Meet Our Instructors

Head of program design.

Charity Smith is the founder and owner of Poised Fitness and brings more than 20 years of experience in health, fitness and entrepreneurship. She holds a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with a focus in Health and Fitness Management and a minor in Business Administration from Texas State University. Her early career included an internship at Cooper Fitness Center and working with clients at Cooper Fitness Center, Dallas Country Club and Equinox.

In 2012, Charity partnered with the City of Frisco to launch PureFitMom, a stroller fitness program for mothers. She later created the health and lifestyle platform A Poised Perspective and expanded her expertise through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition before opening Poised Fitness in 2022.

Charity is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Integrative Nutritionist. She also holds Primary and Advanced Pilates Mat certifications, a Mobility Specialist certification and a HeroBoard certification.

Thoughtful and intentional about every workout she creates, Charity combines strength, Pilates, mobility and recovery to help clients become stronger, move better and stay active for years to come.

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Alicia brings a lifelong love of health and fitness to Poised. She graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 2004 with a degree in Kinesiology and Health Education and has experience as a teacher, coach and children’s director at Grace Bible Church.

Alicia is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, a certified Heroboard instructor and is currently completing her NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification.

Physical health has always been a priority in Alicia’s life. She is passionate about helping others experience the physical and emotional benefits of movement—and see fitness as a sustainable lifestyle.

Allison brings more than 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a former high school dance, theatre and fitness teacher and has taught a variety of fitness formats at health clubs throughout the DFW area and online.

Allison is a Cooper Aerobics–Certified Group Fitness Instructor with experience teaching barre, boot camp and personal training. She is also certified in Primary and Advanced Mat Pilates and Heroboard.

Allison earned her degree in Kinesiology, Health and Dance from Sam Houston State University and previously served as an adjunct instructor at Cooper Aerobics Center.

Stefanie brings her passion for health and fitness to Poised, where she inspires others along their own fitness journeys. She is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and holds Primary and Advanced Mat Pilates certifications, as well as a Heroboard certification.

Stefanie earned her degree in Communication Studies from Biola University in Southern California, where she grew up as a multi-sport athlete. She discovered her love for group fitness as an adult, with a particular passion for barre, which she has practiced for nearly a decade.

With a background in teaching and coaching, Stefanie loves motivating others to grow, stay active and have fun while doing it.

Beth Bowe’s fitness journey began as a student-athlete competing in volleyball, basketball and dance before discovering her passion for strength training in the weight room. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington and has experience as a personal trainer and leading outdoor boot camp–style classes.

Beth is a certified teacher in the state of Texas and an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. She also holds Primary and Advanced Pilates Mat certifications and is a certified Heroboard instructor.

Beth brings a unique energy to every class, challenging and encouraging participants while making fitness fun. As a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, she has been known to dance along with the music and bring an upbeat, spirited energy to every session. Whether you’re looking to build strength or simply enjoy your workout, Beth’s enthusiasm will inspire you every step of the way.