Dolphi Wertenbaker M.D., is a graduate of Columbia University and Cornell University Medical College. She is a certified Yoga Teacher Trainer in the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. Dr. Wertenbaker is a long-time student of Mr. TKV Desikachar and has been teaching yoga since 1985, with an emphasis on individual therapeutic work. She was a co-founder of Viniyoga America in 1986, and is a co-founder of Yoga as Therapy North American (YATNA). Students find that Dolphi’s teaching brings clarity, compassion and depth to the subject at hand.

Elizabeth Cunningham Bossart, M.A., holds Masters of Arts degrees in Ayurveda and Education and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Elizabeth graduated from the Mt. Madonna Institute of Ayurveda where she is now an Instructor in their Ayurveda Diploma program. Her primary mentor is Dr. Sarita Shrestha with other influential teachers including Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. R.H. Singh and Dr. John Douillard. Elizabeth is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and her clinical practice is based in San Francisco. She’s also trained in the yoga tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Mr. TKV Desikachar.

Amanda Green has over 15 years of personal yoga practice, 3,000+ teaching hours and more than 1,800 hours of yoga training. She is a graduate of the YATNA yoga therapy training program, and a certified IAYT yoga therapist. Amanda is faculty at Yoga Well Institute where she teaches and mentors future yoga therapists, and she offers individual yoga therapy through her practice in Austin, TX and online.

Dolphi Wertenbaker, M.D., C-IAYT

Dolphi Wertenbaker M.D., is a graduate of Columbia University and Cornell University Medical College. She is a certified Yoga Teacher Trainer in the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. Dr. Wertenbaker is a long-time student of Mr. TKV Desikachar and has been teaching yoga since 1985, with an emphasis on individual therapeutic work. She was a co-founder of Viniyoga America in 1986, and is a co-founder of Yoga as Therapy North American (YATNA). Students find that Dolphi’s teaching brings clarity, compassion and depth to the subject at hand.

Elizabeth Cunningham Bossart, M.A.

Elizabeth Cunningham Bossart, M.A., holds Masters of Arts degrees in Ayurveda and Education and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Elizabeth graduated from the Mt. Madonna Institute (MMI) of Ayurveda where she is now an Instructor in MMI’s Ayurveda Diploma program. Elizabeth also teaches classes on Ayurveda in the Bay Area and workshops around North America. Her primary mentor is Dr. Sarita Shrestha with other influential teachers including Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. R.H. Singh and Dr. John Douillard. Elizabeth is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and her clinical practice is based in San Francisco. She’s also trained in the yoga tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Mr. TKV Desikachar via the Healing Yoga Foundation in San Francisco’s 500 Hour Yoga Teaching Training program.

Chase Bossart, M.A., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500

Chase is a long time, private student of Mr. TKV Desikachar and has spent more than 4 years in Chennai studying yoga. An exceptionally clear communicator with extensive experience in the therapeutic application of yoga, Chase travels frequently to present workshops and trainings on a wide range of yoga and yoga therapy topics. Chase also regularly develops yoga interventions for scientific research. He formerly served as the Director of Therapy and Education at the Healing Yoga Foundation in San Francisco for 6+ years.

After over eleven years of full time teaching and facilitation in the Denver yoga industry it is a joy to bring my expertise to the amazing team here at the Yoga Well Institute.

I work with the team behind the scenes to bring you some of the best programming in this industry while also fostering Yoga Well’s relationships with our community.

Originally from Wyoming I have been fortunate enough to see the world many times over. Currently my husband and I live in a village of fifty people in Northern New Mexico where we work on our 200 year old adobe home, rescue cats, make art, and play in the dirt.

Originally a business consulting professional, my career pathway took me into the Digital Marketing world, where I worked for over 7 years with a wide range of clients from different areas.

My role encompasses the planning and managing of the marketing strategy, as well as advertising and website management.

I grew up and lived most of my life in Brazil and more recently moved to the USA, where I now live in Jackson, Mississippi. Two fun facts about me: I walk my cat on a leash and I was once a musician, I even had a video clip on MTV Brazil for some time.

With 7 years experience working as a Virtual Assistant, I have honed my skills through supporting entrepreneurs across the globe grow their business. Now I support the team operations handling things like weekly class video uploads, ongoing maintenance of classes and side projects like gathering and organizing data.

When I’m not working from my home in the Philippines, I’m a nap queen, I love to sleep. When I’m not sleeping, I’m a K-Drama Fangirl. I love to watch Korean dramas, even though I rely on the subtitles so I can understand the plot.

My background stems from marketing, communications, project management, and wellness.

My role on the team is to ensure all current and new projects are running smoothly and completed on time. I’m a Chicago native currently residing in Bloomingdale, Illinois.

In my spare time, you can find me boxing, creating plant medicine blends, reading about spiritual development, or buying office supplies that I don’t need.

