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The Movement Mentality Podcast with Missy Bunch

Ep. 23 Navigating the Virtual Yoga Landscape with Francesca Cervero

Missy sits down with seasoned yoga educator Francesca Cervero to explore what it takes to build a sustainable, values-led teaching business in the virtual world. Francesca has been teaching private yoga full-time since 2005 and training other yoga teachers since 2012, and in this conversation, she shares lessons learned from decades in the industry.

They discuss the evolution of yoga instruction post-COVID, how to remain financially viable without compromising your values, and what it really means to serve your clients with presence and care. If you're a movement teacher trying to navigate the online space without burning out or selling out, this episode offers grounded, practical insight.

In this episode

·  03:45 - Francesca’s path from ballet dancer to yoga teacher

·  05:32 - Why the pandemic accelerated much-needed change in the yoga world

·  07:00 - The magic and nuance of private yoga instruction

·  10:14 - Why “make more money” isn’t the right goal for every teacher

·  12:33 - How to structure pricing to reflect your values

·  14:05 - Staying off social media - and still having a thriving business

·  17:10 - Francesca’s honest take on email marketing and business coaching

·  20:55 - Teaching clients in larger bodies, pain, or pregnancy with integrity

·  24:18 - Serving versus selling: how Francesca reframes online business

·  29:40 - Yoga as a therapeutic tool for nervous system support

·  33:10 - The hardest lesson learned in 20 years of teaching

Quotes

• “I think the way we show up as teachers and space holders matters even more than what we teach.” [20:55]
 • “I don’t need a million followers to have a thriving business. I need trust.” [14:05]
 • “Let your values be the GPS for how you grow your teaching practice.” [12:33]

Connect with Missy & Francesca

·       missybunch.com.

·       Instagram: @missybunch15.

·       Instagram: @themovementmentality

·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co

·       Francesca's IG @francescacervero

• Francesca Cervero Website: francescacervero.com
• Francesca’s Podcast: The Mentor Sessions

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 15 years. As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury r

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Ep. 22 What's The Point?

In this solo episode, Missy tackles one of the most common questions plaguing online entrepreneurs and creators: What’s the point? She speaks candidly about the emotional rollercoaster of being consistent online, the stories we tell ourselves, and the real reasons we feel blocked when it comes to showing up. Using personal experiences, client anecdotes, and lessons from the Landmark Forum, Missy unpacks the deeper reasons why showing up matters and why your voice - yes, yours - is needed in the world.

Whether you're a movement pro, a business owner, or a human trying to be more visible in your work, this episode is your permission slip to stay the course, honor your word, and keep hitting “publish.”

In this episode

01:00 - The question that sparked this episode: "Does anyone even care?"
 03:10 - Landmark teaching: feelings don’t excuse breaking your word
 04:22 - Why vague messaging fails and clarity builds trust
 05:13 - Who do you help and how do you help them?
 06:45 - Don't deviate: your feelings are separate from your commitment
 07:28 - Social media is part of the job if you choose it
 08:58 - Bad posts, flops, and why Missy doesn’t take it personally
 10:00 - Instagram as a “Spotify playlist” - curating trust at first glance
 12:26 - Referral breakdown: how a missing neuro post cost someone a client
 15:34 - Use your phone and notes app to make marketing easier
 17:46 - You were given gifts - why are you hiding them?
 21:41 - The truth: those “what’s the point?” thoughts never fully go away

Quotes

• “Your feelings have nothing to do with what you promised you would do.” [03:10]
 • “If you know who you help and how you help them, you're going to be okay. Just don’t deviate from the plan.” [15:34]
 • “The point of you posting is to make a difference for people in a way that you were not made a difference for.” [17:22]

Connect with Missy & Sydney

·       missybunch.com.

·       Instagram: @missybunch15.

·       Instagram: @themovementmentality

·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

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Ep. 21 From IT to Neuro Training: Matt Bush's Journey

In this powerful conversation, Missy sits down with internationally recognized neuro performance coach Matt Bush to explore why understanding how your brain works should be for everyone, not just medical professionals.

Matt shares his journey from applied neurology and sport science to becoming a movement educator for everyday humans, elite athletes, and recovering patients alike. He unpacks how the brain drives everything we do - from physical pain to emotional states - and why nervous system training is the next frontier in sustainable wellness.

This episode is a must-listen for coaches, clinicians, athletes, and anyone ready to move better, feel better, and think more clearly.

