Jessi Thompson, Owner
Master Barre, Master Spin, Strength and Yoga Instructor
Jessi (she/her) is an elementary school teacher, mom to Owen and Emma, and married to Roger! Although Jessi had already been teaching barre for a couple years, the idea for Re was born back in 2015 when Jessi began teaching spin classes out in a friend’s garage in the woods. It started out as small groups of friends who would carpool out there to get in a sweat session together. When the spin bikes were going to be sold from the garage where they were being stored, there was only one option… buy them and open a small fitness studio! With a vision to create a space where friends could work towards health, strength and wellness in ALL ways, the doors of Re opened to welcome EVERYONE ready for a different kind of fitness experience and community. In her classes, you’ll come to believe Jessi’s mantra “you can do hard things”, get sincerely hugged as you walk out the door, and experience a special mix of massage and adjustments during her yoga classes.
Emily Wittkopf, Spin Instructor
Emily (she/her) is mom to her sweet dog, Lloyd, and also an esthetician and proud owner of The Lemon Room. Although she’s retired from basketball and volleyball, her love of a tough, sweaty workout hasn’t faded at all. She loves Re because we promote self-love and total health in a world which tends to thrive on denial, false promises, and toxicity. At Re, everyone is welcome and a part of the journey. You’ll feel that in Emily’s classes too! She invites all fitness levels and carefully designs classes so that you have power and control of your own workout. You can recover and take care of yourself or push to your limit, it’s your ride! She helps you set your mind right and shows you how your body will follow!
Jen Oswalt, Barre and Strength Instructor
Jenny (she/her) is a mother of 2 daughters, wife to Jeff. She loves Re because it is a gracious and encouraging space to be brave and be vulnerable in your fitness goals. It’s a community first and foremost. Her Express Barre class is a welcoming 45 minutes that hopes to instill love for self, strength of spirit, and a full body workout while using light weights and low reps. This class ends with a longer yoga release accompanied by a peppermint essential oil neck massage. She hopes those who attend will leave feeling revitalized, refreshed, and ready for the day. She’s a champion for the idea that fitness is not about a desire for a body perfection that will never exist, but rather positive mental clarity and appreciation for what the body is able to accomplish.
Julie Swedberg, Barre and Yoga Instructor
Julie (she/her) is a Spokane transplant, moving here after graduating from WSU in 2006. Never one to be consistent with a gym membership or workout routine, she first became hooked on barre in 2015 when Jessi taught free classes at River Park Square. There, she went from sporadically working out, to being at the studio nearly every day. Julie’s favorite thing about Re is the inviting and inclusive atmosphere and people who make it feel welcoming for anyone starting out. Julie is passionate about music, attending concerts and festivals annually; expect to hear new finds and old favorites in every carefully selected playlist.
Emma Thompson, Barre, Strength and Spin Instructor
Emma (she/her) is not only an amazing spin and barre instructor, but also a nurse in the emergency room at Deaconess. After her swimming career ended, Emma loved the physical and creative outlet of spin. One of her strengths is connection, she genuinely cares about every person who walks through the door and goes out of her way to get to know them. Her other expertise is coming up with creative choreography to accompany her killer playlists. Emma loves being a part of the Re community because she believes in welcoming everyone and all bodies, having a safe space where we can work to be healthy and well in all ways is so important! When she’s not at the studio, you’ll find her surfing, hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family.
Viv Spink, Spin Instructor
Viv (she/her) is a Gonzaga student and a spin instructor here at Re and at GU! Viv fell in love with spin and Re after scattered classes with her mom over the years, and a summer full of classes before studying abroad in 2024. She finds strength in community and is passionate about sharing the joy and love found here at Re. Viv believes there’s nothing like taking a fitness class at Re, and is thrilled to teach spin and play a bigger part in this community. When not at Re, you can find Viv reading, walking, traveling, or sharing a laugh with friends.
Ashlee Munsey, Yoga Instructor
Ashlee (she/her) is a high school PE teacher, a mother to Aden and Addy, and married to her husband Andy. Ashlee was a college basketball and track athlete who transitioned into competing in strength-based sports (strongman, powerlifting and maximal grip strength). In 2016 Ashlee was invited by her sister to attend a spin class at Re. The community at Re was so inviting and positive that Re became a regular part of her own workout routine. Taking yoga classes at Re inspired Ashlee to teach yoga to her high school women’s weights classes and led her to becoming a certified yoga teacher in 2024. Yoga gives us time and space to breathe and connect our bodies and our hearts. Her class focuses on restorative flows to help release both physical and mental tension. She would love to share the studio space with you. At Re all are welcomed and celebrated as we work together to improve our health and wellness. Ashlee is honored to teach yoga classes at Re. She hopes that the welcoming spirit of Re is well represented in her classes. When not at Re, Ashlee enjoys spending time hiking, traveling, strength training and spending time with my family.