meet our teachers
Our team is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where practitioners of all levels can thrive. We prioritize safety by offering thoughtful modifications, gentle adjustments, and crafting unique sequences tailored to individual needs. Each of our teachers continue to undergo trainings to stay current with continuing education, ensuring that we consistently deliver the highest quality instruction possible.
At Drift + Oak, inclusivity and accessibility aren't just buzzwords—they're guiding principles that shape every aspect of our studio experience. Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, we're here to meet you where you are and support you every step of the way.
Bianca Fantoni
As a teacher, Bianca is renowned for her meticulous focus on alignment and her ability to craft creative and engaging sequences that inspire and challenge her students. Continuously evolving in her craft, she remains committed to lifelong learning, regularly attending trainings and workshops to deepen her understanding of yoga and its transformative potential. Her latest endeavor includes a 300-hour training with Briohny Smith of Aligned Yoga School, enriching her teaching with fresh insights and techniques.
Bianca's dedication to sharing the gift of yoga extends beyond weekly classes. This year, she launched her own Yoga Teacher Training program, empowering aspiring instructors to embark on their own journey of teaching and self-discovery.
When she's not guiding students on the mat, Bianca embraces her role as a devoted mother to her 8-year-old son and two 4-year-old daughters, whom she homeschools with love and dedication. She finds joy in cooking for her loved ones and taking her children on new adventures.
Grounded in her nurturing spirit and guided by her intuitive Cancer sun sign, Bianca's greatest passions lies in caring for others, both on and off the mat.
Al Dewsnap
Al first started practicing yoga during her time as a very stressed undergrad at UMass Amherst, and was instantly moved and inspired by how much it helped to ground her through a challenging and busy season of life. Soon after, Al took an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training, which formally introduced her to the art of meditation and how the practice translates to situations off the mat. Yoga and mindfulness have since become a cornerstone of her wellbeing, and as her practice deepened, so did her desire to share it with others. Al completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Common Ground Yoga in 2020. As a yoga teacher, she is inspired by creative and powerful, yet nurturing flow sequences that challenge and inspire students to get to know the strong, resilient warrior within and cultivate empowered habits of self-care. She guides students with the intention to coordinate movement with breath, to bring awareness to our inner world, become more in-tune with the body, and to remain grounded and balanced in the face of challenges both on and off the mat.
Off the yoga mat, Al enjoys many other forms of fitness, including running, cycling, hiking, kickboxing, and paddleboarding. She is a bookworm, a baker, and currently a graduate student at Regis College working towards her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling.
Amy Booth
Amy has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years. Her belief in fitness is that it helps to maintain a high level of health. She prides herself on aging, staying fit and overall health. Her classes promote strength both physically and mentally. Amy has a Master of Education in Health Education and is currently working on a Master of Education in Nutrition. She is a full-time Professor of Healthcare at a local community college in Worcester, MA. She’s also a licensed Dental Hygienist but not currently practicing. Amy teaches Spin, Barre, Mat Pilates, Sculpt, and is certified to teach SplasHIIT (interval training in the water). The yoga studio is the perfect place to promote Barre and Sculpting to strengthen your core and supporting muscles for yoga. Amy is also Bianca’s Mom. She has been an integral part of Bianca’s dream becoming a reality. In her spare time, Amy can be found on outside her bicycle, fundraising to find a cure for Diabetes or spending time with her grandchildren.
Becka Dubovsky
Becka discovered yoga while studying at the University of New Hampshire. It was during that time, when she found a need to create more space in her body and mind to connect deeper with her surroundings and lessen anxiety. After practicing consistently post grad, she fell in love with vinyasa flow and its mindful flowy movement, leaving every class feeling inspired and more in tune with herself. She finds that yoga is a remedy for anxiety and depression, where one can fully let go without any judgements or expectations. Her approach is to offer a comforting, yet challenging pace for students to explore the beauty and complexity that is the self. In her classes, you can expect a smooth tempo and a curated playlist to match the vibe.
Off the mat, Becka enjoys cooking, hiking, going to the beach, hanging out with her Grammy, and snowboarding!
Cathy Kilcoyne
Cathy believes you don’t find yoga, yoga finds you! Yoga found Cathy later in life and everyday day is better than the last. Yoga led to transcendental meditation which led to becoming a Reiki Master which led to teaching veterans and first responders. In addition to her 200 RYT training, Cathy is trained in Yoga Warriors and Level 1 Warriors at Ease. As a special education teacher and Director of Student Services for a public school district, Cathy has been teaching and leading social emotional learning and development in students and staff. Yoga, meditation and Reiki are extensions of this work. The use of props and hand on assists with yoga students enhances their experience in Cathy’s classes.
Christine Duft
Christine started her yoga journey 20 years ago with a class offered at her gym. It was love at first flight! To further her knowledge, she later pursued her teacher training in power vinyasa at Health Yoga Life in Boston. During the pandemic she taught a free online class to coworkers in efforts to create a community through yoga and get people moving in creative ways. Her style draws upon several types of yoga, with a passion for powerful flows. She loves how yoga can be strengthening, but also how it keeps her physically and mentally healthy for everyday life.
Madi Conley
As a former college athlete, Madi learned the benefits of being physically fit. In the sport of Rugby, she found a level of strength she didn’t know she could achieve. It was during this time, Madi started to seek a kinder and gentler way to grow and strengthen her mind and body. Yoga has challenged her physically and mentally, providing a new lens and perspective. The balance and flow learned on her mat continues to be incorporated in her teachings and life. As a long-time yoga practitioner and teacher, Madi focuses on teaching a traditional vinyasa flow. Her classes combine sweaty vinyasa with soothing restorative poses. She emphasizes alignment and breath work. Classes often include elements of meditation and are infused with a connection to nature.
Mary Pratt
Mary is an experienced E-500hr instructor and started teaching yoga in 2013. Mary has been trained in flow, restorative, yin, gentle, and meditative practices. While Mary loves the movement and practice of Yoga, she has also felt the positive impact on her mental space. In addition, Mary has studied mindfulness and self-compassion; this insight flows into her classes, workshops, and retreats. Nourishment, connection, and calm are at the core of Mary’s teaching.
Mary is also an herbalist. She has created a line of herbal teas through her work as an herbalist. Mary is studying to become a Mental Health Counselor and will complete her graduate program in 2024.
Mary loves to be outside in nature, hiking on a trail, playing with plants, time at the ocean, or walking her dog. In addition, she loves to read, spend time with her family and friends, travel, and explore recipes in the kitchen.