Some amazing humans who have helped make this dream a reality...
The One who started it all...
My daughter. She’s the reason I ever stepped into a yoga class.
I was pregnant with her when I was gifted a few free yoga sessions. During those classes, something incredible happened—I felt my very first real connection with my own body and with her, growing inside of me.
At just 20 years old, I hadn’t had the time to truly know myself before stepping into motherhood. But yoga began teaching me lessons I didn’t even know I needed. The most powerful one? It’s okay to go off the beaten path and create your own way.
My daughter became my greatest teacher in that lesson. She showed me that it’s okay to slow down. To stop and smell the flowers. To lay on the grass and look at the clouds. In a world that’s often noisy and rushed, she brings me back to what matters most—connection with myself and with her.
She is my first and greatest gift, and I am beyond proud of the amazing human she is becoming.
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The Man behind the scenes
The best person to have by my side—my biggest cheerleader and constant inspiration.
He lets me shine, supports my dreams, and is always there to help, whether it’s designing a website or tending the garden. I can always count on him to show up fully as my partner, my teammate, and my biggest fan.
Thank you for helping make my dreams come true and for always believing in me. You are truly one of a kind, and I am so grateful to call you mine.
The Creative party planner
A heartfelt thank you to the incredibly talented River Croteau-Hanson. She not only designed the logo for Freedom and Strength Yoga, but also captured many of the beautiful photos featured on our website.
River has now extended her creative talents into a small family-run party planning business. If you’re looking for a planner who can take your wildest ideas and turn them into reality, be sure to reach out to them!
The Sound Weaver
Diem is an incredibly talented and kind-hearted sound healer, and it has been a true honor to collaborate with her on multiple Deep Stretch & Sound Healing events.
Her calming presence and intuitive approach create a safe, grounding space where students can fully relax, release, and reconnect. Through the use of crystal singing bowls, chimes, drums, and other sacred instruments, Diem weaves immersive soundscapes that beautifully complement the practice of yoga.
Her ability to guide people into deep stillness and balance is something truly special. Together, we’ve shared these restorative experiences within our local community and beyond — including collaborating at Flow Fest 2025 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Each time we work together, Diem brings a sense of warmth, authenticity, and care that makes every class feel meaningful and memorable.
If you’d like to connect with Diem about Sound Healing sessions, be sure to click below, and I’ll be happy to pass your information along to her.