Carmela Hongthong

Carmela has been a Pure Barre instructor since May 2023 and is certified in all five formats: Classic, Empower, Align, Define, and Reform. Her Pure Barre journey began as a member following the COVID-19 pandemic, where she quickly fell in love with both the challenging workouts and the supportive community. What started as a fitness routine soon became a passion that inspired her to step behind the mic and help others discover their own strength. A dedicated member herself, Carmela has taken more than 1,000 classes at her home studio and enjoys visiting Pure Barre studios across the country whenever she travels. She loves creating an encouraging, welcoming environment where members can challenge themselves, build confidence, and celebrate every milestone. Outside the studio, Carmela works full-time as a Nurse Manager at Loma Linda University Health, where she has served as a registered nurse for more than 15 years. When she’s not teaching or working, she enjoys reading, traveling, spending time at the beach, and, of course, finding her next great book.