Our Instructors

Ollie Sozinova

Ollie teaches Vinyasa Yoga

Ollie has always loved movement and all things fitness, but yoga holds a special place in her heart. She believes yoga is for every one and every body. For her, it’s more than a workout; it’s a lifestyle, a practice of self-discovery, and a path to healing from within. Ollie’s vinyasa classes blend mindful alignment with powerful, flowing sequences, creating an experience that awakens strength, balance, and blissful energy.

Originally from Russia, Ollie began dancing at the age of 3 and discovered yoga at eighteen — a practice that quickly became her anchor. After moving to the US in 2009, she completed a 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training in South Burlington in 2016. A year later, a visit to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom captured her heart — and she’s called it home ever since.

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Daniel Miller

Daniel teaches Trauma Informed Yoga

With nearly two decades of experience helping others navigate trauma, Daniel believes that healing happens when we feel safe enough to be truly present and find our innate courage. As a dual-licensed counselor (LCMHC/LADC) and a recently certified YTT-200 instructor, Daniel blends clinical expertise with the restorative power of yoga. His academic background in religious studies and professional counseling provides a grounded, soulful foundation for every class. And because healing doesn’t always have to be heavy, he weaves in the playfulness and presence of a seasoned clown and comedian, inviting students to rediscover joy and lightness within themselves..

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Kaymo Timmons

Kaymo teaches SHiNE Dance Fitness

Kaymo discovered SHiNE Dance Fitness when searching for a class that was fun, exciting, and incorporated a wide variety of music and dance genres. Her enthusiasm for dance fitness began in childhood with 80’s VHS aerobics videos. Now, as a SHiNE Dance Fitness instructor, Kaymo is passionate about sharing her energy in class to foster both dynamic fun and a sense of community. Kaymo is also a licensed mental health counselor who co-owns a private therapy practice with her wife and enjoys relaxing at home with their 4 dogs; Hyphen, Lola, Tally and Ditto.

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Diane Matthews

Diane teaches SHiNE Dance and UPLIFT Strength Fitness

Diane has a lifetime love of VT’s Northeast Kingdom, the arts and humanities. She believes in nurturing the music within, and that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. When she isn’t busy with Creative Healing & Fitness, she works as a licensed nurse practitioner APRN and looks forward to time spent with her family, friends, and her lovable mutt Matilda.

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Magdalene Miller

Magdalene teaches Belly Dancing

Magdalene has found healing from movement in Middle Eastern and Oriental dance, popularly known as bellydance. She loves to share this experience with others by performing, dancing in community, and teaching. As a nurse and Ayurvedic counselor, Magdalene brings a wealth of knowledge about the human body, yoga, breathwork, and meditative practice to her dance and her classroom. She seeks to spark joy in her community by encouraging movement and bringing music appreciation to everyone she meets. Magdalene can be found dancing with her online community and in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

Magdalene is also the owner and director of MagdaleneMoves. You can reserve a place and pay for upcoming classes by viewing: https://www.magdalenemiller.com/

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Elizabeth Perry

Elizabeth teaches Ballet, Pointe, Jazz and Contemporary Dance to many area children and teens throughout the year. She also holds periodic Adult Beginner Ballet and Open Level Ballet classes.

As the owner and artistic director of Kingdom Community Ballet (formerly VT Tiny Toes Ballet), Elizabeth focuses on fundamentals of ballet techniques, applying these to contemporary and jazz techniques as well as classical ballet. Elizabeth believes that dancing is for everyone and that it is one of the most crucial art forms to keep alive. She has had opportunities to work closely with Lyndon Institute’s dance program, Creative Edge Dance Studio, and has led after school programs with Kingdom East School District. Within her work at Tiny Toes Ballet Elizabeth has been able to create many works for performance including “The Nutcracker” and various Spring Recitals.

You can learn more about Kingdom Community Ballet at: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomcommunityballet/

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Arcelie Reyes

Arcelie teaches SHiNE Dance Fitness

Arcelie (she/her) considers herself a ‘recreational dancer’. With very little formal training, she enthusiastically explores various dance styles. While she enjoys all movement and freestyle dancing, Arcelie fell in love with SHiNE Dance Fitness because it is as effective as it is FUN, accessible for all levels, and mentally as well as physically transformative. When she is not teaching, you can find Arcelie shuttling her 3 children between school and sports practices or games, or walking in the woods with her dogs.

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