Complete Well-Being:
Mind, Body, & Spirit
It’s no secret that exercise, relaxation and community are key to stellar mental health. The Yoga Spa offers alternative, community oriented services to help you prioritize taking care of yourself. From yoga to massages to education, we want to make it easy on you!
About Us
Oklahoma Yoga & Spa Community
Edmond, Oklahoma’s Full Service Organic Health Experience
Our Mission
We are on a mission to stand out in the wellness community. Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of simply surviving, you’re thriving.
Our Products
We take a holistic, all-natural approach to health. We utilize non-toxic, organic products whenever possible!
Services
Our services are practices where a licensed professional is directly treating you. These spa services include massages and facials. Our team is hands on during these services, providing you the gentle care you deserve.
Experiences
While our team of professionals is involved in every service, there are some modalities that are not dependent on a practitioner. These include infrared sauna therapy, cold plunge therapy, lymphatic massage roller and red light therapy.
Workshops
Attend workshops, book clubs, seminars, and specialty classes in The Yoga Spa’s Learning Loft, a classroom space designed for you. Take a deep dive into the education and science behind the pillars of health and wellness.
Memberships
We offer monthly membership packages that allow you to customize your services and experiences at The Yoga Spa. Receive a discounted price for bundling the spa services that you want to enjoy on a monthly basis.
RussAnn & Anslea
The Yoga Spa Founders
As dedicated entrepreneurs and self-care advocates, RussAnn and Anslea envisioned a haven for individuals seeking internal wellness and balance. With their own experiences as inspiration, they embarked on a wellness tour, visiting various yoga, spa, and fitness facilities in the Edmond and North Oklahoma City areas. While they found many individual amenities, they noticed a lack of a cohesive vision for overall well-being. Refusing to settle, these female business owners continued their pursuit of the ultimate self-care destination.
Their explorations led them to discover the unique offerings of spas, resorts, and retreats, including mountain yoga retreats, Chinese massage and reflexology, and rejuvenating saunas in Mexico. Inspired by these experiences, RussAnn and Anslea were determined to create a genuine and inclusive space for community members to be authentic and find a sense of belonging.
And so, The Yoga Spa was born, with the mission to cultivate laughter, friendship, and a supportive community. To bring their vision to life, these two best friends handpicked a team of experienced and passionate wellness professionals who share their commitment to guiding individuals on their journeys. As they strongly believe, self-care is essential, exhilarating, and enjoyable. Come and see for yourself at The Yoga Spa!
Meet the Team
The Yoga Spa is home to the best holistic health professionals in Oklahoma.
Management Team
RussAnn A.
Spa Owner and Director Yoga Teacher
As a female entrepreneur, wife, and mom my wellness journey took a back seat to family dinners, taxi services, homework, date night, managing customer needs, marketing, and payroll. There was always something else that needed to be done and someone else that needed me. That’s what women do. We put everyone else first. That all changed in 2019 when I stepped onto a yoga mat for a little “me time”. What I thought was just another exercise class became so much more. My mat was the catalyst that led me down a journey to a more holistic lifestyle, and I found myself surrounded by a strong and supportive community.
In 2022 I began what I lovingly refer to as my wellness tour with my bestie. We both found ourselves in a new season of life, and it was time for friendship, growth, and adventure. We went to every type of yoga class imaginable, bungee fitness, reiki circles, herbology classes, yoga retreats, spas, meditation classes, float tanks, mindfulness classes, sauna pod sessions, cold plunges, acupuncture, organic body wraps, and yoga teacher training. We dove into wellness books, podcasts, Netflix series, online courses, and anything else we could get our hands on or experience first-hand. There was not much we did not try, and we did it all together!
This journey of learning and adventure turned into a passion, and that passion turned into a business idea. The Yoga Spa, a wellness community was born. Our vision at The Yoga Spa is to create a wellness environment full of love, laughter, learning, friendship, and adventure.
Anslea S.
