Nicci | Co-Owner | Instructor | Curve2Pole

Nicci is the founder of Flourish Aerial Motion & Wellness, where she also serves as co-owner alongside her amazing and talented partners. What began as her dream of opening a studio became a shared vision, brought to life through the dedication, creativity, and collective energy of her partners, her pole family. Together, they poured themselves into making Flourish more than a space; it is a beloved community built with care and resolve.

Nicci has been dancing for over three years and proudly shares that pole is the first thing she has ever stuck with. She first tried pole while on a journey to regain lost mobility, and in the process, she fell in love with it. Pole has given her a relationship with her body that she never had before. She looks at it, uses it, challenges it, and marvels at what it can do. Nicci believes pole has the power to heal and reconnect the mind and body while also being a celebration of what the body can do. At Flourish, she hopes people will release old beliefs about their limitations, surprise themselves, and find both confidence and joy each time they take a spin.

Outside the studio, Nicci is a licensed social worker with a background in therapy and child welfare. For the past two years, her work has centered on program development in inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism. She is currently developing a therapeutic model of pole dance to help people connect more deeply with themselves, find healing, build confidence, and decolonize their relationships with their bodies. In time, she also hopes to extend this work by launching her therapy practice from Flourish, offering another avenue for care and connection.

Joan | Co-Owner | Instructor

Joan first discovered pole attending a birthday party in 2022, and from that very first class, she was hooked. What began as a fun night out quickly turned into a passion that blended movement, creativity, and empowerment.

With a background in sports—volleyball, basketball, and track from grade school through to college—Joan brings the same dedication, discipline, and love of training into her pole practice. She believes that performance, musicality, and dance are just as important as mastering tricks, and she encourages students to embrace every side of their pole journey.

At Flourish, Joan is passionate about helping people tap into their creativity and explore the power of dark femininity. Her hope is that every person who walks through the doors finds not only an outlet for self-expression, but also a safe haven and a supportive community.

Julissa | Co-Owner | Financial Manager | Investor

Julissa came onboard at Flourish to invest in her family, friends and community. While mostly behind the scenes, she is proud to be a part of the Flourish family!

Taylor |Co-Owner | Instructor | Queer | ASL fluent

Meet Taylor!

Taylor stumbled into pole three years ago after seeing an Instagram post from a friend, and honestly, it changed everything. It helped her reconnect with her body in a way she didn’t even know she was missing—and through that, she started to find her way back to herself.

Now, Taylor gets to hold space for others doing the same. Whether you’re here to build strength, try something new, or just move in a way that feels right—you’re in the right place. She’s especially into bendy tricks, but more than anything, she cares about making sure you feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Taylor recently received her XPert Pole 1 & 2 certification, so you can trust you’ll build strong foundations together and celebrate every milestone along the way.

Outside the studio, Taylor is a proud cat mom, unapologetic nap enthusiast, and believer that good rest fuels good movement. Fun fact: she has a pet shrimp!

Community is at the heart of Flourish’s mission. Taylor cheers for others’ wins, laughs through the struggles, and holds space for growth—on and off the pole.