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INSTRUCTORS

Alexis Miller

Meditation

Alexis Miller

A certified iRest Yoga Nidra and yoga instructor, Alexis believes in empowering veterans through their own hea…

Jennifer Ellis

Yoga

Jennifer Ellis

Jennifer Ellis is a holistic wellness expert, certified fitness, yoga, and meditation teacher with 20+ years of experience. She is dedicated to...

Melissa Russell-Neiswender

iRest

Melissa Russell-Neiswender

Melissa believes that everyone has the power to evolve their health and well-being physically, mentally, and sp...

Jeff Hunt

iRest

Jeff Hunt

Jeff is a Veteran who has seen first hand, personally and professionally, the positive impact meditation has o…

Lisa Ophoven

Yoga

Lisa Ophoven

Lisa, an experienced yoga guide, excels in injury recovery, strength, breath connection, and flexibility...

Kathryn Bumgarner

Mindfulness

Kathryn Bumgarner

As a retired nurse, Kathryn is able to bring her experience into trauma informed meditation and mindfulness pr…

Jessica Watson

Yoga

Jessica Watson

Passionate mover turned yoga instructor. Brown belt in karate. A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer. Barre and Myofascial Rel...

Paula James

Yoga

Paula James

Paula James, a yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience, empowers individuals with chronic pain and…

Cynthia Tastad

iRest

Cynthia Tastad

Cynthia is an Occupational Therapist and a certified iRest Yoga Nidra instructor and she uses medical and hol…

Debra Andersen MS

iRest

Debra Andersen MS

With an eclectic background in the clinical and studio setting, Debra brings the mind-body connection to all o…

Susanne Hutchinson

Meditation

Susanne Hutchinson

A certified Yoga and iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher, Susanne believes in the accessibility of yoga and its mental an…

Beth Tyrrell-Prevost

Yoga

Beth Tyrrell-Prevost

Beth's yoga journey began during her second pregnancy in 2000, evolving from a simple exercise routine into a profound transformation. After comple...

Ellen Furnari

Mindfulness

Ellen Furnari

Ellen Furnari, PhD, has taught mindfulness since 2010 in educational, community, and correctional settings. She is passionate about helping...

Reggie Pope

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Reggie Pope

Reggie is a certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor with over eight years of teaching experience and decades of martial arts training. A former U.S. Army

Rebekah Wright

Yoga

Rebekah Wright

Rebekah has been teaching yoga, breathwork, and meditation for the Air Force since 2020. She enjoys helping o...

Jill Koenig

iRest

Jill Koenig

Jill is a certified iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher and clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience working wit…

Jane McIntosh

Yoga

Jane McIntosh

With 20+ years' experience E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor, ACSM Certified Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, Wellness Coach...

Lisa Bermudez

Yoga

Lisa Bermudez

Lisa Bermudez is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and certified Ayurveda Health Counselor with over 10 years...

Senia Cotto-Walton

Fitness

Senia Cotto-Walton

Senia, a seasoned fitness instructor with over 7 years of experience, specializes in inclusive, adaptive, and trauma-informed...

Michael Scarpone

Wellness

Michael Scarpone

Michael F. Scarpone is a mindfulness teacher and specializes in beginner and intermediate classes as well as coach...

Renay Bloom

iRest

Renay Bloom

Renay Bloom, CSO at IN BOULI™, invites you to self-care through integrative practices, mindfulness, meditation...

Michelle Kole

Meditation

Michelle Kole

Michelle is a Licensed Psychologist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with 20+ yrs experience in mental..

