Dolphi Wertenbaker M.D., is a graduate of Columbia University and Cornell University Medical College. She is a certified Yoga Teacher Trainer in the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. Dr. Wertenbaker is a long-time student of Mr. TKV Desikachar and has been teaching yoga since 1985, with an emphasis on individual therapeutic work. She was a co-founder of Viniyoga America in 1986, and is a co-founder of Yoga as Therapy North American (YATNA). Students find that Dolphi’s teaching brings clarity, compassion and depth to the subject at hand.

Elizabeth Cunningham Bossart, M.A., holds Masters of Arts degrees in Ayurveda and Education and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Elizabeth graduated from the Mt. Madonna Institute of Ayurveda where she is now an Instructor in their Ayurveda Diploma program. Her primary mentor is Dr. Sarita Shrestha with other influential teachers including Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. R.H. Singh and Dr. John Douillard. Elizabeth is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and her clinical practice is based in San Francisco. She’s also trained in the yoga tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Mr. TKV Desikachar.

Dolphi Wertenbaker, M.D., C-IAYT

Dolphi Wertenbaker M.D., is a graduate of Columbia University and Cornell University Medical College. She is a certified Yoga Teacher Trainer in the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. Dr. Wertenbaker is a long-time student of Mr. TKV Desikachar and has been teaching yoga since 1985, with an emphasis on individual therapeutic work. She was a co-founder of Viniyoga America in 1986, and is a co-founder of Yoga as Therapy North American (YATNA). Students find that Dolphi’s teaching brings clarity, compassion and depth to the subject at hand.

Elizabeth Cunningham Bossart, M.A.

Elizabeth Cunningham Bossart, M.A., holds Masters of Arts degrees in Ayurveda and Education and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Elizabeth graduated from the Mt. Madonna Institute (MMI) of Ayurveda where she is now an Instructor in MMI’s Ayurveda Diploma program. Elizabeth also teaches classes on Ayurveda in the Bay Area and workshops around North America. Her primary mentor is Dr. Sarita Shrestha with other influential teachers including Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. R.H. Singh and Dr. John Douillard. Elizabeth is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and her clinical practice is based in San Francisco. She’s also trained in the yoga tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Mr. TKV Desikachar via the Healing Yoga Foundation in San Francisco’s 500 Hour Yoga Teaching Training program.

Chase Bossart, M.A., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500

Chase is a long time, private student of Mr. TKV Desikachar and has spent more than 4 years in Chennai studying yoga. An exceptionally clear communicator with extensive experience in the therapeutic application of yoga, Chase travels frequently to present workshops and trainings on a wide range of yoga and yoga therapy topics. Chase also regularly develops yoga interventions for scientific research. He formerly served as the Director of Therapy and Education at the Healing Yoga Foundation in San Francisco for 6+ years.

After over eleven years of full time teaching and facilitation in the Denver yoga industry it is a joy to bring my expertise to the amazing team here at the Yoga Well Institute.

I work with the team behind the scenes to bring you some of the best programming in this industry while also fostering Yoga Well’s relationships with our community.

Originally from Wyoming I have been fortunate enough to see the world many times over. Currently my husband and I live in a village of fifty people in Northern New Mexico where we work on our 200 year old adobe home, rescue cats, make art, and play in the dirt.

Originally a business consulting professional, my career pathway took me into the Digital Marketing world, where I worked for over 7 years with a wide range of clients from different areas.

My role encompasses the planning and managing of the marketing strategy, as well as advertising and website management.

I grew up and lived most of my life in Brazil and more recently moved to the USA, where I now live in Jackson, Mississippi. Two fun facts about me: I walk my cat on a leash and I was once a musician, I even had a video clip on MTV Brazil for some time.

My background stems from marketing, communications, project management, and wellness.

My role on the team is to ensure all current and new projects are running smoothly and completed on time. I’m a Chicago native currently residing in Bloomingdale, Illinois.

In my spare time, you can find me boxing, creating plant medicine blends, reading about spiritual development, or buying office supplies that I don’t need.

Eduardo Decker

Marketing Manager

Originally a business consulting professional, my career pathway took me into the Digital Marketing world, where I worked for over 7 years with a wide range of clients from different areas.

My role encompasses the planning and managing of the marketing strategy, as well as advertising and website management.

I grew up and lived most of my life in Brazil and more recently moved to the USA, where I now live in Jackson, Mississippi. Two fun facts about me: I walk my cat on a leash and I was once a musician, I even had a video clip on MTV Brazil for some time.

Jess Demshar

Offerings & Business Director

After over eleven years of full time teaching and facilitation in the Denver yoga industry it is a joy to bring my expertise to the amazing team here at the Yoga Well Institute.

I work with the team behind the scenes to bring you some of the best programming in this industry while also fostering Yoga Well’s relationships with our community.

Originally from Wyoming I have been fortunate enough to see the world many times over. Currently my husband and I live in a village of fifty people in Northern New Mexico where we work on our 200 year old adobe home, rescue cats, make art, and play in the dirt.