Meet our Team

Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga and fitness teacher, and owner of Mindful Movement & Wellness. My primary mission is to help people to take their health into their own hands- guiding others to understand our deep connection to our planet and the universe. Over the last twelve years, I have supported hundreds of women in their successful health and fitness journeys. I strive to positively impact and inspire my community through movement and integrative healthcare. Using the resources available in a proactive and organized process, I guide clients to empower their inner intelligence.

My name is Tessa and I am an ACE certified group fitness instructor and a certified Buti Yoga instructor. I was born and raised in Washington state, and love traveling back home to visit my family. I played volleyball and basketball at Saint Mary’s University in Minnesota, and after receiving my Master’s degree, I returned to my alma mater to coach volleyball for 4 seasons before my husband and I moved to Albuquerque in 2012. I am the mother of 3 beautiful and very active girls, and I enjoy coaching them in T-ball, soccer, and basketball in my free time. I also enjoy playing volleyball, hiking and camping with my family, and running 10K races.

I was so grateful to find Mindful Movement and Wellness shortly after moving. As a stay-at-home mom with a 5-month old baby, this community was truly a “life-saver” for me, and the classes exceeded my expectations in ways that I couldn’t have imagined. Being able to connect with other moms and give my children a chance to be social with other kids, has proved to be just as important to me as the physical fitness aspects I was seeking. I am thrilled to get share my passion for fitness and well-being with other women, moms, and their families.

Nichole is a certified Buti Yoga instructor and 200 RYT who has a passion for learning and sharing Yoga with others. At her classes, she strives to bring the energy and cultivates an atmosphere that supports you in your quest for health and happiness.

My name is Jamie and I am originally from Connecticut but just moved to Albuquerque! I am a 200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher and also certified in Buti Yoga, Deep Buti yoga and am a Certified Group fitness instructor. I believe in healing through movement! I have a strong passion to help others on and off the mat and am currently in nursing school to continue my dream of giving back to others. I am so grateful to be a part of the Mindful Community and am honored to be alongside such strong and powerful women!!!

Hi! I'm Chloe! I am a mom to 3 beautiful girls who have been coming to classes with me here since they were babies! I joined this community 10 years ago and have been teaching here for 2 years now. I am certified in Group Fitness and Buti Yoga.
I moved here from OR when I was 13 years old. I have a lot of my family still living there and we love to go visit every year! I love cooking, gardening, and getting my hands in the dirt, harvesting homegrown herbs, and making fun beauty products. My mother owns The Herb Store in Nob Hill and I am blessed with the opportunities and knowledge it has provided me and I work there as well. I love to incorporate good health, movement, exercise, and good food into my life as much as possible.

Ophelia discovered her passion for yoga when she took her first yoga class in Costa Rica at the age of thirteen. After graduating from the University of Miami, she continued to grow her practice through self-practice and group classes and felt called to complete her 200-hour training in 2016. She is currently completing her 500-hour training at NM School of Yoga. She has been teaching in Santa Fe since she moved to New Mexico in 2017 and is grateful to have found the Mindful community in Albuquerque. Ophelia hopes to spread the love, compassion, and joy that yoga has brought into her life with all of her students.

Karina Morales is an Albuquerque raised fitness lover. She is a certified yoga teacher and group fitness instructor and has taught yoga for 3 years and dance for over 15 years. She loves movement of all types. Her classes have a shared goal to help others connect to their bodies and build self-confidence and body awareness. Come to her class and find confidence in your body that is contagious and fun!