Nancy has been studying yoga since 1995. It took only a few classes to have her "hooked on yoga". As soon as she realized what a wonderful experience it was, she knew that she would be practicing yoga for life. Nancy has always led a very active lifestyle. She was a cheerleader in high school, practiced and received her 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do in high school and college, and skied for many years. She has played tennis and racquetball for many years and is now an avid golfer. With several past knee injuries, Nancy realized that a different form of physical activity would suit her body in a more positive way. Yoga seemed to be a perfect fit to enhance her overall health and well being. She also discovered that Tai Chi was a perfect way to increase her study of martial arts in a more gentle way.
Nancy has been a practicing dental hygienist since 1975. She holds a B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Maryland and an M.A. degree in Human Resource Management from the George Washington University. She has always had a special interest in health and disease prevention. Her growing interest in yoga led her to study with Joseph and Lilian LePage in the Integrative Yoga Therapy teacher training program. After receiving her 200 hour certification, she continued her training and has now completed her 1000 hour Professional Yoga Therapist certification. She is a Second Degree Reiki practitioner and is certified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis and Tai Chi for Energy by Dr. Paul Lam. Nancy is committed to the concept of lifelong continuing education to provide her clients with the best possible wellness experience.
Nancy has been influenced by many wonderful Iyengar, Kripalu, and Anusara instructors through not only the Integrative Yoga Therapy Training but also through the many workshops she attends. Nancy has been teaching yoga since 1999 and is a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance. She has had the privilege of attending workshops, classes and conferences with many well known yogis and yoginis such as Rodney Yee, Dean Lerner, Roger Cole, Shiva Rae, Jonny Kest, Nicki Doane, Eddie Modestini, Paul Grilley, Sean Corne, Todd Norian, Scott Blossom, Betsey Downing, Judith Lasater, Stephanie Keach, Nischala Devi, Leslie Kaminoff, Mukunda Stiles, Rod Stryker, Elise Miller, Matthew Taylor, Robin Rothenberg, Larry Payne, Loren Fishman, M.D., Timothy McCall, M.D., and Joseph and Lilian LePage.
Nancy began to study Tai Chi in late 2008 learning the Sun style Tai Chi for Arthritis form. She became certified to teach in Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program in 2009, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis in 2009 and Tai Chi for Energy in 2011. She has also continued with her studies with an in depth study of the Sun 73 forms in 2010 and the Combined 42 forms in 2011. This summer and currently she is studying the 32 sword forms and Yang 24 forms.
Nancy currently teaches classes in the Osprey Cove Community in St. Marys and Kingsland,Georgia areas and Family Matters Counseling Center. She also works conjointly with clients of Family Matters Counseling Center with her yoga therapy practice. She presents workshops on different aspects of Yoga Therapy. She is truly appreciative of all of her wonderful students and friends that she has made through her connection with yoga and tai chi.
