Dr. Jacayia Austin Cuartas is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Certified Lactation Counselor that is passionate about supporting the breastfeeding dyad. She has lived in many states in the US like New York, Florida, Massachusetts and Arizona. Jacayia completed her BA in Spanish at the University of Florida, then her doctorate at MGH IHP in Boston and now has settled here in Rhode Island. Jacayia has experience working in a pediatric outpatient clinic specializing in infant feeding. She also treated clients with overall developmental delays related to their fine motor, visual motor, oral motor, cognitive and social emotional development. Jacayia works part-time at Women and Infant’s hospital as a lactation counselor in the NICU where she supports nursing parents to build their supply and reach their feeding goals.

Jacayia is trained in the Beckman Oral Motor protocol and has taken continuing education to support bottle feeding skills and body work for better breastfeeding. Jacayia is currently completed her certified educator of infant massage program and loves to teach infant massage courses.

Jacayia loves to design, sew, knit, learn languages, travel, and enjoy delicious food. She wants to explore the beauty of Rhode Island by going to beaches and visiting local restaurants and shops.

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Yalith prioritizes playfulness and joyful movement in her yoga practice. She completed her 200hr yoga teacher training with Yoga of Energy Flow in Cambridge, MA followed by her 300hr yoga teacher training at Jala Studio in Providence, RI. She is also a NASM certified personal trainer and loves to combine traditional yoga with a more contemporary approach to mobility, stability, and strength. Yalith is HAES-aligned and is passionate about presenting movement in a way that goes against harmful diet culture messaging. She is also neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and committed to making her classes inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all.

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Kim Bernardo is a 500-Hour certified yoga teacher, and also holds certifications in Grief Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Meditation and Yin. Her focuses are mainly on Vinyasa, Gentle, Yin and Grief. Her practice, passion and knowledge of yoga and meditation has grown over the years and she loves to spread that knowledge to others. She deepens her practice by maintaining a personal practice and taking extra workshops to keep learning. Kim’s classes are always a judgmental free space, and a place for her students to learn and explore new areas.

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For over 20 years, I have found yoga to be a deep companion and steady guide through life’s twists and turns.

I believe yoga should be accessible to everyone. My approach centers on creating a safe and accepting space with a calm presence and a warm smile to help all feel welcome. In my classes, whether a sweaty vinyasa flow or a soothing restorative practice, students are encouraged to slow down and find both compassion and confidence exactly as they are.

I completed two 200-hour training sessions throughout 2015 and 2016 in Mobile, Alabama. I trained in the live love teach methodology with Glow Yoga and in hatha yoga with Shanti Warrior Living Yoga. Since then I have continued my training in such areas as Yin and Restorative yoga, as well as trauma recovery. I value multiple pathways toward wellness.

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Julie is a 500 hour certified Hatha Vinyasa Yoga teacher. She completed her first Hatha Yoga teacher training in 2005. This foundational training inspired a lifelong interest in further study. Julie has completed coursework in yin, restorative, rope wall and chair yoga. Her teaching is greatly informed by her time studying and practicing with her primary teacher, Theresa Murphy.

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Eunice David is a Providence native whose journey into yoga was ignited by her profound love for dance and movement. Raised in the rhythm of her community, she discovered yoga as a natural extension of her passion for self-expression and holistic well-being.

Drawing from her background in community mental health, Eunice infuses her classes with a deep understanding of the mind-body connection. Beyond mere physical practice, her sessions are immersive experiences, emphasizing self-love, body positivity, and mental wellness.

With a dynamic teaching style, Eunice empowers her students to embrace their bodies fully, celebrating their uniqueness with every movement. Whether on or off the mat, she inspires confidence and self-discovery.

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Amy discovered yoga over 2 decades ago while training to become a physical therapist. Time spent on her mat kept her centered and resilient through college and beyond. In 2019, she deepened her yoga practice with the completion of her 200-hour teacher training at the Yoga Garden in Narberth, PA under Mark Nelson and Nikki Robinson. Inspired by her yoga practice, Amy specializes in pelvic physical therapy and enjoys intermingling yoga and PT. Her classes encourage students to connect with both the physical and non-physical parts of themselves and to nurture their inner wisdom through movement and mindfulness.

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Dr. Rachael Giordano is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Originally from Philadelphia, Rachael earned her BS in Kinesiology from the Penn State and her DPT from Arcadia University.

She is passionate about helping people gain control of their health and living their life to the fullest.

Rachael uses a biopsychosocial approach to help people recover from sports and orthopedic injuries, concussions, headaches and visual/vestibular rehab, and pelvic floor dysfunction. She is certified in integrative dry needling and is a former Crossfit coach!

Rachael lives in South Kingstown and enjoys spending her days outside with her pups, husband, and baby girl. She loves taking advantage of living close to beaches, kayaking, and becoming a foodie.

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Shanell Lavery is a Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor (Level One, 200hr). She received her certification from Yoga at the Ashram in Millis, MA.

Yoga has been a part of her life for many years, and her practice has helped her grow, both on and off the mat. Yoga inspires Shanell to live each moment more mindfully.

In her classes, Shanell loves to bring a spirit of playfulness and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your practice. She seeks to help others thrive in life by nurturing body, mind, and soul with yoga, and her hope is that you step off the mat feeling refreshed, nourished, and balanced.

My favorite affirmation: I am deeply rooted in love. I am profoundly growing in peace. I am joyously blooming in purpose. The fruit of my life is abundant.

