Our Instructors
Owner/CEO
Gretchen Yahn
Gretchen’s classes are a skillful blend of movement, alignment, breath and awareness. Each unique class inspires students to bring together body, mind and heart in the present moment, enhancing wellbeing on and off the mat. Gretchen has dedicated herself to the practice since 2000 and began teaching yoga in 2018. Her studies have included Iyengar, Anusara, Pilates/Barre, Yin/Restorative, Vinyasa, and Meditation. Gretchen often draws inspiration from her ‘everyday life’ as the owner of The Main Street Wellness Co. and Castle Rock Enterprises (custom design/build firm).
Our Teachers
Ashley Stewart
Ashley guides yoga with the intention of stepping into the present moment to ground and create ease. She incorporates the breath into her classes as a means of connecting with oneself and creating calm in the mind. She enjoys taking yoga outside of the studio where she leads dog yoga and stand-up paddleboard yoga classes. Ashley has been teaching yoga for 10 years and utilizes it as a part of her everyday life.
Christine Helsel
Christine is a certified yoga instructor since 2017. She completed her training at Jala yoga under Christa Mastangelo Joyce and has also received a certification in Children’s yoga in 2015. Christine began her yoga journey with self-practice then exploring a variety of studios and styles of yoga. She also began using yoga with her clients in a therapeutic setting after taking several courses on Evidence Based Therapeutic Yoga interventions. She enjoys working with students across the lifespan. Her classes are geared towards connecting the mind and body through a gentle flow and learning to listen to the subtle body no matter the age. Christine is looking for her students to find peace within themselves both on and off the mat. Christine is passionate about continuing to learn and grow in her practice of yoga and sharing her knowledge with all of her students.
Larissa Lemp
Larissa has been a group fitness instructor since 2007 specializing in yoga, Pilates, tai chi, and barre. She is also a NASM certified personal trainer and strives to integrate current best practices with participant needs and goals to deliver an inclusive and individualized experience. Larissa believes that purposeful movement is the foundation of a balanced life and finds fulfillment in sharing her practice with others.
Leslie Samia
Leslie started in the healthcare field as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where she witnessed the powerful mind-body connection and its effect on overall recovery and ultimately led her to her true passion – recovery through fitness. Leslie has over 30 years of experience in the industry acquiring many certifications along the way – ACE Certified Athletic and Personal Trainer, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Biometric Trainer, BTS Certified in Body Flo and Ride, Johnny G. Spin Certified, Kinesis Certified Trainer, and Pilates Method Alliance Certified Instructor through Body Arts and Science International. Leslie’s class will increase your flexibility, mobility, balance and body awareness. With her extensive knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, she develops a purpose with each movement throughout your session. Leslie is experienced with all levels and will tailor your sessions toward your goals.
Dee Dee Call
Dee Dee comes to Mainstreet Wellness as a “jack of all trades” fitness instructor with many certifications to include: Zumba, POUND, POUND Unplugged, Kickboxing, Kettlebells, Floor Pilates and many more.
While she loves the physical aspect of being active and working out, her passion is people and being able to give back is what drives her.
She will be right by your side to support your fitness journey and will never give up on you, so don’t give up on yourself. You may walk in her class as a student, but you will leave as her friend.
Natasha Frisk
Natasha Frisk is a strong believer in Nature, Wellness, Connection and Life.
Natasha is a Holistic Health Professional who holds certifications in Nutrition both Holistic and Exercise. She
is a newly Certified Natural Wellness Practitioner and also holds many fitness certifications.
Natasha has been a small business owner for 10 years. Her business Fitness and Energy
Wellness offers Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Consultations, assessments, Personal Women’s Fitness Training, Personalized Meal Planning and Wellness Classes to the community.
She loves to be in nature and being in the sun as much as she can. When she is not helping
educate her community on living holistically, she has a small homestead of chickens, goats and
gardening. She is a mother to two teenagers and has been married for 19 years this coming year.
Natasha’s whole body living philosophy is about being in Balance with yourself. Listening to what you need, releasing things you do not need and nourishing yourself with good nutrition, wellness and living life as Well as you can.
Natasha is passionate about helping people live their best life and helping those who want to
live a life of Wellness, Connection and Balance . Natasha will continue to learn, and guide
anyone who is trying to live more Whole. Living honestly takes a lifetime to achieve and you are
in control of your lifetime of living.
Live a life with Energy, alongside Nature, Love and most importantly Connection. In Wellness
and Energy,
Natasha CHNP,CHN,CPT
Melissa Saunders
Melissa Saunders has practiced yoga for over 20 years and was certified as an instructor by Yoga Alliance in 2021. She focuses on Yin Yoga as a meditative practice to help improve flexibility and mobility and relieve tension. She also teaches a Yin-Yang fusion class as a way to practice balance in daily life, and has taught Laughter Yoga in a nursing home, sharing the concept that laughter really is “the best medicine!” Melissa was an aerobics instructor before discovering yoga and has always enjoyed working with students to help meet their body/mind/spirit goals. Off the mat, she enjoys hiking, horseback riding, and exploring the beauty of hunt country.
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