Our Team

COURTNEY BURTON
Co-Owner/Instructor

Courtney Is an AFAA-certified group fitness Instructor, ACE-certified personal trainer, Certified Barre Instructor Level 1-2, and a mom of two. Courtney has resided in Cabot for over 17 years and has been a fitness professional for 13 years.

Courtney has taught a large variety of fitness formats and locations throughout her career. Her favorite modalities are Barre, strength training, and Pilates/Yoga.

Courtney believes that movement is medicine for your mind, body, and soul. She leads with form and encourages progress over perfection. Courtney strives to create a challenging yet enjoyable fitness experience for all of her clients.

SHALEE UHL
Co-Owner/Instructor

Shalee was raised in Cabot, graduating in 1997. She has been an MTI for 26 years. Shalee opened the Arkansas Academy of Massage where she teaches kinesiology and anatomy, allowing her to have a better understanding of how the body moves.

She is ASFA certified In HIIT, Barre, group fitness, and boot camp training. Shalee is passionate and mindful of others’ mental and emotional well-being while helping achieve their goals in strength and understanding each individual’s limits.

HEATHER CARTER
Co-Owner/Instructor

Heather Carter has been married to her husband Neil for 22 years and they have two amazing teenagers. She has been instructing for 11 years in some capacity and has a background in CrossFit, Cycle and is Barre Certified. She's also been teaching strength and HIIT style classes for the past 6 years.

Her favorite part of coaching is seeing confidence grow in the people taking the class. She loves helping people grow not only in strength but also in faith. Heather's goal in each class is to make people feel comfortable and welcome.

KENNETH UHL
Instructor

Kenneth graduated from Cabot High School In 2001. He believes in hard work, and dedication, and likes to push himself physically and be involved in almost anything that brings competition to his doorstep. Kenneth has been involved in competitive sports and intense group training for the majority of his life. He's excited to help people of all levels achieve their fitness goals.

KELLY BUCHANAN
Instructor

Kelly is a Cabot native and began her fitness career in 2006. She is an AFAA and ACE Group Certified Fitness Instructor with certifications in multiple formats Including PIYo, P90X, and Schwinn Cycle. She has taught a variety of classes to a broad range of participants.

Kelly believes that exercise creates a strength and mindset that can be healing to the body and soul. Her teaching style focuses on the education of form, muscle usage, proper technique, and positive energy.

JUSTIN PARSONS
Instructor

Justin is a 200HR Yoga Certified Instructor and Barre Above Certified Instructor. Justin is also a proud father of 3 and is a licensed massage therapist. He enjoys sharing his love of Yoga with the community.

BAILEY GUINN
Instructor

JODI HOOD
Instructor

Jodi is a Speech Language Pathologist. She loves working with children to enhance their communication. She is happily married and has two daughters. Jodi is an Indoor Cycle Certified instructor as well as Barre Certified.

AUDREY BROWN
Instructor

Audrey is a full time lead secretary at Cabot Freshman Academy, proud wife of 16 years and a mom to three amazing kids who keep life busy.

Her fitness journey began during her time in the United States Air Force, where she had the honor of serving as a Physical Training Leader. That experience sparked a deep passion for health and wellness-one that’s been reignited through Ablaze Fitness.

Audrey is Group Fitness Certified and currently teaches Step and Strength.

CRYSTAL MORSE
Instructor

Bailey is a wife, mother and an educator. She has taught elementary school for twelve years and has a passion for teaching and helping people of all ages grow and gain skills needed to better themselves.
She is active in her church and leads a womens ministry. Bailey is group fitness certified and loves teaching Bootcamp and Cycle classes at Ablaze Fitness.

Jared majored in Biology Education and minored in Coaching and Bible/Religion. He became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Harding University while playing football for the Bison. Jared in a personal trainer and focuses his spare time on coaching and fitness. Jared is currently one of the pastors at The Vine in Cabot.

JARED GUINN
Instructor

AMBER BARNES
Instructor

Amber is a Speech Language Pathologist and certified Cycle instructor who is passionate about helping others fine their voice-whether its communication or through movement. As a wife and mother of two busy girls, she understands the importance of balance and staying active, and loves creating a supportive environment for others to thrive. She believes in the power of encouragement and connection, and loves inspiring others to feel strong, confident, and empowered in all aspects of life.

PAYTON SORRELL
Instructor

Payton is a teacher, wife and a dog mom. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Noah. Payton was a dancer all throughout childhood and her teen years and found a love for exercise after moving back home. Payton is a THROW DOWN (by FLY Dance Fitness) certified instructor and Group Fitness Certified.

Crystal lives in Cabot with her husband, Dr. David Morse. They have 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law. She co-owns Horizon OrthoRehab with her husband and enjoys spending time with her animals and traveling.

After falling in love with classes at Ablaze, she recently became certified for primary group fitness to share her experience with others.

You’ll find Crystal subbing and on some weekends at Ablaze Fitness.