Our Team
Arelia, Studio Associate
Our Studio Associate and Marketing Expert. Arelia is an action oriented learner who plays a critical role in the growth of AIMwell. She is open, honest, and most of all - ready to get her hands dirty to see the company soar. We are lucky to have her on the team.
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777Media, Digital Associates
Hayden, the Founder of 777Media is our Digital Associate who helps develop and frame creative ideas for the world’s consumption and to ensure the AIMwell mission, progress, and successes are accurately shared. We wouldn’t have our success without the consistency and effort from 777Media!
Ben McBee Photography
Give it up for the man behind the camera! Our photographer we can call upon to ensure the life, energy, and essence of AIMwell holds a place in frozentkme. Ben is able to take ambiguous ideas and snap the perfect moment of them, whilst being a safe and comfortable partner in an area that can feel intimidating and unintuitive to most.
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Mo, Mat Pilates Instructor
MytMo has an outgoing and instantly contagious personality. Filled with over 25 years of movement experience from Personal Training to Pilates, Mo is your one-stop shop for physical health. Book a private with her today! Mat Pilates Classes starting in March!
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Eboni, Yoga Instructor
Eboni is our expert yoga. With 20 years of teaching experience from online to in person, KC to San Fransisco, Eboni is inviting and encouraging. She offers a Slow Flow yoga class that is sure to leave you feeling good!
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Katie D, Pranayama Instructor
Katie is our breathe well queen. Pranayama is her passion; helping people understand the benefits of intentional breathing. She wants to inform the community that a pranayama practice is important to your overall wellness.
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Brandi, Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Brandi Johnson is a Kansas City native, born and raised in Jackson County, where she grew up surrounded by a beautiful and supportive community. A passionate lover of film, music, food, and holistic wellness, she has dedicated her time to understanding and honoring the body’s innate ability to heal, transform, and thrive.
Her deep appreciation for the body’s resilience led her to birth work as a doula, as well as becoming a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and practicing herbalist. Brandi is fascinated by the way the body moves, intuitively knows what it needs, and works to restore balance. Through her work, she empowers others to reconnect with their bodies, embrace transformation, and cultivate overall well-being
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Leanne, Yin Yoga Instructor
Leanne is the Yin Yoga poster child. She insists that her increased mobility as she ages is due to her yin practice. Leanne teaches to give back the knowledge she’s absorbed in the community. Come learn and leave relaxed with Leanne, today.
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Vera, Yoga Instructor
Vera is a Power Life yoga trained instructor gifted with the ability to be inclusive, soothing, and a sound bath practitioner. A triple threat! Vera is passionate about meeting people where they are and proving yoga is for all.
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Grace, Yoga Instructor
Grace is a Power Life trained Yoga Instructor who is a sub for our classes. Bringing a soothing presence, strong knowledge, and a welcoming spirit to all places she goes, Grace is sure to leave you feeling supported and at ease. Stay close to the schedule to see when you can flow with Grace!
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Nettie, Meditation Instructor
Nettie weaves art and science together in their meditation experiences. With years of experience, Nettie is able to help the novice sink into a meditative state and feel the benefits of sitting in stillness and silence with oneself.
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Charenee, Yoga Instructor
Char is an intuitive, patient teacher that prides herself in setting the mood in class. From smell, to music, and especially with how you feel. Flow with Char to weave settling into your body with strong and foundational movements.
Haley, Yoga Instructor
Haley is a wonderful and confident yoga teacher with years of experience teaching anywhere from vinyasa, Beginners, and Yin Yoga. Haley's soothing approach to her teaching style will leave you less stressed and at ease.
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Courtney, Yoga Instructor
Courtney is an outgoing ball of fun! She will spice up and infuse energy into any room and any flow. We dare you to try not to smile in her class.
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Debonie Lewis, Founder + RYT 200 HR
“I am a yogi and health care professional trying to find the balance between it all.”
“Black Boni” is a visionary leader and project manager dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals. As the founder of AIMwell Yoga and President of the Marlborough Community Coalition, she is committed to building communities of longevity through movement, wellness, and collaboration. Debonie enjoys fostering environments that promote longevity, well-being, and sustainable change. She has owned her home in Kansas City since 2018. She enjoys taking long walks, painting, and thrifting in her spare time. Debonie has a beagle pup named Lucy.
I see my yoga practice as my protective shield from the outside world. When I flow, meditate, study, and embody yoga for all it is - I feel more aligned with myself and able to take on the outside world.
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