Welcome to the Fit Family
We are here to create a safe environment where individuals can express themselves while also connecting with their bodies in a way that creates physical, intellectual, emotional & spiritual contentment.
In her precious memory,
Ellie Ramseyer
Our late studio owner and yoga instructor.
Ellie began her yoga journey to help with her pregnancy back pain and she became an instant fan and believer in both its physical, as well as emotional benefits. She chose to practice yoga intermittently through the years in conjunction with other fitness loves such as Bootcamp, Running, and she loved the benefits they allowed her — to work harder and achieve greater gains in her fitness routine. As yoga become a daily routine for her, she knew she wanted to share this love with others in her community. Thus Ellie’s Yoga & Wellness Studio and 333 Fitness Warehouse were born.
Thank you, Ellie, for your passion for fitness, your love for others, and relentless strength. Thank you for your creation of this fabulous facility and for making your dreams come true. We will keep your memory alive every day we are here, in your favorite place.
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Tara Martin
Tara M is our Business Manager and a 200hour YTT. She is a Holmes County native who went to West Holmes High School and earned her bachelors degree in Exercise Science Education and Health Promotion from the Ohio State University. She has worked in the health and wellness field since 2006 offering worksite health promotion to several businesses, individual health coaching, and fitness center management. She lives in Millersburg with her 2 children and she loves to cook, spend time with her family and she enjoys group exercise classes!
(330)988-3734
Tara Bright
Tara B is a local business owner who found that Yoga was a tool she could use to reset and reconnect with herself and her Creator after an overwhelming season of life. Once Ellie had opened the gym, Tara realized that she couldn't get enough flow! She felt a nudge about a year later to pursue taking her Yoga learning journey to the next level and become a certified coach. In 2023 she got her 200hour R-YFT. She is excited about sharing her passion of mind, body, and soul connection on the mat with a faith based approach.
If she's not on the mat, you can find her hiking, traveling with her husband and 4 kids, or serving up Good Times & Bright Wines at Sunny Slope Winery.
John Miller
A Level 1 CrossFit trainer and Nutrition Coach with a passion and drive for functional fitness, teaching, coaching and building up all of his class participants. John is a compassionate man with years of experience in coaching adults + youth. His commitment to fitness is unstoppable and he will radiate that vibe in every class, competition, or workout. You will often find John in the gym working out alongside his wife, Amanda, and their 2 beautiful girls.
Dana Yoder
I began my fitness journey at 24 years old and 235lbs. After having my children I was very insecure in my body and I realized I needed to begin fighting for myself. I learned how to exercise, worked on creating a healthy relationship with food and before I knew it I fell in love with the lifestyle and lost over 90lbs. Kickboxing has been a fun part of my fitness journey that has made me feel strong and empowered! But I love High Intensity Interval Training and incorporating weights into my cardio routines as well. It brings me great joy leading a fun and upbeat for others to help them create the love for fitness and for themselves.
Megan Goon
​Megan is a very talented and highly qualified member of Ellie's Yoga & Wellness Studio. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Level 2 Reiki Practitioner, Certified Yomassage Therapist, and a 30 Hour Restorative Yoga Instructor. She graduated from Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage in March 2022. Shortly after graduation, she started her own massage therapy service, Hardy Valley Massage. She is engaged with continuing her education in massage and also with yoga modalities. She is local to Millersburg and a graduate from West Holmes. She has 2 children and enjoys their participation in soccer and ballet. She also enjoys playing the piano and crafting in her free time.
Karen Phillips
Karen embodies all things fitness. Her love for taking spin classes lead her to become a group exercise instructor in 2016. She became a 200hr YTT yoga teacher in 2020 and now combines her love of cardio, yoga, and group exercise into a unique Row and Flow Class. She also leads educational and supportive workshops at our facility. If you have not taken a class with Karen, you need to. She leaves an imprint and a lasting impression with you that will keep you looking for her and accepting of her support and encouragement to always be your best.
Gretchen Acker
I began my love for teaching group fitness class at the Wooster YMCA in 1984. In my career I taught at the YMCA, Health Point, Kinetics and Jenyce’s and have been certified in choreographed Dance Aerobics, Kickboxing, Reebok Step and by MADD Dogg Spinning where the owner is the developer of Spinning. I received my Physical and Health Education, Special Ed. and Reading Certification teaching degrees from Ashland College, and my Masters in Sports Science from Ashland University. Currently I teach Health Education at WHMS. During my teaching career I coached Cross Country and Track for 20+ years for WHHS, and am currently working as a certified Track and Field Official with Ohio Track & Field & Cross Country Officials (OHSAA) and USA Track & Field. I am currently the President of the OT&F&CC Association. In my free time, I am an avid outdoor cyclist, wake surfer, walker and dog mom. It has been a life-long goal to share my passion for fitness and helping people develop a healthy lifestyle. I encourage people to understand that it doesn’t take a day to get out of shape, nor will you get in shape in a day….it is a life long process that your body was designed to do. Fitness classes are an excellent way to cross train, get in shape both physically and mentally and develop some new friendships.
Ruth Waltman
Ruth Waltman has been involved in the fitness industry for over 4 decades. Always looking to further her education and training, she completed her Stott Pilates Mat Training in her late 50's and a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in her early 60's. She has been trained in Tai Chi for Balance and spent several years as an Instructor Coordinator and Evaluator for the Silver Sneakers Program. Working with the Senior population as well as experiencing firsthand the effects of aging, Ruth has changed her approach to Yoga and fitness in general. Her diversified training and depth of experience has convinced her of the importance of good nutrition, understanding one's physical limitations, and incorporating chosen modifications and an occasional attitude adjustment, most people can continue on appropriately high level of physical fitness throughout their lifetimes.
Brian andHeidi McClain
Welcome to the Brian and Heidi Show! This team is a married couple who loves the world of fitness and is eager to share their drive and energy for wellness with you! Heidi is a level 2 CrossFit certified instructor and together their years of experience and knowledge make their classes intense, fun, and addictive! Join the supportive team environment these two create in each class.
Nina Lanning
Nina is a recently retired teacher of 38 years from West Holmes Local School. She started yoga after
retirement and fell in love with the whole yoga concept. Though not the most flexible nor as young as
most, she still loves the way she feels after a wonderful session at Ellie’s. Once she realized there were
other options to yoga, she began to look in to other choices. They say, “You can take the teacher out of
the classroom, but you can’t take the classroom out of the teacher!” This is true of Nina, as well. Once
she realized that there are other forms of yoga, her teaching instincts were re-ignited with the idea of
teaching Chair Yoga. So, she has embarked on a new chapter in her teaching career.
Along with yoga, Nina finds time to quilt, read, play with her three dogs, and also work at Nail’d It in
Millersburg along with National Scenic Byway Foundation as a computer consultant.
