Dr. Rachel Stricker is the owner and visionary of Elevate Medicine Collective. Rachel received her yoga certification from Authentic Yoga Teacher Training and Arizona Vedic Chant in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here she received a deep philosophical foundation with a focus on ashtanga, vinyasa and therapeutic yoga. She additionally received her certification in Buti Yoga in 2019. She has been teaching yoga for 14 years and practicing yoga for 20 years. Rachel's love for teaching stems from a belief in asana practice as a form of moving meditation and medicine, an opportunity for union with our highest self. In her personal practice, she loves the freedom of mind that is found through focus and discipline during a vigorous flow. Rachel is also a naturopathic physician, certified plant-based chef, and is currently working on her PhD in Quantum Science and Spirituality. All in all, she is a medicine woman and wisdom keeper, seamlessly weaving the web of integrative healing and elevated awakening within the spaces she holds.

Starfire is an experienced guide on the path to holistic well-being, drawing from her own journey of self-healing and resilience. Since triumphing over breast cancer in 2006, she has dedicated her life to empowering others through a fusion of healing modalities and intuitive wisdom. With an emphasis on trauma-informed care and somatic awareness, Starfire offers a unique blend of heart-centered practices aimed at nurturing the body, mind, and soul. Her approach is characterized by a deep commitment to fostering radiant health and facilitating profound connections to one’s true self and life purpose. As a 200 RYT, Starfire is trained in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Children’s Yoga, Laughter Yoga, and complementary practices in Celestial Communication and foundations of the Ayurvedic Woman. Through her experience as a harmonic healing guide, she often integrates energy healing, cosmic design, and sound healing practices into her classes.

Tori began consistently practicing yoga in 2020 and continued to peruse her 200 hour YTT in 2024. Her original intention was more so a mental practice versus a physical but over the years she has weaved between the two. Tori spends her days working on organic vegetable farms, which can be very physical so she has found that in these seasons, Yin and Restorative classes call to her. In the winter, her slower seasons, she focuses more on Yang practices. Tori is also very interested in yoga philosophy and origin. She intends to continue her yoga trainings and focus on Yoga Nidra in the upcoming year. Yoga has provided Tori with comfort in the now and the power of body mind connection.

Tori began consistently practicing yoga in 2020 and continued to peruse her 200 hour YTT in 2024. Her original intention was more so a mental practice versus a physical but over the years she has weaved between the two. Tori spends her days working on organic vegetable farms, which can be very physical so she has found that in these seasons, Yin and Restorative classes call to her. In the winter, her slower seasons, she focuses more on Yang practices. Tori is also very interested in yoga philosophy and origin. She intends to continue her yoga trainings and focus on Yoga Nidra in the upcoming year. Yoga has provided Tori with comfort in the now and the power of body mind connection.

Dr. Rachel Stricker is the owner and visionary of Elevate Medicine Collective. Rachel received her yoga certification from Authentic Yoga Teacher Training and Arizona Vedic Chant in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here she received a deep philosophical foundation with a focus on ashtanga, vinyasa and therapeutic yoga. She additionally received her certification in Buti Yoga in 2019. She has been teaching yoga for 14 years and practicing yoga for 20 years. Rachel's love for teaching stems from a belief in asana practice as a form of moving meditation and medicine, an opportunity for union with our highest self. In her personal practice, she loves the freedom of mind that is found through focus and discipline during a vigorous flow. Rachel is also a naturopathic physician, certified plant-based chef, and is currently working on her PhD in Quantum Science and Spirituality. All in all, she is a medicine woman and wisdom keeper, seamlessly weaving the web of integrative healing and elevated awakening within the spaces she holds.