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Hey there,
I'm Amber
I created the integrated athlete as a way for people to reach their physical and mental peak. In a world full of noise, I will guide you in using stillness to propel yourself forward.
I truly believe that yoga can help you find strength you never knew you had. I will show you how to use your breath along with subtle movement adjustments to find more ease and feel your best. With over 13 years of experience in athletics, I have seen people at their highest highs and lowest lows and know how to navigate between the two.
My goal is to be a relatable voice to bridge the competitive sport mindset with the slower yogic lifestyle to reach your full potential in life and on the field. In stillness, there is movement.
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My story
My first yoga class was in 2006 – I remember afterward looking at my friend and saying “Yea, I don’t think that’s for me”. Fast forward to my first job out of college where I was classically overworked and underpaid. I tried yoga again: I felt calmer, I felt happier, and I was a better version of myself.
As an athletic trainer, I started incorporating yoga poses and techniques into my treatment plans. I contemplated becoming a yoga instructor for years and finally took the leap in 2022. The first day of training, our teacher told us to cultivate a consistent meditation practice. My reaction again was, “Yea, I don’t think that’s for me”. Well, I sure was wrong about that. To my surprise, meditation has become an important part of my day, providing clarity and stillness in a full schedule.
My yoga journey has changed my life in ways I could never have anticipated. I look forward to fusing my background in injury prevention and rehabilitation with traditional yoga techniques to transform athletes.
I have worked with athletes across the board; soccer, fencing, tennis, cheerleading, lacrosse, volleyball, baseball and hockey. I have worked with national team athletes, Division I athletes, junior college athletes, high school athletes and junior hockey athletes. I have seen many injuries over my career; some that merely interfered, some that ended seasons. One of the most important lessons I have learned is to treat the athlete in a holistic way incorporating both the body and the mind in my treatment programs. Yoga is the perfect medium to help athletes reach their fullest potential.
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What can you expect from taking a yoga class with me? Fun, creative sequencing. Tailored programming to the individual’s unique needs. An innovative combination of yoga flow and conventional strengthening. Honest feedback. Expect inspirational quotes with a few swear words mixed in. My students will feel challenged, empowered and inspired after taking class. I will be your biggest cheerleader - a voice for change.
MY CREDENTIALS
RYT-200 by the Yoga Alliance​
BLS CPR and First Aid by the American Heart Association
Corrective Exercise Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine