Meet the Team

Avani Jaya is an integrative wellness educator, yoga teacher, and founder of Soul Medicine, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and communities cultivate greater wellbeing, resilience, and connection.

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With a Bachelor's degree in Science and Business, Master's degrees in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership, and doctoral studies in Divinity and Herbal Medicine, Avani brings an uncommon breadth of education to more than two decades of study and practice across yoga, meditation, breathwork, contemplative traditions, consciousness, and integrative wellness.

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Her approach bridges evidence-informed practices with time-honored wisdom, grounded in the understanding that meaningful change becomes more possible when people have the safety, support, awareness, and practical tools to reconnect with themselves.

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Avani creates environments where people can slow down, restore balance, build resilience, and return to their lives with greater clarity, presence, and purpose.

Scout has been a pillar of the natural health industry for over 35 years. Her path was forged at the age of 17, driven by a deeply personal mission to find alternative wellness approaches after witnessing her mother’s battle with cancer. This experience ignited a lifelong passion for bridging the gap between traditional medicine and holistic nutrition.

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Scout holds a Master’s Degree in Holistic Nutrition and is a Certified Live Blood Cell Practitioner. She has earned the high regard of the local medical community, with many doctors referring patients to her for her specialized knowledge in nutritional imbalances and chronic illness. Whether she is performing Live Blood Cell Analysis, designing personal detox plans, or crafting organic meals in the cafe, Scout’s goal is to provide the tools and insight her clients need to reclaim an energy-filled life. To Scout, success is measured not in growth, but in the healing stories of the community she serves.

Ashlee is a dedicated wellness warrior and the heart of our cafe. Her journey into the world of yoga began in 2019, eventually leading her to join our team in 2021. Today, as a 250-hour certified yoga instructor with three years of teaching experience, Ashlee brings the same balance and intention she finds on the mat into every aspect of the cafe.

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As our Cafe Manager, Ashlee believes that food should nourish more than just the appetite. She is the creative force behind our menu’s "yummy goodness," infusing every dish and drink with positive affirmations to support the body’s well-being on a deeper level. To Ashlee, every guest is a friend, and every meal is an opportunity to uplift the community.