Jess (she/her)
Certified Yoga Instructor | Founder of Jula Transform | Certified Reiki Master
Jess is a certified 200hr Hatha YTT instructor and a certified 200hr Kundalini YTT instructor. She earned her first hatha training from Grounded By Yoga, Bloomfield, NY and earned her second kundalini training from Yoga Farm, Ithaca, NY. She is currently seeking the right training place for her 300ytt and plans to hold her own YTT trainings at the studio! She received her 3 Reiki Level Attunements from Carrie Macrillo of Radiant You Wellness.
Her Bachelor’s degree is in English/Literature and also received her paralegal certificate for her full time paralegal (day) job. She has spent several years working with the public and the community in her legal job and for the last 6 years has incorporated yoga into her personal and family life which both have allowed her to flourish as an instructor.
She previously taught hip-opening yoga in Rochester for 3 years which she now offers here at the studio along with her hybrid Hatha/Kundalini Classes. She is an avid animal lover (especially cats!) and donates monthly to several animal shelters both locally and internationally.
As the founder of Jula Transform, Jess provides an inclusive space for all forms of humans and energies, allowing all who come to her classes feel seen and respected no matter their limitations. All her classes offer modifications and options for the physical body, whether gentle to advanced.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiyogi78?igsh=czI2aXlwZTlxMG11
Carrie (she/her)
Certified Yoga Teacher/Radiant Soul Embodiment Guide
Carrie Macrillo is a Radiant Soul Embodiment Guide devoted to helping others awaken their inner light, reclaim their soul’s truth, and live from a place of deep alignment, purpose, and grace. Rooted in a rich tapestry of ancient wisdom and modern healing arts, Carrie’s work bridges intuitive energy healing, trauma-informed yoga, soul coaching, Ayurvedic practices, meditation, plant medicine, and divine feminine teachings.
Carrie is a certified 200-hour Trauma-Informed Hatha Yoga Teacher, with advanced training in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Somatic Yoga, and Chair Yoga. She holds a Meditation Teacher Certification earned through immersive study in India and is currently completing her Kundalini Warrior Yoga certification through Yoga Farm Ithaca.
Her path has led her to become a Certified Ayurvedic Coach, Reiki Master, Essential Oil Consultant, Certified Crystal Reader, and intuitive Channeler. She also offers Oracle Card Readings as part of her multidimensional healing work—bringing through soul messages and spiritual guidance to support clients on their path.
Carrie’s offerings are deeply intuitive and uniquely alchemical, weaving together movement, energy work, spiritual mentorship, and sacred ritual to support whole-being transformation. Through her signature Radiant Soul Embodiment Journey, she helps others navigate their awakening, release old patterns, and embody the radiant truth of who they are.
✨ "Your soul’s journey is not about becoming anything new— it’s about remembering the radiant light you’ve always been."
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantyouwellness
Betsy (they/them)
Betsy Woldeyohannes is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, certified Chair Yoga teacher, and certified Yoga of 12-step Recovery Peer Support Guide, with primary training in Vinyasa and secondary training in Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga as well as meditation and trauma-informed techniques. They hold masters' degrees in both English and Classics, in which they studied and taught ancient language, literature, archaeology, and history and their modern impacts. Betsy is currently undergoing Relax and Renew® Level 1 Restorative yoga teacher training with Judith and Lizzie Lasater, continuing education in Sanskrit language and scripture, and is actively Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. They are also the owner of Yene Yoga, you can visit their website at https://www.yeneyoga.com for more information!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeneyogaroc/
Jenna (she/her)
Jenna brings a grounded presence and holistic perspective on all things mind-body wellness. With a strong passion for and background in the field of somatic movement, Jenna holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Dance & Movement Studies from Nazareth University and is a RYT-200 certified yoga teacher specializing in gentle Hatha yoga and nervous system regulation.
She is grateful to be a part of the supportive Jula Transform community, and be able to help people feel more comfortable, present, & connected to their mind and body throughout class.
In her free time you can find Jenna outside in nature listening to music, by the lake reading a good book, or spending time with her friends and family. She is also the owner of Serendipity Mind-Body Wellness!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serendipity_wellness222/
