Teachers & Therapists

MICKI ITALIANO, RYT 500hrs., CMT
Micki is a cofounder of YOGA NOW! She has been practicing yoga for 29 years. She has a 200 hour certification in Kripalu Yoga, and a 500 hour certification in Svaroopa Yoga. Micki also has a five year apprenticeship in the Iyengar style of yoga. She is registered with the National Yoga Alliance, and the American Massage and Bodywork Professionals, as she is also a certified massage, shiatsu and bodywork therapist.


DEENA KIRSH TAYLOR, RYT 200hrs., MA, CCC/SLP
Deena is a cofounder of YOGA NOW! She has been practicing yoga for 20 years. She has a 200 hours certification in Svaroopa Yoga and is registered with the National Yoga Alliance. Deena also has extensive training in various bodywork modalities. She is a New Jersey licensed speech/ language pathologist, having over 20 years experience.


ABOUT OUR TEACHERS & THERAPISTS
All of our teachers and therapists are certified. Their knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication are evident in every class. We are fortunate that two of our instructors are physical therapists. Each teacher and therapist has their own unique style offering individualized instruction as well as classes. Be sure to see the many styles of hatha yoga offered at our center. Our insured and highly qualified staff members include:

Joe Ankenbrand; Lisa Balter; Rhonda Clarke; Sharon Elliott; Delores (Jivan) Farley; Lisa Forman; Jennifer Green; Agnes Halas; Debra Harding, ND; Kate Holt; Tricia Kennedy; Elisa Levey; Mirabai Muse; Kim Moore, CMT; Melinda Ota; Regan Peiffer; Kate Petragnani; Victoria Purcell; Stacey Reeve; Loretta Russo; Nyla Shorustam; Nita Spielberg; Shawn Swift; Nancy Wahl; Pauline Willliams