Spa Owner and Director, Yoga Teacher
The many twists and turns of life led me to the yoga mat. When my close friend invited me to join her for a yoga class during a difficult life transition, I thought I was going for a stress-relieving, sweaty, exercise class. Instead, I discovered a practice of needed movement, inner calmness, and self-awareness. I was surprised to find that yoga helped me to “step out of my head” and find more ease.
After practicing yoga for one year, I decided to take a huge leap of faith and enroll in a 200-hour yoga teacher training program. My goal wasn’t necessarily to teach yoga but to accelerate my practice and to study yoga intensively so I could understand how it had helped me in the surprising ways that it did. I quickly realized this was a study that would, most likely, take a lifetime to unravel.
Through my yoga journey, a new community of friends began to emerge in my life. I found like-minded people of all backgrounds that built friendships around yoga, fun, laughter, and wellness. This spurred on an idea for a new business adventure with my friend, and now business partner, RussAnn. We decided that more people should be able to enjoy yoga and other aspects of wellness and self-care in one special place. We envisioned creating a community where people could come as they are, grow together, and support one another through the twists and turns of life.
And now here we are . . . at The Yoga Spa, sharing our vision and dream with others! I hope you can bring your genuine self and enjoy an environment of laughter, relaxation, and self-care as we all experience life together.
When I’m not spending time at The Yoga Spa, you will find me running another business I am passionate about, Kumon Math and Reading Center of Edmond North, and spending time with my family, especially my two adult children, Braden and Abby.
Jodi M.
Spa Manager, Holistic Aesthetician, Life Coach
Holistic living has been a passion of mine since the early 1990’s. My mother was an herbalist and aromatherapist, owned a holistic spa, and farmed a small herb farm southeast of Duncan, Oklahoma. Some mothers take you shopping for shoes; mine took me to herb festivals and reiki classes. I loved all of it!
I followed in my mother’s footsteps and became a holistic aesthetician in 2020. I enjoy teaching others about clean products and a chemical-free lifestyle. In my interest to discover more about the mind, body, and soul, I also became a certified life coach. I have long been interested in psychology and self-discovery. I am currently completing my master’s degree in psychology with plans to graduate in 2027.
I reside in the Western District of OKC with my two spoiled rotten dogs. Gypsy is my one-year-old Boston terrier that exhibits very sharp squirrel-hunting skills, and Bosch is my five-year-old white boxer that is possibly the most chill dog on this planet. I am very artistic and love to dabble in every medium of creativity. I tried my hand at writing and published my first book in 2017. Reading is also an interest of mine, as are a number of incredible podcasts available these days. I enjoy my time with friends and family and try to make the most of this beautiful life I have been given.
Spa Team
Hannah L.
Licensed Massage Therapist
In the spring of 2022, in my late 30s, I found myself shifting into a new season of life. With a certificate to practice massage therapy and a deep desire to use my healing and nurturing personality massage felt like coming home.
During my training I explored different forms of massage adding many tools to my “tool box” and found myself drawn to the gentle touch work of Craniosacral Therapy (CST). I have found that engaging with the body in an energetic manner and allowing the client’s body to release tension and unwanted “yuck” gives longer lasting results and a deeper sense of calm.
More than anything I have enjoyed being a safe and calm place for my clients to learn a little more about who they are on their healing journey. It is my greatest hope to help others “Find Wholeness In Healing.”
Shannon H.
Licensed Massage Therapist
I am a Nationally Board Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist who has nearly 18 years of experience in bodywork. I have spent over half of my career specializing in medical massage via the chiropractic and wellness fields. My true passion is promoting holistic health by addressing the root causes of pain whether physical, mental or spiritual. I am a trauma informed therapist who is continuing my education in somatic therapy and breathwork. I truly believe in healing through therapeutic touch and in personalizing each massage using various techniques.
I am well versed in multiple modalities such as deep tissue, Swedish or relaxation, lymphatic drainage, Lomi Lomi, myofascial release, trigger point, hot stone, prenatal and light stretching. In each session I take great care to listen to the body, as well as the client’s concerns, and I create a treatment specific to them.
