MEET OUR STAFF
Susan Kiskis, CHT is the owner of Barefoot Yoga and Wellness Studio and Providence Boutique, an organic clothing and natural gifts store in Mechanicsburg. Continuing the path of eco-friendly efforts, Susan is the founder and organizer of the Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival and is a green coach, helping individuals and businesses incorporate and understand environmental causes and raise awareness of climate change. With over ten years of experience as a marketing professional, fundraiser, freelance journalist, and event planner, Susan enjoys helping businesses and individuals make their life more eco-friendly.
Aside from her environmental pursuits, Susan is is a certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Practioner, and certified in Self-Mastery. Susan enjoys helping people live a healthy and natural lifestyle.
Angela Sheaffer is an IKYTA certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Angela began a practice of Kundalini Yoga in 2000. Being a single parent with little free time to attend classes, Angela studied and practiced Kundalini Yoga on her own for several years. Beginning in 2002, she studied under local Kundalini yoga teacher, Siri Neel Kaur Khalsa. Later in 2006 - 2007 she took the Level One Teacher Training. During the nine month process of becoming a Kundalini Yoga instructor, Angela furthered her studies and also became a certified Conscious Pregnancy Yoga instructor as well as a Level 3 certified Radiant Child Yoga instructor. She offers Conscious Pregnancy Yoga classes, Radiant Child Yoga for ages 3 and up, Parent and Child Yoga, adult and teen Kundalini Yoga.
As a local artist, Angela is blessed to combine her love of art and yoga by offering “Collage Therapy” art and yoga workshops.
Angela is available for group and private yoga classes. Classes offered in your space or ours.
“It is my love for this practice and my belief in the quality of life you receive from it, that I choose to follow my destiny and share Kundalini Yoga”. Angela Sheaffer
Ann Marie Knoebel, RN, RYT is a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, and is a member of Yoga Alliance. Along with her personal yoga practice she offers Distant Kundalini Yoga Healings and Awakenings. Ann Marie began her healing path as an RN and has integrated Ascension Reiki and Shamanic Healing into her protocol. Currently, she volunteers with the Distant Healers Network where she offers healing support to pets and animals. With a deep passion for Mother Earth and all the beauty that she is…Ann Marie is developing a collection of Nature Inspired Meditative and Healing Photography—soon to be unveiled. She recently joined the YIN Project and become a Women’s Circle Leader to support those women drawn to regain their Feminine Essence and energy. Ann Marie will be offering Kundalini Yoga at Barefoot Yoga Studio on Wednesday evenings.
Shani Stevenson, a student of yoga since the mid 90’s, Shani has spent 1000+ hours in teacher training programs and over 5000 hours of actual teaching time. Shani offers loving gratitude to her first teacher on the mat, Beth Butler whose brilliant teachings inspired her to live life as yoga.
Shani completed her first teacher certification with Don and Amba Stapleton and completed advanced teacher training certification with Shiva Rea. She continues to study with many of the most sought-after teachers of yoga and beyond including, Erich Schiffmann, Seane Corn, Judith Lasater, Gabrielle Roth, Sarita Linda Rado, James Bailey, Andrew Harvey, Sally Kempton and Dr. Paul Muller-Ortega.
Shani is passionate about energetically expressing yourself through yoga. She is dedicated to teaching students to fully connect with their own experience as they deepen the awareness of the relationship between their mind and body. She designs her classes to enhance natural fluidity, brighten the subtle bodies and to promote inherent joy. Shani's classes are creative, informative, filled with inspiring ~ groovy music and a lot of fun!
Alison Zang is a third generation pilates instructor, who has received over 500 hours of training. She completed the comprehensive teacher training offered from Core Dynamics Pilates in Santa Fe, NM. This program was created in the Eve Gentry tradition. Eve is one of the Pilates elders who studied with Joe Pilates. Allison has taken specialty work shops from Peek Pilates. She completed her pilates apprenticeship at Wellspring Studio now know as Harmony Pilates in Pittsburgh. Allison holds a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from the Universtiy of Pittsburgh. She is pursuing a certification in holistic nutrition counseling from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, located in New York City. Allison is also a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She did her RYT training with YogaFit.
Karla Browne, has practiced Tai Chi and Qigong daily since 1994 and taught since 2005. Besides a 109-posture Yang Tai Chi Chuan form, she teaches an 18-posture Chi Kung set, a standing form, warm-up exercises and the breathing, alignment and posture that ensure maximum results from the forms.
Andrea Hamilton, RYT-200, is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor. Kripalu Yoga focuses on self-expression and compassion with an understanding that each body has different needs. It also emphasizes meditation and breath-work, and encourages inward focus and spiritual attunement. With a deep appreciation of the Kripalu method and a genuine love of the traditional Ashtanga path, Andrea’s personal style ranges from extremely gentle to highly vigorous. It is her passion to teach a yoga that will help all students grow both physically and mentally. Naturally, this will lead to a deeper spiritual awareness.
Alizabeth Itter, C.M.T. is a graduate of the Massage Therapy Practioner Program at YTI. She enjoys Reflexology and helping clients feel better through massage.
