Our Instructors

Jennifer Perko

Jen is a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor 200-RYT. She has been practicing yoga on and off for 16 years. Her love for yoga has lead her to open her own yoga studio, LUVIH Yoga Studio. Here at Luvih, she wants everyone to have a universal safe place to practice and grow. When Jen isn’t in the studio, she is a passionate hockey mom and a doting Dance/Cheer mom.

Lisa Turner-Fullmer

For as long as I can remember, I have loved bodies in motion. As a young girl, it manifested itself in ballet, studying under two exceptional teachers, Marguerite Duncan and Nancy Arcury of the North Coast Ballet Company (formerly known as The Cleveland Civic Ballet Company, Cleveland’s first professional ballet company). Yoga found me years after dancing had ended. I knew I had an inner calling but was unaware as to what was calling me. Yoga finds most of us when we are in need of change and transformation and I was no different. When I stepped into my first yoga class with Jane Ruddy, I knew life had set a new path in motion. I studied with Jane for a few years building the foundation of my yoga practice. But it was a move to Medina and finding Joanie Andrews of Half Moon Yoga that elevated my practice to new depths of awareness, philosophy and brought new challenges to my physical practice. On and off the mat my practice has flourished over the last several years at Half Moon. As a born seeker, I constantly strive to expand my knowledge and learn. The Russian Ballet technique ingrained as a dancer carries over into my individual yoga practice and teaching. I aspire to bring awareness to alignment, breath, musicality, and sequencing in each class. As an avid astrologer and student of astrology, my classes mirror the energy of the cosmos.

Gia Noggle

Gia is a 200 CYT.  Her love of yoga began in 2001, when she reaped the joys and benefits that yoga provide.  In 2019, she began focusing her practice on strong flows and was intrigued by how challenging certain asanas and sequences could be.  In Sept 2021, she decided to deepen her practice by enrolling in the 200 hour training and completed it in April 2022. Gia loves the way yoga provides clarity and a sense of wellbeing and enjoys sharing her practice with others. Gia also appreciates being outside in nature, talking about her cat, Tank and is a proud Air Force mom to her son, Haiden.

Shannon Gothro

September 12

Married with 4 beautiful children and 2 bonus kids. I was first introduced to yoga while serving on active duty in the early 20005. | practiced sporadically at home but had not yet established a consistent routine. In 2008, while working as an embalmer's assistant at Port Mortuary, yoga began to play a more significant role in my life. Since then, I have developed a beautiful practice that has provided me with numerous opportunities to heal from past trauma. Yoga helps me slow down and recognize the positives in my life, even on difficult days. The physical and mental strength I have gained inspired me to enroll in a Yoga Teacher Training program. I graduated in March of 2025 and promptly began working at Luvih in Massillon Ohio.

Sydney Schulz

Sydney Schulz - a certified yoga instructor (200-Hour YTT), Master-level Usui Reiki practitioner, and holder of a Master’s degree in Business Psychology. My approach to teaching yoga blends traditional movement and breathwork with energy healing and psychological insight, creating a holistic experience that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing.

My academic background in Business Psychology gives me a deep understanding of stress, motivation, and the mind-body connection—insights I weave into my classes and one-on-one sessions. As a new mom, I’ve learned the power of presence, patience, and adaptability, which have transformed my personal practice and teaching style.

Whether you're new to yoga or seeking deeper alignment in your body and life, I offer a grounded, nurturing space to reconnect with your breath, your body, and your truth.

I believe that healing and growth begin with self-awareness, and my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where others can reconnect with their inner strength, balance, and calm—no matter where they are on their journey.

Let’s grow together—on the mat and beyond.