In this episode

03:20 - Matt’s origin story: sport science, injuries, and discovering neurology
 08:12 - What is applied neurology and why does it matter?
 10:45 - How pain is not always structural - it’s often a brain issue
 14:30 - Why we must train the brain just like the body
 18:50 - The normal aging process vs. what’s actually possible
 22:32 - “Everyone has a brain - they need to know how to use it.”
 26:05 - Movement and neuroplasticity: what’s happening in the brain
 30:10 - Missy’s story: recovering from trauma through movement
 35:55 - Practical tools for training the brain at home
 41:00 - Matt’s final advice: trust your body, train your brain

Quotes

• “Everybody has a brain - they need to know how to use it.” [22:32]
 • “Just like you wouldn’t wait until a heart attack to start doing cardio, you shouldn’t wait until a cognitive decline to train your brain.” [14:35]
 • “We’re not just movement machines. We’re sensory beings. And our brain is always listening.” [35:55]

Connect with Missy & Sydney

·       missybunch.com.

·       Instagram: @missybunch15.

·       Instagram: @themovementmentality

·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co

·       Next Level Neuro Website

·       Instagram: @nextlevelneuro

·       Facebook: @nextlevelneuro

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

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Ep. 20 Imperfect Consistency - with Gilliam Brown

In this heartfelt and energizing episode, Missy Bunch welcomes Gilliam Brown—a movement specialist, wellness leader, and mom of three—for a candid conversation about what it really takes to stay consistent in a wellness practice while navigating the chaos of life. Gill shares how she’s learned to embrace “imperfect consistency,” the difference between flexibility and excuses, and how movement has become her lifeline through motherhood and business building.

This episode is full of real talk about creating momentum, parenting with grace, and showing up for yourself in a way that actually works.

In this episode

02:48 - Gill’s journey: from marathon training to motherhood
 06:23 - Why “showing up” looks different every day
 08:10 - The myth of motivation and how discipline actually works
 10:44 - Letting go of perfection and embracing “imperfect consistency”
 13:30 - How movement supports emotional regulation and mental clarity
 16:05 - Morning routine reality check: what’s doable for a mom of three
 20:21 - Tracking progress without the pressure
 22:40 - How to reset after falling off the wagon
 27:01 - What Gill tells her clients who “don’t have time”
 30:15 - Advice for moms who want to stay active and feel empowered

Quotes

·       “I used to think if I couldn’t do it perfectly, it wasn’t worth doing. Now I know that showing up imperfectly is the win.” [07:56]

·       “Movement has become my therapy, my meditation, and my anchor. It’s not about changing how I look—it’s about how I feel.” [13:35]

·       “You don’t need to ‘start over.’ You just need to take the next step.” [22:42]

Connect with Missy & Sydney

·       missybunch.com.

·       Instagram: @missybunch15.

·       Instagram: @themovementmentality

·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co

• Connect with Gilliam on Instagram: @giltdubs

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

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with Missy Bunch

Ep. 19 - Meet my husband! 

In this intimate and inspiring episode, Missy sits down with her husband, Ryan Steenrod, to talk about his winding path from bartender to brick-and-mortar gym owner to six-figure virtual corporate wellness coach. They dive into his origin story in the movement industry, lessons learned from running a gym, their early entrepreneurial days as a couple, and how they’ve designed a family-first life and business together.

This conversation is full of heartfelt reflections, real-talk business lessons, and advice for movement professionals looking to expand their impact without burning out.

In this episode

03:00 - Ryan’s journey from unhealthy college student to movement professional
 06:59 - The flight of stairs that sparked a life transformation
 09:00 - First triathlon: cramps, heat stroke, and a life-defining decision
 13:23 - Discovering kettlebells and the philosophy that shaped his gym
 15:13 - Gym ownership realities: high overhead and relentless hustle
 21:20 - Pivoting during COVID: entering the corporate wellness world
 25:00 - Why office wellness fails and how Ryan’s approach is different
 29:09 - Tactical tips for coaches wanting to get into corporate wellness
 36:00 - Building a life by design: how Missy and Ryan support each other’s businesses
 41:22 - Advice to his younger self: it’s all figureoutable, just keep going

Quotes

·       “I shouldn't be winded after this flight of stairs.” [07:00]

·       “You might be making money, but you’ll never make enough money if your overhead is too high.” [20:00]

·       “Go do hard things. Get the reps in. There's no substitute for time spent with real people.” [44:58]

Connect with Missy & Sydney

·       missybunch.com.

·       Instagram: @missybunch15.

·       Instagram: @themovementmentality

·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co

·       Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: Ryan Steenrod

·       Email Ryan [email protected]

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

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Ep. 18 - Exciting News!

In this raw and heartfelt solo episode, Missy Bunch shares her personal journey of pregnancy, loss, healing, and hope as she announces her third pregnancy. She opens up about the physical and emotional rollercoaster of her past pregnancies, including two miscarriages and a C-section birth and reflects on how these deeply human experiences have shaped her understanding of the body, grief, and resilience. From passing a placenta in her shower to advocating for ceremony and healing after loss, Missy reminds us that being strong doesn’t mean being untouched by pain it means moving through it with presence and power.

