Our Team
COURTNEY BURTON
Co-Owner/Instructor
Courtney Is an AFAA-certified group fitness Instructor, ACE-certified personal trainer, Certified Barre Instructor Level 1-2, and a single mom of two. Courtney has resided In Cabot for over 15 years and has been a group fitness Instructor in town for 12 years.
She has taught a large variety of fitness formats and locations throughout her career. Her favorite formats are Barre, strength training, and Pilates/Yoga. Courtney believes that movement Is medicine for your mind, body, and soul. She leads with form and encourages progress over perfection. Courtney strives to create a challenging yet enjoyable fitness experience for all of her clients.
SHALEE UHL
Co-Owner/Instructor
Shalee was raised in Cabot, graduating in 1997. She opened Shalee’s Day Spa in 1999 and is currently a massage therapist Instructor. In 2018, Shalee opened the Arkansas Academy of Massage where she teaches kinesiology and anatomy, allowing her to have a better understanding of how the body moves. She is ASFA certified In HIIT, group fitness, and boot camp training. Shalee is passionate and mindful of others’ mental and emotional well-being while helping achieve their goals in strength and understanding each individual’s limits.
HEATHER CARTER
Instructor
Heather Carter has been married to her husband Neil for 21 years and they have two amazing teenagers. She has been instructing for 10 years in some capacity and has a background in CrossFit and spin. She's also been teaching strength and HIIT style classes for the past 4 years. Her favorite part of coaching is seeing confidence grow in the people taking the class. She loves helping people grow not only in strength but also in faith. Heather's goal in each class is to make people feel comfortable and welcome. She Is excited to be a part of the Ablaze Fitness team and she can't wait to meet all of the members!
Bailey is a wife, mother and an educator. She has taught elementary school for eleven years and has a passion for teaching and helping people of all ages grow and gain skills needed to better themselves.
She is active in her church and leads a womens ministry. Bailey is group fitness certified and loves teaching Bootcamp and Cycle classes at Ablaze Fitness.
KELLY BUCHANAN
Instructor
Kelly is a Cabot native and began her fitness career In 2006. She is an AFAA and ACE Group Certified Fitness Instructor with certifications In multiple formats Including Piyo, P90X, and Schwinn Cycle. She has taught a variety of classes to a broad range of participants. Kelly believes that exercise creates a strength and mindset that can be healing to the body and soul. Her teaching style focuses on the education of form, muscle usage, proper technique, and positive energy.
JUSTIN PARSONS
Instructor
Justin is a 200HR Yoga Certified Instructor and recently received his Barre Certification. Justin is also a proud father of 3 an currently in massage therapy school. He enjoys sharing his love of Yoga with the community.
BAILEY GUINN
Instructor
JARED GUINN
Instructor
Jared majored in Biology Education and minored in Coaching and Bible/Religion. He became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Harding University while playing football for the Bison. Jared in a personal trainer and focuses his spare time on coaching and fitness. Jared is currently one of the pastors at The Vine in Cabot.
KENNETH UHL
Instructor
Kenneth graduated from Cabot High School In 2001. He and his wife Amanda own Nutrition World in Cabot. He believes In hard work, and dedication, and likes to push himself physically and be involved In almost anything that brings competition to his doorstep. Kenneth has been involved In competitive sports and Intense group training for the majority of his life. He's excited to help people of all levels achieve their fitness goals. Kenneth will be leading several HIIT-style classes at Ablaze Fitness for all levels.