When not at work, I am deeply immersed in family life. Whether it’s playing make-believe with my daughter or supporting my son’s music career, I know that intentional time and interest in my kids greatly impacts their future. I love being in nature and am convinced that fire pits foster great conversation. But what truly brings me joy is cooking for those I love and having snuggly couch time, watching movies, with my loving husband.
Yoga Team
Anna H.
Yoga Teacher
My name is Anna, and I am a Pilates and Yoga instructor. I have always been passionate about movement and fitness, as I grew up a competitive tennis player and dancer. I discovered yoga in college and became hooked. I went to Costa Rica for an intensive yoga teacher training and have training in multiple styles of yoga including: vinyasa, sculpt, yin, restorative, and slow flow. I am also a Pilates teacher, with training from Balanced Body. Moving my body, whether it is yoga or Pilates, is an act of self-care for me. I hope my clients have the same positive experience in my classes. When I am not practicing, I enjoy being outside, going for walks with my two dogs, and hanging out with my husband.
Ashley G.
Yoga Teacher
My yoga journey came by way of Pilates. In 2015 while on vacation in beautiful Martha’s Vinyard with my family, I took my first yoga class outside of a gym setting. I immediately was hooked on the feeling I had in savasana. Since then I have incorporated yoga into my regular routine. After enrolling in Power Pilates NYC to become a Pilates instructor and subsequently having to drop out for a military move, I knew becoming a fitness instructor would be in my future. I would have never guessed the impact and love yoga would bring to my life.
Upon returning home from the east coast, I quickly found a yoga mentor (Our very own Kate!) that would continue to encourage my love of practicing and push me to become a teacher myself. They say Yoga Teacher Training finds you when you need it. In late 2021, on a whim, I blindly enrolled in a local teacher training.
When not teaching or on my mat you’ll find me cooking, baking, reading (non-fiction), listening to podcasts, watching movies with my three daughters, driving them around, and having impromptu dance parties in the kitchen with them.
Not only is yoga an excellent and challenging workout, itis a mind, body, and soul experience. I’ve learned to be more in tune with my body and my mind while breathing through yoga poses. I feel like I’ve accomplished something wonderful for myself after every single class. That feeling inspired me to get certified in aerial yoga so I can share my love of this beautiful practice with others!
While pursuing training in aerial yoga, I stumbled upon another passion – sound healing. It has been a surprising journey that has led me to play singing bowls, gongs, ancient drums, chimes, and many other beautiful instruments. By allowing the sounds and vibrations to resonate through the body, my clients can experience the release of pent-up energy and allow the body to find stress relief and relaxation. I look forward to sharing my sound baths and aerial yoga classes with you!
Aubrey G.
Yoga Teacher
I began my yoga journey in February of 2014. Initially I started attending classes to help relieve stress from an unhappy job life but quickly realized there was much more to this practice than anticipated.
I obtained my 200-hour yoga teacher certification from Core Power Yoga in Dallas, Texas and began teaching in October of 2015. In 2020, I was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease and began an uphill battle regaining my health. My practice and teaching took a much gentler and nurturing approach by focusing more on breathing and on gentle movements to build strength and flexibility. I also prioritized taking time to learn more about my students and how I can best support each one in their healing journey.
My passion for promoting deep rest and relaxation can be felt in all my classes as my goal is it to teach others to wholly connect inward, regulate the nervous system, and provide a safe space for greater understanding and nourishment of self. When I’m not on the yoga mat, I enjoy exploring with my husband and son, getting outdoors, being creative, reading research, and listening to music.
Christopher N.
Yoga Teacher
I began my yoga journey in 2015 following a significant life transition. As a means of navigating challenging times, I turned to running and yoga (completing over 60 half marathons), finding solace by helping process thoughts and becoming a healthier person, both physically and mentally. While running set me on a positive, healthy path, yoga provided a deeper level of self-awareness, balance, and inner peace. Building on my yoga journey, in August 2023 I began yoga teacher training at You Power Yoga to bring a deeper understanding of myself beyond physical fitness and to provide service to others.
