THE MOVE STUDIO

About me:

We are conveniently located behind McAlister's Deli near the intersection of Sunshine & Campbell. Our contact info is as follows:

THE MOVE STUDIO
210 W. Sunshine, Suite B
Springfield, MO 65807

Phone: (417) 866-YOGA
http://www.themovestudio.com

OUR TEAM:

Shari McCubbins, RYT
Shari grew up in Sacramento, California. Daughter of a yoga instructor, she felt like yoga was her mom’s thing, but not hers. She has been an exercise enthusiast all of her life and through the years has come full circle, discovering that yoga is one of the best fitness programs available.

Shari found yoga to be totally transformative, so she traveled to the to become a registered yoga instructor. has studied with some of yoga’s most recognized teachers across the country influencing her teaching style. Her calm, nurturing, and flexible style creates an environment where all levels, from beginner to advanced, feel at home and capable of doing the various poses. She is currently certified with the Yoga Alliance.

Emery Bryant, RYT200
Emery is a registered yoga instructor through the National Yoga Alliance certified in the VariYoga style. VariYoga is a blend of the Iyengar, Anusara and Viniyoga traditions. Her classes include a flowing practice with poses ranging from gentle to vigorous, depending on individual comfort and ability. In addition, classes will include breathing techniques and a philosophical understanding of yoga.

Dawn Ray
Dawn is a Springfield native who has practiced Yoga locally for over ten years. She has studied many styles of Yoga, her favorite being Hatha Flow, with an Ashtanga influence. Her technique focuses on restoration, deep breathing and slow fluid postures. Her soft, nurturing demeanor is perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners needing to unwind.

Darla Morello
Darla has been a certified Yoga instructor since 2000. She has been influenced by a variety of styles of yoga including, Integral, Tantra, Kundalini, Svroopa, Iyengar and Ashtanga. She uses various elements of these traditions to create a class that truly appreciates the needs of each student, which is also easy to follow , as well as enjoyable.

Christy Claybaker, LMT, NCTMB
Christy has been a licensed massage therapist since 2003 and is former co-owner of Life Essentials Wellness Center. Since the acquisition of Life Essentials, she has become co-owner and Marketing Director of THE MOVE STUDIO. She is now excited to help build an amazing community of students and facilitate education of the importance of health and balance through movement.

Michelle Porter, MA
Michelle is an Intuitive Energy Healer and provides these services inside The Move Studio and at Le Soleil Beauty Spa inside the Fremont. She, too, is former co-owner and Operations Manager of Life Essentials Wellness Center and is now the co-owner and Human Resources Manager of THE MOVE STUDIO. Michelle is a true asset to helping maintain the positive team building approach to our studio.

Denise Eldred, LMT
Denise is a massage therapist practicing since 1999. She is the original owner of Life Essentials Wellness Center and throughout several changes has returned to Springfield and begun offering her relaxation services through The Move Studio. She practices using her own specialized technique, The Eldred Technique. This massage incorporates her experience and understanding of the human body to bring you a customized relaxation and stress management session.

Keisha Morin, LMT, NCTMB
Keisha has been a licensed massage therapist since 2001. She has been a certified Prenatal Therapist since 2001 and certified in Hot Stone Therapy since 2006. She has the natural ability to find problem areas in the body and woks effectively in rebalancing them. Her goal is to assist each person achieve their goals of health and wellness through a personalized session tailored to meet their unique needs.