FEEL BETTER, GET STRONGER AND MOVE MORE CONFIDENTLY!
About Me
Hi! I'm Liz Quinlisk, a licensed physical therapist and certified yoga teacher with a passion for helping older adults move safely, confidently and joyfully.
After years of working with seniors in physical therapy settings, I saw a major gap: many people wanted an ongoing, accessible exercise routine that was gentle, safe, and effective—but also strong enough to maintain independence and prevent decline. That's what inspired me to create my hybrid style of teaching.
I use a therapeutic and gentle approach in my teaching with a focus on promoting healthy aging through mindfulness, breath awareness, stress reduction and improving strength, balance, and mobility. I combine gentle yoga, chair yoga, physical therapy-informed strengthening, balance work, flexibility and mobility exercises into a supportive, easy to follow practice.
My classes are designed for real bodies, real limitations and real goals - not the unrealistic poses you often see in traditional yoga settings.
My mission is simple: to help you feel stronger, steadier, more flexible, and more capable in your everyday life.
Whether you're brand-new to exercise or looking to maintain your health as you age, I’m here to guide you with compassion, safety, and expertise.
Testimonials
"After years of back pain and courses of traditional physical therapy with little improvement, I decided to take a different approach. I had the good fortune to be introduced to Liz and her practice. Liz developed a personal yoga program for me that produced positive results. I finally found something that works! I couldn't be happier!!"
-Annette J. Private Yoga Student
"Liz is an excellent guide, offering many options for each pose. I love her online classes. They are keeping me limber."
-Linda W. Yoga Student
"I've participated in a few of Liz's online gentle yoga classes. WONDERFUL! She is helping many of us as we navigate this time of unknowns and uncertainties. Thank you Liz for sharing your gift of teaching yoga"
-Amy R. Yoga Student
"The session today was more than I expected. I sensed all six of us really got a lot out of it. A combination of relaxing, stretching, and peace. Your voice is so calming. The room was so lovely. I look forward to the five remaining weeks."
-Jackie S. Yoga Student
"I have done yoga throughout my life. Being able to do gentle yoga online and in person with Liz has been incredibly beneficial for my physical and emotional health. Her background as a Physical Therapist is very apparent in her lessons. She is very kind and welcoming. Her manner of communicating is clear and her voice is calming. I think anyone who is interested in improving their health and wellbeing would benefit from joining Liz’s classes either in person or online."
- Nancy Schure, Yoga Student
"I am so glad that I am taking Chair Yoga classes with Liz Quinlisk. The classes have improved my stress levels and especially my balance issues. She makes the class interesting while explaining which muscles we are using. The classes are never the same routine so it does not become boring! Not only can you take her classes in person she provides a website to practice on your own which is especially helpful. I would highly recommend taking Liz’s Chair yoga classes!!! I am grateful for her class!"
-Deb Gober, Yoga Student
"Your yoga has literally changed my life in a few short weeks. I know I already said thank you, but I wanted to tell you how it has impacted my physical and mental state! I was able to walk the golf course for 18 holes today with no pain and no loss of breath. I’ve been taking a cart to play golf for the last year and a half, because I felt weak and unable. It was embarrassing, because other ladies were walking the whole course while I rode in the cart. I was really feeling down about that. But now I am so excited to be feeling strong and able to do the things I did in my early 50s! 👏🏻🙏🏻💕 "
-Sandy S. Yoga Student
"I never expected to like it. Yoga to me meant flexibility and that’s not my strong suit. Liz is amazing. She is very encouraging and always offers modifications. This class has worked wonders for my arthritis. I feel so much better after a class. The benefits go beyond physical. It is one of my favorite hours of the week. You can quiet and focus your mind. I strongly recommend yoga with Liz to anyone. It will improve the quality of your life."
-Jane B. Yoga Student
"I love practicing yoga with a teacher who is also a physical therapist! I have knee and shoulder issues, so I greatly appreciate Liz's gentle classes that allow me to customize as needed. Liz has a very calming presence and clearly knows effective, safe ways for us to move our bodies during yoga class."
