Frequently Asked Questions

Amy holds an MFA in Choreography from The Ohio State University and a BFA in Ballet from the University of Iowa.  She was a professor of Dance at Kenyan College, Otterbein University & The Ohio State University Mansfield. She danced professionally with The Dancers Studio in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; The Doris Repertoire Company in New York City; and Columbus Dance Theater in Columbus, Ohio. She retired from dance in 2004 when she started her career in the financial services industry.  She is currently a Managing Director of Investments with partner Joshua Woodby for The Arthur Woodby Financial Group at Wells Fargo Advisors  https://fa.wellsfargoadvisors.com/arthur-woodby/index.htm

I am an RYT® 200 Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Chair Yoga Instructor and Reiki level 1 certified from The Heartwood Yoga Institute in Bradenton, Florida.  I am currently in the process of obtaining my RYT® 500.  

In the 30 years I have been practicing, I feel it is important to recognize some of my teachers.  Iyengar teachers:Rodney Yee, Marcia Miller and Sara Wookey.  Asthanga teachers: Timothy Miller, David Svenson and Martha Marcom.  In the Columbus, Ohio area Jenna Durbin and the teachers at The Yoga Factory including Gwen Surratt, Betsy McGann, Beth Compton, Tammy Plaxico and Addie Grace Mehling. At the Heartwood Yoga Institute in Bradenton, Florida: Ginney and David Shaddock, Denver Clark, Rachel Belle, Bonnie Francis and Hannah Zak. 

Yoga has numerous physical and mental benefits, including increased flexibility, strength, and balance, reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep, and better overall health.  

I welcome students of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. I offer modifications and variations to make each class accessible to all.

My private lessons are one hour long.  My group classes are 75-minutes and my Workshops are 90-minutes and have a specific focus.