Our Team

Carole is the creator of True North Fitness Consulting LLC and is the Director and Owner of Verge Yoga. She holds her E-RYT 500 hour certification with Yoga Alliance and Level 1 Sound Healing with the Sound Healing Academy. She is also a Yoga Alliance Certified Continuting Education Provider (YACEP). Carole has a B.S. Degree from Penn State University and has extensive experience in commercial health clubs and corporate fitness management. She has been teaching both group and private fitness sessions since college and has been leading yoga since 1997. Carole lived in the Chicago area for 20 years and relocated with her family to Wayne PA in 2013. She has been a student of Verge since the day she arrived in town, and began teaching at Verge in the spring of 2018. She bought the studio in October 2021 and is the Lead Trainer for the Verge Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program. Outside of Verge, Carole teaches Yoga for Athletes at several local high schools and is currently working with Radnor High School to provide yoga as part of their physical education curriculum.

Andrea grew up in Rosemont PA and now currently lives in Wayne. She took her first yoga class as a high school student and fell into a consistent practice while she was at the College of Charleston. It was during this time that she knew she wanted to be a teacher and share her love of yoga with others. Andrea has a long history with Verge and actually attended the very first Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program at the studio in 2005 to earn her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance. She has been teaching in the area ever since. In addition to yoga, Andrea holds certification in Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki Level 1, and is in the process of training for a 300 hour certification with the Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts.

Colleen grew up in the Philadelphia area and has been a resident in Montgomery/ Delaware county since the early 1990’s. She has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and obtained her RYT 200 hour teaching certification from Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2018. In addition, Colleen is a Certified Yogastrologer® since 2019, a Level 1 Certified Wellness Astrologer since 2020 and a Level 2 certified Reiki Instructor. In addition to all of this, Colleen is a graduate of the 200 hour Foundations of Ayurveda through the Kripalu School in 2022-2023.

Dan is from Hatboro, PA and began following his yoga path in 1998. He has been teaching yoga since 2000 and received his RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance through the combined Empowered Yoga/Verge Yoga Center teaching program in 2005. He received his RYT 500 hour certification from the Himalayan Institute in 2017 and also holds certifications in Yin Yoga and Ayurveda Training. Prior to teaching yoga, Dan studied and taught martial arts for over 18 years in the area. Dan believes that mind, body and spirit are all connected and can be fully developed and experienced using the power of breath. Dan believe that the lessons we learn on our yoga mats and through our practice are the true lessons each of us need to grow as human beings, individually and collectively.

Donna received her RYT 200 hour yoga certification with Yoga Alliance in 2005 from Bright Spirit yoga located in Hoboken NJ as well as her prenatal yoga certification through Yoga Works in New York City. She moved from Vermont to Wayne PA in 2019. After many years of teaching and training yoga teachers, Donna received her Pilates certification in 2019 from Body Precision in Bryn Mawr PA. Donna is certified in Advanced Mat, Reformer, Cadillac Reformer and Small Pilates equipment. She enjoys teaching both her private clients and her group classes with a fun light hearted spirit with added challenges. One thing Donna is quick to add to all her group classes is to “have fun, smile and don’t forget to breath!”

Heather grew up in Lancaster County and attended her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2023. She is a graduate of Dickinson College and has a background in social work/social services. After graduation, she worked with children and youth in the middle and high school setting, and worked for several years in a group home helping men and women with mental and physical disabilities. Heather owned and operated the Spring-Ford Diner in Spring City PA for 11 years and found her “yoga home” at Verge in the fall of 2021.

Gil grew up in Wayne, PA, and finished his RYT 200 certification training at Verge in 2010. As well, he received a certification in Mindfulness Meditation in 2015 and his Level 2 Attunement as a Reiki practitioner in 2020. At Verge, Gil teaches Stability, a safe yet invigorating style of hatha yoga that incorporates body awareness and mindfulness training to bring a rich and satisfying feel to all of his classes.

Janine had a fruitful career in banking as a commercial lender in Philadelphia after she graduated from LaSalle University. She started practicing yoga in 2003 in the Ashtanga style, and as her passion for yoga grew, she studied various other traditions including mindfulness, stress management and Reiki. Janine received her RYT 200 hour certification at Verge in 2014 and began teaching at Villanova University, BRV Yoga and the Phoenixville Recreation Center. She has been involved with Mindfulness Through Movement since 2017, a local program that provides yoga for inner-city schools in Philadelphia and is currently working on her RYT 500 hour certification with Yoga Alliance. Each summer, Janine teaches classes and conducts private lessons at the Brant Beach Yacht Club on Long Beach Island NJ. She has been teaching at Verge since 2014 and is a Facilitator for the Verge Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program. Janine also leads our monthly Yoga Starter Series at the studio and is known for teaching with laugher and enthusiasm

Karen is originally from Washington, DC and has lived in Wayne since 2000. She is a full-time Realtor with BHHS Fox and Roach and enjoys teaching yoga in her free time. Karen was a student of yoga and meditation for many years and completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Verge in 2018 to earn her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance. Following her initial certification, she went on to specialize and received her certification to teach Yin Yoga in 2018. Karen also holds a Masters in Counseling and is a Level 2 Attunement Reiki practitioner. Karen strives to weave the enriching benefits of the physical practice of yoga with true body awareness and mindful movement in each of her classes.

Kat is originally from Chicago and moved with her family to Wayne in 2013. She attended Penn State University, graduated with a degree in Marketing and currently works for Free People as a Senior Web Producer. Kat completed her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2021 and has been teaching ever since. As a competitive gymnast for 13 years growing up in the midwest, Kat learned early on how to move her body through space with alignment, balance and grace. She carries that with her as she teaches yoga and creates a positive, safe space that allows students to open their minds and move their bodies in ways that feel good to them.

