OUR Team
Meet the people who make Yoga Bliss feel like Yoga Bliss. Our Fairlawn team includes experienced yoga, Yoga Sculpt, and barre instructors, studio leadership, and guest experience professionals who work together to create a welcoming, supportive experience for our Akron-area community.
BLISS Instructors
Meet the wonderful people guiding your practice—click each card to explore their bios and specialties.
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Caroline Kilcoyne
BIO
Caroline is an E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, studio owner, and former CPA who brings creative, challenging, and joyful energy to every class.
VIBE
Grounded | Tender | Uplifting
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Ally Charara
BIO
Ally is a dynamic and motivating Yoga Sculpt instructor dedicated to helping students build physical strength, resilience, and confidence.
VIBE
Upbeat | Empowering | Fun
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Amber Miller
BIO
Safety specialist and Power Vinyasa teacher Amber discovered yoga after a car accident. She loves sharing physical, mental, and emotional healing on and off the mat.
VIBE
Healing | Vibrant | Safe
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Amber Netherton
BIO
Amber began practicing during pregnancy and fell in love with it. Her classes feature creative sequencing that empowers students to nurture their mind, body, and spirit.
VIBE
Empowering | Mindful | Vibrant
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Amy Tucker
BIO
Amy found yoga after other fitness routines never quite fit. Now an E-RYT 200, she brings a grounded practice shaped by family, nature, and lifelong learning.
VIBE
Grounded | Warm | Dedicated
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Bridgette Kovacevich
BIO
Yoga teacher and marketing strategist Bridgette blends mindful movement with practicality, helping busy people find stress relief, nervous system support, and inner balance.
VIBE
Grounded | Strategic | Mindfulness
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Esther Lutes
BIO
Esther blends her medical background with yoga, Reiki, meditation, and restorative practices to create calming, integrative experiences for mind, body, and spirit.
VIBE
Restorative | Nurturing | Mindful
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Heather Dayton
BIO
Heather's teaching is athletic, fun, and challenging, shaped by years of yoga, running, and training. Expect strong movement, great music, and purposeful energy.
VIBE
Athletic | Energetic | Challenging
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Jennifer Bishop
BIO
Jennifer teaches powerful, thoughtful yoga that builds physical and mental strength. Her classes encourage students to challenge old stories and practice with freedom.
VIBE
Empowering | Playful | Powerful
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Jess Straight
BIO
Heartfelt and empowering hot power vinyasa teacher Jess Straight blends breath, strength, and community. Off the mat, she loves camping, hiking, and paddleboarding in nature.
VIBE
Grounded | Adventurous | Heartfelt
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Julie Carlquist
BIO
Julie blends yoga, barre, and physical therapy expertise with a focus on alignment, smart movement, and recovery, creating classes that are strong, safe, and intentional.
VIBE
Strong | Precise | Supportive
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Kaley Meyer
BIO
Kaley balances dynamic yang flows with quiet yin, guiding students to quiet their minds. Outside the studio, she loves reading, exploring national parks, and pets.
VIBE
Balanced | Mindful | Grounded
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Kim Bostwick
BIO
Kim brings more than 5,000 teaching hours to a heart-led practice blending movement, meditation, Reiki, and yoga philosophy to foster connection and self-discovery.
VIBE
Soulful | Intuitive | Transformative
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Macey Pelphrey
BIO
Macey's classes are rooted in grounding, rest, and healing, often weaving in Yoga Nidra, breathwork, and sound bowls to create an inviting, soulful experience.
VIBE
Grounding | Soulful | Restorative
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Mary Infantino
BIO
Mary brings a creative, playful energy to yoga with upbeat pacing, clear transitions, music, and plenty of personality. Her classes balance challenge, joy, and connection.
VIBE
Playful | Upbeat | Creative
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Nicki Shaker
BIO
Nicki brings years of Barre and group fitness experience to classes that are challenging, supportive, and form-focused, helping students leave stronger and smiling.
VIBE
Supportive | Strong | Upbeat
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Rob Hess
BIO
Rob's Prana Flow-rooted teaching is fun, challenging, and lighthearted, blending movement and spiritual practice while encouraging students to enjoy the journey.
VIBE
Lighthearted | Spiritual | Challenging
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Rose Carlson
BIO
Rose teaches with energy, gratitude, and a grounded presence. Her practice is shaped by breath, resilience, and a belief in yoga's ability to restore body and mind.
VIBE
Grounded | Grateful | Energetic
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Sarah Argentine
BIO
Sarah brings a fun, energetic, and challenging style to yoga, inspired by movement, travel, and the courage to try new things with curiosity and confidence.
VIBE
Energetic | Adventurous | Challenging
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Shana Roth
BIO
Shana teaches a challenging, well-rounded practice influenced by Baptiste Power Vinyasa and other styles, with thoughtful playlists, strong breathwork, and support.
VIBE
Powerful | Supportive | Intentional
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Shelley Krampf
BIO
Physical therapist and dancer Shelly combines orthopedic expertise with barre to deliver a safe, posture-focused, total-body workout in West Akron.
VIBE
Precise | Empowering | Intentional
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Sofie Fishel
BIO
Sofie blends yoga, Pilates, and reformer strength training to cultivate mindfulness and strength. She empowers students to find joy, sustainable progress, and ease in movement.
VIBE
Mindful | Strong | Joyful
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Tara Tober
BIO
Professional dancer and choreographer Tara blends over a decade of barre experience to help students build confidence, physical awareness, and feel at home in their bodies.
VIBE
Graceful | Connected | Vibrant
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Taylor Roberts
BIO
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LEADERSHIP & Guest
Experience Team
Behind every great experience is an exceptional team—click each card to meet the faces guiding our vision and guest care.
NAME
Kelly Inglett
BIO
Kelly's long connection to Yoga Bliss reflects her love of community, movement, and family. Her practice is energetic, inclusive, and grounded in strength and release.
VIBE
Inclusive | Energetic | Connected
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Virginia Wohlebaugh
BIO
Virginia brings an athletic background and love of varied movement to yoga, finding strength, balance, and renewed energy through an active, grounded approach.
VIBE
Athletic | Balanced | Grounded
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Greta Freund
BIO
Greta is a competitive dancer, student leader, and Yoga Bliss front desk favorite. She loves yoga for staying active, relaxing, and connecting with the community.
VIBE
Energetic | Friendly | Community-Focused
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Laura Neidert
BIO
Event planner and studio team member Laura brings people together with warmth. She enjoys yoga for balance and mindfulness, exploring coffee shops, and travel.
VIBE
Welcoming | Organized | Adventurous
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Mackenzie Lapner
BIO
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