Our Story

Jess is an avid runner and full time mother of four, free spirited children. Her goal on a daily basis is to simply feel good, be energetic, and be happy. To reach this goal is even more simple: be careful of what you put into your body, get plenty of fresh air, exercise daily, be loving towards others, and enjoy a good craft beer! From track and cross country, to volleyball, basketball, and diving into any and all forms of physical fitness, Jess discovered a love for yoga, and felt inspired to teach others the practice that has benefited her life both physically and mentally. She has a bachelors degree in Sociology and Human Services from Black Hills State University, and is a RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) from the Colorado School of Yoga where she studied under the founder, Gina Caputo, who put her heart and soul into her schooling and taught her students the priceless knowledge of what yoga really means and how to practice it both on, and off the mat. Jess is CPR and AED certified, and has completed continued education courses in both Yin and Chair yoga. Come to class to breathe, laugh, and evolve both physically and mentally.  

"At the end of the day people wont remember what you said, they wont remember what you did, but they will remember how you made them feel"

~Maya Angelou

Dr. Devon's skills range from being an elite, division 1 athlete to a chiropractic physician. Her philosophy of health centers on lifestyle. Nurturing and cleansing the body with physical activity, quality food, and positive energy is the meaning of true health.  Since she began her collegiate career, she has always dreamed of creating a gym that would appeal to all walks of life and fitness levels and a workout that would positively shape and change your entire day. Through her experiences and educational background, she and Jess have perfected the idea of “The Hot Room”.  Her life mission, with chiropractic care and exercise, is to educate and lead her community to their optimum level of health. Dr. Devon has a bachelors degree in exercise science from North Dakota State University, where she was a 4 year student-athlete for the track and field team, specializing in the 100 and 400 meter hurdles. She is currently a practicing chiropractor and acupuncturist at Nelson Chiropractic. Dr. Devon is a certified group fitness instructor and will be leading students through strength and conditioning classes. 

Olivia and her husband, Jared moved to The Black Hills in the Summer of 2016 after working in the area during Sturgis Rally since 2005.  Growing up in San Diego, CA introduced her to fitness at an early age playing competitive Club Soccer, training horses, and competing in tennis tournaments as a teenager, but the sports never showed her the true meaning of discipline and mind control.

“I first fell in love with yoga after I received a free week trial at a local studio.  I had just recently sprained my ankle and was hoping that a few classes would at least help bring back some mobility.  After only three classes, I was blown away by the drastic improvements I experienced, not only in my ankle, but my overall leg flexibility and mental calmness.  I’ve been hooked ever since", says Olivia.

After recovering from her injury and practicing yoga daily for several years, she kept the momentum going by getting certified through Core Power as a Yoga Sculpt Trainer in 2013.  Immersing herself in the intensive training lead to her passion in introducing as many people as she could to the wonders of yoga.

Her yoga classes are based off a Vinyasa Flow and focused on perfecting each yoga pose all while keeping a connection between the mind, breath and body.

 Grace  was born and raised in South Dakota, but consistently travels as a  medic for the U.S Air Force. Spearfish is where she currently resides  and considers home. She studies biology and chemistry at Black Hills  State University to one day become a Physicians Assistant. She is  passionate about combining holistic healing, modern medicine, and  passion for life to maintain true health. Grace is a 200 hour Registered  Yoga Teacher, and wants to share fitness with others. Grace loves  continuing her education of anything health and wellness, traveling,  snowboarding, wakeboarding, and hiking. Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.

Andrew Coughlin is from De Smet SD and grew up a as a competitive athlete from football  and track to professional bull riding, he has done it all. Through his  years of professional bull riding and fighting, he has learned the  importance of physical fitness. He started coming to The Hot Room a  little over a year ago and found that the strength and conditioning  classes kept him strong and lean and the yoga classes gave him balance  and flexibility, all of which showed in the rodeo arena. He is excited  to finally take the instructor roll and can not wait to challenge  students to a whole new level.  

 Lindsey  Block has lived in South Dakota for most of her life, and considers  Spearfish her home. She loves the Black Hills, and feels very fortunate  to live here!
Lindsey started doing  yoga in 2016, and quickly learned how to use it as a tool for everyday  life. She had previously suffered from depression and lacked self care  in her routines. Yoga has changed her life, and helped her to become  stronger and healthier, both mentally and physically!
Lindsey loves  to share her passion of yoga with as many people as she can, so that  maybe she can help someone find their way the way that yoga has helped  her find hers. She is currently obtaining her RYT 200hr training and  looks forward to learning more every day!
Lindsey loves to spend  time with her boyfriend Jackson, and her two dogs, Rick and Morti! She  also enjoys playing guitar, spending time in her greenhouse, and has a  Gourmet Mushroom Business. 

Amy Ruff is a Spearfish native. Always thinking of herself as "Sporty  Smurf", physical activity has always been a passion. Volleyball, track, hiking, paddle boarding, are just a few of her loves. She is also a regular on the Matthews Opera House stage. Her husband Travis and kiddos =Alivia , Wyat, and Alyse, join in all these passions  when they can.
 

"Contentment makes poor men rich. Discontentment makes rich men poor"
-Ben Franklin