Our Team
Our instructors truly make Crisp what it is and we couldn’t be more thankful for them! Read below to learn a little more about them and what to expect from their classes.
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James Hollenkamp
James discovered his love of fitness after leaving the business world in 2009. He became passionate about circuit training and immediately felt at home as a boot camp instructor and personal trainer. In the past few years, he has added indoor cycling and yoga to the mix — and learned that the balance between these varied workouts is essential to good health. James has earned certification in Functional Movement Systems, NASM personal training, and NASM Weight Loss, equipping him with the tools to find the very best approach for each and every client. He is also certified in Spinning from Mad Dogg Athletics and certified in Plant Based Sports Nutrition from Exercise ETC, Inc. “I know exactly what it feels like to be behind a desk all day. My goal is to make my clients feel energized, stronger, and pain free — all while having fun at Crisp!”
Erin Perry
Erin has been a leader in the Portland fitness scene for over a decade, instructing cardio kickboxing classes, yoga classes, boot camp classes, and extensive personal training. Although she loves all sides of fitness, her true passion is cycling. When instructing on the bike, her excitement and enthusiasm are at their peak! Erin has competed in numerous triathlons in the last four years, including three half Ironman events and various sprints and Olympic distances. She’s also completed the MDI full marathon, and multiple half marathons throughout New England. Erin recently welcomed her second son. When she's not teaching or training, you can find her outdoors with her family fishing, hiking, biking or paddling. Erin is also passionate about farming and bringing fresh, local foods into the kitchen. She believes that health and fitness are part of everyday life, and strives to help her students and clients find balance between work, home life, health, and fun!
Francesca “Fran” Martelle
Fran’s love of exercise and movement started at a young age on the swim team. That love grew tremendously on her college campus where she and a dear friend spent their free time outside coming up with funky workouts. She surfs (year round!), is a musician, and loves spending time outside. She grew up in Maine and has a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. Her passion to teach and empower coupled with her love of exercise is what lead her to become a certified personal trainer. The joy she receives when helping someone achieve a goal is the spark for her. She enjoys keeping her training sessions fun and motivating, geared towards the individual needs of each client - whether that be building strength to move at ease in the home and work environment, training for a marathon, or anywhere in-between! She believes passionately that our bodies are a gift and that they’re our vessels that take us through life to experience life both fully and joyfully. She hopes she can come alongside you and empower you in this journey of exercise!
Brad Shafran
Brad is a Portland Maine native, avid hiker, and former multiple sport athlete. After a short college baseball career, a couple of cross country road trips, and years of fumbling through life, he finally found himself in his first hot yoga class- It wasnt too long after he knew he had to dive deeper.
Brad received his initial 200 hr YTT certificate in November 2018 from Hot 8 yoga in Pasadena, California, and has done many workshops and trainings since then to expand his knowledge and explore different styles.
Brad's classes are ever changing, thoughtful, intentional, and always full of surprise- Geared towards all levels of practice, Brad aims to challenge you physically but at the same time holding that space for you to find peace and softness in the subtle parts as well.
When not doing yoga you can catch Brad around town drinking smoothies, eating falafel and hiking and exploring with his dog Georgia.
