Payton Kiely

Payton first discovered yoga as a way to become friends with her body, after years of little to no physical movement. She quickly noticed how much better she was feeling in both body and mind, and knew it was her life purpose to help others feel this way within themselves. Payton taps into the dualities of life which shines outward in her teaching, leaving you feeling both worked yet relaxed from your practice. She believes through a balance of movement, mindfulness, and overall wellness, we can all achieve our highest potential. Payton will guide you through a practice filled with self exploratory tools that you can carry with you off your mat. 

Payton's journey eventually led her to open Peak Yoga and Wellness, as she wanted to create a unique space for those to gather and grow together. Off her mat, you can typically find Payton on a dance floor surrounded by her favorite people or cuddled up with her cats reading a good book.

Becca Elizabeth

Becca is an intuitive and creative yoga teacher. Yoga was introduced to her by a therapist many years ago. She discovered that yoga was a great tool to help her manage her anxiety, as well as relieve pain from physical ailments and heal injuries. Practicing mindfulness through yoga has helped her develop a strong mind/body connection. After years of consistent practice, she took it upon herself to become a teacher in 2018. She got certified through Ahimsa Yoga Studio in the Chicago Suburbs and started teaching there shortly after graduating. She approaches yoga from a holistic perspective, incorporating sound healing and breath work. She encourages her students to take what they discover on their mat with them into their daily lives. 

She is also a certified aerial yoga and aerial silks instructor. When she’s not at the yoga studio you can find her hanging out with her boyfriend and playing with their two Akitas, hula hooping, learning to slackline or nannying. 

Cassi Webb

Cassi always had a passion for movement, but it wasn’t until she discovered yoga that her true transformation occurred.  She discovered profound healing from the simple practice of placing one hand to her belly and one to her chest. The realization came that one cannot work with the body without also working with the mind. When we work with the symptoms of discontent and suffering, we begin to see that physiology and psychology are inseparable.

Cassi spends her time away from her mat with family and friends, enjoying nature, and traveling.

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease” -Buddha

Heather boyer

Heather considers herself to be a student of yoga first and a teacher second. She walked into her first yoga class nearly a decade ago and never looked back. Heather received her 200 hour RYT certification in 2019 at Be Yoga in Marietta, GA. She is passionate about helping others build confidence in themselves through the practice of yoga. She strives to create an environment in her classes that is both fun and empowering for all students. When not practicing or teaching yoga Heather can be found reading, traveling, and spending time with her pets.

Rachel Bertrand

Rachel’s journey with yoga began in her search to connect with and befriend her body. As an avid runner and fitness enthusiast she was placing high demands on her body, but at the expense of lingering soreness and a strong disconnect to deep appreciation for what her body could do. Due to a series of GI health issues and dis-ease in the body, leading to a blood transfusion, Rachel embarked on a journey through yoga teacher training to find gratitude for her whole being through the body, mind, and spirit connection that yoga provides. Rachel completed her 250 hr yoga teacher training in 2018, and taught classes wherever she could; her garage, nearby parks, churches, community studios, vineyards, and lavender fields. Rachel is also a licensed professional counselor and has a passion for the connection of bridging mental health with the modalities of breathwork, yoga, and meditation. Rachel values the importance of building community where every person has a space to be seen and heard for the unique beautiful individual that they are. When not teaching yoga or flowing with the Peak community on her mat, she is running, walking her dog, or spending time in nature.

Liz morton

Liz's yoga story began in high school when a friend invited her to take a class with him. She loved every minute of it.  No matter where she went, yoga became apart of her story. When COVID hit, diving into her 200 Hour RYT Certification felt like a natural next step. Since she completed her 200HR RYT, Liz's journey has continued to include certifications in Yoga Sculpt, Hot Yoga and Restorative Yoga as well as branching out to teaching yoga to adolescents and abroad.  It’s been an honor to spread yoga and yoga traditions to all levels of students over the past two years.

As a teacher she has grown so much, and she is so excited to continue her story here with you at Peak Yoga!

Angie pote

Angie is a dedicated yoga practitioner and a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, underwent comprehensive training at Essencia Yoga in Wheaton, Illinois, under the guidance of Jeannine Bush Clinton. Her commitment to the practice extends to aerial yoga, with specialized training received at Kapok Pilates and Wellness in Clearwater, Florida. Angie’s teaching embodies a harmonious blend of yoga and aerial techniques, fostering a holistic approach to well-being for her students.  Angie is also a reiki master and enjoys connecting community and healing.

Regina verdico

Regina is a highly skilled Yoga Professional and Meditation Teacher. She orchestrates retreats across the globe as a co-founder of The Sacred Travel Company, leads group events and workshops, and serves as a Certified Intuitive Mentor.

