Meet Our Team
We are here to support you on your wellness journey. We’re human beings, movement teachers, wellness practitioners, and space holders - united by a deep calling for this work and a rooted respect for our body’s wisdom.
Management Team
Ashley Carson
Soma movement founder & Yoga Teacher
Ashley is a movement and mindfulness muse, drawn to these practices through a personal journey of reconnection. In her early adult years, yoga became the way to feel, and to begin healing her relationship with her body. What began as imbalance and disorder has slowly shifted into to loving awareness, personal sovereignty, and to creating spaces where others can land more abundantly within themselves.
As the founder of Soma Movement, Ashley bring’s an extensive education in human biology & holistic nutrition, an upbringing in dance and athletics, natural leadership, and an inclination for the mystical to her teaching. Her classes are portals for deep alchemy and attunement. Expect intentional sensation and strength, feel-good flow patterns, and playful experimentation - always grounded in presence and care.
Creating Soma Movement is her love letter to the magic of a movement practice, and to the people who show up for themselves inside it.
Sarah Donlevy
SOma movement opErations manager
Movement has always been woven into Sarah’s life, but yoga invited a new kind of presence, one rooted in breath, curiosity, and connection to self.
After building a steady career in the corporate IT world, she felt a quiet pull toward a more intentional way of living - one defined by self-trust, purpose, and embodiment. Choosing what was true over what was familiar, she transitioned into the wellness space, completing her Pilates teacher training and Reiki Level 1.
Sarah believes in community as a source of healing and inspiration and brings grounded care and thoughtful leadership to every space she’s part of. Outside the studio, you’ll find her writing, designing, creating, or spending time with her cat Bear and tending to the everyday rituals that keep her grounded and inspired.
Movement Team
Brittany Hachey
YOga & Embodiment teacher
Brittany is a certified Yoga and Embodiment teacher who believes that love is the foundational current flowing through all of life. With deep compassion and empathy, she artfully weaves together structure, science, and spirit to create transformative experiences in every class she leads.
Drawing from years of dedicated practice and teaching, Brittany has developed a signature approach that blends the precision of anatomy and alignment with the intuitive depth of the mystical and unseen. Her classes are more than movement—they are journeys into the self. Each offering is thoughtfully crafted to meet you exactly where you are and gently invite you into the raw, unfiltered truth of being human.
-
For Brittany, the yoga mat is a sacred laboratory for life itself. She believes that how we move, breathe, and show up in practice reflects and informs how we navigate the world beyond the studio. Her teaching encourages a courageous shedding of layers, revealing the inherent wholeness and truth that lies within.
Infused with wisdom from ancient texts, the natural world, poetry, and her own soul’s connection to the ever-present pulse of love, Brittany’s classes offer more than just physical practice—they are portals to inner alchemy. Expect to walk away changed, even if only subtly.
Beyond the studio, Brittany is a lover of quiet magic: she delights in curling up with a good book and a warm cup of tea, immersing herself in backwoods camping adventures, soaking in long, lazy afternoons by the ocean, and exploring the wonder of the world with open-hearted curiosity.
"You are one thread in this tapestry of life. Let's weave beauty together.""
Leanna Letterio
Yoga teacher
Leanna’s yoga journey began over a decade ago and has been a steady thread through seasons of challenge, growth, and self-discovery. Through movement, breath, and meditation, she’s learned to cultivate peace, build strength, and find moments of joy - no matter what life holds.
Her teaching is rooted in mindfulness and inspired by movement, offering thoughtful, accessible practices that ground you in the foundations of yoga while exploring creative ways to flow through the familiar. Guided by her personal health journey and background in architecture, Leanna approaches each class with care and curiosity, weaving sequences that invite you to slow down, build strength, and reconnect.
She completed her 200-hr Hatha and Vinyasa training in Bali and began teaching community classes on the beaches of Australia. Whether you come seeking clarity, balance, or a deeper connection to yourself, Leanna holds space for you to meet yourself exactly where you are.
