meet our team

Alejandra has always had a deep love for movement — along with a knack for collecting injuries along the way. Through the process of rehabbing her own body, she discovered the power of Pilates as a form of movement that feels like medicine: supportive, strengthening, and deeply healing.

Debbie has been practicing yoga for over 20 years.  Her passion for yoga sparked her to  complete a 200 YTT with focus on vinyasa-style classes. She enjoys running, being outdoors and grounding on her yoga mat.  Yoga has taught Debbie the importance of cultivating space for life balance. She is motivated to inspire others to carve out time for themselves and immerse in the results.

Doriana (she/her) was born and raised in Italy, she graduated in Clinical Psychology (MSc., BSc.) and lived in London, UK for 3 years before moving to Canada, her favourite country! She started her Ph.D. at Queen's in 2022, her research focuses on circadian rhythmicity in Chronic Pain and Multiple Sclerosis. She loves to witness how powerful the practice of yoga is and how it helps many people with chronic conditions she encounters through her work. She was a competitive roller hockey player until 2021 and has always been passionate about fitness and wellness. 

Echo grew up in the neighbourhood and has always seen movement as a key part of a balanced life. As a full-time commercial real estate agent, she leans on fitness to stay grounded and energized. Trained in Hot HIIT Pilates in 2020, Echo is all about building strength that lasts, moving with intention, and creating a space where people feel challenged, capable, and connected.

Hi, I’m Emily! Fitness has always been a huge part of my life - I’ve loved moving and staying active for as long as I can remember. Before teaching Pilates Sculpt, I was a competitive dancer and did CrossFit so a lot of my inspiration comes from that mix of strength and flow. I’m all about creating classes that make you feel strong, energized, and confident. I’m a Kingston local, living here with my fiancé and our giant Great Dane, Archie (he’s basically the size of a yoga mat). I absolutely love the Surf Shack community and can’t wait to see you in class!

She/her. Also French. And Star Wars fan. 
Frédérique started her Yoga journey in 2008 when she was brought to a studio by her then 15 year old daughter. Little did she know it would change her life. After that first (hot) class she felt empowered, strong, humble, sweaty and deeply curious about Yoga and its many forms and in 2012 she became a teacher of her own. Through her daily practice she has learned to unlearn, to build and rebuild, to trust and inquire, to see and feel, to challenge her own views and never take anything for granted. Frédérique truly believes that Yoga is the best journey one can start and that anyone can do it, there is always a way. She does her best to share what she has learned so far with her students through simple and precise cueing with a dose of humour, quite a thick French accent and a few Star Wars quotes.

Jane Kirby is a circus artist and instructor who has been teaching movement since she was a teenager (20+ years ago!). She has taught handstands, ashtanga and hatha yoga, aerial circus arts, acrobatic dance, and more. As an artist, she has performed on stages across Canada and the U.S., choreographed for several companies, and has created several original circus pieces. As an instructor she has taught for schools, dance studios, yoga studios, circus schools, and arts organizations in Kingston and Halifax. She is currently passionate about handbalancing and is excited to share her love of handstands with others! When not upside down, Jane is an editor, writer, and mother of two young children.

Janet Song is a Yoga Instructor based in Kingston, Ontario. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and began her teaching journey in 2013 at Hot Yoga Wellness in Toronto. Janet specializes in Vinyasa, Hatha and Power Yoga. Her calm, confident and compassionate approach promotes a peaceful and positive experience for her students.

Janet Song is a Yoga Instructor based in Kingston, Ontario. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and began her teaching journey in 2013 at Hot Yoga Wellness in Toronto. Janet specializes in Vinyasa, Hatha and Power Yoga. Her calm, confident and compassionate approach promotes a peaceful and positive experience for her students.

Liz Huntly/Jensch has travelled worldwide leading workshops and retreats, and guest teaching at festivals, conferences and in teacher trainings. Rooted in her own intense practice, her teaching offers a unique blend of detailed alignment, storytelling, philosophy, meditation and mindfulness, and some good 'ol jokes, marrying modern and traditional approaches to yoga. When not on the mat, you’ll find her cooking up sweet treats at her Sydenham bakery Grains & Goods, reading at poetry events around town, or getting muddy in the vegetable garden with her three feral boys.

Maddie (she/her) is a passionate Pilates instructor whose approach to movement is rooted in both personal experience and a deep love for community. Growing up as a competitive dancer, she developed a strong foundation in body awareness, discipline, and creative expression. When she moved to Kingston to attend Queen’s University in the Concurrent Education program, she found a new home. Now in her final year of teacher’s college, Maddie hopes to one day teach Grade 12 history, bringing the same enthusiasm and curiosity she cultivates in the studio into the classroom.

Maggie has found absolute delight in the study of Yoga for 20 years. She shares with her students the potential for personal growth and collective transformation. It is a gift to pass down tools and techniques that can spark true joy in body, mind and soul. It is her goal to leave every student knowing that they have the power to embody strength, grace and courage.

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Natalia Martinelli-Luengo has been a student of yoga and Pilates for 22 years and a teacher for 13, with 1,000+ hours of training in hatha, vinyasa, yin, and restorative yoga, as well as reiki and Pilates. Combining strength, mindfulness, and breath, her classes are both energizing and grounding. Passionate about creating an inclusive and empowering space, Natalia guides students to challenge themselves while cultivating balance on and off the mat. She is deeply inspired by nature, travel, and living a grateful and adventurous life.

Nava has been practicing yoga since she was a student in Montreal. After settling into the Modo Yoga community, she became a Modo Yoga teacher, as well as a part owner at Modo Yoga St Clair West in Toronto.

In addition to her training in Modo, Modo Flow, Modo Advanced & Modo Prenatal, Nava has had the privilege of studying Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark and Joe Barnett, Restorative Yoga with Scott Davis & Pat Harada Linfoot, and Yoga Therapy with Susi Hately. She loves to pair her classes with a killer playlist.

With an academic background in international development and environmental studies, Nava has traveled extensively and loves cycling, hiking and backpacking all over the world. When she’s not practicing yoga or working for Modo, you can find her listening to records or exploring the great wilderness of her adopted province of Ontario with her husband Alex, and their sons, Leo & Ezra.