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 team environment she missed. Jess is a 200 hour Registered 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 and two senior rescue dogs, Jack and Dale.
Carly Dammon
Carly values exercising with intention and connecting movement to breath. She teaches Barre, Pilates, and Strength & Sweat, and Dance Cardio. She has been moving and grooving since the age of two when she started dance and grew to compete nationally on multiple teams in her hometown in Texas. Her love for dance, intuitive sequencing, and passion for curating performance-enhancing playlists creates an environment sure to induce some dopamine. While her classes are accessible to all levels, they will challenge you and empower your entire body. You'll burn and then you'll breathe -she loves to end with a slow, restorative stretch. When she's not teaching, you can catch her pouring drinks at 36,000 feet as a flight attendant, taking martial arts classes at the Buddhist temple she lives in, or making herbal tea blends for her friends.
Nikki McMaster (she/her)
Nikki is a physical educator and fitness instructor striving to make wellness accessible to all. Since the summer of 2018 she has been teaching movement to humans big and small with a fun, inclusive and anti-racist lens.
Taylor Whitaker
After several years in the corporate marketing world, Taylor left her job and transformed her part-time yoga career into a full-time health and wellness passion. As a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, her work and research inspires her teachings with the latest and safest practices in mind-body medicine. Taylor teaches a variety of classes geared to all levels: vinyasa, core/power flow, HIIT, and one of the deeper more meditative practices, Restorative yoga.Her classes are about creating space, physically and mentally - with a goal that you will leave class feeling strong, nourished, rejuvenated, and ready to move through this journey of life! A true believer that “mental health requires just as much attention as the physical body.” Taylor lives in the Jeffries Point neighborhood in Eastie and is proud to be a part of the community that has grown so much here.
Liz Pirrone
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.
Devon Previte
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 also has a background in dance- she started dancing at the age of three and competed locally and nationally for ten years under the training of Eleanor Rubino & Paula Terenzi. 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!”
Crystal Rose
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.
Casey Silva (she/hers)
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.
Kim Fallon
I come to my mat each day with enthusiasm, humility, kindness, and presence. I want students to find their space on their mats to challenge their bodies, open their minds and expand their hearts. I offer students guidance through a vinyasa based flow class (the hotter the better if you ask me) moving our bodies breathe to movement, with lots of energy, love, and support along the way.
Jamie Rossi
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, husband, and two Corgis.
Holly DeMelo
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!