I'm passionate about classes that blend philosophy, flow, and challenge, especially power yoga, both as a practitioner and instructor. Teaching VinYin, Yin, and “slow burn” classes also brings me joy as I aim to cater to my students' diverse needs.
Deanna R.
Yoga Teacher
About a decade ago my journey with yoga began at a time when I really needed it the most. Instead of taking the traditional route, I gave yoga a chance after hearing positive praises from friends and family.
My life was changed by a gifted instructor who helped me love the journey of healing. Now, I find purpose in guiding students through their own practice. Teaching and seeing students unlock new and beautiful discoveries about themselves every day is special, and I am honored to be able to hold and create space for that magic to happen. It was uncomfortable, challenging, and one of the best decisions I could have ever made for myself.
I earned my 200-hour teacher training while living in Los Angeles. In spring 2021, I earned my 500-hour training. I am also an Okuden and Shoden Reiki practitioner, herbalist, spiritual and meditation coach and sound healer. I will continue to pursue more education and share that knowledge and wisdom with others.
I enjoy teaching vinyasa, yin, meditation, and sound bath classes. I put emphasis on breathing as it is the best tool for mind/body awareness and connection. The flows are simple, yet aligned and powerful. Breath is a beautiful and fluid action to focus and hone in on so I value and instill it in all the classes that I lead. I also emphasize and spend much time focusing on the mind. We will learn different meditation practices in every class, and I will close each practice with a sound healing experience. You will leave each class feeling grounded, strong, peaceful, and empowered.
I look forward to connecting and flowing with you soon.
Julie R.
Yoga Teacher
I’ve always been a very active person and have enjoyed high energy/high impact workouts, but a foot injury forced me to change my exercise routine. I had never considered yoga because I didn’t think of it as a workout. Boy was I wrong!! Once I tried my first power yoga class, I was hooked, and it became my new obsession!
Not only is yoga an excellent and challenging workout, itis a mind, body, and soul experience. I’ve learned to be more in tune with my body and my mind while breathing through yoga poses. I feel like I’ve accomplished something wonderful for myself after every single class. That feeling inspired me to get certified in aerial yoga so I can share my love of this beautiful practice with others!
While pursuing training in aerial yoga, I stumbled upon another passion – sound healing. It has been a surprising journey that has led me to play singing bowls, gongs, ancient drums, chimes, and many other beautiful instruments. By allowing the sounds and vibrations to resonate through the body, my clients can experience the release of pent-up energy and allow the body to find stress relief and relaxation. I look forward to sharing my sound baths and aerial yoga classes with you!
Kate D.
Yoga Teacher
I became RYT-200 in 2004, studying with Valerie Kit Love, O.T. In 2015 I finished my 500-hour certification with Namah Shivayah at the International School of Yoga in Dallas, led by Tej Monga. That school introduced me to Ashtanga, Yin, Restorative, and Kids’ Yoga; it made me dive into the study of Sanskrit language and yoga philosophy. I studied with Kathryn Budig and Doug Keller, received certification in Kids Yoga with Shana Meyerson and in Aerial Yoga with Amy Miller. I recently completed Gentle Somatic Yoga levels 1 and 2 online courses led by James Knight. Over the years, I have also taken numerous workshops and classes.
I believe that gentle, persistent practice can make you stronger than the occasional power yoga class. It’s okay to give yourself some grace and to do what your body needs each day. I also believe that the most important part of a successful class is a connection among people. That connection makes students come back and stick to the practice. In turn, commitment to the practice will help your improvement.
I truly care about my students, read the room for my cues and instructions, and encourage everyone to work at their level, providing plenty of modifications. Yoga practice is not just about becoming stronger or more flexible; it is about getting to a physical and emotional state in which one can be present and experience life fully, no matter what it brings.
