MEET THE TEAM

OWNER & DIRECTOR

Antoniette has been an Educator for all of her adult life. From teaching at various Montessori Schools to leading yoga classes at local Yoga Studios, education has always been her passion. She began her yoga journey during a trip to Thailand while studying Traditional Thai Massage in the mid 1990's. After completing her Yoga Teacher Training in 2000, Antoniette began teaching seniors, adults and children Yoga. Antoniette was one of the first teachers to introduce yoga into the classroom and has been a pioneer in introducing yoga to both public and private schools. Her passion is driven by a desire to help people find peace in their bodies and minds. Whether it is leading a Hatha Flow Yoga class, a relaxing Restorative or Yin Yoga class, Antoniette is at home teaching and leading others through this ancient practice.

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Alex has been practicing Bikram Yoga since 2007 when she first discovered it while in Tokyo. Immediately falling in love with the practice, she attended the Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in 2008 in Acapulco Mexico. Currently, Alex is studying to become an Osteopath here in Hamilton at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, learning in depth anatomy, physiology and manual medicine. Her experience with Bikram Yoga is that it is extremely powerful and healing, and with a regular practice, will do wonders for your immune, digestive and lymphatic systems, metabolism, sleep, stress levels, depression, and so much more. I do my very best to make the classes I teach dynamic, motivating, educational and inspiring by drawing on all my personal experiences.

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Alex began training as a classical ballerina. This was her initial exposure to movement and expression, and she developed a love for the discipline and focus of ballet.

After she retired her ballet slippers, she dipped her toes in many other physical disciplines. She is a firm believer that perseverance and strength of the mind translates directly to almost limitless potential in the body.

Alex’s classes are like a box of chocolates, you never really know what you’re going to get. All that you need in her class is your body, and a mindset to persevere.

Alex currently works out of three clinics in Hamilton, and Dundas as a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner (M.OMSc.)

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Aly is our creative soul! She brings a lighthearted spirit to our studio with music and creativity. Aly guides a unique Bikram practice bringing in her various modalities. Sound bowls, healing tones, and an Express (60 mins) Bikram class is the BEST way to start your day!

Ashley is a self-professed yoga junkie. Her yoga journey started over 10 years ago when a friend coaxed her into a hot yoga class. She has committed to a regular practice ever since. 

In 2017, Ashley took the plunge and became a certified yoga instructor. Core to her philosophy is that yoga isn't about touching your toes—it's about what you learn on the way down. Ashley puts this philosophy into practice to make yoga accessible to practitioners of all shapes and sizes. 

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Jane’s foundational career was as a kindergarten teacher. She practiced yoga for over 20 years before becoming an instructor 5 years ago. Jane guides a gentle traditional Hatha class on Thursday mornings. When we asked her to consider the Baby & Me program, she was honoured. Jane takes care to ensure her programs are safe, and engaging for both mom and baby. Jane’s understanding of movement, body, and mind, makes her the perfect perinatal guide. Join her in the fall for a Prenatal session!

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Katie first fell in love with yoga in London, England where time on the mat became a daily refuge from the hustle and bustle of big city life. In time, yoga became a gateway to an entirely new path. First journeying to India to embark on a yoga teacher training program, then traveling to New Zealand to create a community yoga class in the mountains. Katie moved to Ontario and became a full-time yoga teacher in 2018 and is now in her final year at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton.

Katie hopes to bring a sense of fun, creativity and joy to her classes. Students are invited to move with ease, integrity and grace as they embrace a personal practice which leaves them refreshed, invigorated and full of self-acceptance.

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Kristen Parise is a Registered Physiotherapist with over 22 years of experience and additional training in Pelvic Health and Pediatric Physiotherapy, as well as a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University.

Kristen teaches the hot HIIT class on Wednesday nights. She encourages you to push your limits and build strength, but to do so at your own pace.

Away from the clinic, Kristen enjoys cross-fit and yoga and is the proud mom of two boys.

