My Story

I was born and raised in Germany and have been calling Western North Carolina my home for 25 years.  I live with my husband and our two cats in Cullowhee, NC.

In 2006, I enrolled in a Yoga Teacher Training to learn more about yoga.  I fell in love and started teaching immediately.  Ten years later, I enrolled in an advanced Therapeutically-Oriented Yoga Teacher Training to expand my yoga knowledge.

Yoga led me to massage and in 2009, I became a Board Certified and NC Licensed Massage Therapist.  Since then, yoga and massage have played an integral part of my life.  I traveled to India to learn more about yoga.  I studied Thai Yoga Massage in Thailand.  Wherever I visit, I try to experience yoga and massage.  To share my knowledge, I teach continuing education courses to yoga instructors and massage therapists.  All courses are Yoga Alliance and NCBTMB approved.

After earning my Master’s Degree in Health Education, I began teaching Wellness and PE classes at Western Carolina University, as well as Southwestern Community College, where I had started my own journey 10 years prior.  I now assist in the Therapeutic Massage program and supervise student massage clinic.

Outside of yoga, massage, and teaching, I live a very active life that includes running, cycling, and hiking.  I love being outdoors and explore.  My biggest accomplishments include hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, and running the Chicago Marathon.

Check out my Schedule to find an in-person group fitness class that suits you or check out my Online offerings.

In Health,

Manu