friends and colleagues
Grateful Yoga of Evanston
Chicago area folks! Looking for a place to practice? Grateful Yoga offers classes in a wide range of yogic practices, taught by highly qualified, kind, and knowledgable teachers. Founded in 2005, owners Nick and Lela Beem have cultivated a strong, supportive yoga community that is inclusive to all people looking to transform and deepen their inner awareness. Styles include hatha, gentle, chair yoga, yoga nidra, vinyasa flow, and pre/postnatal. Private yoga sessions are also available.
Located at 1108 Davis St. in Evanston, IL.
Evolution Yoga Glenview
North Chicago suburbs folks! Looking for a place to practice? Founded and led by Erin Ipjian, Evolution Yoga offers daily group classes taught by highly qualified teachers diverse in style, background, and approach. Classes include vinyasa flow, gentle, restorative, and pre/postnatal yoga. Evolution also offers a wide range of workshops and specialized programming on topics including but not limited to: sound healing, yoga nidra, health & wellness, Buddhist meditation & philosophy, family yoga, and yoga for childbirth. Private yoga, yoga therapy, and acupuncture are also available at the studio.
Located at 1841 Waukegan Road in Glenview, IL.
Embodied Healing Counseling & Yoga
Kristen Simons, LCPC, CADC, PMHC is a dear friend, licensed therapist and yoga teacher in Evanston, IL who specializes in helping individuals manage anxiety, addiction, issues related to life changes and challenges in the perinatal journey through a holistic, mind/body approach. Kristen also runs a postpartum support & embodiment group at Grateful Yoga. Alongside Cami, Kristen is also co-owner and one third of the teaching team at Amala School of Prenatal Yoga, LLC.
Dana Podell, DPT
Dr. Dana Podell, DPT, E-RYT is a dear friend, licensed physical therapist and a certified yoga therapist specializing in women's health. She owns a private practice in Evanston, IL where she offers individualized treatments for pelvic health and pain care management as well as weekly yoga classes and workshops for the community. Dana is passionate about helping women connect to their body, heal pain, and embody health through the integration of physical therapy and yoga. Dana is also the social media manager and one third of the teaching team at Amala School of Prenatal Yoga, LLC.
YogaMusicMama
Jill Mockaitis, longtime friend and teacher, is a superstar yogi and mom who combines her love of music with her love of yoga. She offers tons of classes for all different levels of movement via livestream or pre-recorded video. With fabulous playlists, playful sequencing, and a killer sense of humor, Jill is an absolute joy. Jill also runs yoga teacher trainings through Midtown Palatine and teaches in-person classes all around the Chicago area. Jill was the catalyst of Cami’s yoga practice, and subsequent teaching, and Cami wouldn’t be doing what she’s doing without her.
Melissa Litwin, LCSW
Melissa is another person special to Cami. Having received her MSW at the Erikson Institute, Melissa is equipped to support clients of all ages and their families. Her approach is all about meeting people where they’re at, and her warmth and kindness shines in everything she does. She is also a native Spanish speaker and can provide therapy services in both English and Spanish.You can book a consultation with her here.
Jenny Kaufman
Jenny has been a pillar in the Chicago-area yoga community for years, and is one of Cami’s favorite teachers. She teaches, manages, and runs teacher training at Yogaview Wilmette. Jenny’s classes are thoughtful, explorative, fun, and grounding, and her guidance is nothing short of poetic. Jenny also leads yoga retreats around the world, including regular retreats in Umbria, Italy.
Jeanna Lurie
Jeanna and Cami met during an online specialized yoga training and became fast friends over their shared love of yoga and the San Francisco Giants! Located in the Bay area in San Jose, Jeanna provides phenomenal online & in-person pre/postnatal yoga classes and teacher trainings. Having observed her teaching, Cami can attest that she leads with an impressive wealth of knowledge, compassion, & life experience as a mom. If you’re interested in yoga during pregnancy, or teaching pre/postnatal yoga, Jeanna’s your go-to.
Dana Fine Acupuncture
Dr. Dana Fine is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Illinois and certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is the owner of Dana Fine Acupuncture, LLC in Glenview, IL. She graduated with honors from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in Chicago with a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Dana treats various issues such as; headaches, musculoskeletal issues, psycho-emotional issues, and insomnia, as well as many other health concerns. Through the Pacific Center for Lifelong Learning Dana has studied the connection between Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine. She uses both principals in her practice.
Food 4 Thought Nutrition, PLLC
Food 4 Thought Nutrition is run by co-founders and registered dietician nutritionists, Francesca Marchiafava, RDN and Jacs Scheinman, RDN. Trusted friends and colleagues of Cami's, Jacs & Frankie provide collaborative, person-centered nutrition care, prioritizing respect, empathy, and cultural competence to ensure that their support aligns with each client’s unique needs, values, and lived experiences. They offer trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, gender-affirming, queer-friendly, diet culture-free support for eating disorders, sports nutrition, autoimmune and chronic conditions, food allergies, and more.
Jenny Guzon Bae
Jenny is a longtime teacher and friend of Cami’s who has over a decade of experience and wisdom as a yoga teacher. After teaching for many years in Chicago, Jenny now teaches a vibrant community of yogis in Phoenix, AZ. Her vinyasa classes are the perfect balance of yoga philosophy, functional movement, and creative sequencing, and will leave you feeling joyful, revitalized, and inspired. Jenny also runs several yoga retreats around the world, which you can find here.
Jennah Jacobs
Jennah has a special place in Cami’s heart; they started their yoga teaching journey together back in 2017 as bunkmates at Kripalu Center during their 200-hour teacher training. Since then, Jennah has created a prolific business as a personal trainer and yoga teacher. Jennah offers livestream classes, pre-recorded movement videos, and one-on-one personal training online and in Miami, FL. Her approach to movement is joyful, intuitive, inclusive, and empowering. Her infectious spirit and deep soul provides the guidance you need on your movement journey.
Peak Counseling
Michelle Duchin, LCSW, and her team at Peak provide culturally sensitive, inclusive, and affirming psychological services to individuals and couples navigating infertility, considering family-building options, or seeking emotional support during pregnancy or postpartum.
Kim Romain
Kim is a powerhouse coach and mom who is helping clients make their dreams come true. Kim uses her wealth of knowledge in business strategy combined with social consciousness, spirituality, and embodied practice to support her clients in getting their world-changing businesses off the ground. Kim has a heart of gold and is all about helping you go from a sense of chaos, overwhelm, or lack of direction to a sense of clarity, purpose, & confidence in yourself.