You see, I have Crohn’s Disease. I’ve had it my whole life. They say there’s no cure. It’s a torturous thing, and those affected suffer in silence. Nobody likes to talk about digestive problems.

For the first 34 years of my life I couldn’t eat most fruits or vegetables. No nuts, grains, coffee, red meat, wheat, dairy. I was in and out of the hospital and had to constantly juggle medications and their various side effects. It’s not like that anymore. You see, 5 years ago I became symptom free. Diet independent. I can eat whatever I’d like. No meds. No docs. I can have spinach and peanut butter and apples for the first time in my life.

With Yoga and Pilates, I changed my own physiology from the inside out. I have reclaimed my body. I have my life back. It wasn’t easy. Or fast. But doable. So now I practice 5 or 6 times a week so I can maintain my digestive health, manage chronic back pain, and live my best life.

I became a teacher and studio owner because I wanted to learn everything that I could from the best teachers in the world, and share it with everyone. I can say with certainty that practicing these styles of hot yoga and pilates will improve your life and give you your power back.