OUR STORY
Christina Adams-Harris
Founder of The Green Nook
Where plants and dance take root
Christina Adams-Harris is the Founder and CEO of The Green Nook — a wellness studio and plant boutique located in Escondido, thoughtfully designed to nurture connection, inspire movement, and create moments of peace within the community.
Born and raised in San Diego, Christina’s journey is a unique blend of creativity, business, and activism — all driven by her passion for cultivating spaces that feel good, inside and out. Her lifelong love of dance began with tap, ballet, and jazz at the age of four, and for a time, she also coached cheerleading, finding joy in supporting and uplifting others through teamwork and spirit.
Professionally, Christina’s path has taken her through real estate, accounting, and business management, equipping her with the structure and insight needed to build a purpose-driven brand. But her impact extends beyond entrepreneurship. As a dedicated community advocate, Christina is committed to social equity, environmental justice, and creating accessible, inclusive spaces for healing and collective care. Her activism is deeply woven into the heart of The Green Nook, where sustainability, representation, and wellness converge.
The Green Nook reflects Christina’s love for plants, movement, and community connection. It’s a space where nature is celebrated, wellness feels approachable, and people are encouraged to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect — with themselves and with others.
Her mission is rooted in transformation and care: to provide a welcoming environment where growth happens naturally, movement feels joyful, and everyone leaves feeling more grounded, empowered, and inspired.
Calei Marie
Studio Director | Professional Dancer | Instructor | Movement Healer
Calei Marie is a professional dancer, passionate instructor, and certified holistic healer with almost two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Her dance journey began early, attending performing arts schools throughout middle school, high school, and college — a path that shaped her artistry, discipline, and love for movement.
Trained in ballet, modern, contemporary, hip hop, and jazz funk, Calei’s versatility has taken her from the studio to the stage, performing with major artists like Daddy Yankee, Doechii, Rubi Rose, and Lexy Panterra. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Dance, blending technical excellence with industry experience.
Beyond performance, Calei is deeply passionate about the healing power of movement. She is a Certified Holistic Counselor with specialized certifications in Dance Movement Therapy, Somatic Healing, and Energy Work. Her classes offer more than just choreography — they are a safe space for self-expression, connection, and using dance as a tool for both joy and transformation.
Tony Quintero
Aceline Lapitan
Tony Quintero
Hip Hop Choreographer | Instructor | Performer
Tony Quintero is a San Diego-based hip hop choreographer, performer, and instructor with nearly two decades of experience in the dance world. Known for his raw energy, musicality, and passion for the culture, Tony has trained extensively across all styles of hip hop — from foundational grooves
Hip Hop Choreographer | Instructor | Performer
Tony Quintero is a San Diego-based hip hop choreographer, performer, and instructor with nearly two decades of experience in the dance world. Known for his raw energy, musicality, and passion for the culture, Tony has trained extensively across all styles of hip hop — from foundational grooves to intricate choreography.
Throughout his career, he’s performed in competitions, showcases, and directed multiple dance teams, helping dancers grow both individually and as a crew. His dedication to the craft runs deep, and today, he gives back by teaching and mentoring dancers of all levels — sharing not just moves, but the heart, history, and rhythm behind hip hop.
Tania Araoz
Aceline Lapitan
Tony Quintero
Dance Educator | Performer | Cultural Connector
Tania Araoz is an experienced dance educator and performer with over a decade of teaching across diverse age groups and cultural settings. Originally from Peru and now based in San Diego, Tania specializes in Latin dance styles including salsa, bachata, merengue, and Afro-Latin fusion, blendi
Dance Educator | Performer | Cultural Connector
Tania Araoz is an experienced dance educator and performer with over a decade of teaching across diverse age groups and cultural settings. Originally from Peru and now based in San Diego, Tania specializes in Latin dance styles including salsa, bachata, merengue, and Afro-Latin fusion, blending traditional and contemporary movements to create vibrant, culturally rich experiences. Her background also includes Peruvian folkloric dances, Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and basic ballet. With a degree in Art Education and a passion for preserving cultural heritage through movement, Tania is committed to inspiring confidence, coordination, and creativity in her students—whether in the studio, on stage, or in the community.
Aceline Lapitan
Aceline Lapitan
Aceline Lapitan
Heels Dance Educator | Performer
Aceline Lapitan is a passionate and versatile dancer who has been moving to the rhythm since childhood. Trained in a variety of styles and seasoned by years of performances across San Diego County, Aceline brings both experience and heart to every stage and studio.
For Aceline, dance isn’t just movement—it’s
Heels Dance Educator | Performer
Aceline Lapitan is a passionate and versatile dancer who has been moving to the rhythm since childhood. Trained in a variety of styles and seasoned by years of performances across San Diego County, Aceline brings both experience and heart to every stage and studio.
For Aceline, dance isn’t just movement—it’s a form of expression, empowerment, and connection. She’s grateful to live out her passion through performance and to have the opportunity to share her creativity with others. As an instructor, Aceline strives to create a space where dancers of all levels feel confident, empowered, and safe to explore their unique artistry.
Raziya Garnett
Carrigan James
Carrigan James
Yoga Instructor | Meditation Facilitator | Sound healer Holistic Practitioner/Coach & Herbalist
Raziya is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher with a deep-rooted passion for holistic healing and embodied wellness. She guides students through Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Hatha, Yin, and breathwork practices, weaving in crystal bowl sound healing to cre
Yoga Instructor | Meditation Facilitator | Sound healer Holistic Practitioner/Coach & Herbalist
Raziya is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher with a deep-rooted passion for holistic healing and embodied wellness. She guides students through Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Hatha, Yin, and breathwork practices, weaving in crystal bowl sound healing to create grounded, heart-centered experiences on the mat.
Raziya’s teaching is rooted in the intention of helping others cultivate safety, connection, and awareness in their bodies, breath, and nervous systems. With a lifestyle steeped in holistic health, herbalism, and somatic healing, she offers a space where movement becomes medicine and mindfulness supports deep restoration.
Whether you’re returning to yourself or exploring your practice for the first time, Raziya holds space with compassion, warmth, and authenticity.
Carrigan James
Carrigan James
Carrigan James
Yoga Instructor | Guide for Restorative Practice & Self-Connection
Carrigan James is a passionate yoga instructor trained in Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and Yoga Nidra. She integrates these modalities to support nervous system health, personal healing, and deeper self-connection. Carrigan creates inclusive spaces where all levels feel welcome to move, learn, and grow.
Torie Johnson
Carrigan James
Torie Johnson
Yoga Instructor | Guide for Restorative Practice & Self-Connection
With a double Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Dance Education, and over a decade of experience as a dance instructor, Torie brings a holistic and functional approach to movement. Torie became a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, certified in 2015, and loves guiding stude
Yoga Instructor | Guide for Restorative Practice & Self-Connection
With a double Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Dance Education, and over a decade of experience as a dance instructor, Torie brings a holistic and functional approach to movement. Torie became a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, certified in 2015, and loves guiding students through slow flow, Vinyasa, restorative, and yin practices that deepen the mind-body connection. Alongside teaching yoga and dance, Torie also is a Reiki Master Practitioner and sound healer, incorporating crystal and Tibetan singing bowls to support energetic balance and relaxation. During her dance career, Torie had the honor of dancing professionally with Boston Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and continues to share her passion for movement as a way to enhance quality of life. Outside the studio, you can find her outdoors-hiking, camping, or gardening—always moving, always connected to nature.