About Our Studio

About Us: In today's fast-paced and technology-driven society, prioritizing wellness is not just a luxury; it's a necessity. The relentless pace of modern life, coupled with constant connectivity, places an unprecedented strain on our physical and mental well-being. Elevate Wellness was designed to serve as a sanctuary for individuals on a journey to cultivate balance, strength, and serenity.

Location: Nestled in the heart of Evergreen and surrounded by the beauty of the Colorado Rockies, our studio provides a tranquil escape and serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures. Situated at an elevation of 8000 feet, Elevate Wellness enjoys the advantage of high-altitude training. Exercising at such heights offers a unique set of benefits that extend beyond the physical challenges associated with increased altitude. Whether engaging in cardiovascular activities, strength training, or yoga, the advantages of exercise at high elevation are manifold and include enhanced respiratory capacity, cardiovascular endurance and increased caloric burn.

Services: From invigorating, high intensity fitness classes to mindful yoga sessions with a view, our studio offers a diverse range of programs designed to cater to all levels of fitness and wellness goals. Whether you're a seasoned yogi, an adrenaline junkie, or someone seeking a peaceful escape, our offerings are crafted to align with the unique needs of our mountain community. Here, we invite you to elevate your well-being and let the mountains inspire your path to health and vitality.

Meet the Team

We are dedicated professionals and nurturing parents. We are enthusiasts of heart-pounding cardio and mindful, meditative yoga. We are Evergreen locals that savor outdoor adventure as well as moments of solitude. We know how challenging it is to balance it all.

Whatever your fitness journey, we’ve got you.

Jessica Knupp

Studio Owner and Fitness Instructor

Jessica is a fitness aficionado, an outdoor enthusiast, and the devoted mother of three energetic boys. While earning her Bachelor of Science from Duke University and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, one profound message echoed throughout her educational training: the pressing mental and physical challenges confronting the health of America's children today. Her professional certification as a group fitness instructor reflects her commitment to helping others achieve their fitness goals, with a particular focus on the unique needs of children and the mental health benefits of movement. Driven by a passion for promoting health and wellness, Jessica launched Elevate Wellness to foster positive changes in people's lives.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Jessica, alongside her family, has found a haven in the mountains in beautiful Evergreen, Colorado. Their love for the great outdoors is evident as they embrace every opportunity to immerse themselves in outdoor activities.

Emily Johnson

Yoga and Barre Instructor

For more than a decade, Emily has been teaching fitness classes that benefit both mind and body. Her dedication to the physical and spiritual practices started in college and served her well during years of moving from an office chair to the mat.

Emily brings poise to the Seat of the Teacher and students feel both challenged and supported in her classes. Her teaching style is polished but extremely approachable and always includes thoughtful hands‑on assists. Emily is a certified Barre teacher and was trained in the direct lineage of Lotte Berk. As a long‑time Pilates practitioner, the strength, movement and alignment of the traditional Pilates method will often find its way into her sequences. Emily completed her advanced 300-hour certification with Christina Sell in 2018, which heavily influenced how she sequences each class. Emily incorporated strength and movement into both of her pregnancies and has her prenatal yoga certification.

Emily lives in Evergreen, CO and when she’s not on her mat, you’ll find Emily imparting yogic wisdom on the three men in her life: her adventurous little boys, Warren and Charlie and her wonderful husband, Bryce.

Laura Garran

Yoga Instructor and Certified Life Coach

Laura is passionate about helping people who want to live with intention. After her first yoga class 25 years ago, she realized that breathing exercises, meditation and asanas (postures) could help her manage stress and build in peace. Laura's yoga practice served as the catalyst to changing the way she navigated a corporate Human Resources career, various stages of marriage and parenthood, an international family move, and her mother's terminal cancer. Leveraging her career in leadership, Laura has a unique approach to coaching her clients to identify and achieve their personal and professional wellness objectives. Utilizing an intention setting approach, Laura offers support with goals such as creating a mindfulness routine, establishing boundaries, and navigating career demands. One and one and small group instruction is Laura's specialty, as well as teaching introduction to yoga for those who say 'I'm not flexible'. Spending time with her husband Steve, daughter Lilly, and German Shepherd Juna in the foothills of Golden, CO is where Laura is happiest.