About Us

Heather is the owner of One Tree Hot Yoga and 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 husband 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

With over nine years of experience guiding yoga classes, retreats, and teacher trainings, Lola shares a heart-centered approach that transcends language and culture. Specializing in offering bilingual yoga ( English and Spanish), she creates an inclusive space where movement and breath become a shared language—reminding us that we are one, connected through universal energy.

Her sessions blend holistic approaches, conscious movement, breathwork, and body awareness to release tension, improve strength, mobility, and restore natural alignment. Certified with over 500 hours in Yoga, Stretch Therapy, Reiki, Holistic Kinesiology, Life Coaching, and Sound Healing, Lola’s method bridges the physical and energetic systems, supporting whole-body wellness.

She believes that healing begins within—and that through yoga, we can all flow together as one.

Current class formats: Not Hot Yoga, Holistic Therapist

Naomi is a veteran, mother, and yoga teacher whose journey into yoga began during one of life’s biggest transitions. After leaving the military, she stepped into the full-time role of caregiver for her two sons—one of whom was on the autism spectrum and required constant support. Searching for stability, breath, and balance in a life of service and sacrifice, she found yoga to be both anchor and awakening.

Following the devastating loss of her youngest son, yoga evolved from a personal practice into a sacred path of healing and purpose.

With over 500 hours of yoga teacher training and more than 300 hours of teaching experience, Naomi creates hot yoga classes that are both fierce and tender—infused with trauma-informed guidance, breathwork, and nervous system regulation. Her approach is rooted in compassion, presence, and the belief that movement is medicine.

Currently pursuing her doctorate in chiropractic care, Naomi bridges science and spirit, helping students strengthen not just their bodies but their emotional resilience.

Her classes offer more than a workout—they are containers for transformation, sweat, surrender, and self-reclamation.

For Naomi, each class is more than just yoga—it’s a sacred offering.

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Current class format: Hot Yoga

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

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

​Hi everyone, I’m Ely! I’m a recent graduate of Roosevelt University, and a newly certified primal/natural movement coach! As a former college baseball player and multi-sport athlete, I’m very aware of the wear and tear intense training can have on one’s body. I struggled with chronic pain and eventually a severe back injury that prevented me from doing what I love most, living! Luckily, I was introduced to a new style of training that gave me powerful and lasting results that have kept me out of pain for years. If you’re feeling limited by your body and want to start regaining the ability to move through life with ease and comfort, my classes will be perfect for you! Come hang out with me if you’re ready to build a strong movement foundation, improve athletic performance, or simply learn to relax your body and mind.  

Alejandra is a Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor in training through Balanced Body, passionate about helping others feel strong, confident, and at home in their bodies.

After years of strength training and completing two marathons, she discovered the power of low-impact, intentional movement following a back injury. Pilates became a way for her to rebuild from within, and now she brings that same approach into every class she teaches.

Her classes are welcoming yet challenging, designed to support all levels while helping clients build strength, confidence, and a deeper connection to their bodies.

Outside the studio, she is a mother of two and a floral designer, often blending her love for movement and creativity into everything she creates.

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Current Class Formats: Hot Pilates

Monique Jackson (Yogi Mo) is currently 200 hour, and Yogafit ® levels 1 & 2 certified. She has been
practicing relentlessly for about 15 years. Monique has enjoyed being an active yogi of various styles of
yoga including Bikram, Hatha, Kundalini, Ashtanga and Airel Yoga. She enjoys to travel and has taken
classes in 9 different states.
“Whenever I travel, I usually make time to try to find a studio to go practice at. Yoga is everywhere
and it is awesome to see new studios, other students, teachers and different styles” – Yogi Mo
Currently Yogi Mo enjoys teaching classes (hot & non-hot) to large or small groups, private lessons,
works with local high school & college athletes, breweries, workshops and events.
Depending on the class you choose with Yogi Mo, you can expect a mindful creative practice. Mo’s
classes may be mild to wild, chill to thrill! She is a huge fan of the use of props, and loves to offer hands
on adjustments. (Student’s preference of course)
When Yogi Mo is off her mat she enjoys to travel, hiking, and hanging out with her fur babies. She LOVES
music and strives to create great playlists for her classes. The light in her, honors the light in you!!
Don’t show up to Mo’s classes…… SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF!
Na-MO-ste

I first discovered hot yoga in 2015 and practiced on and off throughout high school and college. In 2023, I found my home at One Tree, where my practice became a consistent and meaningful part of my life.

Hot yoga quickly became more than just a workout—it gave me a way to release stress, reconnect with myself, and truly enjoy movement. What has kept me coming back, though, is the supportive and welcoming community at One Tree.

In 2024, I completed my 200-hour teacher training at One Tree. I love teaching dynamic, challenging classes in both Power Vinyasa and Yoga Sculpt styles. You can expect to sweat, push your limits, and leave feeling stronger in both body and mind.

Outside the studio, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my Australian Shepherd, Hazel, and on my family’s farm. I also have a passion for gardening and houseplants—anywhere I can be surrounded by growth and nature.

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Current Class Formats: Hot Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Barre

For over 15 years, Angie has devoted herself to the study and practice of yoga, movement, and self-inquiry. Her teaching blends yoga, Pilates, and somatic practices into a dynamic experience where breath, rhythm, and presence guide the way. Known for her intuitive sequencing, curated playlists, and grounded energy, Angie creates space for students to explore both intensity and stillness—where sensation becomes the teacher and emotion transforms into motion.

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

    •    200 RYT – YogaFit

    •    300 RYT – Tapas Yoga Shala

    •    500 E-RYT

    •    YACEP (Continuing Education Provider)

    •    Mat Pilates – PulsePointe

    •    Reformer Pilates – Balanced Body

    •    Barre

    •    Prenatal Yoga

    •    PTSD Yoga

    •    Addiction & Recovery Yoga

    •    Yoga for Intergenerational & Collective Trauma

    •    HIIT + Sculpt

    •    Somatosensory Yoga

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Current formats: Hot Yoga, Pilates Sculpt