Meet The Team

Amy Zellmer — Publisher + Editor-in-chief

Amy Zellmer (she/her) is Editor-in-chief of Midwest Yoga Magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Amy has a passion to spread the message that yoga is for every BODY, regardless of size or ability, and a mission to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of TBI. She has her 200RYT and is certified in trauma-informed yoga, chair yoga, LoveYourBrain yoga, and body-positive Yoga For All. In her free time, Amy enjoys road-tripping across the country visiting National Parks.

IG @amyzellmer @midwestyogamag

Kristen Brown — Editorial Assistant

Kristen Brown (she/her) is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and energy medicine practitioner who charges up her clients by syncing up their body/mind/spirit for work and life growth.
IG: @speakerkristen

Ian Hebeisen — Content Editor

Ian Hebeisen (he/him) is a writer based in the Twin Cities. Graduating in 2020 with a degree in Literature with a Writing Emphasis, Ian spends his time writing for The Brain Health Magazine and JUVEN Press. He also writes comics, zines, short stories, and poetry. He lives with his partner and two cats and enjoys playing board games and reading.

Lynn Garthwaite — Copy Editor

Lynn Garthwaite (she/her) is the author of ten books, including the Dirkle Smat Adventure book series, written especially for first and second-grade reading levels. She has also written three picture books for clients, including Radio Flyer and Shutterfly, and historic non-fiction for all ages titled Our States Have Crazy Shapes: Panhandles, Bootheels, Knobs, and Points. Just released in 2020 is the mystery/thriller novel Starless Midnight and an updated nursery rhyme book titled Childhood Rhymes for Modern Times. She is also a copyeditor for two magazines and a publisher.

Heide Woodworth — Creative Director

Heide Woodworth (she/her), a Minnesota native living in South Carolina, studied graphic design at Minneapolis Community and Technical College and has a BA in English, Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire with additional studies in photography. Currently, she is a stay-at-home parent fitting in creative work between bouts of running after her two lovely and busy children.

Mary McCallum — Director of Partnerships

Mary McCallum (she/her) is an E-RYT200 YACEP yoga instructor certified in Curvy Yoga, Accessible Yoga, Yoga for All, chair yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation. Mary helps discouraged folks find their way to safe and welcoming movement so they can enjoy more adventures, activities, and the big, bold lives they deserve. She loves educating her students to create a personal yoga practice that relieves pain, provides movement freedom, and amplifies emotional well being with every trip to the mat. Her goal is to create a fun, inclusive, supportive, and non-intimidating environment for all ages, sizes, and abilities. In her free time, Mary enjoys strength training, hiking, dancing, and learning how to DJ.

IG: @mary.mccallum

Reeve Klatt -- Contributor

Reeve Klatt (she/her) is a creative living in North Minneapolis. When she’s not writing, you can find her playing with her cats, teaching yoga, or digging in her garden.
IG: @reeve_klatt

Monica Delius -- Director of Sponsorships

Monica (she/her) is a yoga instructor and freelance writer. She is driven by a passion for making yoga accessible and enjoyable for individuals of all ages, particularly those in their mid-life and beyond. Her expertise extends to teaching chair yoga, catering to those who may face challenges practicing on a traditional mat.