Meet The team
At Define Lagree, our trainers are some of the best in the industry, handpicked and continuously trained to deliver the highest level of Lagree coaching in San Diego. Carina is devoted to hiring only the best, ensuring every instructor upholds Define’s standard of expertise, precision, and results-driven coaching.
While each team member brings their own unique energy and strengths, they all share one mission: to challenge, empower, and transform every client who steps onto the Mega. Whether it’s your first class or your hundredth, expect world-class instruction, personalized attention, and a workout that leaves you stronger every time.
Meet Carina Hodgins
Founder + Master Lagree Fitness Trainer
Carina’s journey to opening the studio was anything but conventional—enroute to pursuing a DPT, a surprise opportunity took the wheel: enter a cross-country U-Haul filled with Megaformers and a new unshakable vision to build something extraordinary: Define Lagree. As a former dancer, Pilates and Barre instructor, and personal trainer turned elite Lagree instructor, she’s spent years mastering movement, training top talent, and leading certifications across San Diego. When COVID hit, she took her passion outside, drawing crowds of 80+ to park workouts before making the leap to launch Define.
Carina built Define Lagree with a clear mission: to create a space where top-tier instructors deliver the best Lagree workouts in San Diego. As a longtime fitness professional, Carina has done the work. She understands what it takes to excel in this field and she cultivates a learning environment where instructors continually grow and uplevel their classes. This commitment ensures that Define offers the most exceptional Lagree experience, with only the most skilled instructors delivering unmatched training.
At her core, Carina is both a coach and your biggest cheerleader—pushing clients and instructors to reach new heights while fostering a supportive, high-energy space. Her passion for movement, relentless pursuit of excellence, and hands-on mentorship make Define Lagree more than just a studio; it’s a training ground for the best in all of us.
Laurie Wakealm
Laurie discovered Lagree Fitness at SLT in NYC one weekend and became obsessed. She quickly got certified and started teaching at a studio in her hometown of Buffalo, NY. Laurie ditched the snow for some sand and moved out to San Diego and has been a part of the Define Lagree family since we opened. Laurie's favorite thing about teaching Lagree is taking you through a journey where she focuses on cueing as much as possible to make sure you feel the move effectively. When Laurie isn't teaching Lagree, she's selling beautiful homes all over San Diego or swimming her heart out in the pool as our own real life mermaid!
Jenn Kupneski
Rachel Dickinson
Rachel has been practicing the Lagree method for over five years and has been teaching for the past year. Known for her calm yet encouraging teaching style, Rachel creates a welcoming atmosphere where clients of all levels can feel supported and challenged. Her favorite move is the 5th Lunge Moonwalker, which she loves because it always makes her shake (in the best way). With a soundtrack of house and EDM, Rachel keeps the energy high throughout each class!
Hannah Orcutt
Kellie Switzer
Adrienne Eaton
Christa Boettiger
Christa is originally from Boulder, CO, and fell in love with fitness at a young age. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, she believes that exercise can be one of the greatest forms of empowerment and confidence, and encourages others to create a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. She has been practicing and teaching Lagree for over five years, and loves the method because it is truly unique and includes the ultimate combination of core, strength, and stability. Her classes bring an upbeat but grounded energy, and focus on form and a mind to muscle connection, while keeping it fun! Outside of the studio, she loves hiking, yoga, and anything outside in the sunshine.
Ali Miller
JJ Jaravata
JJ has been practicing the Lagree method since 2014 and has taught thousands of classes over the last six years. She started her journey when her sister, also a Lagree instructor, gifted her a membership. At that point, she was hooked! When she’s not at the studio, you can find her working as a full-time night shift RN or at home with her two orange cats! She is passionate about creating positive relationships with her clients and is excited to bring her vibrant LA flair to San Diego!
Linda Greene
JOIN THE TEAM
Ready to take your fitness to the next level? At Define Lagree, we offer certifications for trainers looking to start their Lagree fitness career. We’re also on the lookout for Lagree experts to join our Define family.