Meet your staff

Linda Whitney

Yoga Instructor

Linda Whitney has taught Yoga for 14 years, certified through Just Practice Yoga, 200-hour level. Linda was drawn to yoga to simplify her everyday living. Her classes blend aspects of Vinyasa Flow, embracing movement with grace and Hatha yoga, emphasizing the asana and quieting of the mind.  Linda is a warm and gentle soul who has an inviting spirit that encourages students of all ages and abilities to let go and experience their journey of self-discovery. She nurtures students to open their hearts, minds, and bodies through asana and breath work. Yoga is a source of great inspiration and energy as well as solace. It continually supports and balances her life. Linda acknowledges and embraces how fortunate and blessed she is to have the opportunity to teach yoga.

Barbie Axe

Health Coach

Barbie Axe is a Life & Health Coach, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Barre & Yoga Certified. Since running track and cross country, she has experienced a variety of workouts, including weight-lifting, yoga, step aerobics, HIIT, cardio kickboxing, and boot camp-style classes.

Barbie currently offers Hatha Yoga each Wednesday evening via Zoom Online, Live from Branson, MO!

Michael Beavers

Coach & Nutrition Specialist

Michael is a master motivator, trainer, and nutritionist! He uses 30+ years of experience as an athlete, track coach, CPT & FNS to achieve results with clients. Michael ran his first marathon at age 15, raced bicycles, competed in triathlons, coached numerous champions, and has helped clients regain their lives. He can be found on the group schedule or booked privately. 

• Certifications - CPT, FNS, SAQ, USATF, Mobility
• B.S. Communications Management
  

Patti Storey

Certified Barre Instructor

Patti joined EBF in May 2018 and quickly became a daily workout addict! She fell in love with Barre as a complement to the HIIT offerings, earning her Barre Above® Certification in 2022. Patti’s husband, Mark, is equally dedicated to his training routine. The folks at EBF have become family in the process. Patti works full-time in healthcare consulting/analytics, has 2 amazing kiddos, and 2 pets.

Look for Patti every Saturday morning at 8:30am!