Our Team
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George Jakymyshyn
Founder and Instructor
George was convinced by his daughter, Natalie, to enrol in yoga teacher training. He graduated and became a certified yoga instructor. Former owner of Yoga in the Creek and Hot Yoga Stoney Creek, George has now ventured on to co-own La Sana Yoga.
Sandie Pizzuti
Founder
Sandie is a retired senior administrator who began practising yoga in recent years. She found the practice of yoga to be a true gift as it relates to the focus of stillness, quiet and strength. Sandie’s desire is to share the gift of yoga with others knowing very well that the practice will support an improved sense of overall well-being.
Kim Le-Butler
Founder and Instructor
Kim is a certified yoga instructor who has been practising yoga for several years. Kim was certified in her hometown of Stoney Creek, Ontario where she fell in love with all aspects of yoga. Yoga gave Kim the strength, calmness and peace she desired after many ups and downs that life has challenged her with.
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Ashley Albers
Founder and Instructor
Ashley is a certified yoga instructor with over ten years of dedicated practice. What began as a focus on strength and flexibility evolved into a disciplined mindfulness practice that cultivated resilience, consistency and emotional awareness—transforming yoga into a lifelong anchor in her life.
She completed her teacher training in Palomino, Colombia, where she deepened her understanding of yoga as a complete practice, integrating movement, breath-led pacing, and self-awareness beyond the mat. Ashley offers accessible, thoughtfully structured classes—from gentle grounding practices to full-body asana—designed to support sustainable strength, balance and presence.
Reanna Klamot
Instructor
Reanna is a certified yoga instructor who began practising yoga in 2015 and became certified in 2019. She loves combining meditation, music, and movement to deliver meaningful classes to her students. As someone who has benefited from the healing aspects of yoga and a holistic lifestyle, Reanna is extremely passionate about sharing her love of yoga with the world.
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Melinda Therrien
Instructor
Melinda’s love affair with yoga began a few years back and she quickly became one of those students who was in studio almost every day. She is drawn to the gentle, healing and magic quality that regular time on her yoga mat gives her. She has used yoga to the benefit of many facets of her life and loves to pass that experience along to all her students keeping the atmosphere of each class she teaches light and welcoming to all.
Ania Wazny
Instructor
Ania is a passionate and dedicated yoga instructor with a profound love for nurturing the minds of her students through the art and discipline of yoga. She brings the traditional essence of Vinyasa, Hatha, Kundalini and Power flows with a heart that believes in the transformative power of yoga for the soul. As an instructor, Ania thrives on the joyous challenge of adapting and innovating, ensuring each student feels seen, understood, and empowered. At the core of her teachings is a fervent desire to cultivate mindfulness, strength, and self-awareness, building a foundation for a lifetime of wellness and self-love. Every session is a heartfelt journey, a testament to her unwavering passion and belief in the potential of every student.
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Chris Lauzon
Instructor
Elementary teacher by day, yoga teacher by night! Chris enjoys yoga for its physical and meditative benefits. Chris became a certified yoga teacher in 2015 and enjoys the connection yoga cultivates between body, breath and mind. He strives to bring creative and dynamic flows to his yoga classes so students feel tuned in to their breath and bodies.
Laura Ionico
Instructor
Laura is passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone to practice and enjoy the benefits of yoga. She was first introduced to yoga as a teenager and has been practicing ever since. In 2020 she completed her RYT200 through Ambassador Yoga. In her
classes, Laura encourages students to tune in and listen to the wisdom of their own unique body. Her goal is to create accessible classes with mindful movement to help students find joy and strength in their own bodies. She believes that everyone can find a style and practice of yoga that establishes a mind body connection and feelings of peace.
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Sveta Cosmos
Instructor
Sveta is a certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master & Sound Bath Practitioner with a deep passion for guiding others on their journey to physical, mental & emotional well-being. Her classes are focused on the balance & harmony between breath, body, & mind.
With a deep commitment to the transformative power of mindful movement, meditation, breathing & sound, Sveta blends the ancient practices of yoga with the therapeutic benefits of sound healing to create deeply restorative experiences. “Yoga teaches us to feel & to be connected with your body & mind. It is a beautiful way to come back to your wholeness."
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Stephenie Farrell
Instructor
Stephenie is all about movement, wellness, and feeling amazing in your body. With over a thousand hours of yoga training, she’s passionate about helping others connect with their inner and outer strength. Specializing in yoga for trauma recovery and PTSD, Stephenie also leads Yogalates classes at La Sana, blending the best of yoga and Pilates. Her classes focus on building strength, flexibility, and balance in a supportive and energizing environment.
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Jade Gacic
Instructor
In 2004, Jade's journey into yoga unveiled its transformative power. Driven by a profound passion, Jade pursued a 200-hour teacher training through the Yoga Network of Canada in 2008, leading her to teach ever since. Jade's approach was further enriched in 2011 with Thai Yoga Massage training, adding depth to the tactile and beneficial aspects of her own practice. Each class Jade conducts is a unique blend, merging various yoga styles into a cohesive, dynamic experience.
Jillian Walters
Instructor
Jillian is a certified yoga teacher who fell in love with yoga after her first hot yoga class in 2018. What began as a personal practice quickly turned into a passion and purpose. Her classes blend creative sequencing with intentional breathwork, offering a grounding, meditative experience. Jillian’s mission is to help others reconnect with their truest selves through mindful movement and presence.
Journey
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