Welcome! 

My name is Amy (she/her), I’m a certified yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist. I found yoga in high school after struggling with back issues that had me in and out of physical therapy. Once I found a steady yoga practice, my chronic back pain didn’t return (and still hasn’t!) That experience- along with the countless other benefits I felt- had me hooked! But something I began to notice was that a lot of people I spoke to about yoga felt a lot of intimidation by the practice. “I’m not flexible”, or “I have no idea what I’m doing” were things I heard far too often. My personal experiences told me that yoga was for everyone, every BODY. Strength, flexibility, and agility don’t matter-- there is a modification for every body type and there is so much more to yoga beyond the physical element-- so it was disheartening to realize that so many people were put off before they even got started. This lit the fire in me to become a teacher. I completed my certification program in California in 2012 and have continued my education between Chicago and Hawaii. My goal is to honor the history of the practice, help cultivate inclusivity in the yoga community and leave my students feeling empowered and inspired by all the ways yoga can enrich their life and meet them wherever they are.

Fast forward to 2019! Over the years I'd noticed the many ways yoga and massage compliment each other. I was hired to teach yoga in the lower level of a beautiful Spa called SpaTherape, and the owner Sara, a long time massage therapist and teacher, was so supportive and encouraged me to follow through with the licensing program. The pandemic slowed things down for me, but I finally completed school in 2021 and have been practicing ever since! I already find the practice so fascinating and rewarding. I’ve truly had some of the best mentors in the industry between my teachers, Sara, and my coworkers at the spa. I look forward to continuing to build my skills and knowledge and most of all, meeting and helping you!