Our Team
We bring different perspectives to each of our classes, but we’re united by a love for purposeful fitness for body and mind, thoughtful planning, and real connection.
Wendy Romanesk
A long-time fitness enthusiast, Wendy began her journey as a fitness instructor in the Spinning world. When she discovered Pilates, Wendy never thought she’d teach “off the bike,” but Pilates changed her life and she seeks to share that vision with her students.
She is married to William “Billy” Romanesk, co-owner of Transformations, and love of her life. Together, they have four amazing adult children, three grandchildren, and one incredible Aussie!
Wendy holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a concentration in Advertising & Public Relations from Georgia College & State University and a minor in Marketing. Prior to owning Transformations, she spent over 30 years of her professional career working in news, marketing, and public relations, and still serves as a communications consultant.
Wendy is a Spin® and Schwinn® Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor, International Sports Sciences Association (ISAA) and American Sports Fitness Association (ASFA) Certified Pilates Instructor, and excited to share her Pilates HIIT, Bands, and Stretch & Strength classes with her students, as well as the introduction of PiYo classes!
Owner/Marketing Director & Certified Pilates, Spin, Schwinn & Group Fitness Instructor
Marcia Pitts
Certified TRX Instructor
With faith in Christ as her firm foundation, and more than two decades of teaching Pre-K, Marcia steps into the fitness world as a certified TRX instructor with lots of energy and a lifelong passion for movement, but especially with a heart for people.
Marcia is no stranger to dedication, commitment and services. Alongside her late husband in love and faith, they raised their son, KE’Marvin, whose daily lifestyle is his passion for people and wellness.
Whether you’re just getting started or seeking to transform your strength to the next level, we invite you to let Marcia guide, encourage, and aid in discovering the capability of transforming and growing stronger in mind, body, and spirit, one TRX workout at a time.
Classical Mat Pilates, Reformer & Zumba Certified InstructorJulie Michas
Julie has been teaching a variety of classes for over 35 years. She is a certified group instructor through American Council on Exercise (ACE), Certified Classically Trained Comprehensive Pilates Instructor through Classical Pilates Education, Certified Zumba® instructor, and Certified Tabata Bootcamp instructor. She holds a master’s degree in Health Science Education from University of Florida with an emphasis in Wellness and Health Promotion.
Julie’s philosophy is that living a healthier life with movement is essential for people to live a happier life.
Angela Flood
Certified Yoga Instructor
Angela is a former educator, retiring after 30 years of service in Middle Grades Education. She’s always been passionate about health and fitness and strives to make physical activity a priority in life.
Beginning her practice of Yoga in 2018, Angela took the leap and received her RYT200 Yoga Certification in 2021.
By offering modifications for all levels, Angela uses direct cues and props in all her classes and blends mind-body awareness with focus on the breath.
Angela encourages her Yoga students to let go of their egos and meet themselves where they are in that moment.
As a Yoga instructor, Angela’s goal is to cultivate a safe space where students can show up and practice what they love in an encouraging and accepting environment.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Anna Mettrick
Anna is an RYT200 trained yoga instructor with over seven years of experience leading a variety of class types, including Yin, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Pranayama (breath work). She is drawn to the connection of mind, body, and breath that yoga promotes. It's not just the physical, which is good, because Anna's practice has endured through several injuries - kidney, knee, shoulder, etc. This gives her a unique perspective in making yoga accessible to all people.
No matter your motivation, Anna can help you embrace the benefits of Yoga.
Samantha Helton
Certified Yoga Instructor
A life-long resident of Lee County, Samantha Helton is a holds a BFA in Dance from Valdosta State University and has held multiple fitness certifications throughout her 20-year career, including a certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Samantha’s Power Yoga Fusion class blends her dance experience, kinesiology training, and extensive fitness background into one cohesive class with extended pose hold, designed to both build strength and unlock deep release of muscles throughout the body.
When she isn't teaching, Samantha serves as the Community Programs Coordinator for the Sowega Council on Aging. She is the mother of two girls, Summer and Scarlett, and has been married to the love of her life, Ashley, for 16 years.
Patricia Bennett
Certified Pilates Instructor
Patricia has been teaching Mat Pilates for nine years, but her journey with this form of exercise began much earlier. In 2001, after having two children 18 months apart, her abdominal muscles were in bad shape and she had a significant diastases recti (separation of the midline abdominal muscles) that just wouldn’t budge with her regular routine of sit-ups. After doing some investigation about the best abdominal exercises to do, Patricia came across a book about Pilates called, “The Pilates Body,” by Brooke Silar. At that time, it was not in the mainstream, still only being taught in ballet schools. However, the book proved to be life changing for Patricia, restoring her core muscles and igniting a passion for the principles of Pilates.
Fast forward to 2015, when a friend told Patricia about 229Yoga here in Albany and their offering of Pilates classes. Intrigued, she attended a class and never stopped. Within a year or two, she became certified to teach Mat Pilates and taught at 229Yoga until it closed in 2025.
Originally from North Georgia (Cumming) Patricia met her husband, John, while they were both in college in Virginia and they have two adult children and two grandsons.
When not teaching, Patricia enjoys being on her little farm out in Randolph County, riding four-wheelers, growing fruit trees, tending grapevines, making wine, jam and pickles. She also enjoys scuba diving and horseback riding when she gets the chance.