Our team.
Jenn Risio
Jenn Risio’s journey with yoga began in 1997, when she first fell in love with the practice in a humble Cleveland gym. What started as movement quickly became a lifelong devotion—a way of listening to the body, honoring the breath, and reconnecting with the quiet wisdom within. In 2009, she stepped fully into teaching after completing her Yoga Teacher Training at Grace School of Yoga under Judy McLaine, grounded in the lineage and teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra.
Jenn’s teaching is a powerful, soulful fusion shaped by the influence of beloved teachers such as Jason Crandall, Shiva Rea, Rodney Yee, and Elena Brower. Her classes are creative, strong, and deeply intentional—inviting students to move with purpose, breathe with awareness, and find presence both on and off the mat. She skillfully balances strength and softness, offering space to explore stillness within effort and joy within the unfolding journey.
A Reiki Master Teacher, Jenn weaves healing energy and heart-centered awareness into every class she leads. Her background as a Certified Pilates Instructor and her passion for functional movement bring a grounded, intelligent approach to the body—supporting longevity, resilience, and ease in daily life.
Jenn is the owner of The Studio in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, where she lovingly cultivates community through yoga, Reiki trainings, and soulful gatherings. Teaching is her purpose, and nature is her sanctuary. Whether guiding students beneath open skies or within quiet studio walls, Jenn’s mission remains the same: to help others come home to themselves—body, mind, and spirit—remembering their own strength, softness, and innate wholeness.
Deb Fraine
Deb has been practicing yoga for 20 years and is a registered member of Yoga Alliance having completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Donna Pagliarani at the Dharma Connection in Sandwich, MA. “As a yoga instructor my goal is to integrate my knowledge as an outpatient orthopedic occupational therapist into my yoga classes by helping to prevent injury with sequences that stretch and strengthen the core, neck, back, shoulders, quadriceps, hamstrings, hips, shoulders, wrists and hands.”
Joey Machado
Joey received his 200-hour training certification from Kripalu four years ago where he studied with Rodney Yee, Colleen Saidman, and Shiva Rea. Joey’s passion is allowing yoga to be accessible no matter the circumstance. He teaches Kripalu yoga, gentle, moderate, power and chair yoga. He is also certified as a personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine. He has been successfully training people for more than 11 years.
Joelene Marinone
Joelene has been practicing yoga for 27 years and teaching yoga for 20 years. She has trained in Reiki ll, energy medicine traditions, and many different types of yoga such as Kundalini, Iyengar, Anusara, Restorative, and Yin, all of which add to her teaching and understanding of embodiment. Joelene believes that yoga truly is a healing practice of mind/body and a wonderful way to spend time with yourself.
Jo Norton
Jo is a life lone fitness enthusiast. She is retired from her corporate role as Global VP of HR and now fully devotes herself to sharing her passion for fitness. Jo has spent years studying body movement., weight training, Pilates. yoga and barre. She has her certification in Pilates and functional aging, and has completed coursework in Physiology and Anatomy UMASS Amherst.
Linda Vivino
With 30 years of yoga practice, Linda draws deep inspiration from her teachers in the tri- town community. She believes that “if you own your peace,” and roots her life in the grounding power of yoga.
In 2020, she completed her 200-hour training in Providence with David Vendetti, followed by advanced studies including Jason Crandell’s “The Art of Teaching Beginners” (2023) and “Chair Yoga for Everyone” (2024) with Jivana Heyman.
Linda has taught weekly at the Studio in Mattapoisett since 2022, offering inclusive, creative classes that welcome all levels. Her goal is to help students listen to their bodies, explore their limits, and build a joyful, sustainable practice.
Kaylee Grodzki
Kaylee began her yoga journey in high school, where a gym requirement unexpectedly sparked a lifelong passion. She quickly discovered how powerful the practice was—not just for her physical body, but for her self-esteem and mental clarity. In 2012, she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training and soon after fell in love with Barre, recognizing how seamlessly it complemented her yoga practice.
