About Us

Heather has been teaching yoga since 2015. Her love for yoga began after an injury she sustained as a runner and she fell in love with it after her very first class. Although she had never practiced yoga before her injury, she has practiced or taught everyday since.

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Heather has many passions around the world of wellness; she is a Naturopathic Doctor, a Board Certified Holistic Health practitioner, is a practicing Reiki Master and a Certified Health Coach. She holds many certifications and she specializes in assisting others to be well.

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You can find Heather at the studio running the business, teaching yoga, barre, and yin, as well as practicing Reiki. When she is not teaching, you can often find her along side the other yogis practicing herself.

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Outside of the studio Heather enjoys spending time with her 2 children, her fiance' and business partner Ken, as well as snuggling up with her 3 animals, two cats and a dog. She spends as much of her free time as she can with her family and friends.

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Current class formats: Barre, Hot Yoga,Yin Yoga, and Reiki

Kitka is a seasoned wellness professional dedicated to fostering health and
mindfulness. Armed with a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (200YTT) certification and
several years of hands-on experience leading diverse group exercise classes, Kitka is on a mission to inspire others through the transformative power of yoga.

With a deep passion for both physical and mental well-being, Kitka has honed her skills as an instructor, creating an inclusive and empowering environment for her students.

Her commitment to continuous learning and personal growth is reflected in her pursuit of the 200YTT, an accomplishment that has further enriched her understanding of yoga philosophy and teaching methodologies.

Currently, Kitka is eagerly channeling her expertise and enthusiasm into a new
opportunity, where she is excited to merge her teaching experience with her profound
love for yoga. She aims to create meaningful and enriching experiences for individuals seeking balance, flexibility, and a sense of inner peace.

Kitka's teaching style goes beyond physical postures, emphasizing mindfulness, breath
awareness, and holistic well-being. She has a unique ability to connect with her
students, fostering a sense of community and encouraging personal growth on and off the mat.

As Kitka embarks on this new chapter, she brings a wealth of experience, a genuine
passion for yoga, and a commitment to helping others discover the transformative
benefits of this ancient practice. Her journey is not just about teaching yoga but creating a space for individuals to embark on their path to wellness and self-discovery.

Michelle Clarke is a single mom of two boys who is always finding herself on the go. Born and raised in Davenport; Michelle has been working in the hospitality industry for 30 years. She loves being around the public and making new connections. Yoga wasn’t something she envisioned for herself, but in August 2013 she had a softball injury that led her to yoga. Having encouragement from her brother-in-law, she came to her first class in 2013.

Michelle has been practicing since 2013 and has found a connection to the inner self, some time to herself and a space to seek peace and personal growth.

Michelle completed her teacher training at One Tree Hot Yoga in 2015.

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Current class format: Hot yoga, Barre

With a decade of experience in the fitness world, Annes intention is to assist all humans to find enjoyment in exercise. 

Anne believes that movement is like a medicine for our physical and mental health and when connected with the breath, it can be our personal superpower.

Anne is an avid music fan with a passion for creating playlists. Each of her classes is carefully choreographed to her favorite tunes. If you know the songs - sing along; karaoke is always welcome! 

Anne is truly a morning person, so you’ll usually find her around at 5:30am hot yoga express classes.

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Current class formats: HIIT Sculpt, Yoga Fit

Dean has an extensive background in martial arts and strength based practices. You’ll find him teaching Yoga Fit and Hot Yoga.

Dean is also an accomplished artist; spending his time in his art studio and traveling with his wife.

Current class formats: Yoga Fit

Angie has been studying and practicing yoga for over 15 years. She is passionate about creative sequencing, teaching experiential advanced vinyasa, crafting cathartic playlists, and alchemizing yoga, barre and Pilates together. Her teaching style is a balance between energetic alignment and subtle introspection, connecting it all with breath & body awareness. Her mantra is that compassion begins within and radiates outward, illuminating all beings. 

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS:

200 RYT - YogaFit 2016

300 RYT - Tapas Yoga Shala 2019

YACEP - 2019

500 E-RYT - 2022

Mat Pilates - PulsePointe 2017

Reformer Pilates - Balanced Body 2021

Prenatal Yoga

PTSD Yoga

Addiction & Recovery Yoga

HIIT + Sculpt Certifications

and more…

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Current class formats: One Tree Hot Yoga

Laura has been practicing yoga since 2012. She earned a Health Sciences degree from the University of Iowa and has a background in personal training and wellness coaching. She fell in love with yoga immediately during her first class and has been hooked ever since. Yoga was unique in the way it made her feel. Its mix of mind, body, and soul proved to her that it is so much more than just a workout. Her love for Yoga continues to grow through its ability to decrease stress and always offer something to work towards.

