Janel Norton isn’t just the business owner of Trinity Yoga Studio, she's also a veteran, having served in the US Air Force as a combat photojournalist. She previously served as press information officer and photojournalist for the United Nations, spending her early career documenting crises in Panama, Bosnia, and Liberia.

After 20 years as a photographer, Janel returned to school for her master’s degree from the University of South Florida. Upon graduating, she discovered how yoga helped her maintain balance and enrolled in a yoga teacher training program. Her newfound love of yoga—and teaching it—quickly turned into ownership of Trinity Yoga Studio. Janel credits the leadership and work ethic instilled during her military training as a large part of how she formed her path from US Air Force to business owner.

Eventually, Janel wanted to give back to other veterans like her which lead her to cofound the Veterans Alternative, a nonprofit organization designed to serve veterans experiencing trauma incurred while serving in the military. Janel now travels nationwide to provide yoga and iRest to first responders as part of the O2X Human Performance Team cofounded by two former Navy Seals, as well as at special operations retreats for The Brian Bill Foundation.