Born and raised in Kapuskasing, Jessica is the owner and founder of Namaste Studio. Always wanting to help people and interested in Health Sciences, Jessica graduated from Biotechnology in 2003 and started working as a Laboratory Manager at the University of Ottawa's Neural Regeneration Laboratory. After more than 2 years of research and 2 published scientific articles, Jessica decided to move on to something new. Still wanting to help people in some way, she decided to become a Financial Advisor under an umbrella company but it wasn't long before she was hired as a Business Manager for a Toyota Lexus dealership. Winning great wages and owning everything she thought she ever wanted, she was still felt unfulfilled. So after 4 years and a life-altering event, she again decided it was time to move on. By this point, Jessica was quite interested in spirituality, had taken some Reiki courses and was on a new path before she could know it. This new energy brought on many changes, in no time her house was sold and she was on her way to living abroad. By this point, Jessica had become a Reiki Master, Crystal Therapist and Integrated Energy Therapist.

Once living in Costa Rica, she had to re-validate her passport, so she decided to travel throughout Nicaragua and ran into some travelling yoga instructors. Jessica had always enjoyed physical fitness and spirituality; having taken some yoga classes in the past, she knew she really liked yoga. After a short talk with the yogis, a spark was ignited. She immediately sought out places where she could learn to instruct and become a certified yoga instructor. About 3 months later, Jessica was sitting at Samasati, a vegetarian, mind, body and soul resort situated in the wet tropical jungle on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Enrolled in Marianne Wells' 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, another life-altering event. Marianne offered a strict and thorough program, focusing on proper alignment and postures.

Jessica has been a Certified 200-RYT since April of 2011. In May of 2011, she moved back to her hometown of Kapuskasing to be closer to her family. Her mother informed her of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and their Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program. This gave her the nudge she needed to make her dream a reality, although denied the grant once the business was almost complete, she is the now the proud owner and founder of Namaste Studio which opened in September of 2012 at 50 Riverside Drive in Kapuskasing, Ontario.

Lise was born and raised in the Kapuskasing area, she's a mother and grandmother.  She studied at St-Vincent Hospital in Ottawa, Northern College in Kapuskasing, and Hearst University. As an RN BA she enjoyed a long nursing career.

A traumatic experience in 2009 made her question her core beliefs and she soon found herself on the path to Spiritual Awakening. Lise is a Master Teacher in Reiki, Spiritual Vortex Therapy, Integrated Energy Therapy, Karuna Reiki, and Crystal Therapy.You can book healing sessions or learn different healing methods with her.Lise is also Namaste’s very own Moonbeam Medium. Contacting the spirit world to re-connect loved ones who have passed, to give closure to those searching for disappeared family members.Lise has the gift of sight and can scan the body for dis-ease. Come see Lise to get your chakras and aura balanced and her expertise to assist you in beginning or enhancing your personal journey on your Spiritual Path.

Debbie Blais was born and raised in Kapuskasing. She is the proud mother to two teenage daughters Katherine and Marie-Pier. After having worked in the dental field as a Dental Health Educator, Dental Assistant, and College Professor, Debbie happily became a stay-at-home Mom once her children were born. As an avid animal lover, she enjoys also being Mom to 4 fur babies.Debbie is passionate about writing and can often be found reading or with pen and paper in hand.

Her eclectic taste in music is reflected in her modest vinyl collection and her love for anything vintage can be seen throughout her home.Although with an already full plate to keep her busy, Debbie wanted to try something different. A position with Namaste Studio was the perfect way to add a new and enlightening layer to her life: "There I was, 47 years-old, applying for a position... The last job interview I had prepared for was in 1995. So needless to say, I was nervous but excited. And from the moment I sat down for the interview, it felt right. Working at Namaste has been a true blessing for which I am grateful everyday. The services and products we offer at Namaste touch every aspect of self-care ~ Body..Mind.. and Spirit. Everyday spent working with our amazing team at Namaste has been a pleasure, a learning experience and a gift.

We are family and together we put our heart and soul and knowledge into tending to the various needs of our amazing clients. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving you. It's been an incredible journey so far and truly enlightening.

Lisa was born and raised in Southern Ontario. She the proud mother of 3 children and grandmother of 3 adorable babies. Lisa graduated from Nursing in 1991 and moved up to Kapuskasing in 2006 to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. While working in Nursing, Lisa was offered a position as a Radio Host at the local station. After over a decade, she noticed that she needed a change. An opportunity arose, she saw a job posting at Namaste Studio and took the leap. Here's what she has to say:

"I spoke with Jessica and little did I know that that talk would change my life tenfold. Since joining the Family at Namaste Studio I’ve opened a whole New Chapter in My life. The learning is endless and I get more and more intrigued everyday. Learning about our Mind, Body & Soul and how we are all connected to everything. I’ve become a Reiki Master and can read Chakras. I plan to continue learning as the lessons come. You can’t help but enjoy working at Namaste Studio, the ambiance and the clientele are fabulous! And I’m looking forward to all the new things Namaste Studio has in store in the future."

So come out and meet Lisa, she's passionate, informed and looking to help you!