Whether you’re a parent, a movement professional, or simply someone walking through a season of change, this episode will resonate.

In this episode

01:55 - Pregnancy announcement: Baby #3 is on the way

03:39 - First trimester comparison: exhaustion vs. nonstop vomiting

05:00 - What it means to be a “geriatric pregnancy” in the medical world

06:56 - The first miscarriage: shock, grief, and learning what health doesn’t protect

08:01 - Unplanned C-section and the identity unraveling that followed

09:49 - The second miscarriage: labor at home, fainting, and raw humanity

13:50 - Ceremony and connection: honoring the lost babies with love and reverence

16:00 - This pregnancy: why Missy waited to announce, and what’s different this time

17:20 - Preparing for birth, motherhood, and a new chapter

Quotes

·       “I didn’t think someone like me could miscarry. I thought if you were healthy, that just couldn’t happen.”

·       “I basically did the full spectrum of labor. No drugs… all the way to surgery. And I’m still healing from that.”

·       “The body is miraculous and beautiful… and painful. But it will carry you through.”

Connect with Missy & Sydney

·       missybunch.com.

·       Instagram: @missybunch15.

·       Instagram: @themovementmentality

·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

The Movement Mentality Podcast

with Missy Bunch

Ep. 17 - From Bodybuilding to Healing: A Transformation Story with Jerame Mudick

In this grounding and expansive episode, Missy welcomes somatic guide and breathwork facilitator Jerame Mudick to The Movement Mentality Podcast. They explore what it means to come home to the body, the unexpected grief of healing, and why slowing down is essential for true transformation. Jerame opens up about his journey from fitness and functional health into deep somatic work and trauma resolution. This conversation weaves together personal evolution, nervous system wisdom, and the spiritual initiation of remembering who you are beneath your patterns. If you’re craving depth, stillness, and a return to your truth—this episode is for you.

In this episode

·       03:10 - Jerame’s origin story: From personal training to body-based healing

·       07:42 - What happens when slowing down feels threatening

·       13:15 - Fitness as a coping mechanism and how the body finally said “no”

·       20:10 - Surrender as the sacred threshold: what comes after the breakdown

·       28:02 - Why we can’t “logic” our way into regulation

·       35:46 - Masculine energy, grief, and the initiation of embodiment

·       43:20 - Jerame’s current practices and what holds him now

·       48:55 - The real markers of healing: less reactivity, more resonance

·       54:38 - Navigating the identity unraveling as you become who you are

·       1:00:11 - Guidance for listeners: how to begin listening to your body again

Quotes:

1. “Surrender didn’t come easy. It came after the exhaustion, after trying to hold everything together for too long.” 20:23
2. “I thought I had to be the strong one, the protector. But what I really needed was permission to grieve.” 36:10
3.  “I knew I was healing—not because life got easier, but because I didn’t flinch in the places I used to.” 48:57

Connect with Missy & Sydney

·       missybunch.com.

·       Instagram: @missybunch15.

·       Instagram: @themovementmentality

·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·       Jerame Mudick on Instagram: @jeramemudick

·       Website: jeramemudick.com

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decre

The Movement Mentality Podcast

with Missy Bunch

Ep. 16 - The Intersection of Trauma and Pelvic Health with Sydney Zwicker

In this deeply moving episode, Missy sits down with Sydney Zwicker, a trauma integration bodyworker and pelvic health specialist based in Denver, Colorado. Sydney shares her journey from art and mythology student to internationally recognized practitioner in somatic pelvic healing. Together, they unpack the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing, why trauma lives in the body, and how touch can help rewire our nervous systems for safety, wholeness, and power. With humor, depth, and radical honesty, this conversation is a must-listen for healers, mothers, movement professionals, and anyone curious about the intersection of body, story, and sovereignty.

In this episode

• 02:00 - Meet Sydney: From France to Denver and an eclectic path to pelvic health
• 05:40 - What is ceremonial pelvic care and how does it work?
• 10:12 - Sydney’s healing journey and the session that changed everything
• 18:08 - Why touch matters: reprogramming trauma through nervous system-based bodywork
• 24:33 - The C-section story: trauma, scar tissue, and emotional release
• 33:50 - Can everything heal? Sydney’s honest answer and client discovery process
• 40:20 - Somatic storytelling: how tissue holds truth and how to let it go
• 46:05 - Building an unconventional business with integrity and deep conviction
• 53:45 - Fuck You, Sydnee: the healing power of defiance and permission to feel
• 1:02:30 - From symptom to sovereignty: how this work helps you reclaim your "yes" and "no"

Quotes:

•  “Your body wants to be in wholeness and balance—it just might not know it’s safe yet.” [33:58] 
• “Healing isn’t relief. Healing is chopping the wood, fetching the water. It’s doing it over and over until it becomes part of you.” [53:45]
•  “I can’t guarantee anything except this: if you show up for the work, you will reconnect with your ‘hell no’ and your ‘fuck yes.’’ [01:02:30]

Connect with Missy & Sydney

·       missybunch.com.