Michael Hauck, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is a Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) Acupuncturist and is also licensed both by the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Board of Medicine. He is a graduate of Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been practicing for 6 years. He is committed to working with clients to reach their health related goals and to expand the access to Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in the greater Mechanicsburg area.
Amy Joy Woodward is a certified ThetaHealing™ Practitioner and Instructor. She attained her Basic DNA Practitioner certification in January 2005 and began incorporating the techniques into her daily life. In 2009 she received her Advanced DNA Practitioner certification. Amy’s desire to share this technique prompted her to attend the ThetaHealing™ Institute of Knowledge - THInK in Idaho Falls, ID in 2009. While there, she was awarded her Manifesting and Abundance Practitioner certification and the Instructors certifications for: Basic DNA, Advanced DNA and Manifesting and Abundance under the instruction of Vianna Stibal the founder of ThetaHealing™. Amy is pursuing certification as a ThetaHealing™ Master.
Dr. David Sullivan is a Mechaniscburg native, and is delighted to be able to serve the local communities. He is a graduate of Trinity High School, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri. He is currently pursuing board certification as a Chiropractic Neurologist. Dr. Sullivan holds a postgraduate certification in chiropractic pediatrics and is dedicated to empowering those he serves to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, naturally.
Mitzi Trostle leads Buddhist and Mindfulness Meditation sessions at Gettysburg College, the Buddhist Insight Meditation Group at Gettysburg’s Unitarian Universalist Church and at her place of fulltime employment for the past 26-years, Central PA’s Public Media Center, WITF. Mitzi is an ordained Buddhist Priest at the Shuso level (currently in her third year of seminary studies, working toward full Osho ordination) and is a sangha member of Harrisburg’s Blue Mountain Lotus Society (www.bmls.org). Her Sensei is Anthony Stultz. Mitzi also studies Anapana and Vipassana Meditation with Carlisle’s David Ison, a well-known meditation master, author, composer and sound therapist.
Joshua David O’Brien, O.M., is the principal of Meditation Science and founder of the Meditation Community of Central Pennsylvania. Certified in Healing Meditation and Stress Reduction, he has practiced a variety of meditation techniques in his own life for 15 years. Based on the works of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and the UMass Medical School’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program, Joshua works to promote public awareness of the growing field of research into the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of daily Mindfulness Meditation practice. Through workshops, individualized coaching, and corporate stress reduction programs, he teaches an evidenced based approach to integrative (whole person) healing through a variety of meditation techniques. Online at www.whyimeditate.com
Kathleen R. Baker is the founder of Manaola (which means Hawaiian Spiritual Power of Life). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Masters in Systems Engineering, Level III Master of Himalayan Singing Bowls Certification and is a Reiki and Shamballa MDH Practitioner. She works full-time as a Senior Program Manager for the Federal Government but has a strong commitment to providing this unique style of energy work. Kathleen was raised in the Hawaiian culture and has travelled throughout Europe and northern Africa. She founded Manaola to merge the Hawaiian cultural healing with the beautiful harmonics of the Himalayan Singing Bowls.
FOR YOUR VISIT...
Relaxation
Before your session, enjoy complimentary water or tea, and a healthy snack.
Cellular Phones
All cellular phones must be turned off upon entering the wellness studio for your comfort as well as others.
Attire
Please wear what is comfortable for you. For most treatments we will ask you to remove your jewelry so we advise you to please leave all valuables at home. Please remove shoes upon entry into the wellness studio. Courtesy socks are available in our aromatherapy relaxation room for your comfort.
Class Size
Our studio requires a minumum of 5-6 full session prepaid students for classes to proceed. We request drop-in's pre-register to ensure a comfortable class size.
Shaving Before Treatments
We recommend shaving a minimum of four hours prior to your massage session. We only use natural products. However, with most active ingredients, shaving may cause sensitivity to the products.
Late Arrival
Arriving late will simply limit the time for your treatment. Your treatment will end on time so the next guest will not be delayed. The full value of your treatment will be applied.
Cancellation Policy
If you must reschedule or cancel your appointment, we request that you let us know at least 4 hours in advance for single services and 24 hours in advance for multiple treatments. A 50% charge will be applied to your credit card for failure to follow this policy. Any no-show appointments will be charged the full service price.
Payment and Gratuities
We accept all major credit cards, personal checks, and traveler’s checks. Gratuity is at your discretion. Typical gratituity ranges from 15-20%.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are a wonderful way to give the gift of health, relaxation, and wellness to the special people in your life. They are fit for any occasion and can be purchased for any dollar amount at the front desk or by phone.
Barefoor Yoga and Wellness Studio is an eco-friendly wellness studio in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We offer a variety of movement-based classes in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and more. Our wellness options include: Acupuncture, Reflexology, Massage, and Hypnotherapy. Our healing modalities, special speakers and events cater to the needs of people of all ages! Our studio embraces the yogic philosophy of ahimsa - do no harm to people or the earth. So, we built our studio with natural and recycled materials. We believe in wellness of self and the environment!