In 2015, Kaylee moved to Chattanooga, TN with two dreams: to climb and to open a yoga and Barre studio with her now-husband, Cody. She went on to complete her 300-hour certification under the guidance of her mentor and dear friend, Dolly Kaupp, with a focus on ceremony and inner work. After seven inspiring years of running a successful studio, Kaylee returned to her roots in Massachusetts to be closer to family, closing that chapter to focus on leading teacher trainings and retreats across the country.
Now settled in Mattapoisett, Kaylee continues to teach with depth, compassion, and creativity. With over 10,000 teaching hours and experience mentoring hundreds of teacher trainees, she is passionate about building community, embracing the seasons, and sharing collaborative, joyful movement.
Stacey has been teaching Barre in the Boston area for 7 years. She finished her 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training in Summer of 2025 and is looking forward to rolling out her mat with everyone.
Stacey Marino
Donny Rudnick
Donny’s yoga practice was cultivated for nearly 30 years before eventually completing his 200 hour YTT training at the School of Yoga New Bedford in 2023. A retired business entrepreneur, he discovered yoga and yogurt in college 50 years ago.
After taking a long break to start his business and family, Donny rediscovered yoga, to complement his swimming while recovering from 1993 back surgery.
His yoga foundation was established and nurtured by a wonderful Kripalu-trained teacher for over a decade. Subsequently, Donny has practiced extensively with Iyenger, Vinyasa, Sva Ha, Form, and Animal Flow-trained teachers. His YTT program included exposure to Yin, Restorative, Chakras, anatomy, and yoga history.
With his love of yoga and passion for helping others, Donny’s classes will bring you through a gradual warm-up, to classical postures and a closing savasana. All done with purposeful movement, to discover your inner strength and confidence, while creating balance and a calming mind.
His compassion, tenderness, and lightheartedness will have you feeling renewed and refreshed.
A lifelong resident of the area, he has been married to his supportive wife, Susan, for 47 years. They have two adult daughters and three granddaughters. His other passions include sailing, paddle boarding, traveling, and appreciating nature.
Shawn Sweet
As a former dancer, fitness has allowed Shawn to stay connected to her roots while inspiring others to find a love for their physical health.
Shawn taught aerobics in the early 90’s while also completing a Personal Trainer certification program. Since then ,she’s obtained certifications in Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Zumba, Life Coaching, Vegan Nutrition, Meditation, Breathwork, Reiki, EFT, Sound Healing and Health & Wellness.
Shawn’s goal is to motivate her students to find the best version of themselves. Her motto is, “Health is Wealth.”
Melissa Teves
Melissa has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. It was not until a car accident in 2015, however, that she realized the incredible benefits of yoga. A regular practice, coupled with meditation, helped her heal physically, mentally, and emotionally, once again finding that mind-body connection that was lost. She obtained her 200-hour certification from Raffa Yoga in Cranston, RI in 2017. She decided to incorporate her experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and further her education. She completed the 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga training from the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy in 2023. She also holds certifications in Aerial Yoga, Children’s Yoga and is a Reiki Master. She is continuously looking to expand her knowledge through workshops, retreats, and trainings. Her goal is to give students a well-rounded class that incorporates breath work, strengthening, balance and joint protection so that they may enjoy yoga for many years to come!
Lauren is an Ayurvedic health counselor, yoga teacher, former ICU nurse, and mother to 2 boys. She is a student herself, studying piano and tai chi. She loves cooking, knitting, being outside, and the excitement at the beginning of each new season.
Lauren Massalas
Delaney Pothier
I found yoga after a shoulder injury forced me to take a break from a lifetime of intense sports and college tennis. At first, it was just a fun way to stretch—but it quickly became so much more. In a world that’s always rushing, yoga taught me the power of slowing down, and the importance of being fully present. It helped me tune in, understand myself better, and see the world in a whole new light. I got my YTT at Power and Grace in New Bedford, MA—and honestly, it changed my life. Now I can’t wait to share the magic of yoga with all of you!
Lindsay Days
Lindsay is a 200 hr certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master and certified in Sound Healing from Sva Ha Synergy of Sound Training Academy. She graduated University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a B.F.A. in Art Education. By day she is a paraprofessional at a local middle school and at night she teaches paint classes in New Bedford. She loves to share her passion for yoga and sound with students of all ages. Lindsay lives in New Bedford with her two cats. She is an avid gardener and enjoys spending time in nature.