About

I believe movement is a powerful and transformative force. One we can experiment with - flow with - be challenged by - and use as a doorway to our inner callings and truth. Movement has been a pivotal part of my personal health and growth journey. As a contemporary yoga and movement leader, I’m thrilled to share it with you!

I’m certified in yoga, meditation and pranayama (breath/energy-work) instruction and have trained with esteemed teachers at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. I’m also a public health educator holding a Masters Degree in Public Health from Grand Valley State University, specializing in health promotion and behavior change.

Before yoga and health, I worked as a news reporter, photographer and videographer, tobacco treatment specialist, public speaking coach, restaurant server and house-cleaner. In each role, I’ve sought to uplift and serve others. This purpose continues to fuel my work today.

I have tremendous gratitude for my teachers and mentors including Katie Brauer, Coby Kozlowski, Rhianna Leigh, Camille Grec, Yoganand Michael Carroll, Jurian Hughes, Kathy Junglas, Nanette Bowen, Heather Wallace, Carl Brown and others. I also have appreciation for Kristi Lynn and Kelly Sweet who took this site’s photographs.

I live in Northern Michigan with my husband, Will, our daughter, Donata, and our two vizslas, Sailor and Scout.

Affiliations & Partnerships

Luce, Mackinac, Alger & Schoolcraft District Health Dept. - Health Educator since June, 2020

St. Ignace Public Library - in partnership with since June, 2018

Mackinac County Wellness Coalition - facilitator & chair since Oct., 2018

Mackinac County Communities That Care Coalition - data & resource chair since June, 2020

Yoga Alliance, RYT-200 - since Nov., 2015

Kripalu Yoga and Ayurveda Association - member since Nov., 2015

The Yoga Professional Incubator with Katie Brauer - Oct. 2019-Oct. 2020 participant

Gros Cap School Board - trustee since Jan., 2021