Our Team
Meet our team and learn more about what they bring to Move Through Yoga.
Stefanie Gross, Founder and Executive Director
Stefanie is a dedicated educator, curriculum designer, and advanced yoga practitioner with over 20 years of teaching experience. She has extensive training in trauma-informed and adaptive yoga, specializing in making movement accessible for individuals of all abilities. Holding two master’s degrees (M.A. and M.Ed.) in secondary education and adapted physical education, she is also certified in positive behavioral intervention supports.
With a strong background in special education and differentiated instruction, Stefanie has worked across diverse educational settings, from K-12 schools to professional training programs. She has designed and implemented inclusive movement curricula, trained educators and caregivers in co-regulation strategies, and led workshops on integrating adaptive yoga into classrooms and therapeutic settings. Her expertise has shaped the methodology and curriculum behind Move Through Yoga’s training programs, professional learning initiatives, and direct services.
Beyond her professional work, Stefanie is a sought-after speaker and advocate for inclusive wellness practices, collaborating with universities, disability organizations, and community groups to expand access to adaptive movement. When she isn’t leading trainings or workshops, she enjoys life as a toddler mom and cherishes the journey of her beautiful, blended family.
Rachel Peeples, yoga teacher and marketing, media, and communications manager
Rachel is a yoga teacher and the Marketing, Media, and Communications Manager at Move Through Yoga. She is passionate about using yoga as a supportive tool for managing anxiety and depression, and she believes in the power of inclusive movement to help people feel more at home in their bodies.
Rachel completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in August 2025 and has been teaching adaptive yoga ever since. She graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and brings a background in digital marketing to her work.
By blending her experience in storytelling and communications with her teaching, Rachel is excited to help others better understand the mission and offerings of Move Through Yoga. With an emphasis on genuine connection and meeting each student where they are, she believes we can all cultivate greater peace, calm, and togetherness, both on and off the mat.
Callie Phelps, Yoga Teacher
Callie is a Denver-based E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, teacher trainer, retreat leader, and reiki practitioner who believes deeply in yoga as a tool for connection, regulation, and belonging. Her work is rooted in the understanding that healing does not require complex poses or rigid instruction, but rather presence, breath, and an attuned awareness of the body in space.
Callie is passionate about co-regulation and nontraditional communication, recognizing that energy, tone, pacing, and intention often speak louder than words. She approaches teaching as a shared experience—one where safety, choice, and curiosity are prioritized over performance. Yoga, in her view, is less about “doing it right” and more about noticing what’s already happening within and around us.
After finding yoga during her recovery from a severe leg injury, Callie experienced firsthand how powerful simple practices can be. Through Move Through Yoga, she is honored to support individuals of all abilities and proudly stands behind MTY’s mission: bringing yoga to everyone, exactly as they are.
Lynn Dierker, rn, board member
Lynn Dierker, RN is a seasoned health professional with over 40 years of diverse health experience spanning public and private sectors. In addition to direct patient care, she has held leadership roles within both public and private organizations, including state government, and led strategic health policy initiatives at both local and national levels. Throughout her career as a highly skilled facilitator and strategist, Lynn has facilitating engagement and consensus among diverse stakeholders for new levels of collaboration and innovative models for health system redesign, especially focused on vulnerable and underserved populations. Now retired, she serves as chair of the Move Through Yoga board.
Elleni smalley, board member
Eleni Smalley is a seasoned marketing systems architect focusing on technology stacks. platforms and integrations. With a background in large national and global non-profits, digital marketing, email campaigns, communications, fundraising and engagement, Eleni works to ensure impactful communications and strategies are implemented. With a proven history in increasing funds, engagement, and brand loyalty.
Haley Brockmeier ollig, board member
Haley’s expertise spans brand development, digital marketing, content strategy, and audience engagement. She excels in creating and executing comprehensive marketing plans that drive revenue, enhance brand visibility, and foster community growth. She has successfully led high-impact projects, including launching online educational courses that generate six-figure revenue, developing strategic partnerships to expand audience reach, and implementing corporate wellness programs that integrate mindfulness and well-being into professional environments.
With a background in media planning and advertising for major brands such as Yoga Journal, Gap Inc., and California Closets, Haley has a deep understanding of both traditional and digital marketing landscapes. She specializes in leveraging data-driven insights, content marketing, and strategic collaborations to elevate brands in the wellness industry.
In addition to her professional work, Haley serves on the board of Move Through Yoga, a nonprofit dedicated to creating adaptive yoga programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Passionate about the intersection of yoga, mindfulness, and social justice, she is committed to making wellness accessible to all through innovative marketing and strategic leadership.
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