In the Spring of 2019, she became a certified yoga instructor through the One Tree teacher training program. She earned her certification to expand her knowledge and practice of and through Yoga. She has been teaching yoga at One Tree ever since. She appreciates the opportunity to share her love of Yoga with all practicing.

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Current class format: Hot Yoga

Emily Kate Long, an Indiana native, first stepped onto her yoga mat at age 13 as part of her ballet training. Throughout her career in dance, she has found yoga and Pilates to be important parts of her physical and mental fitness routine. In 2009, she moved to the Quad Cities to perform with Ballet Quad Cities, where she currently serves as Artistic Associate as well as being on faculty at Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Emily Kate joined the community of Yogis at One Tree in 2014, and in June of 2017 she took her first barre class and was hooked! As a result, she decided to merge her dance background with her love of group fitness and her passion for teaching by obtaining her International Ballet Barre Fitness Association (IBBFA) level 1 instructor certification. In August of 2018, she completed her 200 hour yoga certification through One Tree's Teacher Trainer Intensive. She loves helping clients achieve the physical and mental benefits of barre and yoga as part of the One Tree team.

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Current class formats: Hot Yoga

Courtney Lyon, originally from St. Louis MO, earned her BFA in dance from the University of Iowa. She danced professionally throughout the Midwest spending the majority of her performing career with Ballet Quad Cities. 

Courtney started practicing yoga over a decade ago after retiring from performing. After meeting One Tree Staff at Yoga in the Park she moved her practice to One Tree Hot Yoga to take advantage of the wide variety of instructors and styles of yoga offered. Courtney completed her 200-hour teacher training intensive in the summer of 2017 at One Tree and is passionate about sharing the mind-body-breathe connection that all people can benefit from through yoga and all forms of moving the body, including dance. 

Courtney is proud to be Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities since 2009, and is committed to bringing quality dance performances and education to the region through choreography, teaching, and directing with BQC, as well as teaching ballet at Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. 

Courtney has completed training in Aerial Yoga and Trauma and Diversity.

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Current class formats: Hot Yoga

Jacki, born and raised in the QC, started to practice yoga as a way to ease anxiety that was brought on by the stresses of a demanding job, in 2007 in Dubuque IA. For Jacki, yoga is the perfect time to reset the mind, focus on being present and in the present moment. Jacki started the Yoga Teacher Training program as a part of the Choose Your Own Path concept in 2019. She wrapped up teacher training just as the pandemic hit and everything shut down. The first class she taught after completing teacher training was a 100% virtual class. Jacki is an early bird and loves to practice first thing in the morning to get the day started. You’ll also find her teaching the same early morning class! Jacki is also a level 1 reiki practitioner.

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Current class format: Hot Yoga

Ash Linnberg is a mama of four, who’s been teaching yoga since 2017. She loves sharing the benefits of yoga, and believes yoga truly is for everybody. In her classes you can expect mindful movements and breathing, modification options, and all the good vibes. 

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Current class format: Hot Yoga

Genni is a newly certified yoga teacher who's passionate about sharing the practice of yoga with others. Her journey with Yoga started I'm 2008 when she stumbled upon a hot vinyasa yoga class and immediately fell in love with the way it made her feel. From then on, she has devoted herself to exploring the various aspects of yoga, from the physical benefits to its spiritual and philosophical teachings. 

She has taken the leap to teach others the knowledge she's gathered along her journey. As a yoga teacher, she wish to help her students feel empowered and inspired in their own yoga practice. Genni feels that air is an honor to get to work with others on their path to self-discovery. 

In addition to her yoga practice, Genni is a local dental hygienist specializing in reducing dental anxiety. She is a B type personality with ADHD, so she is self described sporadic and forgetful, and always looking for the next adventure! Outside of work and yoga, Genni enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, and spending time with her 2 kiddos and husband.  She is thrilled to be rejoining the yoga community as a teacher and is looking forward to getting to know her students on a deeper level!

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Current class formats: One Tree Hot Yoga

After suffering a stroke and recovering from spinal surgery, mental health and physical well-being have become main priorities for Ramo.

Yoga was the only thing he felt safe doing after being injured. His daily practice is one of the main things allowing him to live a somewhat normal healthy life today. 

In Ramos classes you can expect a lot of transitions and mindful break downs of poses as well as a kick-ass playlist to go along with the vibe. 

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Current class format: One Tree Hot Yoga