WEEKLY STUDIO TEACHERS
Cat Ramer RYT 200- Owner
Hi, I’m Cat! My yoga journey began in 2018 when I took my very first class at Elevate Community Yoga. I immediately fell in love with the practice and the welcoming community. In 2019, I completed my Yoga Teacher Training at Elevate under Kaycie, and in 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to purchase the studio I first walked into as a student.
Today, I love sharing yoga with others and helping create the same supportive, inclusive community that inspired me years ago. When I’m not at the studio, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, relaxing at the beach, or enjoying adventures with my dogs.
Taylor Huff (aka Tayoga)- RYT 200
My love for yoga began in 2015 after I sustained a knee injury that required surgery. Shortly after my recovery, yoga seemed like the perfect form of exercise. It was! My yoga practice started out merely as a way to stay in shape and has gradually evolved into something so much more. It is beneficial not only to my physical well-being but also my mental well-being, especially now that I am the mother of 3 boys. I became a Registered Yoga Teacher in 2018 and have been teaching at Elevate ever since. I love this studio. It feels like home. A home where I get to share my love and creativity for yoga and music. If you ever see Tayoga (my brand) on the teaching schedule, I hope you come on by. I bet I can make you smile! Namas(tay).
Melanie Tunison RYT-200
Hi I’m Melanie. I completed my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Elevate with Kaycie Hall in 2022 and I’ve been teaching ever since. I am passionate about creating a space to allow people practice in an authentic & intuitive way, and teaching classes with options for every level and every body. I especially love helping beginners learn, as well as finding modifications for those with unique needs. With hundreds of hours of experience both practicing and teaching while pregnant, I’m also eager to help anyone embrace yoga during their pregnancy.
My husband and I live in Escalon with our 3 tiny yogis and one lazy dog. Off the mat, you can find me gardening, hiking, reading, and chasing my kids in every direction.
Randi Capitao RYT-200
Hi I’m Randi. I love being creative, trying new things, and living in the moment. I found yoga when I was a kid and immediately loved it, but yoga really found me in 2018 when I needed it most. I’ve been practicing ever since, and in 2023 I started teaching and realized how much I love sharing this practice with others. Yoga has helped me through so much in my own life, and I love helping my students experience the values of yoga and everything it has to offer. It’s so much more than a physical practice—it’s something you can carry with you off the mat, too.
Kim Mondo - E-RYT 500
HI, My name is Kim. I started my yoga practice in 2021 and immediately knew I wanted to teach. In November of 2021 I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training and in May of 2025 my 500 hour.
I love teaching yoga to help my students reconnect mind and body which is what yoga is all about. I incorporate somatics into all of my classes to assist in this 'reconnection.' Yin is my passion but I have grown to love gentle hatha as well.
In 2024, I received my sound healthing certification and in 2021/2025 became a Reiki Master. I enjoy combining these two arts by hosting regular Reiki Sound Baths at the studio. (I also offer private sessions) Through yoga, reiki and sound healing, I enjoy watching my student transformation, arriving to class stressed, overwhelmed or tired and leaving refreshed and reconnected to self.
Outside of the studio, I enjoy reading, knitting and crocheting.
Abha Devi - RYT 200
Namaste, I’m Abha Devi, and I love yoga.
My yoga journey began long before I ever stepped into a yoga studio. In 2005, I began questioning the choices I was making and asking a deeper question: Why? In 2007, I took my first yoga class—just one. Later that year, I attended a yoga retreat and practiced yoga every day. When I returned home, I read a book about yoga, and something shifted. I had found what I didn’t even know I was looking for. Since then, yoga has become a lifelong path of study, practice, and remembrance.
I have had the honor of studying with teachers including Sri Dharma Mittra, Adi Shakti, and Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu. I have completed 1000+ hours of study and teacher training in Hatha yoga, prenatal yoga, pranayama, and Kundalini. But the greatest gift yoga has given me cannot be measured in hours or certifications. Yoga has taught me to peel back the layers of everything that was not truly me, and to return again and again to my true self. This is why I share yoga. My hope is that through this practice, you too may find your way home to yourself.
May we all know true peace.
Carol McKay
I have been practicing mediation for over 10 years and am a certified Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator. Meditation is the tool that helps us become more mindful. It’s been shown to help people manage stress, improve focus and concentration, and increase self-awareness. Mindful Meditation is very accessible for most people. I am passionate about sharing the benefit of meditation with others and helping them to find presence and calmness in their lives.