·       Instagram: @missybunch15.

·       Instagram: @themovementmentality

·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·       Instagram: @zwickerhealingarts

·       Website: zwickerhealingarts.com

·       Book Mentioned: Wild Feminine by Tami Lynn Kent

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include i

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Ep. 15 - Breaking Records: The Journey of an Ocean Rower with Sophia Walters

In this powerful episode, Missy Bunch welcomes ocean rower and multi-sport athlete Sophia Walters to explore the intersection of athletic grit, personal transformation, and nervous system wisdom. Sophia shares the origin story behind her world-record ocean row, how trauma shaped her early athletic pursuits, and why she’s now channeling her energy toward purpose-driven preparation and embodied leadership. From her unconventional outreach that sparked life-changing opportunities to her upcoming 2026 transatlantic expedition, Sophia offers a masterclass in resilience, curiosity, and self-trust. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating big goals, big emotions, and the beauty of starting again.

In this episode

• 02:10 - Meet Sophia: From rowing prodigy to world record holder
• 06:45 - The moment that changed everything: How a book and a cold DM sparked her first ocean row
• 12:33 - Flatwater vs. ocean rowing: From ballet precision to Cirque du Soleil-level adventure
• 17:40 - Seasickness, neuro training, and the pursuit of resilient performance
• 23:58 - Rewriting strength: Trauma, athletic identity, and the journey to joyful movement
• 31:00 - Translating discipline into life and entrepreneurship
• 36:25 - Preparation vs. outcome: What Sophia is taking—and leaving—into the 2026 row
• 41:10 - Trusting yourself in the face of uncertainty and others' opinions
• 47:05 - How to support the new team: The Seabirds, their goals, and opportunities for partnership
• 52:12 - A letter to her younger self: "This is temporary."

Quotes:

1. “At first, I didn’t even love rowing—I just wanted to be the best at it. It wasn’t until later that I realized the joy in doing things just for me.” [24:33]
2.  “Discipline sounds intimidating, but it’s really just about showing up. If you want something to happen, you have to show up for it—again and again.” [31:15]
3.  “This is temporary. You are where you are, but just remember—this is not forever.” [52:15]

Connect with Missy & Michelle

·      missybunch.com.

·      Instagram: @missybunch15.

·      Instagram: @themovementmentality

·      Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·      Sophia’s Instagram:@sophiasadj

·       Book Mentioned: Rowing the Atlantic by Roz Savage (inspired the initial row)

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and

The Movement Mentality Podcast

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Ep. 14 - Michelle Hu's Journey: From Deafness to Advocacy

In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Missy sits down with her friend and fellow powerhouse Dr. Michelle Hu, a pediatric audiologist who also happens to be deaf. From receiving her diagnosis as a child to becoming a leader, educator, and advocate for families navigating hearing loss, Michelle shares her incredible story of identity, resilience, and transformation. Together, they explore the emotional terrain of parenting, identity, and building inclusive communities—with Michelle’s lived experience offering a rare and illuminating lens.

This is more than a conversation about audiology—it's about agency, advocacy, and the freedom to design a life that honors your truth. Whether you’re a hearing parent of a deaf child, a fellow practitioner, or just someone on a journey of self-acceptance, this episode will move you in unexpected ways.

In this episode

·       03:15 – Michelle’s diagnosis and learning to find peace in silence

·       08:52 – The origin of Mama Hu Hears and building an Instagram community

·       12:45 – Why supporting parents is the key to helping deaf and hard-of-hearing kids

·       15:20 – Full-circle moment: bringing her dad to China and watching him share their story

·       24:08 – Learning to drop shame and own her experience

·       31:05 – Raising kids in her world and building a respectful, supportive environment

·       44:18 – Code-switching and thriving in both hearing and deaf spaces

·       50:33 – Advice for parents of newly diagnosed children

Quotes:

·       “You don't know the depth of connection and communication that you can have without any sound.”[23:29]

·       "How you view your child's disability significantly affects how they view their disability.” [50:35]

·       "I realized I need the deaf community more than they need me as an audiologist."[43:10]

Connect with Missy & Michelle

·      missybunch.com.

·      Instagram: @missybunch15.

·      Instagram: @themovementmentality

·      Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

·      Instagram:@mamawhohears

·      Facebook: @mamahuhears

·      www.mamahuhears.com

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.