For the past 17 years, I have been dedicated to the path of yoga and meditation. Since 2010, I have been teaching and facilitating in the Boulder and Denver area. I am thrilled to bring my skills as a Social Media Specialist and work with the team at the Yoga Well Institute.

In my role, I oversee the content development and design for our social media accounts.

I was born and raised in Colorado and currently live in Boulder Colorado with my husband and our two standard poodles. Outside of my career, you can find me hiking with my dogs, cooking with my family, or practicing yoga. Fun fact, I have taught yoga to a crowd of thousands at the Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Seon Yeong Lee

Finance Manager

My career path began at a venture philanthropy fund in the Korean impact investing sector. With over 7 years of experience in finance and project management in diverse organizations in Seoul and Berlin, I am thrilled to support the transformative journey of the Yoga Well community.

My role on the team is to ensure that all the numbers reconcile correctly and to provide the financial analytics for informed decision making.

I was born and raised in Busan, South Korea. Since 2018, my husband and I have lived in Berlin, Germany, enjoying a vegan lifestyle. Fun facts about me: I graduated middle school twice because I lived a year in Calgary, Canada, which I cherish as my second hometown. I love traveling, but my daily dose of reading webtoons never stops, even on the road. I have a black belt in Taekwondo and learn Capoeira for fun.

Eduardo Decker

Digital Marketing Manager

Originally a business consulting professional, my career pathway took me into the Digital Marketing world, where I worked for over 7 years with a wide range of clients from different areas.

My role encompasses the planning and managing of the marketing strategy, as well as advertising and website management.

I grew up and lived most of my life in Brazil and more recently moved to the USA, where I now live in Jackson, Mississippi. Two fun facts about me: I walk my cat on a leash and I was once a musician, I even had a video clip on MTV Brazil for some time.

Camille Granda

Operations Manager

With over 5 years experience within the analytics and operations industry, it is an honour to be a part of a company that utilizes both my operational problem solving brain and my general passion for consistent self growth and intentional living.

In this role, I manage all things customer service, oversee our tool administration, and maintain our student portal and online learning materials.

Originally born in the Philippines, Calgary, Canada is where I have grown up most of my life and where I have been fortunate to call my second home. I am a true island girl during Calgary winters and am also an avid snowboarder! You can usually find me looking for the next adventure with my dog – Honey, boxing, cooking (basically every Filipino’s second love language) and spending time with my cherished community of humans whom I love dearly.

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Janice Janea

Virtual Assistant

With 7 years experience working as a Virtual Assistant, I have honed my skills through supporting entrepreneurs across the globe grow their business. Now I support the team operations handling things like weekly class video uploads, ongoing maintenance of classes and side projects like gathering and organizing data.

When I’m not working from my home in the Philippines, I’m a nap queen, I love to sleep. When I’m not sleeping, I’m a K-Drama Fangirl. I love to watch Korean dramas, even though I rely on the subtitles so I can understand the plot.

Jess Demshar

Offerings & Business Director

After over eleven years of full time teaching and facilitation in the Denver yoga industry it is a joy to bring my expertise to the amazing team here at the Yoga Well Institute.

I work with the team behind the scenes to bring you some of the best programming in this industry while also fostering Yoga Well’s relationships with our community.

Originally from Wyoming I have been fortunate enough to see the world many times over. Currently my husband and I live in a village of fifty people in Northern New Mexico where we work on our 200 year old adobe home, rescue cats, make art, and play in the dirt.

I have worked in the wellness industry for over a decade as a student, instructor, business owner, and creative. I am fortunate to call my passion my career and love supporting others in their own journey of self-inquiry.

My role as the Content Writer is to provide accessible and informative communication for the Yoga Well Institute community.

I have spent the past decade moving around North America, Canada, and Europe. I made my way back home to Edmonton, Alberta a few years ago where me, my husband and our daughter live! In the mornings you can catch my entire family jamming out to Eric Church in our living room, including our daughter! We love dogs and have two. We have a French Bulldog and a rescue from Delhi that we adopted a few years ago—she has a big personality but the sweetest heart. I love adventure and my favourite way to travel is in a big city with a map and no phones—I hope to take my daughter to my favourite city, Berlin!

Meg Bratt, C-IAYT

Student Advisor

I have been blessed to have a career in Yoga (teaching, managing a studio, and training teachers) since 2005. I am a certified Yoga Therapist and have studied in the Viniyoga tradition since 2010.

One of my favorite things to do is talk with someone about how Yoga has helped change their life. I would like to hear your story, too! My background allows me to help students get clear on an appropriate next step for their unique Yoga journey. I also discuss our training programs with prospective students. I get to meet a lot of wonderful people!

Music is almost always on in my Colorado home. Baking is one of my love languages. I probably have a cup of tea in my hand at this very moment.