A Philadelphia-area native, Ariel discovered aerial sports and circus arts in September of 2014 with almost zero fitness background, not knowing she would fall in love with a sport that so closely resembles her name.  Specializing in aerial silks and active flexibility, Ariel also has training in other apparatus including rope, trapeze and Lyra (aerial hoop).

With a fitness philosophy of achieving lifelong strength and mobility Ariel is driven to provide classes built around community, having fun, and working through the mental challenges and excitement of trying something new.  Outside of teaching classes Ariel is an architect who works on commercial, educational and institutional projects as well as an aerial performer and dog mom to her toothless chihuahua Miet.