Allison
Optimal Wellness was founded in 2020 by Allison who is passionate about helping others live a balanced, healthy, and happy life. Like many yogis, Allison began her practice following her passion for physical fitness. She trained for years as a bodybuilder lifting weights and exercising in a gym, where she took her first yoga classes. Beyond poses and stretching, yoga struck Allison as a way to balance and care for herself. Through asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), and dhyana (meditation), she developed a love for yoga not only as a physical practice but also as a lifestyle and perspective. Allison completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in April 2016 and she embraces a powerful practice with a healthy sense of fun and compassion. In 2017 she had the opportunity to travel to India with 2 of her teachers and after an immensely positive experience, she decided to dig deeper into the practice of Svadhyaya (self-study). She has studied several styles of yoga and seeks out knowledge in all realms of wellness and longevity. Allison is eager to help others find sthira sukha (steadiness and ease) in their own practices and everyday lives. She hopes to share a positive light in the fitness and yoga community around the world.
Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer – NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
- 200-hour E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher – Yoga Alliance)
- Group Exercise Instructor – NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association)
- Fitness Yoga – NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association)
- NETA Pilates – NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association)
- Bachelor of Business Administration – Kent State University
- American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED for the Professional Rescuer
Andrew
Andrew’s background includes yoga, meditation, mobility, personal training, and weight training. He also has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and entrepreneurship. Andrew believes that wellness and yoga are a lifestyle and that they are a major contributing factor to overall health and longevity. He strongly believes in integrative medicine, time restricted eating, circadian rhythms, and natural healing.
Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer – NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association)
- 200-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher – Yoga Alliance)
- Bachelor of Business Administration – Kent State University
- American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED for the Professional Rescuer