Meet Our Instructors

Our instructors are the heart of our studio, skilled, dedicated, and deeply invested in the community they serve.

Each instructor brings a thoughtful, well-trained approach to their classes, blending experience with a genuine passion for sharing the practice.

Committed to both personal growth and professional development, our team actively engages in continuing education to refine their craft, expand their knowledge, and offer students the most informed, inspired, and supportive experience possible.

Leah

owner, Instructor- yoga YTT co-facilitator

Credentials: E-RYT500+, Yoga for Scoliosis & Back Pain Instructor, Yin, Restorative & Yoga Nidra certified. When did you start teaching yoga? 2016 Describe your teaching style: Not only fun and creative but theres a meditative quality to each class with an emphasis on back and spine health & strength. I love to incorporate ladder mandala flows into my vinyasa classes. My meditative classes focus on the present moment, introspection and proprioception. What can clients expect in your class? warmth and lightheartedness with a little sass. What does this community mean to you? Community, to me, is a space where everyone can feel seen, supported, and welcomed exactly as they are. It’s about connection, shared energy, and creating an environment where everyone can show up authentically and feel like they belong. What do you hope clients feel after class? I hope you walk out feeling lighter, stronger, and more energized, like something shifted in the best way! Favorite post Yoga snack? cheese, seltzer, sushi and pasta Favorite playlist vibe? A bass beat, vibey edm and meditative 1 Fun Fact? My very first Yoga class was at Roots Yoga with Ginger in 2012! What would we find you doing outside of Root Yoga? I love the beach in the summer, snuggling with my pups and spending time with my family

Ginger

Founder, Instructor- yoGA

YTT co-facilitator

Credentials: 500-Hour RYT and E-RYS200 When did you start teaching yoga? 2010 Describe your teaching style: Adaptive and intuitive, guided by the collective energy of the room while honoring the individual needs of each student. I come in with a thoughtfully designed plan, while remaining open to “sequencing on the fly” when needed to ensure everyone feels supported, challenged, and seen throughout class. What can clients expect in your class? Expect to be encouraged to explore your edge allowing you to ‘unearth your potential’, always in a supportive and kind way. My classes are sequenced with a clear beginning, middle, and end, integrated together with themes, ladder flows, peak poses, creative transitions, and yogic philosophy woven in, which can be carried beyond the mat into everyday life. What does this community mean to you? Everything. Roots Yoga was a passion project created to serve the community I grew up in. A community that has always supported, shaped, and inspired me. I’m endlessly grateful to Leah and our incredible instructor team for continuing to help Roots Yoga evolve and grow. What do you hope clients feel after class? Seen, supported, centered, challenged, grounded, and whole. Favorite post-yoga snack: True North Coffee and a fresh maple oat scone. Favorite playlist vibe: Thoughtfully curated playlists that create an atmosphere aligned with the energy and intention of class. I love a slow, steady build that evokes just the right amount of emotion and pairs beautifully with transitions and poses. Fun fact: I have a completely irrational fear of SHARKS! …thanks Steven Spielberg. What would we find you doing outside of Roots Yoga? Spending time between Cape Cod and as much time in Florida as I can. Soaking up sunshine and relaxed coastal life with my family and friends.

Tina aka TT

Instructor- yoga | Pilates

Credentials: 200 RYT @ Roots 2019, Pilates Mat Certified @ Balanced Body 2010 & Barre 2013 When did you start teaching yoga? 2017 Describe your teaching style: Vinyasa flow is my favorite, but I love to teach slow flow as well with a little spicy in the mix. On Weds morning, I teach a combo class incorporating foam rolling and yoga. On Fridays I teach a combo Pilates & Yoga class using balls & bands. Sunday am it's an all-levels flow called Rise & Shine. What can clients expect in your class? To feel safe, have fun while having a great workout and always have a sense of humor as we flow through yoga or pilates classes. What does this community mean to you? The Roots community means everything to me. I consider Roots to be my 2nd family and have become friends with so many through this very special studio. Many have helped me heal after the loss of my husband 3 years ago. I felt extremely supported during this very difficult time. What do you hope students feel after class? Relaxed, happy, fulfilled, spiritually, and physically. Favorite post Yoga snack? Greek yogurt with berries & my homemade granola Favorite playlist vibe? Right now- hippie sabotage, Lapsley, Klyne, Lana del ray, Glass Animals and Lenny Kravitz😊 1 Fun Fact? Besides, being the very 1st Rootie😊 I really enjoy having 3 beautiful little granddaughters and teaching them how to do yoga and cartwheels on the beach. I believe in staying active no matter what your age or situation in life is. What would we find you doing outside of Root Yoga? Hanging and cooking with my kids, gardening or taking small hikes outdoors.