Katherine Polce

Yoga

Katherine Polce

Katie is a Yoga practitioner inspiring mindful movement and meditation for well-being

Paula Nelson

Tai Chi

Paula Nelson

Paula is a retired US Army training officer and a retired newspaper editor. She holds certifications in Tai Ch…

Jaqui Duvall

Guided Imagery

Jaqui Duvall

Jaqui has been coaching and teaching Behavioral Health Education for nearly 20 years. She has a passion for As…

Jude Levy

Yoga

Jude Levy

Jude is a Yoga Instructor, Certified Spiritual Coach, Reiki Healer, Color Therapist, Clinical Yoga Specialist…

Sophia Schreckenghaust

Yoga

Sophia Schreckenghaust

Sophia Schreckenghaust, MHP, CHES, empowers well-being through yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic health solutions.

Leonard Shen

Qigong

Leonard Shen

Leonard is a seasoned instructor with nearly four decades of experience in energy practices such as Tai Chi, Reiki, Yog...

Holli Cavalluzzi

Yoga

Holli Cavalluzzi

Holli began a yoga practice over fifteen years ago and was struck by its transformative benefits and the sense…

Mary Cordray

Tai Chi

Mary Cordray

Mary, a certified Tai Chi for Health Institute instructor who is passionate about sharing the safe and effectiv…

Juli Greenwald

Yoga

Juli Greenwald

Juli has taken her personal yoga practice into a teaching practice that she wants to share with you in hopes t…

Daba Briggs

Yoga

Daba Briggs

Daba, a yoga teacher and trainer since 2009, crafts inclusive classes for all levels, emphasizing mindfulness and personal clarity.

Jessica Ford

Yoga

Jessica Ford

Jessica Ford, MS, C-IAYT, RYT-500 is a certified yoga therapist and teacher specializing in Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga...

Ryan Kneessi

Wellness

Ryan Kneessi


Ryan Kneessi
Dr. Kneessi is a passionate naturopathic doctor with a focus on holistic healing and personalized patient care. With a background...

Chris Burnett

Tai Chi

Chris Burnett

Chris is a lifelong martial artist who brings focus, grounding, and balance to all of his Tai Chi classes as h…

Lisa Long

Yoga

Lisa Long

Lisa Long, M.A. is a passionate Certified Yoga Therapist and Instinctive Meditation Guide who helps individuals relieve pain and enhanc...

Karl Leiderman

Wellness

Karl Leiderman

I am a healthy, over 50 y/o young man. I walk, jog, sprint, bike, exercise with heavy weights, live with purpose…

Julio Cortez

Tai Chi

Julio Cortez

Julio has trained in gymnastics, dance, yoga and more than 12 different martial arts. He teaches his students to…

Joseph Brady

Tai Chi

Joseph Brady

Joseph Brady, MSTCM, L. Ac., Dipl.O.M., an Associate Professor specializing in Tai Chi, Qig..

Dan Cohen PhD

iRest

Dan Cohen PhD

Dr. Cohen is an iRest Yoga Nidra instructor and has over 10 years of experience helping people improve their h…

Hali Shields

Barre

Hali Shields

Hali is an integrative wellness expert. Wellness is a lifelong passion as she was a semi-professional ballet...

Dominic Stanley

iRest

Dominic Stanley

As a veteran, Dominic knows the importance of keeping the mind and body in harmony to decrease anxiety and i...

Andrew Rosenstock

Yoga

Andrew Rosenstock

With certifications in iRest, yoga, and massage, Andrew has taken his wellness practice all around the world a…

La-Shonda Spencer

Yoga

La-Shonda Spencer

La-Shonda’s goal for each student is to feel that they can do yoga with the tools/props because if you can…

Rebecca Steele

Yoga

Rebecca Steele

As a dedicated yoga therapist, Rebecca is an advocate for the health and well-being of each client she se...

Tania Palacios

Yoga

Tania Palacios

Tania Palacios is an Integrative Behavioral Health Clinician, Yoga Therapist, and Life MAP Coach who helps service members, veterans, and their families...

Serena Wills

Wellness

Serena Wills

Serena has diverse experience in integrative health practices, nutrition, caregiving, stress reduction, and life transitions. She is also..

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