Meet The Owners
Sheila Caldwell
OWNER / YOGA INSTRUCTOR / WELLNESS COACH
With an extensive background in public education as an educator and administrator in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Sheila came to yoga as a means of improving strength and range of motion as she recovered from a serious shoulder injury. Moved by the aspects of yoga that goes beyond the asanas (postures), she completed her yoga teacher training at the Santosha School of Yoga with Maya Breuer, who is affiliated with Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. As she continues to learn and grow— body, mind, spirit—she is forever grateful for the loving wisdom of all her teachers along the way who have encouraged her to explore her curiosities and utilize her own capacity to help and support others.
Sheila’s training includes 200-hour RYT, Yin/Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Children’s Yoga, and Ayurvedic Yoga.
Amanda Caldwell
OWNER / YOGA INSTRUCTOR / WELLNESS COACH
Amanda was drawn to yoga at an early age as a way to add meaning to her life, she felt the dynamic energy of a room full of like-minded people was a comforting experience. Once she began to peel the layers back, major growth and transformation took place that left a huge impact on her state of mind. As her interest in this practice got deeper, she began to emerge herself in deeper levels of transformation. Graduating from the Pranotthan School of Yoga in 2016, she instantly started down her teacher path, bustling with a desire to share and spread this innate wisdom. Using a ground up approach, Amanda leads students into the most basic postures and offers layers to those who would like more challenge, creating a safe space for all levels. She teaches from a place of honoring the Self in every moment.
Continuing her education, Amanda has assisted in Teacher Trainings, received her 300HR training from Yogamu Institute, graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition as a IIN Health Coach, and received a master level Holy Fire Reiki certification. She offers Ayurvedic Bliss Therapies such as Champissage and Shirodhara, as well as Reiki healings, holistic health workshops, group and private health coaching programs, and private and group yoga classes.
INSTRUCTORS
April Dove
YOGA INSTRUCTOR / MASSAGE THERAPIST
April has dedicated her life’s work to assisting and supporting others on their journey through unraveling the patterns which stand in the way of their ultimate health and wellbeing. In early adulthood April earned a BA in Experiential Education from the Evergreen State College in Olympia WA with the intention of reaching students for whom the status quo didn't work. As it often is, it was a series of heavy personal experiences supporting close family members through terminal illness and chronic disease that drove April to a deeper commitment to her yoga practice. Ultimately her own transformative practice lead her to become a CYT at The Namaste Institute. Having discovered the profound connection in unraveling the body and claiming your most authentic self, April became committed to sharing yoga as a practice for optimal health and well being. April now teaches yoga, to those for whom the status quo hasn't worked, teaching “at risk youth” as well as young adults in recovery. April also continues to offer weekly public yoga classes. Recognizing the value of massage to help provide support and an even deeper healing, April eventually made the decision to become a LMT. Studying at The Maine Therapeutic Bodywork and Learning Center April synthesized technique and in-depth understudying of the body with her years of observation and work as a yoga instructor, becoming a skilled and effective massage therapist. In her yoga classes April brings together this knowledge of body mechanics and body awareness with the exploration of our deeper selves. New Tide Healing Arts is the culmination of April’s own personal development and her continued studies. April’s commitment and passion comes through in both her yoga classes and massage sessions. April help’s set the tone so that you can connect with a sense of greater well being. When we feel good we bring more energy, creativity and compassion into our lives, our families, our communities, and our world!
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Briana Palma
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Briana first stepped on the mat in 2009, when she signed up for a twice-weekly beginners class that was offered for credit on her college campus. She's had a deep reverence for the practice ever since.
In 2017, she completed her year-long, 200-hour yoga teacher training at Jacqui Bonwell's Sacred Seeds Yoga School, and later earned her restorative yoga certification at Kripalu with Sudha Lundeen. She's also a certified Balance Athlete Level I instructor. Briana takes pride in offering classes that are accessible and welcoming to all and help cultivate a sense of connection with ourselves and each other.
Above all, Briana continues to be a student of yoga and meditation. She shows up with curiosity and an open mind, and is grateful to have learned from many wonderful teachers over the years.
Mackenzie Clapp
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Mackenzie was born and raised in Belfast, Maine, and now resides in Searsport. She has studied food science and nutrition at Simmons University in Boston and at the University of Maine graduate school, and now works as a registered dietitian and health coach.
Mackenzie came to yoga for physical health and wellness, but has stayed for the spiritual peace and connection, as well as the very special sense of community. She completed her Ananda/Heart Space Yoga 200-hour yoga teacher certification through Ananda Yoga and Wellness in Belfast in 2020 and is thrilled to connect with community through her teachings in yoga and health.
