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Heather Martello, M.S. Ed, LMT, E-YRT 500
Principal at Oto Float Center for Self Care
Bodyworker. Yoga Instructor. Self-Care Curator. Mindfulness Coach. Comedian. Pain Detective and Hacker. Mom. Anatomist. Artist. Nurturer of Body and Spirit. Purveyor of Peace. Teacher.
MY STORY
I have a serious thing for salty water. When I discovered the practice of floating, I immediately recognized how well it complemented other supportive practices and therapeutic modalities. For the last 2 and-a-half decades, I have studied, practiced, and trained extensively with world-renowned teachers in yoga and functional movement, Western and East Asian bodywork, and meditation/mindfulness coaching.
The breadth and depth of my studies allow me to curate the most powerful adaptations of these practices to help reduce and often eliminate pain conditions, restore functional mobility, reduce stress, and improve mental wellness.
I care deeply about empowering my clients to take charge of their own well-being and strive to introduce them to a variety of tools for self care. My education and background enables me to make these practices accessible as a teacher. I earned a B.A. degree from the University of Illinois and a master’s in education from Northwestern University, working for many years as a high school teacher and e-learning specialist. I received the first of several yoga teaching certifications in 2003 from Ana Forrest and continue to train extensively with Shiva Rea, Rod Stryker and other master teachers. I completed my first program in bodywork at Coaching the Body Institute (formerly Thai Bodywork School) and then went on to graduate from Pacific College of Health and Sciences, earning my certification in therapeutic East Asian bodywork and massage therapist license.
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Rachel Coppola
Rachel Coppola began her career as a professional dancer, performing on Broadway and national stages.
Now a teacher of yoga and qi gong, Rachel combines her background in dance with mindful movement traditions. Her classes are accessible, grounding, and designed to help students connect with both body and breath. She invites deep exploration—of movement, energy, and awareness—encouraging students to discover not only physical benefits but also new dimensions of themselves.
Donna Stiles
Donna has been practicing yoga for more than two decades and began teaching in 2005. With a background in dance, she has always loved the language of movement and brings that same awareness into her teaching. She pays close attention to alignment and safety, but balances it with a lighthearted approach that reminds students not to take themselves too seriously. In fact, she often says that a good sense of humor is the most important thing to bring to the mat.
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Her classes are rooted in traditional Hatha Yoga—moderately paced, mindful, and adaptable to every body. Donna creates a welcoming atmosphere where students of all levels feel supported and encouraged, with plenty of room to explore their own practice. She has a gift for helping everyone feel like they’re doing just the right thing, just as they are.
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Certified by Daren Friesen of Moksha Yoga in Chicago, Donna continues to share her passion for yoga with warmth, clarity, and joy. Her teaching invites students to cultivate steadiness and ease while also remembering that laughter is a powerful part of the practice.
CONTACT
I'm always happy to connect to learn more about how I can help you feel better.
