​Meet Heather!

Heather has been part of The Vitality Place community since 2018, first as a client and now as an instructor. She immediately felt at home in the welcoming community, taking Pro and Contemporary classes, Cardio Dance, Barre, and Yoga. In early 2022, Heather joined the instructor team, excited to help others discover the same joy, confidence, and sense of belonging that movement has brought to her life.

Her love of dance began at a young age, training in a wide variety of styles including jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap, lyrical, modern, Broadway, partner, and global dance forms. She continued dancing competitively throughout college as a member of the KSC Hip-Hop Dance Team, competing twice at UDA Nationals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. 

Alongside her dance training, Heather earned bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education, Nutritional & Physical Health, and Business Management while completing additional coursework in dance technique, choreography, composition, and performance studies. She later graduated summa cum laude from Merrimack College with a master’s degree in Special Education. 

Heather is a certified Barre instructor through the International Ballet Barre Fitness Association, with advanced training in Barre Essentials, Fundamental Barre Technique, and Pre- and Postnatal Barre. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance (RYT-200), having completed extensive training in asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), anatomy, yoga philosophy, the Yoga Sutras, chakras, meditation, and mindful movement. In addition, Heather is a Level II Certified Reiki Practitioner. This training has deepened her understanding of the mind-body connection and allows her to create a calm, grounded, and welcoming space where students can restore balance, reduce stress, and reconnect with themselves through movement. She believes in supporting the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and incorporates mindfulness, breath awareness, and nervous system regulation into her classes whenever appropriate. 

Outside the studio, Heather is the Co-Founder and Director of Education for Birch & Bloom Homeschool Cooperative. She enjoys spending time with her family, homeschooling her two daughters, exploring nature, traveling, gardening and raising her backyard chickens, and furthering her education in health, wellness, fitness, and holistic living.

Heather’s teaching philosophy centers on creating an encouraging, inclusive environment where every individual—regardless of experience level—can build strength, confidence, and joy through movement. She believes fitness should be both challenging and fun, leaving students feeling empowered, energized, and more connected to themselves.

Fun Facts

Sun Sign

Cancer

Favorite Social Media

Instagram @heathlallen

Breakfast or Lunch?

Breakfast

Coffee or Tea?

Coffee

Favorite Book

I love books related to spiritual and personal growth, positive mindset, and health and wellness – Anything that will teach me something new to benefit myself and my family! If I could recommend one book to someone, it would be The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Favorite Podcast

Right now I’m loving Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark. Other favorites include The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka, Grounded Wellness by Primally Pure, and Dear Gabby.

Favorite Music Artist 

There are so many depending on my mood and I love all genres! Some favorites include Lana Del Rey, Portugal The Man, and Taylor Swift

Favorite Weekend Plans

Family time with my husband Mike, our two daughters Isla and Indy, and our dog Kota. We love taking weekend or day trips and spending time with friends.

What motivates you to workout?

Knowing that I will always feel my best – physically, mentally, and spiritually – after a good workout! I love to see progress and be able to do things in class that I once couldn’t.

Favorite Thing About TVP

The tight-knit community that we have! I have made so many wonderful connections with other like minded individuals here – both instructors and clients. I also love the fact that I get to share the same studio and passion for movement with my daughters, who both participate in the dance program at TVP!