Paul Ramer - RYT 200
Hi, I’m Paul. I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2024 under Kaycie Hall and I have been a teacher here at Elevate since then. I enjoy teaching Hatha and especially Vinyasa as I enjoy the movement, flexibility and strength building those styles bring to the mat. I like teaching energetic flows accompanied to good music. Yoga offers something for everyone at every stage of fitness and life and Elevate offers a non judgemental space for students to try new styles. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and working on my 67 Volkswagen beetle. I hope to see you in class!
Ellen Piernot - RYT 200
I've been practicing yoga on and off for 25 years, and in 2024 I trained as a teacher at Prana Yoga and Wellbeing in Castro Valley. While I love every style of yoga, vinyasa is where I teach from — dynamic, breath-linked movement that builds real strength. But underneath the pace, my classes are rooted in something quieter: the belief that slowing down, breathing deeply, and coming back to the present moment is where the real work happens. Expect flow and effort — and moments to pause, notice your breath, and simply be where you are.
Felicia Spencer-Lewis RYT-200
Hi, I’m Felicia, a Yoga Nidra teacher, holistic wellness practitioner, and massage therapy student devoted to creating sacred spaces for healing, rest, and self-discovery. I believe yoga is a journey of remembering who we truly are beneath the noise of everyday life. My greatest joy in teaching is guiding others back to their inner peace, helping them regulate their nervous systems, open their hearts, and reconnect with the wisdom that already lives within them. It is an honor to witness each person’s unique path toward healing, balance, and wholeness.
Hannah Vaughn - RYT 200
I am your Santa Cruz transplant Vinyasa teacher! With over 10 years of being a yogi student, I am now a teacher pursuing to enlighten others through a fun flow - stepping away from our busy lives and finding time to connect to our breath, through a moving mediation (and a fun playlist). I make it a priority to practice everyday, continuously educating myself (and my students), and finding passion in each lesson I teach. In my classes, we aim for the desire to find the ‘calm within the chaos’. Navigating the necessary tools to bring out your true self and conquer everyday with kindness and strength, mentally and physically. I am so excited to meet you on your mat!
Cariss Stratton - RYT 200
Hi, I’m Cariss! My yoga journey started in 2019. After just a few classes, I fell completely in love with the breath-work and physical challenge, so I went all-in and completed my 200-hour teacher training. I immediately knew I wanted to share this passion with others!
To bring extra depth to the mat, I blend my background in kinesiology, bodywork, and group fitness into every class. This means whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned yogi of any age, I’ve got you covered with smart, safe, and uplifting sequencing. My ultimate goal as your teacher is to empower you to feel fierce and strong on the mat, while still finding those sweet, blissful moments of inner peace.
Caryn Kyte - E-RYT 500
I have been teaching yoga since I completed my training in 2020. Teaching yoga is a passion of mine and I love sharing the wisdom of yoga with everyone that takes my classes. I teach Hatha Yoga, a pathway that emphasizes bringing balance and harmony within your body, mind, and spirit. All of my classes, mat or chair, incorporate connection to breath, mindful movement, and a long shavasana in order to give you a full circle class that will leave you feeling centered and peaceful. My classes are open to anyone, whether it’s your first class or you’re a seasoned practitioner. I firmly believe that every body is a yoga body, including yours!
Melissa Harris - RYT 200
Melissa began her fitness career in Modesto 22 years ago and has provided group and private instruction in the Los Angeles and Phoenix areas, where she taught a variety of health and fitness classes and is known for her vocal talents.She recently returned to Modesto with her four children and four cats. She enjoys being able to share her love of health and fitness with the ever-growing community of Modesto, where she was born and raised. She will be offering her expertise in the art of Yoga, Relaxation, Meditation, Breathing techniques and Myofascial Release. She’s looking forward to reconnecting with familiar and beloved clientele as well as making new and treasured friends and colleagues.
Fun Fact: Melissa was a PE Assistant at Prescott Junior High in 1994.
Stephanie Zamora - RYT 200
Hi, I’m Stephanie Zamora — a yoga teacher with 5 years of experience guiding students through Vinyasa, Yin, and Hatha yoga. My classes blend strength, stillness, and mindful movement to support all levels of practice. For the past 3 years, I’ve also been facilitating sound baths, creating deeply grounding and restorative experiences through sound and vibration.
Kaycie Hall - Founder & E-RYT 500
I have been teaching yoga since 2012, and it has taken me on a deep inner journey of sharing my passions and stepping into my sense of purpose. Yoga is so much more to me than a yoga posture or an exercise - I strive to share the mindfulness aspects of this practice and connect my students with themselves on a deeper and more conscious level.
Aside from yoga, I love all things fun. I spend my time training jiu jitsu, rock climbing, hiking, camping, and anything else that involves me having a good time.