About Aida

Are you seeking to enhance your well-being and achieve inner harmony? With decades of experience as a wellness expert, I established Aspire to Harmony to provide personalized guidance and transformative experiences. By combining my fitness, yoga, and meditation expertise with a passion for ceremonies and events, I empower individuals and organizations to cultivate balance and fulfillment. Let's embark on a journey toward a healthier, happier you.

Professional dancer. Soldier. Chicago Bulls cheerleader. Yoga teacher. These aren't just résumé lines — they're the lived experiences that shape every program I create.

As former Director of Group Exercise at Chicago's East Bank Club, I've spent decades designing movement, wellness, and retreat experiences that are as unique as the people in the room. A registered yoga teacher, trained improviser, and self-proclaimed Happiness Provocateur, I specialize in recreation design that sparks joy, connection, and lasting transformation. My approach is simple: wellness should feel personal, purposeful, and alive. Whether we're on a mat, in a retreat space, or on a Zoom call, I bring my whole self — and I invite you to do the same.

A proud veteran and Crain's Chicago Business honoree, I'm also committed to community — supporting fellow veterans and military spouses through  D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families: Bunker Labs and serving on the board for the International Live Events Association's Chicago Chapter.

Let's connect and explore how we can create meaningful celebrations and enrich our lives together!