Between physical therapy, psychotherapy, and Western medicine, there is a gap. In that gap, there is an opportunity to bridge the space between: the mind-body-heart connection. This bridge is Yoga Therapy – where we cultivate practices that can access that holistic connection and reduce psychoemotional suffering.

Yoga Therapy is not meant to take the place of allopathic medicine. Instead, it is a complementary practice that can help clients holistically navigate both the physical and emotional events of chronic illness and daily life.

“Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.”
~ attributed to Haruki Murakami (among others)

Yoga Therapy is completely and uniquely customized to meet you where you are at – right now. It’s the opposite of a one-size-fits-all concept.

Yoga Therapy is collaborative! You are an active, centered co-creator of the practice. In fact, it doesn’t work without your participation! Together, we focus in on discovering the combination of tools that give you access to more ease, balance, and peace in your life.

We commonly think of yoga solely from a fitness perspective – postures and active movement; however, in Yoga Therapy we access the collective yoga toolbox! This “toolbox” does include postures and movement, but also often includes breathing practices, meditation, self-awareness/mindfulness techniques, intention/goal-setting, relaxation strategies, lifestyle habits/schedules, or affirmations.

Yoga Therapy practices rarely look like the “typical” yoga class you might have in mind. Yoga Therapy:
• focuses in on a specific issue or consideration
• involves home practices you explore between sessions
• is usually quite short (5-15 minutes) so it can fit into your day – I call it “yoga snacks”!
• includes education, exploration, and discovery

Yoga Therapy is frequently offered privately, one-on-one. However, it can also be offered in a small group setting focused on addressing a specific issue / condition.

Yoga Therapists do not diagnose or treat from the Western/allopathic medicine perspective. Many clients come to Yoga Therapy looking to augment their ongoing/existing treatment for an acute or chronic health condition.

Yoga Therapy is not me (the yoga therapist) telling you (the client) what to do. I am not an authority on your body. I am a guide with specific education and tools to share from the yogic lens. This work is invitational and explorational. You have 100 % agency and we create the work together!

Yoga Therapy is not a magic wand or pill. It is just one set of tools for self-empowerment, healing, and transformation. It takes your curiosity, compassion, and dedication to consistent practice for it to work.

Anyone can be a good candidate for Yoga Therapy. Yoga can help reduce stress, reduce pain, increase energy, stabilize mood, and improve sleep. It’s a holistic, whole-person approach to health, balance, and overall well-being.

That said, those with a specific health focus (such as arthritis, chronic pain, cancer, anxiety, or menopause – to name a few) who are keen to acquire tools specific to their condition may find Yoga Therapy a particularly potent addition to their wellness program.

Your minimum commitment is four (4) sessions with me. So your initial series is complete in 4-8 weeks.
• One session per week or every other week – either in-person or online.
• There is no obligation or commitment beyond these initial four sessions, but you are welcome to continue with me for as many follow-up sessions as you wish, at your own pace.

Here’s what it’s like:

1. Prior to our first session: Complete the online intake form.

2. Initial intake session (~2 hours): Discuss intake form, specific health concern(s), and goals for yoga therapy; postural & breath assessments; therapeutic yoga practice.

3. Three subsequent follow-up sessions (~1 hour): Check-in; time for questions/clarifications; therapeutic yoga practice.

4. Actionable Homework Items, aka “Yoga Snacks”: Based on each session, we agree on the coming week’s therapeutic home practice(s). These are commitments to yourself to take steps to meet your goals. This is possibly the most important step, as change does not happen without action – know as karma in the yoga world.

Sessions are currently available in-person (in Seattle) or online (from anywhere). I’m happy to offer several Seattle in-person options:

• Mondays & Fridays: Eastlake (@TPHC) – limited appts available btw 12-4p

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Seattle client home visits (limited availability)

• C-IAYT / Certified Yoga Therapist (1300+ hours of advanced study over 3+ years; graduated 2025)
• Certified Yoga Instructor (since 2013)
• Relax and Renew® Advanced Trainer through Judith Hanson Lasater (since 2018)
• 13+ years and 3,000+ hours of yoga teaching experience
• 1900+ hours of relevant yoga teacher training
• NASM™ Certified Personal Trainer (since 2020)

Private Yoga Therapy Foundations Series(Required for all new Yoga Therapy clients)

Private Yoga Therapy is initially offered as a 4-session Foundations Series, scheduled weekly or every other week. The investment for this initial series is $780. Payment can be made in full at the time of booking, or divided into three payments ($260 each at time of booking, first session, and third session).

The Foundations Series includes:

• Therapeutic intake + assessment (including postural + breath)

• Four private yoga therapy sessions tailored to your goals and needs: One 2-hour initial session, plus three 1-hour follow-up sessions

• Personalized home practices to support progress between sessions

• Personal support available between sessions

After completing the Foundations Series, continuing Yoga Therapy sessions are available at the ongoing rate (see below).

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Continuing Private Yoga Therapy Sessions*

• 60 minutes – $185

• 90 minutes – $250

*Continuing sessions are available after the Foundations Series is complete.

Yes, message me! Or, go ahead and schedule your free 30-minute exploratory call with me – via phone or video chat.

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