-Jennie M. Yoga Student
"Liz’s skilled instruction and personal warmth offer a healthy hour for your mind and body. I always leave her class feeling more relaxed and comfortably stretched. Having these opportunities, especially in this challenging time, is invaluable. Thank you Liz! 🙏🏻 "
-Lesley G. Yoga Student
"After years of back pain and courses of traditional physical therapy with little improvement, I decided to take a different approach. I had the good fortune to be introduced to Liz and her practice. Liz developed a personal yoga program for me that produced positive results. I finally found something that works! I couldn't be happier!!"
-Annette J. Private Yoga Student
"Liz is an excellent guide, offering many options for each pose. I love her online classes. They are keeping me limber."
-Linda W. Yoga Student
"I've participated in a few of Liz's online gentle yoga classes. WONDERFUL! She is helping many of us as we navigate this time of unknowns and uncertainties. Thank you Liz for sharing your gift of teaching yoga"
-Amy R. Yoga Student
"The session today was more than I expected. I sensed all six of us really got a lot out of it. A combination of relaxing, stretching, and peace. Your voice is so calming. The room was so lovely. I look forward to the five remaining weeks."
-Jackie S. Yoga Student
"I have done yoga throughout my life. Being able to do gentle yoga online and in person with Liz has been incredibly beneficial for my physical and emotional health. Her background as a Physical Therapist is very apparent in her lessons. She is very kind and welcoming. Her manner of communicating is clear and her voice is calming. I think anyone who is interested in improving their health and wellbeing would benefit from joining Liz’s classes either in person or online."
- Nancy Schure, Yoga Student
"I am so glad that I am taking Chair Yoga classes with Liz Quinlisk. The classes have improved my stress levels and especially my balance issues. She makes the class interesting while explaining which muscles we are using. The classes are never the same routine so it does not become boring! Not only can you take her classes in person she provides a website to practice on your own which is especially helpful. I would highly recommend taking Liz’s Chair yoga classes!!! I am grateful for her class!"
-Deb Gober, Yoga Student
"Your yoga has literally changed my life in a few short weeks. I know I already said thank you, but I wanted to tell you how it has impacted my physical and mental state! I was able to walk the golf course for 18 holes today with no pain and no loss of breath. I’ve been taking a cart to play golf for the last year and a half, because I felt weak and unable. It was embarrassing, because other ladies were walking the whole course while I rode in the cart. I was really feeling down about that. But now I am so excited to be feeling strong and able to do the things I did in my early 50s! 👏🏻🙏🏻💕 "
-Sandy S. Yoga Student
"I never expected to like it. Yoga to me meant flexibility and that’s not my strong suit. Liz is amazing. She is very encouraging and always offers modifications. This class has worked wonders for my arthritis. I feel so much better after a class. The benefits go beyond physical. It is one of my favorite hours of the week. You can quiet and focus your mind. I strongly recommend yoga with Liz to anyone. It will improve the quality of your life."
-Jane B. Yoga Student
"I love practicing yoga with a teacher who is also a physical therapist! I have knee and shoulder issues, so I greatly appreciate Liz's gentle classes that allow me to customize as needed. Liz has a very calming presence and clearly knows effective, safe ways for us to move our bodies during yoga class."
-Jennie M. Yoga Student
"Liz’s skilled instruction and personal warmth offer a healthy hour for your mind and body. I always leave her class feeling more relaxed and comfortably stretched. Having these opportunities, especially in this challenging time, is invaluable. Thank you Liz! 🙏🏻 "
-Lesley G. Yoga Student
"After years of back pain and courses of traditional physical therapy with little improvement, I decided to take a different approach. I had the good fortune to be introduced to Liz and her practice. Liz developed a personal yoga program for me that produced positive results. I finally found something that works! I couldn't be happier!!"
-Annette J. Private Yoga Student
"Liz is an excellent guide, offering many options for each pose. I love her online classes. They are keeping me limber."
-Linda W. Yoga Student
"I've participated in a few of Liz's online gentle yoga classes. WONDERFUL! She is helping many of us as we navigate this time of unknowns and uncertainties. Thank you Liz for sharing your gift of teaching yoga"
-Amy R. Yoga Student
"The session today was more than I expected. I sensed all six of us really got a lot out of it. A combination of relaxing, stretching, and peace. Your voice is so calming. The room was so lovely. I look forward to the five remaining weeks."
-Jackie S. Yoga Student
