Finding Wholeness
Fifteen years of yoga, a master's degree, and personal challenges ignited a vision. Notice Wellness was born from a deep belief in the mind-body connection, offering yoga, therapy, and corporate well-being to foster holistic growth and lasting resilience.
A JOURNEY OF YOGA, THERAPY AND EMBODIMENT.
Danielle arnold
MA, LPC, RYT 200
Owner and Founder of Notice Wellness
she/her/hers
ENLIVEN, EXPLORE AND LIVE A LIFE EMBOIDED
Danielle is the owner of Notice Wellness, a unique space where modern science meets ancient wisdom, offering both yoga and psychotherapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree from the University of San Francisco and a certified yoga instructor specializing in therapeutic and trauma-informed practices. Danielle integrates embodied counseling and somatic therapy, combining traditional talk therapy with body-centered practices like breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to foster self-awareness and healing. With extensive experience counseling youth and adults, she addresses challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, social justice issues, and stress management. Danielle is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has worked in diverse settings, including outpatient treatment centers, schools, and homes. Using an integrative counseling approach, Danielle draws from multiple therapeutic models to tailor care to each client’s needs. She emphasizes nervous system regulation, helping clients balance their parasympathetic and sympathetic responses while cultivating a deeper connection to their physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. Having practiced yoga for over 14 years, Danielle believes yoga is a cornerstone for inner peace and personal growth. She is passionate about empowering others on their journey toward healing and well-being. MA University of San Francisco BA University of Santa Barbara Soulful Yoga Therapy Certification Certified 200hr Yoga Instructor Kids Yoga Certification Yin Yoga Certification
Our Team
Jessica Waytashek
RYT 200, Certified Health Coach, Wellness Coach, & Personal Trainer
Jessica has been in the health and wellness field for over a decade. She holds several yoga certifications and recently received her RYT200. She is also a Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Wellness Coach with NETA. She came to love yoga somewhat reluctantly by challenging herself to become a yoga teacher to help with stretching and cross training for endurance running. However, as her practice grew, her love for yoga did as well. As she noticed the benefits physically and mentally, she committed to growing and sharing the practice in the community through community education classes, studio classes, and special events. She believes that living a healthy lifestyle begins with maintaining a strong and fit body and those come in ALL sizes. She aims to provide a welcoming energy, encouragement and accessible options for all.
Melissa Owen
CYT 200
Melissa found her way to yoga around 2007 as a way to cross train for dance in the off- season. She began teaching Powerflow ( a combination of yoga and Pilates) in 2009 while attending college. She obtained her 200 hour yoga certification, yoga extension and 50 hr yoga sculpt certification in 2014 from Core Power Yoga. When she returned to the Brainerd Lakes area she taught Vinyasa and Sculpt for Nisswa Yoga for about 6 years. After a two year break to stay home with her littles she is so happy to be back in the studio teaching again. What began as a journey to maintain strength and flexibility for dance turned into a life-long passion. Melissa strives to create classes that are accessible for all ability levels. She values a practice that is strong and adventurous, yet mindful of what the body needs in that moment. Her goal is for students to feel safe to explore and ask questions and to leave more grounded and peaceful in body and mind.
Helene Danielson
CYT 200
Helene seeks to create balance in her yoga practice. A balance of breath and movement, softness and strength, energy and peace. The mat is a place to turn attention inward for both physical and mental well-being. Helene completed her training through the Yoga Center of Minneapolis (now the Yoga Center Retreat) in 2017 and has since been teaching in various capacities in the BLA. She brings a calming energy to her vinyasa classes and strives to create a practice where each person can find what they need.
Aftyn Arnold
100 hr Wonder Woman Certified Facilitator
Yoga Instructor
Aftyn grew up in Brainerd where she started to dive into yoga practices and hte life long journey of inner self work. Practicing abraod at various places such as Bali and Argentina, and having lived in Hawaii, her practice deepened. Aftyn's passion to bring people together also led her to become certified in Women Circle Facilitation. Aftyn continues to be a student of yoga and further her mindful self-exploration; embarking on a profound spiritual journey of personal growth.
