About
I’m Ashlynn—group fitness instructor, Barre Above creative team member, instructor trainer, former school counselor, and virtual studio owner. I’m so happy you’re here!
As your instructor, I focus on using uplifting, body-neutral language to help you find joy in movement and empower you to make fitness a positive, lasting part of your life—because I believe an approach that's fun, educational, built to the beat, and rooted in encouragement is the one that truly sticks.
I created the virtual studio to seamlessly integrate movement into your at-home routine or complement your in-person classes on home and travel days. The studio is packed with beat-driven, fully guided classes designed to maximize your time while delivering a fun, total-body workout at home. You’ll receive clear cues and options to help you tailor the intensity to what feels best for your body, ensuring every class leaves you feeling stronger, energized, and uplifted.
In addition to teaching weekly in-person and on-demand classes, I also lead instructor certification trainings and contribute to the Barre Above creative team by designing and filming monthly choreography. Locally in Grand Rapids, I love collaborating with businesses to host pop-up events and bringing personalized fitness experiences to your parties and gatherings.
Whether you join me virtually, in person, or through a hybrid approach, my mission is the same: to help you find joy through movement, build sustainable strength, and move better in everyday life—so you can step confidently into all that you were uniquely created to do.
It’s an honor to move with you!
♡Ashlynn
Education & Certifications
M.Ed. School Counseling
B.A. Communications
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
NASM Certified Person Trainer (in progress)
Barre Above Levels I & II Certified Instructor & Instructor Trainer
Human Reformer Pilates Certified Instructor & Instructor Trainer
Pumped Up Strength Certified Instructor & Instructor Trainer
NASM Virtual Coaching Specialist
TRX Certified Instructor
Trauma-Informed Yoga Outreach Certification
Experience
Barre Above monthly choreography creator, 2024-current
Fit Pro Programming Program Specialist
The Recovery Barre creator, 2025-current
Ashlynn Howe Movement Virtual Studio, 2021-current
Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, Group Fitness Instructor, 2024-current
FitKids360, Group Fitness Instructor, 2024-current
Heights Yoga Project, Barre Instructor, 2019-2020, 2023-2024
Yoga Fever, Barre Instructor, 2020
Haslett Hot Yoga, Barre-infused Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Instructor, 2018-2019
Lansing Hot Yoga, Barre Instructor, 2017-2019
Firefly Hot Yoga Barre, Instructor, 2017-2019
Haslett Hot Yoga, Barre Instructor, 2017-2019
Move with joy
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Move with joy ✨