About Us: People
Henry “Hank” Richardson – Senior Instructor: DEFINEbody & DEFINEmind
Henry “Hank” Richardson is the Senior Instructor for D E F I N E: body & mind. Hank is a former All-American and National Team Member for the sport of Springboard and Platform Diving. After a successful career as a scholarship diver, Hank graduated from the University of Florida and moved to New York City where he joined the program Teach For America to teach 6th grade children in the South Bronx, NY. As a school teacher, Hank was surprised that his old injuries from diving were still causing him discomfort. With the encouragement of a friend, Hank found himself taking his first Pilates/Yoga/Ballet hybrid class, at the spa, exhale, in New York City. Sixty minutes and lots of shaking later, he found a method of exercise he knew would change his life. Six months later, he found himself teaching his very first exercise class in New York City, and within one year, he was helping open and teach at locations all over the country. Hank has helped run studios in Boston, Bridgehampton, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. In 2007 he moved back to Houston to begin his MBA at Rice University, and now that he has graduated, he is ready to bring this transforming exercise method to his hometown of Houston, TX. Hank believes the studio, DEFINE, the variety of products, and the classes, DEFINEbody, DEFINEmind, DEFINExpress, and DEFINEbaby can be combined to help define strength, define length, and define balance for both the body and the mind for all people to look and feel their best.
Caroline Bennett – DEFINEbody
Caroline Bennett: Caroline is a native Houstonian who received her undergraduate degree in Advertising from Texas Tech University and her masters degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Houston. She has extensive experience in team building, management and leadership in numerous contexts, notably within the corporate world. Additionally, she has been interested in and excelled at athletics her entire life. Caroline brings her passion for teaching and learning as well as her unending enthusiasm to her classes to encourage and inspire all those who take them, regardless of their level.
Kaci Stansell – DEFINEbody
As a native Houstonian, Kaci studied Journalism and Marketing at the University of Houston where she was extremely active in student life, eventually serving as the President of the Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity. Growing up as a drill team member and competitive dancer, she was automatically drawn to the subtle dance undertones used in the Define method, as well as the healing power of the strengthening exercises. Over the past few years, she has made a complete transformation, losing the 90 pounds she gained throughout college be practicing healthy nutrition and exercise. Health, wellness and balance are now at the top of her priority list, and her driving passions are helping motivate, educate and assist people in accomplishing their health goals. Kaci is excited to be a part of the DEFINE team. She is available for group and private lessons and is currently pursuing an AFPA Nutrition & Wellness Consultant Certification.
April Coutino – DEFINEbody
April Coutino was born in El Paso, Texas, but having a family in the military, she has lived in various places around the world. With years of training in Ballet and competitive sports, such as basketball and volleyball, she has always had an interest in movement and health. Once she graduated from High School, April moved to Houston to attend the University of Houston. It was here that she started training in Mixed Martial Arts. She now competes as a professional fighter and incorporates boxing, kickboxing and wrestling. In looking for a position that would supplement April as a student and a fighter, April is very excited about her opportunity to teach at DEFINE. Since beginning her training and teaching at DEFINE, she has not only increased her strength significantly, she has made a dramatic improvement in her flexibility. Working out has always been a very important part of April’s life but it is DEFINE that has finally given her the ability to achieve the balance in her body that she has been looking for.
Lori Hudson – DEFINEbody
Lori Hudson D.C. is a doctor of chiropractic. She is a University of Kentucky alumni, and a native Houstonian. Growing up as a competitive gymnast, aches and pains were a daily occurance. Through chiropractic care she was able to recover faster and perform at an even higher level. Not only is optimal range of motion in the joints important, but also proper strength and flexibility of the surrounding muscles. She experienced first hand how the combination of joint mobility, strength and flexibility of the spine and surrounding muscles improves the health of the body. Her goal now is to share her own experiences with those around her, helping others achieve optimal health through her teaching of DEFINEbody.
Renie Viola – DEFINEmind
Renie Viola teaches DEFINEmind, a class which was influenced by Yamuna Body Rolling™ (YBR), a technique to restore lost space in the joints, stretch the muscles to their optimal length, and increase overall range of movement. DEFINEmind uses balls to create a combination of chiropractic, massage, and physical therapy. Renie works with a wide range of individuals, those with serious injuries to those with chronic unexplained pain. She has been helping clients as an instructor since 2008 and holds a BFA in modern dance from the Ohio State University. As both a dancer and a holistic bodyworker, she believes firmly in finding efficiency, ease and joy in all movement, and she knows the DEFINEmind class and YBR™ to be the most powerful tool for this and for overall wellness. Renie is available for both private and group classes, and is eager to use the DEFINEmind class to help her new community in HoustonDEFINE
Ashley Zarr – DEFINEbody
Ashley is a busy wife, mother, and owner of “Junk in Your Trunk Houston” who realized soon after having two kids the need for a consistent exercise routine. She went through several styles and types of yoga before she found one she stayed with for the last ten years. She came to DEFINE with the intention of expanding on her very solid yoga education, and loved it so much that she now teaches this method that combines flexibility, strength and balance . She’s found that by sharing what she’s learned with her children, their fitness and awareness has grown. It’s something they, too, can do. And in between it all, she deals with the acquisition and disbursement of upscale, used furniture for her many discreet clients who are moving, changing styles or downsizing. Her business was recently profiled on Channel 2 News and 002 Magazine.