Abby

Instructor- yoga

Credentials: 200 RYT When did you start teaching yoga? 2021 Describe your teaching style: Vinyasa based Slow Flow. My goal is to keep yoga accessible to all levels. What can clients expect in your class? I love to focus on a good stretch as well as really cuing the breath. I try to keep class well rounded, usually focusing on a good warm up to keep everyone safe in their bodies. What does this community mean to you? Roots is my home. It’s where I started my personal yoga journey back in 2012, it’s where I received my RYT 200 in 2021 and now I’m here teaching. It’s such feel-good studio, good energy, good vibes, and the best community. What do you hope students feel after class? Calm, centered, challenged yet successful. Favorite post Yoga snack? Usually some sort of fruit. Favorite playlist vibe? Folky, chill, Trevor Hall usually makes an appearance. 1 Fun Fact? Penguins are my favorite animal. What would we find you doing outside of Roots Yoga? As a pharmacist, I work a lot but when I’m not working, you can find me spending time with my Miniature Goldendoodle, Lady. She’s always up for an adventure.

Marissa

Instructor- yoga

Credentials: 200 RYT When did you start teaching yoga? 2020 Describe your teaching style: My teaching style is rooted in mindfulness, curiosity and self-exploration. I provide a warm and supportive space for my students to heal, rest and reflect. What can clients expect in your class? My classes are inclusive, playful and welcoming, with an emphasis on joyful movement or blissful stillness. In my Yin classes, poses are held for extended periods of time to encourage deep tissue release and introspection. Alignment-focused cues, modifications and hands on assists are offered, as well as breath work and meditation. What does this community mean to you? Roots is a place where I can show up authentically, the achievements and success of community members are celebrated. I feel supported and appreciated, have grown as an instructor and as a student, and have built meaningful connections. What do you hope students feel after class? Rested! Calm! Proud of themselves for showing up! Favorite post Yoga snack? Peanut butter banana smoothie with chocolate chips. Favorite playlist vibe? Lo-fi beats, but when the opportunity arises, I incorporate 2000s bangers and other throwback hits into my vinyasa flow playlists. 1 Fun Fact? I am a wildlife photographer. Bonus fun fact: A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. What would we find you doing outside of Roots? Spending time with my chihuahua, Sigmund. Playing with cameras, photographing birds, thrifting, dancing, seeing live music and getting lost in the woods.

Justina

Instructor- yoga

Name: Credentials: When did you start teaching yoga? Describe your teaching style: What can clients expect in your class? What does this community mean to you? What do you hope clients feel after class? Favorite post Yoga snack? Favorite playlist vibe? 1 Fun Fact? What would we find you doing outside of Root Yoga?

Ashley

Instructor- yoga

Jaime

Instructor: Yoga

Credentials: RYTT 2025 grad When did you start teaching yoga? September 2025 Describe your teaching style: Grounded, stretchy flow with some strength sprinkled in What can clients expect in your class? Feel the weight of your day melt away. What does this community mean to you? The Roots community, staff and students, is so welcoming and supportive. What do you hope students feel after class? Grounded, focused, and relaxed Favorite post Yoga snack? Any food in the house, I don’t cook on yoga nights! Favorite playlist vibe? Chill 1 Fun Fact? I have 3 teenage daughters. What would we find you doing outside of Root Yoga? Getting to as many basketball games, track meets, band, concerts, dance competitions, as I possibly can! And also working as the manager of an in vitro fertilization Laboratory and helping our patients build their families.

