Dayton Ohio, and I am retired from the Air Force. I am currently a full-time student studying Exercise Science at EWU with a goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian in the future. In my free time, I love spending time outside with my husband and bonus son. I love hiking, backpacking, camping, paddle boarding and anything else on the water. I have practiced yoga for going on 10 years and have loved every minute of it. I am excited and grateful to be working in an environment that allows me to help others reach their goals while aligning with my personal beliefs.