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I’m Stefanie, a Registered Nurse that planted my gypsy/travel nurse roots back in New England in 2023. I am always on the go looking for new and fun activities especially traveling and anything outdoorsy. In late 2022 while across the country, my life came to a grinding halt when my genetic condition ‘Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (h-EDS)’ knocked me on my back. By 2024 I had become completely deconditioned and was seeking a safe but fun way to reclaim my body. 

So I googled local aerial studios and dove head first into the various types of classes offered at Aerial Moon. From low flow and stretching to conditioning and dance I loved the mobility, flexibility and strength aerial yoga gave me back. I loved it so much I wanted to learn how to teach others how to do the same! Then in 2025 when the opportunity came up to take over the studio I knew I couldn’t pass it up. I love being a part of this amazing community as a member, instructor and now owner. I am so excited to continue sharing my joy and love of aerial arts!

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Kimberly truly fell in love with both the physical and mental practice of yoga when she found aerial yoga. She became certified to instruct aerial yoga in 2018, and then mat yoga in 2019.

Kimberly is a New Englander, an extrovert, and an optimist. Her teaching style is energetic and flexible, with a heartfelt dedication; her intention is that each practice will help students feel stronger and more peaceful both inside and out.

In addition to teaching various levels of Aerial Yoga, Kimberly leads our 4 week Foundations of Aerial Series as well as our 40 Hr Aerial Teacher Training.

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Kelly instantly fell in love with aerial yoga back in March 2018 when she attended her first class at Aerial Moon. Her passion continued to grow until she decided to become a certified instructor in January 2020.

Kelly begins her classes at your comfort level and take pride in helping you soar to new heights of ability and technique.

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Michaela was introduced to mat yoga through her high school and college sports but did not adopt a regular practice until 2020 when the pandemic forced her to find ways to be active at home. She uncovered a true love for yoga and in 2023 found herself trying her first class at Aerial Moon after she saw her cousin in the silks on social media. This quickly became a new love and her primary practice, attempting all classes and gravitating towards aerial dance and conditioning. Michaela completed her Aerial Teaching training in 2025.

Outside of the studio Michaela is also very active, running and weightlifting with mat yoga for recovery. She is an engineer during the day but has a real passion for teaching which led her down the yoga teacher path, and she is currently on her way to getting an E-200 YTT for mat yoga! When she isn't moving her body, she enjoys reading, baking, or scrapbooking.

Jackie is a certified Physician Assistant and medical lab scientist who found her passion for aerial in early 2020. Through aerial dance and aerial yoga she learned to defy gravity, make beautiful shapes in the air, and express herself through her body. Aerial created a renewed sense of self empowerment, self love, and inner peace.

Jackie enjoys molding beginners of all body types and backgrounds into aerialists and allowing others the satisfaction of being able to do hard things. Jackie believes in celebrating every small win and prioritizing self care.

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Maddie started her yoga journey as a young teen going to her uncles yoga classes. At 18 she started taking pole classes, leading her down the aerial path. From lyra, to split silks, to the hammock she become obsessed with learning different ways to move, flow and get stronger. In 2020 Maddie took her first aerial yoga class, and aerial yoga and aerial dance quickly became her primary practice.

Maddie completed her Aerial Yoga teacher training at Aerial Moon in 2021.

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Melissa's journey into teaching started over 12 years ago with a strong meditation practice. She brings her deep spiritual practice to the mat and is driven by her desire to help reignite the flame that burns inside each of us, helping students to connect to their inner Guru.

“I want you to shine! I want to help you become ALL that you are capable of, to learn to heal yourself and embody your best self.”

Melissa completed her 200hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Pam Godbois and Jaine Marquis in 2019, her 300hr Kundalini training with Yoga Farm in Ithaca, NY in 2021 and her 40 Hr Aerial Teacher Training at Aerial Moon with Kimberly Beckner in 2024.

At Aerial Moon, Melissa specializes in leading our Aerial Tween Classes and Birthday Parties.

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Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor | Meditation Guide | Reiki II Practitioner

Gina is a trauma-informed yoga instructor, meditation guide, and Reiki II practitioner with a deep-rooted passion for holistic and integrative healing. Her journey began in traditional medicine, a foundation that continues to shape her belief in the power of nature, mindfulness, and whole-person wellness. She is committed to ongoing education in healing modalities, always seeking new ways to support others in reconnecting mind, body, and spirit.

Gina’s classes are grounded in compassion, spiritual awareness, and inclusivity—offering a safe space for all bodies and experiences. She avidly practices the modalities she teaches and more, striving to grow with grace each day.

Outside the studio, Gina finds joy in nature, crafting botanicals, reading, attending concerts, and spending time with her daughter, Lily, and her pup, Pollen. She leads with an open heart, open mind, and a deep reverence for the expansive possibilities life offers.

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Katie discovered aerial yoga as a way to stretch, gain strength, and recover from her other aerial classes, which include split silks, trapeze, and lyra.

She became a certified instructor in 2021 and has also trained with Childlight Yoga for teaching mat yoga to teens. When not practicing yoga, Katie works as a librarian and enjoys all things book-related.

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