Courtney Parsons
Yoga teacher
Courtney first stepped onto a yoga mat as a younger dancer, drawn to the physical challenge and flow of the practice. What started as a way to stay strong and flexible quickly became something more - a space to breathe, rest, and feel grounded.
Since launching her business in 2018, yoga has evolved into so much more than a physical practice. It's become her go-to tool for finding calm amidst the chaos of entrepreneurship and her fast paced lifestyle. Her classes are a blend of mindful movement, intentional breath, and the occasional nudge to turn inward and find balance in her everyday routine. Whether you’re new to yoga, or returning to your mat, Courtney offers a welcoming space to reconnect to yourself, your body and your breath.
Jess Wiebe
Yoga teacher
Jess loves creating a warm and inviting space, where students can land in their body, connect with their breath, and move through an energetic and challenging practice. One that builds strength, confidence and trust in oneself. In Jess’s classes, you can expect a large focus on the breath and intentional movement. While having time to digest and feel grounded and nourished along the way. We move from the heart, listen to the body as it speaks through sensation and honour the body by making the adjustments that it needs. Jess is a huge lover of props and encourages a sense of curiosity and playfulness throughout the practice. There is always space for intuitive and self-directed movement!
Danielle Flynn
MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Danielle brings a vibrant, empowering energy to every class she teaches. Her goal? To help you feel strong, confident, and completely present from your first breath to your final stretch. She’s passionate about making movement feel fun and approachable, and she creates a space where you can shake off your day, tune into your body, and leave feeling better than when you arrived. Expect uplifting playlists, mindful flows, and a whole lot of encouragement.
Alleah Parker
MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR
With a background in competitive dance, Alleah brings a lifelong love of movement and music to her classes, blending energetic, rhythm-driven sequences with restorative flows for a class rooted in intention, strength and mobility, and mindfulness.
Since beginning her instructor journey in 2022, Alleah has been certified in a variety of modalities including mat pilates, spin, and barre. A firm believer that movement should feel good above all, her goal is to offer a space for clients to move with purpose, reconnect with their body, and enjoy the process..
Vivienne Dineen
Yoga teacher
Vivienne teaches compassionate classes with a strong focus on connecting movement and breath. Through gentle communion with the courage that lies within each of us, Vivienne hopes to provide a safe space for students to explore the possibilities and go deeper.
When Vivienne took her first hot yoga class about 15 years ago, she was ignited. From that pivotal moment her path was altered and she began her lifelong journey as student and teacher. Quenching her thirst for learning, she dove into many yoga teacher training opportunities from flow, yin, prenatal, meditation, to yoga based fitness and even light hearted laughter yoga. Living in an 'experienced' body has provided lots of opportunities to develop alternative ways with traditional poses and transitions embracing the supportive use of blocks, straps and a wide variety of props.
Vivienne loves to spend time on or in the ocean. You know what they say about salt water.
Jess Corfield
mat pilates instructor - STOTT Certified, pelvic floor & athletic conditioning specialty
Jess started teaching Pilates in 2022 after experiencing the rehabilitative benefits and witnessing the magic that intentional movement offers for the body and mind. This love for movement and helping others has led her to pursue a Masters of Physiotherapy, and when she’s not busy studying, she uses her depth of knowledge to help you get the best workout you can for your body.
Her instructing style ensures everyone can participate at their comfort level, feel stronger, feel the burn, and leave with a smile on their face.
You can expect her classes to embody the low impact yet high intensity nature of Pilates, with a special focus on moving with your breath and feeling strong from your core outwards.
Alysa Smith
Mat pilates & yoga instructor
Alysa is a passionate Yoga and Pilates instructor dedicated to creating inclusive, engaging, and empowering classes. She has completed 200 hour training in Baptiste Power Flow and 200 hours of Interdisciplinary Yoga training, along with certifications in Yin Yoga, Aerial Yoga, and Mat Pilates.
