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1 mission.
2 practices.
0 limitations.

We offer a range of boutique fitness classes taught by highly certified instructors in a supportive and inclusive environment.

At Studio 120, we're guided by this simple yet powerful philosophy.

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meet our instructors

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Owner

Leslie Maryk BS., MA., has over 25+ years of Fitness Industry experience, and has taught in Arizona, California, Florida, and Colorado before landing in Culpeper, VA.
Leslie is passionate about providing her clients and members with a fun, effective, and safe exercise program while continuously challenging their limits.
She has a vast array of certifications from Schwinn Cycling, Water In Motion, Les Mills BodyPump, CXworx, BodyVive, TRX, Pilates, Anusara Yoga, Balletone and Barre Above.

Yoga Instructor

Caroline is passionate about yoga and mind-body awareness. Her warm and welcoming demeanor instill calm in all who take her classes!

Caroline teaches from the belief that energy matters. How you move, how you breathe, how you show up — it all carries. Her style blends strength and softness, structure and intuition. Whether leading a strong flow to a fun, curated playlist or guiding deep rest with crystal singing bowls, she creates spaces that feel intentional, steady, and quietly powerful.
Caroline pursued her Yoga certification in Spring of 2020; her thirst for knowledge has led her to delve deeper into meditation, breath work and the use of singing bowls in her classes.

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Yoga and Pilates Instructor

Rachael Shepard has worked in the fitness industry since 2012. Her passion for practicing yoga, feeling good and being of service to her community helped lead her to a role as a yoga teacher in 2014. Shortly following the beginning of her yoga teaching career, Rachael discovered how the strengthening benefits of Pilates could enhance her physical yoga practice and she became a certified Pilates trainer in 2021. Rachael is passionate about creating an atmosphere where everybody can feel successful in their practice both physically and mentally, on and off the mat. To Rachael, yoga and Pilates offer more than a good workout, they offer a strong and peaceful way of living.
Rachael has received over 1,000 hours of training instruction and has over 2,000 hours of experience teaching yoga and Pilates. She holds the following credentials – E-RYT500, YACEP, NCPT, Gentle Somatic Yoga L1, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Pre/Post-natal yoga, YogaFit for Seniors, CPR/AED.

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Yoga Instructor

Bio coming soon!

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Pilates Instructor

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Born in Malone NY in 1968, Aric has called Culpeper home for the past 45+ years.
Aric began his training in Kyokushin Karate in 1975 under Sensei A. Zeno, Chief instructor of The Northern Karate Dojo, Malone NY. At the age of 8 he also began training in the youth boxing program at the local YMCA. Moving to Virginia in 1982, his stepfather opened the very first martial arts school here in Culpeper VA. Aric continued his Karate training, earning his Sandan, 3rd degree Black Belt in 1997.
Aric has trained and competed in various martial arts for 50 years, including Western Boxing, Full Contact Karate, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Praying Mantis Kung Fu and Taijiquan. Martial arts and physical fitness are integral aspects of Aric's life.
Degrees/Certifications
·     Sandan (3rd degree black belt) Kyokushin Karate
·     Sandan (3rd degree black belt) Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate
·     Ikkyu 1st Kyu Brown Belt- Judo
·     Purple Belt - Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
·     Boxing at Elsemere/Tiberi Boxing Gym
·     Muay Thai Boxing under Kumron Vaitayanon
·     Level 3 Golden Harmony/Praying Mantis Kung Fu

Monica Huseby is a breathwork facilitator and clean beauty practitioner whose work is rooted in lived experience, resilience, and embodied healing.
After living with chronic pain for nearly 18 years, Monica found herself searching for more than temporary relief. The physical discomfort eventually led her to explore the connection between the nervous system, emotional stress, and the body’s stored patterns. It was through breathwork that she experienced a profound shift, not only physically, but mentally and spiritually.
Intentional breathing became more than a technique; it became a pathway back to safety within her own body. Through consistent practice, she began to regulate her nervous system, release stored tension, and cultivate a deeper trust in her body rather than feeling at war with it.
What began as personal healing evolved into a calling to guide others.
Today, Monica facilitates grounded, accessible breathwork sessions that support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and inner clarity. Her approach is compassionate and steady — creating space for individuals to reconnect with their bodies without force or performance.
In addition to breathwork, Monica brings over a decade of experience in clean beauty and skincare. Her philosophy is simple: when we feel aligned internally, our outward expression naturally softens and becomes more authentic. Rather than using beauty to mask or alter, she teaches it as a form of intentional self-expression, an extension of how we feel inside.
By bridging breath, body awareness, and conscious self-care, Monica offers experiences that support both internal healing and outward embodiment.