Melanie Yoga & Wellness

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Melanie's Bio

Certified Yoga Therapist, Health & Wellness Educator

I began my professional journey in the music industry—a world I loved deeply. But after years in a high-pressure corporate environment, my health declined, and I was diagnosed with Sjögren’s Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia at age 35.

What started as a personal exploration of mind-body wellness quickly became a path of transformation. Yoga helped me manage my own symptoms, and over time, it became my way of helping others find relief, strength, and hope.

Today, I specialize in therapeutic yoga for autoimmune conditions and chronic illness, using evidence-informed tools to reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and support emotional well-being. I’m certified in Yoga for Arthritis by Dr. Steffany Moonaz and hold a 1,000-hour yoga therapy certification with Dr. Amy Wheeler.

I also serve on a clinical team in addiction and mental health care, offering trauma-sensitive yoga therapy to individuals in early recovery. Whether it's regulating the nervous system, reconnecting with the body, or simply finding moments of peace, my work is rooted in compassion and respect for each person's journey.

For older adults and seniors, I teach gentle, chair-supported yoga that improves balance, confidence, and connection. I’m especially proud of my work in senior living and memory care communities, where I’ve taught more than 5,000 classes.

In addition to yoga therapy, I’m certified to teach Basic Life Support, First Aid, and CPR—skills I used when I helped save a jogger’s life, an experience that led to receiving a Citizen Lifesaving Award from the Cobb County Fire Department.

When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me walking my dog, reading about health psychology, listening to podcasts, going to see live music.

My credentials

Integrative and Complementary Holistic Practitioner

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

Addiction Recovery: Supporting individuals in recovery through yoga therapy to restore balance and strength—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Auto-Immune Diseases: Using therapeutic yoga techniques to help manage conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis and other chronic illnesses.

Cardiovascular Health & Stroke Recovery: Tailored practices for those managing heart conditions or recovering from strokes, with a focus on gentle movement and breathwork, including Pranayama.

Back Pain & Joint Replacements: Specialized yoga for individuals dealing with back pain or recovering from hip and knee replacements, offering safe practices to restore mobility and function.

Cancer Patients and Caregivers: Compassionate support through gentle yoga designed to bring comfort, ease, and healing for patients and their caregivers.

Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia: Yoga and meditation practices aimed at reducing anxiety, managing depression, and improving sleep quality.

Trauma-Informed Yoga: Creating a safe and inclusive space for healing, with experience supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and fostering an environment where all feel welcome.

Seniors: Chair Yoga and Gentle Yoga classes to improve flexibility, strength, and balance, helping older adults maintain independence and vitality.

Athletes & Musicians: Yoga therapy focused on injury prevention, improving performance, and maintaining mental clarity.

Vinyasa & Hot Power Yoga: Dynamic practices designed to build strength, endurance, and flexibility through flowing sequences.

Yin & Restorative Yoga: Slower, meditative styles for deep stretching and relaxation, helping release tension from body and mind.

ViniYoga: Highly adaptable yoga tailored to the individual, particularly effective for therapeutic purposes.

Yoga for Arthritis: Specialized practices to improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life.

Corporate Wellness Programs and Retreats: Custom programs for workplaces to reduce stress, improve focus, and promote overall employee well-being, combining gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness practices.

Music Management Major

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

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

Melanie's Bio

Certified Yoga Therapist, Health & Wellness Educator

My credentials

Integrative and Complementary Holistic Practitioner

Music Management Major

Rated as an "outstanding instructor" by clients.

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Places you can find me to take a class

Melanie's Bio

Certified Yoga Therapist, Health & Wellness Educator

My credentials

Integrative and Complementary Holistic Practitioner

Music Management Major

Rated as an "outstanding instructor" by clients.

Photo Gallery

Places you can find me to take a class

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