Kate was born in Stamford CT and moved around quite a bit as she was growing up. She has family in Coatesville and spent a lot of time in the Philadelphia area as a child. Kate attended University of Vermont as an undergrad and went onto NYU for her master’s degree in social justice. She worked for several years as a communications consultant in public affairs for the United Nations. Kate has been a student at Verge since 2012 and attended Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in 2016 through U Penn.

Kristin was born and raised in Wayne and has been practicing yoga since the early 1990’s. She attended her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2009 and went on to earn her RYT 500 certification with Dig Yoga and Shiva Rae. She also holds a 900 hour certification in Meditation Training from ClearLight Meditation Institute. In addition to teaching multiple yoga classes at Verge, Kristin leads our popular Meditation Program throughout the year. Kristin has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and has her own private counseling practice in Wayne. She weaves together the clinical with the holistic qualities of yoga and meditation. As well, she enjoys working with teenagers and young adults and leads yoga for various high school sports teams. Kristin has been teaching at Verge on and off since 2010 and is a Lead Trainer for the Verge Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program.

Kristine grew up in the small town of Lebanon, PA and from there became a proud Penn State Nittany Lion! She has lived in Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City before settling into Radnor in 2003. A graduate of the 2012 Verge Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program, Kristine earned her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance. She is passionate about teaching and helping each student find the sweet spot in his or her own practice. Kristine believes that Verge Yoga has helped her to slow down, get quiet and learn to live in the moment rather than always looking ahead.

Liz moved to Wayne as a teenager and attended local Conestoga High School. Soon after graduating from Temple University, Liz moved to England where she lived for 21 years and earned her post-graduate certificate in Education from St. Mary’s University in Twickenham. While in the UK, she discovered yoga and has been practicing ever since. Liz returned to the area in 2011 and received her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2014. She also holds certifications in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens. Liz enjoys teaching to young adults and is very involved in Mindfulness Through Movement which offers yoga to underprivileged schools in the Philadelphia area. In addition to teaching yoga, she also has multiple private training clients at the studio. Liz has been teaching at Verge since 2015 and is a Facilitator for the Verge Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program.

Linda retired from the corporate world in 2017 where she was CEO and President of Telerx, a wholly owned subdivision of Merck. She began practicing yoga in 2006 at Verge Yoga and completed her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2011. Many years of training lead Linda into Bikram, a very athletic and precise style of yoga. She went on to earn her RYT 500 hour teaching certification with Yoga Alliance in Thailand through a five week intensive Bikram training program. Linda has been teaching at Verge since 2011 and is a Lead Trainer for the Verge Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program.

Audrey grew up on the Main Line and is the creator/owner of Sound Baths by Aud. She now leads weekly Sound Healing classes at Verge. More details soon!

Sheryl grew up outside of Detroit, MI and has been practicing yoga since the late 1990’s. She earned her RYT 200 Hour Certification with Yoga Alliance in 2020 from Anjali Power Yoga (Baptiste Affiliate) in Westmont NJ and began teaching at Verge in October 2022. Sheryl loves the committed, welcoming community at Verge and enjoys weaving components of her Baptiste yoga training into her classes in a way that promotes power, vitality and freedom for each student, at every level. Curious about how meditation could enhance both her life and her yoga practice, Sheryl studied under Deepak Chopra and became a Certified Meditation Teacher in September 2022. Sheryl believe that yoga and meditation don't make her life better, they make her better at life!

Lou was born in Haverford, PA and grew up in North Miami Beach, FL where he attended the University of Miami. Lou has a background in advertising and currently works for Red Lion Home Care. He completed his RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2019 and began teaching at Verge the day after he graduated the program! Oustide of yoga, Lou enjoys spending time with his kids and taking trips to the Jersey and Florida beaches. He believes you don't have to be flexible to do yoga. You just have to be willing to shake the dust off and see what happens.

Moira is originally from central PA and currently lives in Wayne. She is the Director of enterprise software sales for a SaaS company called ServiceNow. Moira was a Division I field hockey player in college and has always embraced the mind/body connection. She discovered yoga in the early 2000’s after completing the NYC marathon. Having to deal with extensive injuries as a result of intense physical training for the event, she turned to yoga to rehab her body. Moira holds her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance from Verge in 2021. She began teaching at Verge shortly after the program ended. Moira enjoys holding space for her students to connect breath with movement while building strength and flexibility. She is most passionate about the practice and benefit of mindfulness training. ‍

Michelle was born and raised in Havertown PA and has been practicing yoga since the late 1990’s. She completed her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2018 and has been teaching ever since. Michelle is also certified in Trauma Informed Yoga through the Transformation Yoga Project, Yin Yoga and is a Reiki Level 1 practitioner. Michelle heads up our popular Yoga Basics program (formerly Prime) and likes to keep yoga joyful and light. She truly believe that yoga is accessible for every body.

Renee is the Pickleball Coordinator at LifeTime in King of Prussia and as a Pickleball Pro, she is sponsored by diNGKSports. Renee completed her RYT 200 hour certification with Yoga Alliance at Verge in 2014. Renee also holds multiple certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) including Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Stretching and Flexibility Specialist. In the past, Renee has lead Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Penn Medicine and Mindfulness for Student Athletes, and she often leads yoga for student athletes at Malvern Prep. During the summer months, Renee leads yoga on the beach for students in Ocean City NJ. She has extensive experience in functional movement training and leads the Verge YTT Yoga and Anatomy sessions for our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program.