Our Instructors
Cheryl Roman, Yoga Instructor, BS, CMT, YT
Cheryl has always held a deep interest in physical activity and healing. She obtained a bachelors degree in Biological Science from Michigan State University. In 1997, she became a certified massage therapist, and currently manages a thriving massage business.
Cheryl began her yoga practice in 1989. She practiced for 14 years before taking a yoga teacher training in 2003 through Yogafit. Yoga and massage have revolutionized her life. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for both with her clients and students.
Heidi Gerber, Certified Yoga Instructor, CMT,
Heidi has been a certified massage therapist & bodyworker since 1996. She is co-owner of Professional Massage Therapy Werks and Yoga Werks with her husband Mike Gerber. Since opening Yoga Werks in the spring of 2009 Heidi has witnessed exciting structural and attitudinal changes in beginning yoga students. Certified as a 'Hatha Yoga' Instructor Heidi's studies are 'Anusara' inspired which means (Heart Centered & Flowing with Grace) and uses specific 'principals of alignment' that are crucial to the beginner yogi and for those with more yoga experience. Classes include pranayama (breath) work and meditation. Shannon McElvany, Certified Yoga Instructor
Shannon is certified in Sanga Yoga. Sanga Yoga is designed to "bring the body back to its natural state, where the mind is calm and the body is toned" (yogashelter.com). She completed her yoga teacher training in 2004 and has been teaching ever since. Shannon has gained her own personal insight into the benefits of yoga through her own practice. She has been practicing yoga regularly for 11 years. By practicing at different studios, Shannon keeps herself open to new ideas and methods for teaching. Shannon is very knowledgeable about the different affects the asanas have on the body, and she has relied on her yoga practice to help her become more relaxed and more compassionate towards herself and others. She attributes her increase in physical and mental strength directly to yoga. As an instructor, Shannon works to bring this same mental and physical strength to her students so that, in turn, their lives will be balanced and secure. She teaches from a place of authenticity and invites her students to come as they are, wherever that may be.
Becki Kuhn, Certified Yoga Instructor
Dianne Nonnenmacher, Yoga Instructor
Dianne is one of our substitutes at Yoga Werks Studio. Dianne is eager to help people who want to be pro-active in their health. She has been instructing at the JCC in Sylvania and at the Francis Family YMCA for over 2 years. Dianne came to discover yoga as a result of her own experience in physical therapy. She went from being a physical therapy patient to a certified Yogafit instructor where she has been able to appreciate each student's individual needs and issues.