Caitlyn

Instructor- Yoga

Credentials: 200RYT When did you start teaching yoga? Practicing yoga since 2018 and recently joined the Roots Yoga teaching team in February of 2026! Describe your teaching style: What can clients expect in your class? My classes combine mindfulness and flow with elements of strength and core work (thanks to my background in personal training). What does this community mean to you? Community means a place where you can show up entirely as you are and feel welcome, supported and important. That’s how it feels at Roots. What do you hope students feel after class? Clients can expect to be guided to stay in the present moment and find joy on their mats while being gently challenged. Favorite post Yoga snack? definitely a smoothie from True North. Favorite playlist vibe? Fave playlist energy is: vibey with a little kick 1 Fun Fact? I'm behind the scenes for most of the Roots social media content! What would we find you doing outside of Root Yoga? Outside of Roots Yoga, I'm creating lots of content for social media businesses, at the gym, or eating sushi.

Stacy

Instructor: (Guest) Yoga

Credentials: RYT 200 When did you start teaching yoga? May 2026 Describe your teaching style: Yoga has the magical ability to give people exactly what they need in the moment. It starts by walking through the door. That’s what I strive for in my classes: creating a welcoming environment that meets people where they are. No expectations. No requirements. Just space to exist in the moment. What can clients expect in your class? When I began yoga teacher training, I discovered something fascinating: the link between yoga and creativity. My classes encourage people to open up space in their bodies, minds, and hearts, to think creatively about what’s possible in their lives. They often blend meditations or readings with gentle flow and chakra awareness, cultivating presence, curiosity, and self-awareness. What does this community mean to you? The Roots community has become like family to me. It’s a special place where anyone can go to find connection, even on the most difficult of days. What do you hope clients feel after class? I hope people leave feeling centered and grounded. The goal I have for my students is always the same: to slow down, quiet the noise, and reconnect with what matters the most to them. Favorite post yoga snack? Peanut butter power balls from Pressed Café. Favorite playlist vibe? Anything trip hop: Massive Attack, Portishead, Bjork, Air, Thievery Corporation, Gorillaz. I also love dream hop/shoegaze for yoga: Cocteau Twins, M83, Beach House, Explosions in the Sky. 1 fun fact: I taught my kitten how to play fetch. What would we find you doing outside of Roots Yoga? Writing my debut book!

Vickie

Instructor: Yoga

Credentials: ie: RYT 200 When did you start teaching yoga? June 2026 Describe your teaching style: My teaching style is supportive, encouraging, and playful and accommodates all levels. What can clients expect in your class? My Hatha Vinyasa class will engage the body, mind, and spirit through practicing agility, strength, focus, and balance. My flows move around the mat to keep it interesting. What does this community mean to you? This yoga community holds a special place in my life and heart. It's a community of people I enjoy being around and practicing yoga with a community provides me with an environment that is consistently supportive, positive, and energizing. What do you hope students feel after class? I hope students feel revitalized, strong, confident and inspired to keep practicing yoga! Favorite post Yoga snack? Granola and Kefir Favorite playlist vibe? I have a broad range of musical taste - from Classical to Rock to Pop 1 Fun Fact? I started consistently practicing yoga at two studios in Spain, so I memorized several poses in Spanish before I learned them in English. What would we find you doing outside of Roots Yoga? The other fun things I do: playing tennis, book club, traveling the world, adoring my Beagle, and spoiling my nephews!

Mike

Instructor: Yoga

Credentials: ie: RYT 200 When did you start teaching yoga? June 2026 Describe your teaching style: Hatha, Vinyasa Flow What can clients expect in your class? Physical movement What does this community mean to you? To be Grateful for every time I can share my practice with people What do you hope students feel after class? Purification of the inner body and a feeling of accomplishment Favorite post Yoga snack? Steak! Favorite playlist vibe? All of it What would we find you doing outside of Root Yoga? Beachin' it, Riding my Bike, Skiing, staying physically, mentally and spiritually connected to my inner self.