Meet our TEAM
Danielle Vandevelde
Founder of AOT Yoga
LMT, CYT, Level II Reiki Practitioner, Holistic Health Coach
Danielle is deeply passionate about personal wellness and empowering others to achieve optimal health through a holistic approach. She earned her 200-hour yoga teacher certification from Core Essence in Green Bay, WI, and graduated from Northeastern Technical College in May 2023, obtaining her state Therapeutic Massage license in June 2023. Committed to her community's well-being, Danielle offers a diverse toolkit of healing modalities including yoga, meditation, breathwork, health coaching, and wellness workshops. Her dedication to serving others shines through in her heart-centered approach to holistic healing.
Lacey Tauschek
CYT, 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.
Katie Hansen
BSN, RN, RYT 200:
Katie started teaching yoga out of a longing to help others more on a physical level. Educating students on the correct alignment for poses to experience the best benefit without creating strain on joints. Her teaching and passion has only grown from there. She now whole heartedly believes in the power of yoga to awaken each of us to a greater sense of purpose, living with intention and mindfulness. It is all how we perceive our lives and when we learn how to shift that mindset to work for us, rather than against us beautiful things start to happen!
Katie has a loving and supportive family that includes her husband and three kids! She enjoys looking at the world in new eyes trying to see things as if it was for the first time. She is grateful for all God has given her and cannot wait to use her gifts at AOT!
Heather Propson
RYT 200
Heather started practicing yoga in 2017 as a graduate student, doing her best to balance work, school, an internship, and then some. Yoga greatly influenced her desire to find balance, on and off her mat, and complements her passion for self-love. Heather sees challenges as opportunities for growth, and strives to find joy and fulfillment in the everyday. One of Heather’s many mantras is “everyday is your day.” Each day we have the opportunity celebrate ourselves; where we are now, or the journey we’re on. The love you create within will radiate to others! As an instructor, Heather will support you through your practice, helping you find balance between exploring your edge and accepting where you are today with love.
Heather will be teaching Flow on Thursday Nights!
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.
Professionally, Brandi works in IT (information technology) as a creative and advocate for software usability and accessibility.