Melanie Yoga Therapy and Wellness
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  • Chair Yoga Class
  • CPR/First Aid Training
  • The Library

Melanie's Bio

Things about Me

  

I started my career in the music industry and absolutely loved it, but life took a turn. I found myself overwhelmed by a corporate job that was affecting my health, especially after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 35. As I recovered and searched for new opportunities, I enrolled in yoga teacher training, hoping to learn how to care for myself. By the end of my 200-hour training, I made a life-changing decision: I would not go back to the corporate world.

During my training, I began volunteering at the Loving Arms Cancer Support Group, offering meditation and gentle massage to cancer patients and their caregivers. This experience opened my eyes to the joy of helping others, and I knew I had found my true calling.

Yoga became a lifesaver for my body, especially in managing my arthritis. I wanted to understand why, so I pursued certification in "Yoga for Arthritis" with Dr. Steffany Moonaz from Johns Hopkins University. I then completed a 1,000-hour Yoga Therapy program under the guidance of Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. Over the past seven years, I’ve taught more than 10,000 hours of yoga, and I maintain my own daily practice.

Today, I work as a yoga therapist at an alcohol recovery center and teach classes at a senior living facility. I’m also certified to train people in Basic Life Support, First Aid, and CPR. I put these skills to the test by helping save the life of a collapsed jogger who went into cardiac arrest. The experience was deeply inspiring, and I was honored to receive a Citizen Lifesaving Award from the Cobb County Fire Department.

I’m passionate about teaching and serving my community. I believe that “we rise by lifting others,” and I live by that every day.

In my free time, I love music, dogs, audiobooks, podcasts, spending time with my family, and enjoying lazy Sundays.

My credentials

Expertise in Healing and Yoga Therapy:

Integrative and Complementary Holistic Practitioner 

With over a decade of experience, I offer specialized yoga therapy and holistic wellness services to meet a wide range of needs. My expertise includes:

  • Addiction Recovery: Providing support through yoga therapy to help individuals in recovery regain balance and strength, both mentally and physically.
  • Auto-Immune Diseases: Using therapeutic yoga techniques to manage conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis and other chronic illnesses.
  • Cardiovascular Health & Stroke Recovery: Tailored practices for individuals managing heart conditions and recovering from strokes, focusing on gentle movement and breathing exercises like Pranayama.
  • Back Pain & Joint Replacements: Specialized yoga for those dealing with back pain or recovering from hip and knee replacements, offering safe, therapeutic practices to restore mobility.
  • Cancer Patients and Caregivers: Deeply compassionate support through gentle Yoga for Cancer Patients and caregivers, designed to bring peace, comfort, and healing.
  • Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia: Yoga and meditation practices aimed at reducing anxiety, managing depression, and improving sleep quality.
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga: Offering a safe and inclusive space for healing, with experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and fostering an inclusive environment for all.
  • Seniors: Focused classes, including Chair Yoga and Gentle Yoga, designed to improve flexibility, strength, and balance for older adults.
  • Athletes & Musicians: Yoga therapy aimed at injury prevention, improving performance, and maintaining mental clarity.
  • Vinyasa Yoga & Hot Power Yoga: Dynamic practices for those seeking to build strength, endurance, and flexibility through flowing sequences.
  • Yin Yoga & Restorative Practices: Slower, meditative styles for deep stretching and relaxation, helping release tension from the body and mind.
  • ViniYoga: A highly adaptable form of yoga tailored to the unique needs of each individual, especially beneficial for therapeutic purposes.

School, Degree

Music Management Major

Once I graduated from college I worked in the music business for several years before becoming a yoga teacher.

Training, Experience

Rated as an "outstanding instructor" by clients.

 Achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 98% 

Trained and Mentored new hires at the Red Cross


Certified to teach the following classes.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED

Health and Safety for Coaches

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers 

Administering Emergency Oxygen & Naloxone  

Head, Neck, Muscle, Bone, Joint Injuries, and Splinting Instructor

First Aid for Severe Bleeding

Wilderness First Aid

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