Chelisa began her yoga journey at Ritual in 2020, post a marital separation that turned her attention inward. The Ritual practice was so impactful to her healing journey that she decided to pursue teacher training in 2022 which afforded her the opportunity to assist and later teach at Ritual.

Off the mat, Chelisa has a background in the Biological Sciences. She currently manages Quality for a Stem Cell Laboratory that services Hematology/Oncology Patients. Her science background lends to her anatomical knowledge that informs her yoga teaching.