Meet our TEAM
Danielle Vandevelde
Founder of Apple on Tree Yoga
LMT, CYT
Rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda and guided by modern science, my work supports individuals in optimizing their health and well-being. I specialize in helping people reconnect with their breath, movement, and the body’s natural rhythms to encourage healing, longevity, and vitality. I believe our breath, connection with nature, relationships, thoughts, and beliefs can influence the nervous system, immune function, and emotional balance. By integrating conscious breathing, movement, meditation, manual therapy, and a biodiverse, whole-food diet rooted in locally sourced and native plants, I help clients understand how seasonal, locally grown foods nourish and supports healing and long term vitality. I’m passionate about bringing ancient healing practices back into modern day culture and making them accessible to all. Through yoga, massage, breath practices, and meaningful connection, I offer a heart-centered, holistic approach that encourages others to reconnect with themselves, their bodies, and their communities.
Lacey Tauschek
CYT 200hr , Studio Manager
Lacey has been practicing yoga now for the last 2 years! She is a busy working college student at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay! Expected to graduate in 2025 with a degree in Elementary Education. Lacey has been our studio manager since September of 2022, and a registered yoga teacher since August 2023! She earned her certificate from “My Vinyasa Practice”. (MVP) Lacey wanted to teach to share her passion for yoga with others! Outside of working at the yoga studio, Lacey also works at the Manitowoc Boys and Girls club, as a Youth Development specialist, and she works at Mishicot School District as a Paraprofessional. Lacey enjoys anything Yoga related, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and Family. Yoga has kept Lacey grounded and moving these last two years! Lacey teaches a variety of classes here at AOT Yoga.
Brooke Hafs
CYT 200hr
Brooke has been practicing yoga for more than a decade. As a busy working mom, it is her solace from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Brooke was certified to teach yoga in April of 2021 at Yogi Hari’s Ashram in Florida. The 2-week, 200-hour teacher training course was an immersive experience where Brooke learned the values of a yogi, trained vigorously in the proper technique of asanas, and focused on proper breathing, exercise, diet, relaxation and positive thinking. These aspects make up the traditional Hatha yoga style and provide energy, calmness and overall well-being. Brooke enjoys anything outdoorsy and spends most free time hiking, camping, gardening, cooking, and exploring with her children. Yoga keeps Brooke centered, motivated and self aware. She teaches Flow class on Fridays at 8 a.m. where she hopes to pass along these same benefits to others.
Brandi Haslitt
RYT 200
Brandi started practicing yoga before the pandemic and has been exploring how yoga can create a better life experience through reducing anxiety, improving the nervous system, and increasing energy. Brandi works full-time in an office and has direct experience with many of the challenges and pains that come with different lifestyles. Brandi will focus on self-care, confidence, and acceptance bringing gentle movements to all skill levels. She teaches CALM on Thursday nights at 6 pm.
Professionally, Brandi works in IT (information technology) as a creative and advocate for software usability and accessibility.
Peg Dvorachek
CYT 200hr, Reiki Practitioner, Sound Massage Therapist
Peg has been practicing yoga since 1995 and began teaching in 2007. Over the years, she’s guided classes in studios, schools, community centers, and from her own home. After retiring from the corporate world, Peg followed her heart and founded Peg-Ease Peace Preserve, where she offers yoga, Reiki, and Peter Hess Sound Massage. Peg’s teaching style is gentle and restorative, with a focus on supporting the mind, body, and spirit. Her classes are infused with love, intuition, and energy work, offering a calming space for healing and self-discovery.
Outside of teaching, Peg enjoys spending time with her family, riding Harleys with her husband, hiking, biking, and soaking up nature. She believes that with love and a little support, anything is possible.!
Kristie Kayser
Licensed Massage Therapist
I am a massage therapist with a heart for service. My therapeutic massage philosophy is through a whole person-client centered focus. Each session is tailored to your unique goals.
In studio, I specialize in light-touch, relaxation, meditative zen massage, deep tissue and pre-natal massage.
In my off time— I am a community volunteer. My heart is in hospice volunteering, and serving our unhoused population. I currently volunteer and serve on the Equal Rights Commission for the city of Green Bay.
In my practice, I will be an advocate for your well-being.
Jayden Schroeder
Registered Yoga Teacher 200hr
Willow Wellness 920
Jayden began practicing yoga as a high school student in 2019 and has been teaching since 2025. Over the past year she completed certifications in Yin and Prenatal Yoga.
Her heart belong to Yin Yoga, which has played an important role in her own life. Through her personal practice she experienced the benefits of Yin Yoga in supporting her well-being while navigating endometriosis and anxiety.
As Jayden continued teaching she recognized a need for more parental yoga classes for women during this special state in life. Her goal is to empower women to embrace their changing bodies and continue practicing yoga throughout pregnancy, with safe and intentional modifications along the way.
When you step into one of Jaydens classes, you can expect a fun, laid-back atmosphere with plenty of laughs. While honoring the traditions of yoga, she loves bringing modern and approachable twist to her classes.
Outside of yoga, Jayden works full-time as a Radiation Therapist, caring for a treating cancer patients. When she’s not working or teaching, she enjoys spending time up north with her family, playing with her dog, going on aventures with her boyfriend, tackling house projects and continuing to build her yoga brand.
Above all, Jayden hopes to create a space where everyone feels comfortable, supported, and excited to show up exactly was they are.