Originally from Nova Scotia, Alysa has taught in New Zealand and Australia, and is now excited to share her practice back home. Her yoga classes focus on tuning into sensation over striving for perfection and offering playful, accessible flows with modifications for every body. In Pilates, Alysa emphasizes posture, core strength, and mindful awareness. She strives to help students build confidence in their practice and in their everyday lives.
A lifelong student herself, Alysa is committed to growth both on and off the mat.
Clinic Team
Rowen Wilson
Registered massage Therapist
With nine years of experience as an RMT, Rowen specializes in delivering therapeutic, personalized treatments for every client. Her practice includes a diverse range of modalities, including cupping, prenatal massage, deep tissue work, and lymphatic drainage. She is excited to begin your massage therapy journey together at Soma!
Meghan Tattrie
Registered acupuncturist
Meet Meghan, whose healing practice is grounded in the natural energy of Nova Scotia and the calming influence of the sea that surrounds us. Through the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Meghan works with clients to restore balance and promote long-term healing, addressing issues such as pain, emotional regulation, digestion, gynaecological concerns, sleep issues and much more.
Her holistic approach blends a variety of techniques, including Acupuncture (Auricular, Scalp, Electro-Acupuncture), Moxibustion, Fire Cupping, Tuina, Shiatsu, Gua Sha, Qi Gong, and Eastern Nutrition—all designed to bring harmony to body and mind.
With a deep love for nature, hiking, animals, movement, meditation, and community, Meghan’s practice is rooted in a connection to nature and the world around her. She is here to support you in restoring your well-being.
-
A graduate of AIM Academy in Toronto with high honours, Meghan brings both expertise and a compassionate heart to her work, inviting you to experience the calm and healing energy of her practice.
Erinn Musial
Naturopathic doctor
After completing a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at St. FX University, Erinn’s interest in naturopathic medicine swept her away to the big city. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto with a passion for helping others, and a new lease on the healthcare world.
Her goal when working with patients is to empower them to take control of their own health. She believes in educating patients about what’s going on in their body, so that they understand how to maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to come.
-
Erinn’s approach is rooted in understanding the healing power nature, while using both research and traditional medicine to help regain balance within the mind and body.
Focus area:
- General health well checks, preventative health
- Metabolic Health (insulin resistance/diabetes, weight loss, hypertension, etc)
- Mental health, depression, anxiety, stress and fatigue
- Digestive health
- Hormonal health (PMS/PMDD, PCOS, Menopause, etc)
Please note: While Erinn is physically located in Toronto, she is happily licensed in both Nova Scotia and Ontario, and is glad to offer virtual care until which time she move’s home and am able to provide in person services.
Mason Demone
Registered massage therapist – Traditional Thai Yoga Massage
Mason has always been drawn to movement and the ways it connects the body, mind, and spirit - from team sports in their youth to exploring creative movement forms like circus arts as an adult. Their approach to traditional Thai yoga massage is rooted in presence, compassion, and a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom to restore balance.
As a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Thai yoga massage practitioner, Mason offers treatments that weave together rhythmic movement, assisted stretching, mindful breath work, and traditional Thai techniques. Each session invites clients to slow down, release tension, and reconnect with the body’s natural rhythm and flow.
Mason is passionate about blending Eastern and Western approaches to health and wellness—honouring ancient traditions while integrating evidence-based massage therapy. This fusion supports the body in all its parts, helping clients cultivate harmony, awareness, and functional well-being.
-
Beyond their practice, Mason finds grounding in nature, dance, and music, and enjoys quiet evenings with their playful kitty. They continue to explore holistic health, self-healing, and the mind-body connection - embracing movement as both medicine and a form of self-expression.
Amanda Baiocco
Clinical Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist
Amanda Baiocco is a Clinical Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist offering somatic care that is gentle, clear, and deeply attuned to the complexities of the nervous system. With a background in trauma-informed movement, sound therapy, and transformational facilitation, her work supports people in cultivating emotional regulation, embodied presence, and honest connection. Amanda’s approach is rooted in respect for the body’s innate wisdom and shaped by her years of guiding others through subtle, powerful processes of change.