502PY Teaching Team

Cat Crawford
Owner, E-RYT 500

Stephanie Kersting
Teaching Team Lead, E-RYT 200

Tina Zeller
Senior Teacher

Melissa Hutchins
Senior Teacher
Melissa just loves yoga and 502… she’s been hooked since her first visit in August 2014! Sharing her joy and excitement for yoga and the 502 community is one of her favorite things (this includes teaching every chance she gets). When she’s not having fun yoga-ing, she spends time with her family (including Henry and Bean, the French Bulldogs), friends, and works at Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Nicole Hess
Senior Teacher
Nicole discovered Power Vinyasa Yoga in 2014 where she fell in love with the 502PY community and practice. During the day you can find her at home caring for her young niece, two children, and working with individuals as a Wellness Coach. When not practicing on her mat, Nicole is enjoying the simple things with her awesome husband, kids, dogs and chickens while playing and working the country life.

Cami Glauser
Senior Teacher, E-RYT 200, YOD Certified

Carrie Keller
RYT 200, YACEP

Renee Beard
RYT 200, YACEP
After attending a Yoga of 12-Step Recovery class in 2016, Renee knew that teaching yoga was what she was meant to do. After receiving her 200-Hour certification from 502 Power Yoga in 2017, she has completed several additional yoga training, most notably in Y12SR (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery) and Yin Yoga. She is passionate about adapting and customizing poses to fit each unique body and champions having fun even if it’s uncomfortable and messy.

Stephanie Deetsch
RYT 200
Stephanie traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to receive her teacher training through the Africa Yoga Project in 2015. She returned to the 502PY community empowered and with a new sense of purpose—spreading connection and empowerment to all.

Agnese Smith
RYT 200, YOD Certified
Agnese was born and raised in Louisville, KY. She is a mother of four (almost grown) children. She is a 5th grade teacher in JCPS and has a special education background. Sharing the countless benefits of her yoga practice with others is her passion. When she is not on her mat or teaching in the studio, Agnese is watching her children’s collegiate and high school swim meets, camping or walking in the park. Agnese is a volunteer for JDRF and St. Michael Youth Ministry.

RaVone Wortham
RYT 200, YOD Certified


Rachel Kulp
RYT 200
Rachel was born and raised in Louisville, KY, and is a mother of two children; Maddie and Riley. Rachel began teaching yoga at 502PY in 2014 after getting certified in Hands-On Assisting and then graduating from 502PY’s teacher training. Her passion for teaching yoga led her to get several certifications such as kids yoga, special needs and autism yoga, pre and post-natal yoga. She has started the only family and youth studio in the city and state, Omies, 502’s neighbor in the Highlands.

Alison Cox
RYT 200, YOD Certified
Never being an athlete, but always a ball of nervous anxiety, Alison came to love the physicality of the power yoga practice, in addition to the innate calmness she began to feel on and off her mat as a result. Also a teacher with the Kentucky Yoga Initiative, Alison is passionate about bringing yoga to the Louisville community and making it accessible for all bodies. Outside of teaching yoga, Alison can be found working in marketing, reading every mystery/thriller novel she can get her hands on, and in the summer, stand-up paddleboarding on the beautiful waterways of Kentucky.

Corey Butler
RYT 200
Corey has been actively teaching both Yoga and Spin classes along the Gulf Coast for the past 8 years as a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama & Destin, Florida. She has felt such strength and grounding in her practice since starting at 502 Power Yoga and looks forward to supporting others to find power in their practice as well! Corey was born and raised in Louisville and is extremely excited to be back home with her two daughters and husband.

Nikki Tonini
RYT 200
Nikki began her Yoga journey in 2014 when 502 Power Yoga first opened. She fell in love with this methodology because it grounded her in her physical body and melted away anxiety. She adores the sense of community and connectedness she feels when she steps into the studio. She is a forever student learning every day from interactions with others. She is a registered surgical nurse and certified reiki practitioner. When Nikki is not working she enjoys live music, camping, and hiking because she feels most alive in nature.

Gina O'Brien
RYT 200, YOD Certified

Lauren Bension
RYT 200
Lauren moved to Louisville in 2008, and began practicing yoga in 2017. During a dark period in her life, the practice at 502 Power Yoga brought strength, structure, and a foundation to heal from emotional trauma. Yoga has opened Lauren up to love and to be loved the people around her. When she’s not on her mat, she’s with her wonderful man, his four kids, and their 3 giant dogs. Lauren also loves tending her garden, traveling the world, and all things food related.

Chloe O'Bryan
RYT 200
Chloe is a queer, nature-loving, always learning, passionate human who absolutely adores yoga and the 502PY community! They practically grew up at 502PY, joining the community at the age of 15. They strive to hold space in classes for what students may be going through in their lives. Chloe also enjoys bringing playfulness into class and trying on new shapes. Outside of yoga, they enjoy snuggling with their dog, Augie, admiring plants and mushrooms, being with the people they love, and exploring new things that ignite their inner fire.

Lauren Schulz
RYT 200

Sav Schenck
RYT 200 & ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Courtney Stine
RYT 200