Deborah Reinke
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Deborah Reinke is a native Mainer and a singer at heart. For over 30 years she taught early-childhood and elementary music. She and her husband resided in Blue Hill for 23 years before moving to Belmont in March of 2020. They have three grown children and one grandson.
Deborah completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Kripalu School of Yoga in 2019. In addition, she has had training in Yin Yoga with Sagel Urlacher and Chair Yoga with Lakshmi Voelker. Deborah was initially drawn to yoga by way of Ayurveda and continues to learn about and immerse herself in daily Ayurvedic practices. Her goal is to help herself and others to age gracefully. Deborah is a life-long gardener and earnest steward of Mother Earth.
Cathryn Aiken
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Cathryn has always had an interest in the human body and was always drawn to studying about the workings of the mind-body and psyche. She began her healing practice in 1998 after going back to school and completing a massage therapy certification program with the Pacific Coast School of Massage. She worked with many wonderful healers at the Therapeutic Body Center (TBC) including Dr. David Marquis and Dr. Gary Foresman. In 2001, she returned to school to begin her training in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture and her acupuncture practice to the TBC. In 2009 she was invited to become an associate at the Acupuncture Center of Santa Maria (ACSM) and was fortunate to work with Dr. Herb Kandel, collaborating to provide acupuncture as well as custom blended herbal formulas to the patients of ACSM. Cathryn completed Therapeutic Yoga Teacher training with Cheri Clampet and Arturo Peal in 2010. She then went on to receive her full certification in 2011 at the Moonyeen School of Yoga Health, Yoga Village in Arroyo Grande, CA.
She teaches acupuncture-yoga workshops and is a regular practitioner. She has also offered community acupuncture clinics at Yoga Shine and Tree Top Yoga on the Central Coast of California. In addition, she is a Meditation and Mindfulness teacher, training with Dr. Itai Ivtzan through the School of Positive Transformation.
In 2020 Cathryn transitioned her California practice to Telemedicine consultations and relocated with her fiancé Tony to the beautiful Mid-coast Maine city of Belfast. She is located in the Belfast Center where she sees patients in-person. She continues to collaborate with Dr. Kandel and to provide consultations and custom-blended herbal formulas to her patients in California. She is delighted to be teaching yoga once again at Ananda Yoga and Wellness in Belfast, ME. In her off hours Cathryn enjoys nature, running, practicing yoga and reading.
Nirupama Aston-Hill
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Nirupama received her 200 RYT through Yoga Veda Training in 2019, and her Usui Shiko Ryoho second degree Reiki Training in 2016. Since then she has been teaching yoga and practicing Reiki on and off in-between raising her 3 children and caring for her family.
In her down time she finds herself by the ocean in meditation, forest bathing, learning new skills or working on skills related to mysticism. She is a healer at heart and will use this in her classes to give for a fully healing experience.
Kassie Ayer
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Kassie is currently enrolled with Leading Yoga NYC for her 200hr certificate. She is looking forward to exploring her passion further and bringing the magic of yoga to her students. She teaches beginner/entry level classes suitable for students new to the practice.
Kassie is a mother and wife, has 2 dogs as well as 3 chickens and lives on a small plot of land in the country with her family.
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ShabdSangeet-Kaur
TAI CHI GUNG INSTRUCTOR
ShabdSangeet-Kaur teaches Tai Chi Gung that has been handed down master to student in an unbroken lineage from a Lamasery in Tibet started by Lao Tze over 3300 years ago. This gentle and powerful practice enhances one’s overall sense of well-being and longevity. She is the co-creator/producer of the Dancing Light Orchid Essences, Wild Divine, Sister Moon Flower, and Focalizing Enhancers essence lines. She offers private essence consultations, workshops, and essence infusion sessions. If you want to transform any aspect of your life, you won’t want to miss out on this!
Casey Robison
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Casey began to walk the yogic path in 2016, and loves her practice more every day. After years of experimentation and discovery, she has now received her 200 hour YTT from Keepers of the Earth, a yoga teacher school that focuses on traditional Hatha yogic practices and mystical arts. Casey is devoted to a practice that weaves together breath work, asana, and sweet sounds. She prays to create a container that will reach beyond the studio walls, allowing beginners and advanced practitioners alike to witness the deep remembrance of what it means to be human.
Casey has received a BS in Sustainable Agriculture from Unity College, has a certificate in Plant Spirit Medicine from Hyllantree, and is currently the Art Teacher for elementary and middle school Montessori students.
Lizzie Hogg
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Dee Zak
STUDIO ASSISTANT
Renee Fagan
MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA