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Meet the Founder and Practitioners

FitMind and Body was founded by Frank Cassera in 2013, as he was led to follow his lifetime mission of encouraging optimal health and well-being to those that shared his goal. Sadly, Frank passed away in March of 2018, but not before he began living his dream. Frank, along with a gifted team of FitMind and Body instructors have been making a difference in the lives of various populations including Substance Abuse Recovery Centers, Memory (Dementia) and Assisted Living Facilities, Senior Centers and Apartment Communities. We owe a debt of gratitude to Frank for establishing this platform and giving us the opportunity to share the gift of Yoga and other valuable wellness classes to the public. You made your mark, Frank, and we Thank You!

Diane Cassera is steadfast in pursuing this path, as she is equally passionate in enhancing the lives of those who need encouragement and advocacy in order to triumph. In the 80’s she established a day care center in her home to nourish the minds of toddlers. In the early 2000’s she established Diane's Helping Hands llc, offering companionship for the senior population and a proponent for their health care and home care maintenance.

 

The years in between were spent in Sales and Marketing, and establishing herself in the Yoga Community. Diane particularly enjoys teaching Beginner Yoga and Meditation in Substance Recovery Centers, Senior Communities and those newly acquainted to the Yoga practice. Diane also promotes Energy Healing through her Reiki Practice.

  • Registered Yoga Teacher – (RYT-200)

  • Certified Master Level Reiki Practitioner

  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing

Mary Lou Jefferey ~ BA, RYT 200

Reiki Certified

  • Beginner’s Yoga & Meditation

  • All Levels Yoga

  • Vinyasa Flow

  • Yoga for Seniors

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Jennifer Penz ~ Physical Therapist, DPT E-RYT 500    

  • All Levels Yoga

  • Children's Yoga

  • Chair Yoga

  • Beginner's Yoga

Joanne Baer ~ RN, E-RYT 500

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant 500

Meditation Teacher

  • Beginners Yoga & Meditation

  • All Levels Yoga

  • Tranquility and Yin Yoga

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Sunita Deshpande ~ BA,

E-RYT 500, Yin Certified

  • Hatha Flow Yoga

  • Crystal Yin Yoga

  • Restorative Yoga

  • Meditation and Pranayama

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Nancy Schuck ~ RYT 200,

Pilates Reformer Certified

  • Vinyasa Flow

  • All Levels Yoga

  • Power Yoga

  • Soft and Gentle Yoga

  • Mat Pilates

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Marcia Golde ~ RYT 200

Reiki Certified

  • All Levels Yoga

  • Vinyasa Flow

  • Beginner's Yoga

  • Yoga for Seniors

Kathleen Harkin ~ RYT 200,

Reiki Master - AFAA Certified

  • All Levels Yoga   

  • Yoga for Seniors

  • Yoga Pilates

  • Mat Pilates

  • Cardio and Sculpting

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Katie Martin ~ E-RYT 500

BA Technology Education

  • All Levels Yoga (Gentle to Power)

  • Yoga for Children

  • Yoga Nidra

  • Spin Certified 

Donna Stella ~ RYT 200

  • Beginners Yoga & Meditation

  • Gentle Movement Yoga

  • All Levels Yoga

  • Yoga for Seniors

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Macy Cassera – RYT 200, Reiki Certification,

BA Psychology, Certified Life and 

Mental Health Coach

 

  • Mental Health Coaching

  • Life Coaching

  • Meditation and Mindfulness 

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