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Sylvie Le, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Certified Professional Yoga Therapist, has been dedicated to bridging the gap between yoga and healthcare since 2015. Sylvie combines her love for movement, body work, meditation, and healing to create educational and therapeutic classes to help people move, feel, and be at their best.

Sylvie received her Masters in Physical Therapy from Springfield College in 2009 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Sage Colleges in 2010. She is a graduate of the Professional Yoga Therapy Institute and is certified in teaching Medical Therapeutic Yoga. Additionally Sylvie has also completed training in Pelvic Floor PT through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, underwent extensive Yoga Teacher Training at an ashram in India, and has become certified in Thai Yoga Massage in Northern Thailand. Syivie is a lover of the arts and creative movement, and really enjoys teaching anatomy and combining her skills to help others better understand their own bodies and minds.

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Dr Kay Mastrocola is a Physical Therapist and certified lover of all things breakfast and Buzz Lightyear. Originally from Central Jersey, Kay moved to the Midwest to earn her Bachelor degrees in Exercise Science and Health Care Ethics as well as her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. Before moving to RI, she worked in Chicago as an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist. Kay is passionate about the intersection of mind and body and has extensive training in trauma informed care. Her expertise includes the treatment of generalized and complex pelvic floor conditions, gender affirming care, EDS and dysautonomia. Her holistic approach to treatment allows individuals of all ages and identities to achieve the pain free and fulfilling lifestyle they deserve. Outside of work, Kay spends her days trying out local coffee shops (recommendations welcome), traveling and snuggling her golden retriever, Zeus.

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Dr. Jaclyn Plante is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, with six years experience in rehabilitation. She completed her Bachelor’s of Health and Science Studies in 2013, and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac University in 2016.

Her primary expertise is orthopedics and sports medicine, but a passion for yoga drives an integration of mindfulness into her practice. She has completed 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2020 with Coral Brown, and also holds certification in Buti Yoga. She has experience teaching both formats in individual and group settings, and enjoys combining elements of these practices to create a specialized and individual rehab program.

Jaclyn resides with her family in a quiet corner of the state, and outside of work enjoys paddleboarding in the summer, skiing in the winter, and practicing yoga daily.

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Dr. Amy E. Smith (she/her) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Owner of Roots Physical Therapy + Yoga. She has 15 years of experience providing comprehensive physical therapy services to patients throughout the lifespan.

She holds specialty certifications and training in the areas of orthopedics and pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum management, trans health, strength and conditioning, functional dry needling, and manual therapy. She is well versed in utilizing the biopsychosocial approach to managing chronic pain and complex musculoskeletal conditions. She combines her skills as an experienced, evidence-based movement specialist with principles of mindfulness, meditation and yoga asana to provide an individualized, comprehensive, integrated and holistic approach to healing with each client she sees. She is passionate about transforming the healing experience to one that is personalized, sustainable, and enjoyable.

Amy is a RI native who resides in Pawtucket, RI with her wife Emily, her daughters Calesia (4) and Maggie (2), and her fur babies Tito, Yazoo and Jebby. She’s a foster parent, a yoga teacher, an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. She loves live music, bingo, travelling and exploring, coffee milk, lobster rolls, the ocean, all things fall, and spending time with loved ones.

Amy is a creative and innovative Yoga Teacher who is passionate about blending elements of yoga into our everyday lives to help us learn to ride the waves and navigate change. She blends her expertise in anatomy + biomechanics, psychology and movement science with her passion to educate and empower students to move better and feel better. Her goal is to help foster curiosity and engagement and improve students’ knowledge and understanding of themselves through the practice of yoga.

Amy presents skillfully crafted sequences focused on optimizing mobility, stability and motor control creating a solid foundation for movement, mindfulness and health.

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Danielle is a licensed massage therapist and 200 Hour RYT who possesses a passion for helping others find physical and energetic balance.

She received her certificate in massage therapy from Lincoln Technical Institute in 2012 and her 200 hour RYT in Puskar India later that year. In 2014, she was attuned to reiki levels I&II. Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing used to promote relaxation and stress relief. Danielle has returned to India several times to complete additional trainings in meditation and Ayurveda, which is the system of medicine used in India.

As a massage therapist, Danielle uses a variety of modalities to cater to her clients needs, including deep tissue, relaxation, reiki, and trigger point therapy. She delivers intuitive and individualized therapeutic treatments with a focus on well-being and enjoys learning and continuing to develop her skills to better serve her clients.

Danielle found her yoga practice, as so many do, during a very difficult time in her life. She immediately felt a transformation within her, and as a result, around her. The shift was tangible, life became more fun, and she knew this was a practice she wanted to share with others.

Danielle’s vinyasa classes are challenging, creatively sequenced, and often taught with a peak pose at the end. She is encouraging and playful with her students and is known for telling stories about the Hindu deities in her vinyasa classes. Her meditation teacher instilled in her that “Joy is our true nature” and Danielle provides the space for her students to go within, find their true nature, and leave feeling joyful.

Danielle’s main goal is to help people continue doing the things they love, and to live happier, more mobile lives by utilizing the benefits of massage, reiki, and yoga.

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Felice supports people to move from stress and overwhelm to invite more calm into their lives. Working within the lenses of coaching, yoga, somatics and other ways to relax the nervous system, she is known for her non-judgmental and supportive way. Felice is a 500hr certified yoga teacher and certified Embodied Psychosexual Practitioner, a gentle approach that supports individuals to experience more pleasure in their bodies and minds. A former New York City lawyer, she understands the intensity of this modern life. Felice teaches classes, workshops and works with people 1-on-1

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