Michael Girdler
Michael Girdler’s interest in yoga began in 2021 when seeking answers to some difficult life questions. Yoga quickly became a lifeline and his interest deepened. Wanting to share the life changing philosophy of yoga with others, he received his 200 hour yoga teacher certification in 2022 and has been teaching since. Michael is registered with Yoga Alliance and is also trained to teach Buti Yoga. He has received additional training qualifying him as an accessible yoga teacher. Michael loves intuitive movement, and he encourages this in his classes. This adds a flare of spontaneity and fun to each class making them each a unique experience.
Isabel Anderson
Yoga has been a part of Isabel Anderson’s life since she can remember. Inspired by her grandmother who started doing yoga in the sixties, Isabel saw a lifestyle that she knew she wanted to practice and share with others. With a total of 13 yoga instructors in her family, she has learned so much about the practice and how far it stretches into our daily lives. After graduating from Purdue University, Isabel embraced yoga in the difficult and stressful times in her life. Not only was it great for her body, but her mind learned how to settle and relax. She is so excited to share her passion at Studio Zen. You can catch her teaching any vinyasa style class and behind the scenes of the studio’s social media. She can't wait to see you in class!
Brooke Ochs
Brooke Ochs: NP, RYT-200 With over 20 years of experience in nursing and more than 6 years as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, Brooke Ochs brings a deeply rooted understanding of both conventional and holistic care. A dedicated yoga practitioner for more than 25 years, Brooke seamlessly integrates mindfulness and intention into her approach to healing—blending Western medicine with complementary therapies. Brooke is the founder of The Secret Garden Wellness Center, an integrative medicine practice that focuses on whole-person healing through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and evidence-informed alternative treatments. She recently completed her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification and is passionate about supporting patients both in the clinic and on the yoga mat. Brooke is now accepting new patients and welcomes those seeking a more balanced and personalized path to wellness. For more information about integrative medicine services, please contact her at Brooke@SecretGardenWellness.org.
Trenton Scifres
Trenton is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from the Indiana Academy of Massage in 2023. His professional path is deeply informed by his own journey with fibromyalgia, giving him a unique, first-hand understanding of chronic pain and the persistence required for long-term recovery. This personal experience fuels his dedication to helping others navigate their own paths to wellness with empathy and specialized care. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Trenton focuses on the vital intersection of mental and physical health. He is known for his ability to create a supportive, restorative environment where clients feel truly heard and understood. By combining technical expertise with a person-centered approach, he emphasizes the importance of individualized care plans that address the complexities of the body. Trenton is passionate about empowering you to reconnect with your body and find sustainable relief on your journey to health.
Raven Bridges
Raven is a licensed esthetician and the creator of Navarr Beauty Bar. After years of working in places that no longer aligned with who she was becoming, Raven chose to build something intentional, healing, and rooted in purpose. As a mother of two boys, she understands the weight people carry — the long days, the constant giving, and the desire to feel restored even when life feels full. That understanding shapes the way she cares for every client who walks through her door, whether they are seeking clarity, comfort, or simply a quiet moment to breathe. At Navarr Beauty Bar, Raven specializes in HydroFacial Therapy for corrective and cleansing facials, beard hydration treatments, lymphatic drainage and relaxation massage, body sculpting therapy, LED therapy, dermaplane exfoliation, and full-body waxing. Her approach blends technique with intuition, offering services that support the skin, the body, and the spirit. This space is more than a treatment room. It is a sanctuary for everyone. A place to release what feels heavy, receive what is needed, and reconnect with yourself. Whether clients are looking for results, relief, or a moment of sacred stillness, Navarr Beauty Bar welcomes them with intention, care, and compassion.
Krista Mace, LMT
Krista is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from the Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics in 1998 and completed advanced training in 2003. She also holds a degree in Exercise Science from Ball State University and Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Krista is known for her expertise in deep tissue massage and is dedicated to helping clients reduce stress and improve their mobility. She emphasizes the importance of continuing individualized home exercise programs to enhance long term results and overall wellness. She is passionate about guiding you on your journey to reconnect with your body.
Babs deVerdier
Babs deVerdier is a fully-certified holistic wellness practitioner based in Madison County, IN, where she lives with her husband and their daughter. When she’s not homeschooling or supporting clients, you’ll likely find her with her family; growing fruit and vegetables, creating art, snuggling cats, or baking something delicious. Successfully navigating her own healing journey inspired her to become a certified Reiki Master and a certified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner, as well as being trained in breathwork, meditation, and trauma-informed care. These very tools guided her and now she aims to lead with them .Her specialty is in holding compassionate space for those moving through overwhelm, emotional disconnection, and grief. She meets each client where they are, unafraid to sit in the weeds of life with them, while offering a steady, gentle, return to self through body-based practices and energetic care. Babs is deeply passionate about people, energy work, and our connection to nature, which originally led her to pursue a career in nursing. After soul-searching, long conversations with her husband, and time spent reconnecting with herself, she realized she could serve others in a more heart-centered and fulfilling way. More than anything, she is here to help.
Katy Pearson
Katy Pearson has always been passionate about healing. Navigating through her own healing journey she realized the benefits of Yoga. It improved her health, both physically and mentally, also allowing her to embrace her body and accept herself as she is. She is inspired to share this through her Yoga classes. Katy is certified in 200-hour yoga teacher training and also certified in Reiki. When not doing yoga, Katy enjoys walking, reading and watching movies. She is excited to share this journey of healing, love and joy with all of you.