Originally from Belarus, I have been living in Edmond for the last fifteen years. I am a wife, a mom of three, a dance and Pom mom, a friend, and a neighbor. I love reading, traveling, spending time with my cat, painting watercolors, and taking ballroom dancing classes with my husband.
Melody E.
Yoga Teacher
I began my yoga journey in the early 2000's as a way to explore a new form of movement and mindfulness. After falling in love with the practice over and over again, I decided in 2023 to immerse myself in yoga knowledge and philosophy by completing my 200-hour yoga teacher training. I continue returning to the mat to quiet my mind, connect with myself, and find balance in an otherwise busy life. My goal is to facilitate classes that are inclusive and empowering.
When I’m not practicing yoga, I'm raising two amazing kids, gardening, walking, reading, singing, teaching, or nurturing connections with people and places.
Shannon R.
Yoga Teacher
My yoga practice began in 2019 as a way to stay fit while managing the demands of professional school during a mid-30s career change. Hours spent sitting and staring at screens, hunched over notes, and stressing about grades had created an unbalanced body and mind. I found a stronger body and more peaceful mind on the mat, and yoga became the foundation of my wellness routine.
Exploring the mental and physical challenges of the practice inspired me to complete 200-hour teacher training in March of 2024, but the community created during my training experience inspired me to teach. My teaching style is vinyasa-based, but as a student, I never miss a chance to practice aerial and yoga Nidra.
Off the mat, I’m an on-again-off-again runner and full-time veterinarian who lives on 20 acres with my husband and 11-year-old and our menagerie of dogs, furry cows, a cat and pot-bellied pig.
Stacey Y.
Yoga Teacher
I have been teaching yoga since 2016, and I love to share my passion for staying active and healthy with others. Yoga has been a beautiful and life-changing gift for me over the last twenty years, bringing a deeper sense of peace, balance, and mindfulness in my life, both on and off the mat. I love sharing the many benefits I have received in practicing yoga with others.
When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time dancing, hiking, volunteering, cooking, baking, and hanging out with my husband and our four adult children.
Stephanie K.
Yoga Teacher
My passion for exercise and movement started early in my life, and I’ve been fortunate to transform that love into teaching others about movement and mobility. I enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life because, ultimately, we are all on the same journey. After earning my 200 RYT in 2020, I began teaching yoga and haven’t looked back. My love for yoga has only deepened, and it continues to inspire new perspectives and approaches to life. Every time I roll out my mat, I know I’ve found my way home.
I live in Edmond with my lifelong love, our two teenagers, and two adorable beagles.
Stephanie S.
Yoga Teacher
My very close friend first introduced me to yoga in 2018, and it quickly became a passion of mine. When I moved to Oklahoma in 2019, I joined a Baptiste inspired power yoga studio whose owner was highly passionate about community. She quickly became my friend and mentor, and I received my 200-hour teaching trading at her studio.
I’m continuing my education by integrating the world of anatomy with the world of yoga to provide my students and myself with the best possible practices. My role as a student never stops as I have many interests in all aspects of health and wellness. My current focus is on power vinyasa inspired by the Baptiste methodology. Through its dynamic practice, it welcomes students of all levels. The sequence I share is scientifically designed to tone, strengthen, and rinse your body, clear your mind, and leave you feeling balanced and rejuvenated.
I am excited to connect and form a community as I believe that is what is needed in these modern days. I believe we all need to grow in four ways: emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. We all matter, and there’s more to come, one soul to another.
Theresa S.
Yoga Teacher
I strive to create a safe space and to make yoga accessible for everyone, guiding and educating each person on their own personal journey for good health and overall wellbeing.
I began practicing yoga in my early 20’s as I started my career as an engineer. While traveling around the US I attended classes in various cities providing me with an opportunity to practice different styles of yoga with many different teachers. At that time, I was drawn primarily to the physical benefits and challenges of yoga. Over time, I gravitated to gentle, meditative practices and in 2023 decided to pursue my 200-hour Teacher Training at This Land Yoga. This unique and rewarding experience ignited within me a desire and curiosity to deepen my understanding, thus embarking on a continuous learning path which has included studying Yogic Philosophy, Anatomy and a variety of Gentle Yoga modalities and Therapeutic Techniques.