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Lindsay is a high energy instructor you will see guiding Hot HIIT, Flow, Stretch and Unwind, and Baby & Me! She has been a long time member of the studio and loves to attend the 26&2 Bikram classes.

She is the proud Mama of Odette, the studio’s youngest Bikram student!

For the last 40 years, Lindsay has guided people to achieve health and wellbeing through movement education. Combining a degree in Physical and Health Education with a 200hr YTT and Trauma Informed Movement Practice-Level 1 allows her to welcome students with compassion, inclusivity, and the skills to make the practice accessible for every body. Lindsay is completing a Certificate in Mindfulness through University of Toronto and enjoys combining mindful movement in her classes. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for the last 10 years, and loves to bring a sense of fun to help people experience the joy of movement.

“I grew up in a home where our mom practiced yoga in the 60’s and 70’s which I thought was so weird, as it was quite uncommon in those days. Because of this I was determined not to practice yoga, but somehow it found me about 10 years ago and now is a core part of my life.”

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May is a certified Yoga and Pilates/Fitness instructor, qualified to teach students of every level. May says: “Teaching and continued practice has given me a foundation for my life and I try to take what we practice in the hot room into my life: compassion, discipline, humility, patience and honesty. I am so glad to be back at Dundas Yoga and Fitness and look forward to seeing you all in the hot room!”

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Shanel discovered yoga through her first love, dance. While completing her BFA in dance at York University she took to her yoga mat to stretch, strengthen and release stress. Over the years of practice, Shanel found yoga did more than fulfill her love for movement, it also became a spiritual journey showing her a deeper connection to the body and soul.

Shanel enjoys teaching flow classes allowing the inspiration of dance and her love of movement guide her. As well, Shanel is a Reiki Master Teacher who loves to bring her passion for the healing arts together with asana in a Reiki Flow.

Stacey started her yoga journey more than 10 years ago and has been a yoga instructor since 2013. She felt inspired to create space for wellness emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Stacey ventured to the Himalayan’s in India to complete her first 200 hour yoga teacher training. She continues to enhance her practice taking additional various trainings such as: vinyasa flow, prenatal and trauma sensitive yoga. 

Making space for yoga in her life has been a wonderful wellness gift through different seasons of life! You can currently find her teaching Mom & Baby Yoga with her son Finley! It’s a class that invites movement, bonding and connection which is fun and brightens our day!! 

She guides others to create a mindful practice that helps deepen their self connection and strengthens trust and compassion within. It’s important to create time for your wellness to re-energize!

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Tara is a reflexologist with a holistic understanding of the body. She brings that background and passion for wellness in movement, to our studio on Wednesdays and Fridays! She is our morning Bikram instructor. She leads a traditional 26&2 Bikram class and is looking forward to meeting you on the mat!!

FIT MOM Teacher

Torey is a certified Lesmills fitness instructor, former personal trainer and triathlete coach. Early in her career, Torey decided to continue to share her admiration and appreciation for exercise by teaching group fitness. She loves to motivate athletes from the stage and has enjoyed creating safe and fun postpartum workouts.

As a busy mom, kindergarten teacher and avid runner, Torey thrives on the grind and hustle of everyday life. She is happiest in the classroom and in the studio and can’t wait to share her passion for fitness. Torey will be teaching a mom and baby fitness class on Monday mornings and is looking forward to meeting new moms and their babies!

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Vanessa is a diverse person when it comes to fitness! As a child, she engaged in many dance forms and has become a dance and physical education secondary school teacher. Vanessa has been teaching health, fitness and wellness much of her adult career. After completing personal training and a Revkor resistance band training she continues to expand her fitness genres. She is eager to try any and all new movement classes. She has spent years teaching bootcamps and HIIT classes and is always looking to find balance with her busy-mom-of-two home life. She is passionate about fitness and wellness and shares her love for activity with her kids and students. Vanessa is an avid runner and loves to come to the studio for a DEEP, HOT stretch afterwards! Joining us at the studio, she is an energetic Hot HIIT instructor and is looking forward to starting our first Hot Barre class!