rock dove instructors

Meet our team

Bear Douglas
Owner, Lead Instructor

Bear is a NSCA certified personal trainer who has been teaching classes on the Xformer since 2016. She is a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coach who trained through her own pregnancy and postpartum, and a kinesiology nerd who is always interested in reading new studies in exercise science.

Stephanie Steme
Instructor

Stephanie is a Chicago native, but is proud to now call Brooklyn 'home'. With a degree in Modern Dance, she brings a deep appreciation for movement as both an expressive art form as well as a pathway to longevity.

Melissa Reed
Instructor

Melissa is a certified Spin Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, and previously had 4 years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer. Her sports background includes boxing, muay thai, and soccer.

She has a strong passion for health and fitness, and loves the rewarding experience that is being of service by guiding people on their fitness journey. She aims to help people not only build strength and reach their fitness goals, but to also build confidence, boost self-esteem, and achieve overall wellness.

Jessica MacArthur
Instructor

Jessica combines her background in Exercise Science with her love for functional movement to create well-rounded, empowering classes. She aims to help every client move with confidence, strength, and ease both on and off the reformer!

Frida Persson
Instructor

Frida is a NASM-certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and flexibility coach with over 15 years of experience in the fitness and movement world. Originally from Sweden, she has been based in New York City for over 14 years, working across both in-person and digital platforms.

Frida has led classes and coached clients at major gyms such as Equinox and NYSC, as well as online platforms including Meta Virtual reality game FitXR and Balanced Health. Alongside her work in fitness, she has a background as a professional dancer, with experience in commercial projects, large-scale productions, and international collaborations. Today, Frida continues to work in fitness, movement, and private coaching while bringing her broad industry experience into the studio.

Devin Symone
Instructor

Devin brings infectious energy, intentional coaching, and a little Miami heat to every class. Certified in personal training, Lagree, and mat Pilates, Devin has been coaching since 2017 with a form-first approach and a strong belief in making every person in the room feel seen. Expect clear cues, good vibes, and support that meets you exactly where you are!