Angela D’Amore (Founder, Co-Owner) (she/her)
The Point East Boston Barre & Yoga was born out of Angela’s love for East Boston, as well as her passion for education and mind body wellness. “Growing up in East Boston, I always felt such a sense of gratitude and an urge to give back to a community that has given me so much” Her passion for Eastie runs deep, but she was always yearning for a place in the community to practice yoga and barre - which (until now!) did not exist. Angela is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and trained in barre. Angela lives on the North Shore with her husband and three beautiful daughters.
Jessica Drake (Instructor, Co-Owner) (she/her)
Jess was a cross country and track & field college athlete who discovered group fitness and yoga after college while seeking the exercise community she missed. Jess is an E-RYT200 Yoga Teacher and is trained in barre and HIIT-style classes. Her classes are strength-based, athletic, and will make you sweat! Jess works in biotech by day and serves on the board of a local dog rescue non-profit. She lives in the Eagle Hill neighborhood of Eastie with her husband, infant son, and two rescue dogs, Chip and Dale.
Jamie Rossi (she/her)
A lifelong dancer, Jamie discovered barre as a way to continue her passion and stay fit. Jamie's classes are upbeat, intense, and will leave you shaking! Jamie's big heart and welcoming smile will make you feel right at home in her classes. Whether it's your first barre class or 1,000th barre class, Jamie will challenge you to get out of your comfort zone. Jamie works in the medical field and lives in Winthrop with her daughter, and two Corgis.
Nikki McMaster-Martorano (she/her)
Nikki is a Trauma Informed, E-RYT, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher Trainer and Educator. When she is not teaching yoga she is a Boston Public Schools Physical Educator who strives to make whole body wellness accessible to all.
Nikki became curious about yoga when her career in education began and was amazed by the impact the practice had on her and her elementary school students. Inspired by the kids to learn more about the practice Nikki enrolled in YTT in the summer of 2018. Since then, she has been teaching yoga with an authentic, inclusive and anti-racist lens- always teaching what she’s practicing with an emphasis on being a lifelong learner and practitioner.
Her goal as a yoga teacher is to cultivate and offer an environment where students feel safe to develop a sense of agency over their practice, while honoring the roots and deep, ancient wisdom that this practice has to offer. Expect to move mindfully, explore yoga beyond asana (yoga poses) and develop a deeper connection between your mind, body and breath.
Devon Previte (she/her)
Devon is born and raised in East Boston Jeffries Point, MA. She has a passion for yoga, dance, health, fitness, fashion, children's psychology, and mental health awareness. Devon earned her 200 RYTT in 2014 under the mentorship of David Vendetti and Todd Skoglund. She received her BA in Child Studies from Lesley University in 2017. Devon has been practicing and teaching yoga for eight years and continues to learn/grow from the practice of yoga every day. Devon is also a model and a real estate agent in Boston. She is a total “people-pleaser!”
Jasmine Oh (she/her)
Houston-native Jasmine brought her love of vinyasa and power flows to Eastie, along with her beloved cat, Sunday. Jasmine uses her 5+ years of practice to curate creative flows that empower students to discover their own inner peace and physical potential through yoga. By day, UX designer. By downward dog, yogi.
Liz Pirrone (she/her)
Liz is a Boston-based fitness and wellness instructor. Growing up involved in dance, competitive cheerleading, and performing arts, Liz developed her love for movement and connection at an early age. Liz specializes in teaching Vinyasa, yoga Sculpt, Kick it by Eliza, Dance Cardio, and HIIT. Whether Liz is teaching a yoga sculpt class or a Kick it by Eliza class, you’ll find Liz’s classes to be creatively sequenced and choreographed to leave clients feeling alive, energized, and strong. Liz is known for her infectious energy, love for a killer playlist, and human connection.
Mikaela Macomber (she/her)
Mikaela has a strong passion for fitness and nutrition. She started as a student at The Point in July of 2023. Since then, she has been passionate about barre and was inspired to become an instructor. Mikaela loves barre because it pushes people to be present and challenges themselves at their own levels. She completed her Barre certification at The Point. She is excited to give everyone the same welcoming environment that first inspired her at The Point!
Crystal Rose (she/her)
Crystal Rose is 300 hour Vinyasa and Yin Yoga Teacher. Crystal has been practicing yoga and meditation for 15 years. Like many, she came to yoga to gain the physical benefits, but continued for the mental benefits and spiritual connection. Yoga allowed her to breath, stay happy and focused, both on and off the mat. She received her yoga certification from Wild Earth Yoga in Isla Mujeres. She also studied Ayurveda with Bhakti Center and is a Reiki Practitioner. She has a passion for breathwork, ayurvedic self care, energy work and all things Lunar. Her classes are intentional and powerful, but open to all-levels. Come practice yoga, breathe deeply & find peace of mind.
Holly DeMelo (she/her)
Holly DeMelo found a passion for yoga and other forms of exercise in her recovery. Her journey in sobriety began in 2010 and yoga has been used as a tool for self-regulation and stress management. She completed her 200 hour Vinyasa training at Providence Power Yoga in 2020. Holly works for a non-profit by day in addition to teaching movement, including spin and yoga. Holly brings a sense of gratitude combined with great enthusiasm to her classes!
Casey Silva (she/her)
Casey came to yoga in 2013 as a New Years resolution, after many years of ballet training which resulted in a serious back injury. Despite being the least flexible person in the room at that time, she fell in love with the way yoga made her feel, both physically and mentally, and just kept going back for more. In 2019, she was able to take several months off from her day job as a lawyer to travel in Central America and then complete her yoga teacher training with Soma Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. Casey aims to offer classes that are accessible to practitioners of all levels and is always happy to suggest modifications and options for various poses. Through thoughtful and creative sequencing, she encourages her students to listen to what their body needs, move mindfully, and connect deeply with themselves.
Saraa Basaria (she/her)
Saraa came back to her yoga mat after she was diagnosed with end-stage heart failure. She was living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), an internal and external life sustaining medical device, while waiting for a heart transplant. Through yoga, she found space to reflect on and process her journey and rebuild her mind-body connection. As of late 2023, Saraa is in remission and device free!
By day, Saraa is a lawyer at a pharmaceutical company. Saraa’s classes offer a nourishing combination of pranayama, meditation, movement, and affirmation. Saraa teaches through a lens of inclusion and accessibility. She hopes to cultivate an environment in which her students can connect with themselves and give their body what it needs.