Wellness Classes

Meet the Instructors

• Julie Markel, RYT-200, RCYT, Pilates Mat Level I, Kettlebell Level I

  Julie’s journey into wellness began through a lifelong connection to movement. Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, she was naturally drawn to nature, music, and meditation. After experiencing several injuries—and gaining firsthand perspective as a physical therapy patient—she developed a deep appreciation for the role movement plays in both physical and mental well-being. This awareness led her to the healing practices of Pilates and yoga, where she discovered not only recovery, but purpose. Today, she is passionate about offering inclusive practices that support all levels, ages, abilities, and interests.

  Julie is a registered 200-hour yoga teacher and a 95-hour children’s yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. She also holds a kettlebell level I certification and earned her Pilates Mat Level I certification from PHI Pilates Studio in Pittsburgh. She is currently completing coursework to become a trauma-informed yoga instructor, further expanding her ability to support students in a safe and compassionate environment.

  Her goal is to meet clients at a soul level—creating a space where individuals feel welcomed, accepted, and encouraged. Julie’s teaching style is skillful yet playful, incorporating props and thoughtful modifications to ensure a personalized and empowering class experience.

  Outside the studio, Julie enjoys live music and outdoor adventures with her husband, Austin, their three sons, and two dogs. True to her Pisces nature, she feels most at home near the water—whether boating, kayaking, or paddleboarding.
• Kara Baum

  Kara is a native West Virginian who grew up in Wheeling, WV. She is an herbalist with a passion for supporting her community’s health and well-being through natural practices. Kara shares her knowledge in a variety of ways—offering her products at local shops and the Ohio Valley Farmers Market, speaking on the effective use of herbs, working one-on-one with clients, and leading educational plant walks.

  Her goal is to empower individuals and families with a deeper understanding of plant medicine, helping them care for themselves through informed, holistic approaches to wellness.
• Lindsay Schooler

  Teaching trauma-informed, accessible, and inclusive yoga is central to Lindsay Schooler’s practice. Drawing from her life experiences and extensive yoga teacher training, she skillfully adapts each session to meet the individual needs of her clients—even within a group setting.

  Lindsay offers both public and private classes, as well as special events for yoga and paddleboarding in and around Wheeling, West Virginia. She is passionate about thoughtfully curating both one-on-one and group experiences that foster connection, confidence, and well-being.

  To learn more about her services or to get in touch, visit lindsayschooler.square.site.
• Steve Perdok, Sr

  T’ai chi and qigong instructor Steve Perdok, Sr. is an accomplished martial artist with extensive training in karate, t’ai chi, and qigong. With more than 40 years of experience teaching children, adults, and seniors, he has guided students in a variety of healthy arts and exercise practices.

  Most recently, Steve earned certification through Dr. Paul Lam’s T’ai Chi for Health Institute in t’ai chi for arthritis and fall prevention, further expanding his ability to support safe, accessible movement for all ages.
• Zack Templeton, RYT-200

  Zachary Templeton was born and raised in Wheeling, WV. He began his personal yoga practice nearly 15 years ago as a way to rehabilitate from chronic injury and burnout. Through that journey, he discovered the restorative and transformative power of yoga.

  In 2018, Zachary earned his 200-hour teaching certification from Heartwood Yoga Institute. He also holds additional certifications in aerial and yin yoga, allowing him to offer a diverse range of class experiences.

  Zachary teaches karma yoga, guiding students through routine practices that emphasize grounding, balance, and mindful connection.
• Holly Suter, MA, ERTY500, YACEP

  Holly is an Ohio Valley native who has lived in Southern California since 2003. She began her personal yoga journey two years earlier while a student at the University of Virginia.

  Today, Holly brings more than 3,200 hours of teaching experience and nearly 700 hours of advanced training, with specialty certifications in gentle yoga, chair yoga, and children’s yoga, among others. She has taught hundreds of students from across the United States and internationally, sharing practices that support accessibility, mindfulness, and overall well-being.

  For nine years, Holly served as the lead yoga and mindfulness teacher at a renowned wellness retreat featured in The New York Times and Travel + Leisure. She is also a Yoga Alliance–credentialed continuing education provider, training and mentoring fellow instructors.

  Now back in the Ohio Valley, Holly is grateful to be home and looks forward to serving her community through her teaching.
• Betsy Sweeny

  Betsy Sweeny has been teaching yoga for more than ten years. She completed her training in the Ashtanga tradition, though her teaching style draws from a variety of yogic practices and lineages.

  In recent years, Betsy has incorporated additional forms of energy work into her classes to support deeper relaxation and balance. She is Reiki I certified and is passionate about helping participants cultivate meaningful connections between mind, body, and spirit.
• Cat Connors

  Cat Connors serves as a manager at Skyline Kitchen & Bar and is Oglebay’s newest wellness instructor, bringing contagious energy to every cardio drumming class. This full-body, all-levels workout feels more like a dance party than exercise—blending movement, rhythm, and fun to get hearts pumping and spirits lifted. Over the past year and a half, she has taught adults, children, and families, creating an engaging and uplifting experience for all.

  Beyond Oglebay, Cat has worked as a substitute teacher in Ohio and Marshall counties since 2021. She is also the founder and “Chief Energizing Officer” of Positively Energized, launched in 2024 with exciting plans for continued growth.

  Most importantly, Cat is a proud mom to three accomplished children. After 15 years as a stay-at-home mother, she is thrilled to be back in the workforce and part of the Oglebay family.