St. Dominic Fitness Center

Jumpstart your morning, make your lunch break count or wrap up your day with these high-speed cycling classes! They provide a great cardiovascular workout while challenging your muscles and increasing your level of fitness.

A dance fitness program involving dance and aerobic elements. The choreography incorporates a hip-hop playlist for a heart-pumping, fun, energetic class.

Liven up your day with this low- to moderate-intensity workout that increases flexibility and improves range of motion and overall fitness. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

A moderate-intensity water aerobics class that takes advantage of all muscle parts in the body to improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. It will be taught in both the shallow and deep end of the fitness pool.

Rejuvenate and balance your mind, body and spirit with this relaxing, yet strengthening, workout. Increases focus and concentration through the coordination of movement and breathing.

Come improve posture, increase lung capacity and create strong, sculpted muscles. This class emphasizes all around, complete fitness supporting a variety of fitness goals, from building strength to increasing flexibility.

A low-intensity water walking class that lets you go at your own pace. It is designed to improve endurance, flexibility, and strength and is taught in the shallow end of the lap pool. A physician's release is required before attending a class.

A deep water running/jogging aerobics class designed to promote muscle tone and definition as well as cardiovascular endurance.

This class is offered to expectant mothers wanting a low-impact, moderate workout. It will be taught in the shallow end of the lap pool. All participants must be at least 12 weeks along and have a signed medical release from your physician submitted prior to attending. Additional fees will apply if you are not delivering at St. Dominic's Hospital or if your home Club is not at St. Dominic's.

Anupbeat, high-intensity, low-impact water workout that includes cardio conditioning, muscle strengthening and core work. The class will be taught in the shallow and deep ends.

With over 18 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), I have dedicated my career to helping individuals improve mobility, reduce pain, and achieve a higher quality of life. My extensive clinical background has provided me with a strong foundation in rehabilitation, injury prevention, and functional movement.

Transitioning into my current role, I now focus on bridging the gap between rehabilitation and long-term wellness. I design and oversee fitness programs that promote strength, mobility and overall health for a wide range of individuals—from those recovering from injury to those striving to maintain an active lifestyle.

I am passionate about creating a supportive and motivating environment where members feel confident in their fitness journey. By combining my clinical expertise with fitness programming, I ensure safe, effective, and personalized approaches that help individuals reach their goals while reducing the risk of injury.

Known for my strong work ethic and ability to connect with people, I take pride in educating and empowering others to take control of their health. My mission is to inspire lasting lifestyle changes through movement, consistency, and a commitment to overall wellness.

Ben Barlow is the head personal trainer at St. Dominic Fitness Center, where he works with a wide range of clients to improve health, fitness and physical function.   

Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to St. Dominic Fitness Center. He earned a Bachelor’s in Sports Coaching Education with a minor in History from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a master’s degree in applied Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning, from Concordia University, Chicago. With a strong interest in exercise physiology, Benjamin focuses on understanding how the body works and using that knowledge to create sustainable training strategies.  

Ben’s favorite quote: “The methods are many, but the concepts are few”. This principle reminds us that health, fitness and nutrition don’t have to follow a one-size-fits-all approach. As long as key concepts are adhered to, individuals can find success through methods that suit their preferences and lifestyles. 

Registered as a yoga teacher since 2021 and a yoga student for over a decade, Ella Shields is continually drawn to yoga for how it calls us into the present moment. She is passionate about accessibility and enjoy teaching mindful chair and beginner classes. Outside of the yoga studio, she is a licensed occupational therapist.  

Rachel Wilson is a dedicated fitness instructor who has taught at St Dominic’s for more than 15 years.  She teaches early morning cycling and boot camp classes bringing energy, expertise and encouragement so clients can focus on learning exactly what their bodies are capable of. She is welcoming — not intimidating — and creates a space where every client feels supported, challenged and inspired.  

With a background in endurance and high intensity interval training (HIIT), Rachel focuses on helping clients build strong foundations that translate into real-life confidence and visible results. Her classes are known for high energy, great music and easy capability-centric modifications that meet people exactly where they are.  

Whether she’s guiding a beginner through a first workout or pushing an experienced athlete to their next milestone, Rachel brings the same passion: helping people show up for themselves and leave feeling stronger than when they walked in.  

When she’s not coaching, you’ll find her practicing law as a prosecutor for the State of Mississippi or as a judge advocate for the Air Force, kayaking or paddle boarding on the Reservoir or cheering on her clients’ wins — big and small.  

With more than 20 years of experience teaching group fitness, Kelly brings energy, expertise and motivation to every class. Specializing in spin, boot camp, kickboxing and a variety of group exercise formats, she creates challenging, fun and inclusive workouts for all fitness levels. Known for her encouraging style and results-driven approach, Kelly is passionate about helping people feel strong, confident and empowered through movement.  

Jopi Stegall is a speech pathologist and group exercise instructor with a lifelong passion for movement and wellness. Her fitness career began in the early 1990s and has grown to include certifications in indoor cycling, group exercise, HIIT, Tabata, Pilates, yoga, TRX, water aerobics and more. 

She holds a master of science in education and speechlanguage pathology and enjoys learning about people, movement and God’s purpose for her life. A longtime triathlete, Jopi has competed throughout the Southeast and values the experiences and friendships gained along the way. She is happily married, has two rescue pups and looks forward to exercising with you. 

Wendy Crumpton, RYT-200, has taught yoga for more than 20 years and has been a Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor for over fifteen years. She has also taught a variety of fitness classes – ranging from spin to restorative yoga. Through various fitness modalities, she is able to assist clients in creating, developing and maintaining a functional fitness regimen not only to achieve specific fitness goals, but also sustain fitness for everyday living.