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Niki Sharp
Functional Nutritionist
My transformation began 14 years ago when I found myself uncomfortable in my own skin, unsure where or how to start. Exhausted in my late 20s, I weighed over 200 pounds after the birth of my son and spent eight years on a yo-yo diet cycle. Even though I used phentermine in 2006, once I stopped, I regained the weight and then some. By the time I had my daughter, my weight had climbed to 220 pounds, and I hit a low point, crying in my closet because nothing fit. I felt like I had lost myself, and I didn’t recognize the woman in the mirror. It was then I realized I needed to change, not just for me, but for my family. I was pre-diabetic and struggling just to keep up.
The journey wasn’t easy. I had to learn to love and take care of myself again. I started with small steps: joining a gym, counting calories, and making healthier food swaps. Over time, my passion grew, and I pushed myself to compete in fitness, eventually earning first place in a figure competition. However, even then, I battled a poor relationship with food, often feeling guilt and shame around eating.
Years later, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. Despite looking healthy on the outside, I struggled with joint pain, swelling, and digestive issues. This led me to functional nutrition, where I learned that food is not just about weight loss—it’s about fueling our lives. Healing my relationship with food and myself has been the most challenging, yet rewarding, journey of all. My mother had crippling arthritis and passed away in 2015 from a stroke. Watching her struggle with daily tasks, even turning a doorknob, has driven my mission as a functional nutritionist.
I want to help others break free from the health issues that hold them back, find solutions, and take positive steps forward. I would love to be your coach, your cheerleader, and a tool in your wellness journey. Together, we can make choices that nurture our bodies. We only have one vessel—how we care for it is up to us.
Renae Cerquitella
Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist
In 2016 my career as a corporate writer and logistics specialist suddenly ended. That same year, I completed 200 hours of Life Coaching training, opened my business and began helping people communicate better and live happier lives.
My journey into hypnotherapy began in 2018 when I stumbled upon a hypnotherapist’s business card while visiting my therapist. Curious, I researched hypnotherapy and discovered its profound potential for improving lives, far beyond my previous understanding shaped by therapeutic training and popular culture.
In 2019, I traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for 500 hours of intensive hypnotherapy training. After 13 weeks I returned as a Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist (CMS-CHt), now equipped with new techniques to support the wonderful people of Oklahoma and ultimately transforming my practice to focus entirely on hypnotherapy.
By the end of 2024, I will have delivered over 9,000 hours of hypnotherapy. Each day, I find joy in teaching and guiding others to explore the powers of their minds and bodies.
I’m also a proud mother of an amazing son and daughter, grandmother to three spirited boys, a dog mom, and I share my adventures with my partner, Dan.
Our Booking Process
Whether you’re interested in a yoga class, spa experience, spa services, special event or wellness workshop, we have an easy-to-book process designed just for you.
Select Your Service
Explore the services we have to offer, then select the one (or more!) you’re interested in.
Book Your Spot
Spots are limited for most of our services, so book right away to secure your spot.
Attend & Enjoy
Show up and enjoy! We’ve curated a space that builds community and prioritizes health. Lean into it!
Oh, and by the way, you don’t have to choose just ONE service. Our memberships allow you to customize The Yoga Spa experience to fit your personal wellness goals. Check them out before selecting individual services.
The Yoga Spa Experience
We love The Yoga Spa community!
Remember Your Why!
Having a community is good for the soul.
While your individual mental and physical health journey is incredibly personal, we believe in the importance of holistic health, helping our customers take care of their entire selves.
Our studio isn’t exclusive. It’s for all abilities, and ambitions! It’s for you: the mom who has her hands full, the dad needing to unwind, the friend group ready to reconnect with each other and their health.
Let’s connect!