ABOUT US
PASSIONATE ABOUT INSPIRING OTHERS
Maria is a dedicated yoga and fitness instructor with a passion for creating inclusive wellness spaces for all. As a mother of a special-needs child, she deeply understands the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and compassion in movement practices. Her journey into yoga and fitness was fueled by a desire to help others - especially those who may feel excluded from traditional fitness settings - find strength, balance, and confidence in their bodies.
With certifications in refined flow yoga, functional movement, and adaptive fitness, Maria specializes in working with individuals of all abilities, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background, feels empowered on their wellness journey. She integrates mindfulness, breathwork, and customized modifications into her classes, fostering an environment of acceptance and growth.
Beyond the studio, Maria enjoys the beauty of being in nature and watching her children engage in their passions. Maria is a fierce advocate for the special-needs community, using her platform to raise awareness and promote inclusivity in health and wellness. Whether she’s leading a class, offering one-on-one coaching, or supporting fellow parents, her mission remains the same: to make movement accessible, joyful, and healing for all!
THE TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We're proud to introduce the passionate, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who bring our yoga community to life. Each member of our team brings a unique blend of experience, heart, and mindfulness to every class, creating a welcoming space for yogis of all levels.
MaryKate
My name is MaryKate, I completed my 200 hr YTT in 2020, I like teaching Hatha, and Vinyasa style classes, as well as meditation. And I’ve been teaching at Elevate for about 2 years now! I love watching my students grow and become more flexible mentally and physically. I also teach creative arts at a nonprofit for young adults on the autism spectrum. I want to help provide more access to art and yoga to everyone to help people better express themselves!
Ann Marie
Ann Marie Burke has been studying the holistic arts for 20 years. She is certified in ashtanga, hatha, vinyasa, restorative and meditation. She is a reiki master and is a 300 hour certified Reflexologist. An avid stand up paddle enthusiast and racer who loves the outdoors especially the moon!
Erica
My name is Erica Leibowitz I’m a mom of two children and enjoy being a yoga teacher, I love teaching gentle and beginner and mindfulness It’s amazing to be able to share my passion with others and make a difference in my students lives, I enjoy listening to music, singing and being out in nature during my free time
Suzie Ryan
Suzie Ryan is a mother, math teacher, certified vinyasa yoga, pilates, inferno pilates instructor, essential oil enthusiast, reiki level 2 certified and an ordained minister. She does private sessions at home and works at elevate. I believe everyone can reach their potential by believing in themselves. AL
lways say “I can” and you will. I love to teach yoga because it is a way to enjoy a moving meditation and just be present in the moment
Kara
Kara Burke is an E-RYT 200hr yoga teacher who studied and trained at Medwell Spa and Yoga Academy in 2018. She has gratefully been teaching yoga of all types for all different levels ever since! In her classes she incorporates pranayama (breath work), meditation, and positive self-talk. Her classes focus on taking the lessons we learn on the mat to all areas in life off the mat as well. Kara initially started yoga to ease mental illness, and it helped save her life. Because of this journey, she has a deep passion to share the life-changing benefits of yoga and meditation.
Jackie
Jackie has been teaching yoga since 2019 after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She loves how yoga gives her tools to release stress and feel calm through breathing and meditation. After receiving her 200 Hour Yoga Certification she began teaching different adult classes such as Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, & Restorative yoga. She was happy to find Elevate Yoga where she could pursue her passion of helping others feel more at peace, especially those with special needs. She enjoys working one on one with students, collaborative group classes with other instructors, and chair yoga.
Elizabeth
I am a wife , mom of two children and a passionate yoga instructor. I have a strong passion, love and appreciation for the people I work with. I am grateful for each and everyone of them because it’s makes me so happy to see their progress and growth as we work together . I am understanding , patient and am flexible to adjust to their needs in order to give them the best yoga experiences possible . I love art , creating mindfulness & yoga coloring books , doing craft shows and working with children and adults.
Kimberly
My name is Kimberly Schiralli. I enjoy a daily practice of asana, meditation, pranayama and yoga philosophy. I am certified in 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. I have completed a 64 hour certification course in Yoga Chikitsa: Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, as well as 95 hours in a Regitstered Children’s (K-12)Yoga with Trauma Informed Focus. It is here where I found I can truly be myself. I am still learning but that is the beauty of yoga, you are not expected to know it all or to do it all, you are just able to be.
Dani
Dani Karle is a passionate yoga instructor dedicated to helping people of all abilities find balance, strength and peace through yoga. Her classes are designed to support and guide you on your unique journey. Her belief is that yoga is for everyone and she is here to help you feel comfortable, confident, and empowered on your mat.