About Us
Our Philosophy
At Pure Life Movement, we believe movement is more than exercise — it’s a pathway to strength, confidence, healing, and connection.
We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space where every body feels supported. Whether you’re here to move, sweat, slow down, or restore, your experience is guided with intention, care, and expertise.
Our Standard
Your health and well-being matter to us.
That’s why every class and service at Pure Life is led by certified professionals. Our instructors and wellness providers are trained, experienced, and continually learning — ensuring that every offering is safe, effective, and thoughtfully designed for real bodies and real lives.
We don’t cut corners when it comes to quality.
This is our standard.
Meet Our Instructors
Our team is made up of passionate, knowledgeable professionals who bring their unique backgrounds, energy, and expertise to every class.
Each instructor is:
- Fully certified in their respective fields
- Committed to safe, inclusive, and intentional movement
- Dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your journey
From yoga and mobility to dance, strength, recovery, and specialty workshops, our instructors are here to guide you with confidence and care.
Founder & Lead Insturctor, Samantha Valencia
Lover of cat's and cheese, Samantha is a certified movement professional and studio owner passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where people can move with confidence. With over ten years of experience in yoga, fitness, and wellness, she leads with intention, education, and heart — and is deeply committed to working only with certified professionals who share the same standard of care.
Aimee Rogado
Aimee Rogado
Nicole Banks
Aimee Rogado
Nicole has always loved being active and truly believes that movement is medicine- it helps to heal us both on the inside and out. Yoga has always felt like a love letter to her body and she embarked on her yoga teacher training back in 2017. Most of that journey taking place in NYC, with some time spent in Dartmouth,MA, NJ and Nashville, TN. Her vibe is goofy and supportive. She teaches a beat driven class to get you out of your head and into your body. Movement should feel like a celebration and you’ll get to celebrate that on the mat together. In addition to teaching, she’s also a romance author and a lover of books. “I’ve lived so many lives, and they’re all wrapped together in a paperback
Deanna Cipolla
Are you an athlete looking to improve your performance and prevent injury? Our yoga for athletes classes are designed to help you build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance your overall athletic performance.
Anika Kent
Meditation and mindfulness are powerful tools for cultivating inner peace and calm. Join us for a meditation class or workshop and learn how to quiet your mind and connect with your inner self.
Angela Pang
Angela is a mom of 3 kids. She gained a lot of weight after her last child and was looking for a fun way to lose weight. She joined her local gym and attended a Zumba class and instantly fell in love with Zumba. After joining 1 year in the gym, she lost over 40 lbs. Zumba is her favorite group fitness class, not only did it help her physically, it also helped her mentally. Angela gained a lot of confidence and feel so much happier since. She gets to meet amazing people around her in her classes. So she decided that she wants to bring this happiness to others. After she got her Zumba license in 2022, she also obtained her Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold, and Zumba Kids licenses. She is also an AFAA certified group fitness instructor.
Nika Lopez
Nika discovered yoga in 1999 during a high school movement class and immediately felt a deep connection to the practice, knowing it would become a lifelong companion. Growing up in a challenging home environment and navigating depression and alcoholism, yoga became a steady source of grounding, healing, and self-connection. Through her own journey, Nika found not only personal healing but also a calling to hold space for others to do the same.
In addition to movement, Nika later explored aromatherapy and loves weaving essential oils into her classes to create a deeper, more immersive experience. Her teaching style is slow, gentle, and restorative, rooted in listening to the body and supporting sustainable healing. As both a teacher and a student, her passion is helping others reconnect with themselves and discover their own sense of peace, light, and everyday rhythm.
Fun fact: when she’s not teaching yoga, Nika designs websites for artists and new business owners and loves blending creativity and mindfulness with entrepreneurship.