Spartanburg, SC

Hi! My name is Kayla O'Connell. I grew up in a small town in Franklin, NC, with my parents and four brothers. While in Franklin, I had the opportunity of opening my own kickboxing business. I was also a Personal Trainer for many years. I graduated Western Carolina University with Physical Education degree. While I was there, I worked alongside the Strength and Conditioning Department for college athletes. As a mother of a young child, I understand the struggle so many of us face when it comes to our health. All too often we let ourselves end up on the bottom of the list of priorities. I am thrilled to be a part of such an amazing community that is changing all of that. I have always been a very passionate person with an overwhelming desire to help others achieve their goals. I pour everything I have into anything I do. I've struggled with weight issues in my past, so I know the hard work and dedication it takes to live a healthy lifestyle. As a Certified Personal Trainer, I know I am doing exactly what I am meant to do. I love the fact that I can impact others and help them to reach their goals. I am so excited to be able to assist you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. 

Tianna was born in Pennsylvania, raised in Delaware, and went to high school in New Jersey. She grew up taking tap, ballet and jazz and transitioned to sports in middle school. Tianna played volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, and ran track and cross country in high school. She got recruited to run Cross Country at Southern Wesleyan University and was named 1st team all-conference, 1st team all-region, Sonic Student-Athlete of the week, Beef O'Brady's student athlete of the week, won the first annual Warrior Invitational, and received the Female Performance of the Year award in 2008. She graduated with a degree in Physical Education and was a P.E. teacher in Spartanburg School District 2 for 6 years. Tianna is now a certified personal trainer and teaches line dance, cardio dance, circuit training, cardio agility, weight training, PiYo, Plyoga, Pound, and active older adult classes. Her favorite "Tianna Tips"are, "It never gets easier, you just get better" and "Working out is like mouthwash. If you feel the BURN, it's working!"

In her spare time, Tianna enjoys line dancing, belly dancing, training for American Ninja Warrior, eating ice cream, and spending time with her husband.