Her journey began in 2010, igniting a passion for healing after introspective exploration. She embarked on a transformative path that is continuously unfolding. Regina has completed a rigorous 500-hour yoga teacher training, with certifications from Corepower and Wild Abundant Life.

She firmly believes in liberating our bodies from past scars (samskaras) through movement and is the driving force behind Sacred Movement, a yoga ministry offering free daily sessions.

Recognizing the power of the mind in shaping our reality, Regina guides others through A Course in Miracles, fostering forgiveness and love. She champions the importance of inner work, delving into suppressed emotions to facilitate profound healing.

A true aficionado of holistic living, Regina incorporates meditation into her daily routine and delves into the teachings of A Course in Miracles. She channels her creativity into crafting delectable vegetarian cuisine and advocates for animal welfare. Committed to sustainability, she embraces eco-friendly practices that benefit both the community and the planet.

Talita Strom

Talita, a native of Brazil, was raised in the picturesque surroundings near the beaches of Southern California. Her journey into the world of yoga began when her therapist recommended it, and it turned out to be a transformative experience. Recognizing the profound impact on her mental and emotional well-being, Talita felt a calling to share these benefits with others and decided to become a yoga instructor. In 2008, she completed her initial 200-hour RYT yoga training and continued to expand her knowledge by delving into various styles and formats. Today, Talita is proficient in teaching a range of yoga styles, with a particular fondness for Vinyasa Flow and Peak Hot Flow. She has led and co-led a handful of teacher trainings herself. Her specialization lies in guiding students through invigorating back bends, emphasizing the importance of anatomy and proper alignment in her teaching style. Talita strongly believes in the profound connection between the mind and body, placing a significant emphasis on the art of proper breathing. With over 13 years of experience teaching hot yoga at different studios in Los Angeles, she brings a wealth of expertise to Peak Yoga and Wellness, her new yoga home. Talita is excited about the opportunity to guide you on your yoga journey and looks forward to sharing the mat with you soon!

Lita keller

​Lita is an intuitive, energy healer and spiritual reader here to help you navigate life's ups and downs so you can feel lighter and brighter. Her spiritual readings (tarot) provide insight and guidance. Reiki sessions promote relaxation and healing with gentle touch.

Aashish Patel

Aashish started his yoga practice at the age of 14 and it waned at 18 when he went to college. He picked it back up at 45 learning online with Yoga with Adrienne. The practice that started before 45, began with going to the gym as he was overweight, loaded with cholesterol, hypertension, and border line diabetic (trending up). He had lost his father when he was 55 to cardiac arrest and his mother had a triple bypass when she was 50. These attributes ran in his family, but he was determined to live a quality life, hence deciding at an earlier age to take charge of his own health! The initial drop in weight was easy but it was like blowing in the wind without a sail. That’s when he turned inward and rediscovered yoga and the art of controlling breath with every movement. Yoga became his staple and with discipline, would practice starting at 5am for an hour. He started to build sustainable strength and his health dashboard started to improve. At 50 Aashish switched to a vegan diet, after having been a carnivore all his life. He incorporated walking 3 miles in the evening come rain or shine. Within six months, Aashish walked away from cholesterol, hypertension, and from being a confirmed diabetic, attributing the positives to discipline, yoga, diet, and walking. After taking on two intensive Yoga teacher programs, Hatha and Kundalini with Ayurveda, and a Mental Health First Aider from MHFA England, his practice has deepened, and he finds joy in being able to journey with others interested in improving their wellbeing. Ayurveda, mental wellness, and energy flow are at the core of his work. Come work with Aashish if you are seeking to improve your health in mind, body, and spirit, custom designed for you! We will enjoy and learn from each other… Let’s live a vibrant life!

Kelley Hourigan

Kelley received her certificate for massage therapy from College of Lake County and has been practicing massage in the Chicago area since 2017. Kelley recently received her certification for pre-natal massages and looks forward to helping our pregnant community feel better during their pregnancy. 

After receiving massages to treat chronic neck pain, Kelley discovered how massage therapy can improve the overall quality of life and wanted to help other people in her community relieve their chronic pain. She loves to provide massages in the yoga studio because massages and yoga compliment each other in a way that makes the most of both sessions. It brings her joy to know that by providing her services in the most serene of settings will leave the guest feeling relaxed and ready to spread good vibes through the rest of their day. 

Aaron boyer

Aaron studied massage therapy at Harper College and received his state license in 2023. His goal in every session is to promote his client’s health and wellbeing. His massage is designed to accelerate healing and recovery so clients can do more of what they love. His style incorporates techniques from Swedish, sports, and trigger point therapy. Aaron has lived in the northwest suburbs since 2017 and has experience in education, y él habla español.