Amy Jeffers, LMT, RYT

Coincidentally, massage and yoga found me around the same time. After experiencing injuries myself, I found an amazing massage therapist that helped me heal in the most profound way. I knew I wanted to shift my direction and go back to school to do whatever it was that she had done for me so that I could, in return, help others going through something similar. We all have our own story. We’ve all been through stressful times, traumatic events, and we all can benefit from the healing that massage and yoga can provide. 

I was in a series of car accidents which left me dealing with a significant amount of pain. I ruptured a disc in my neck, which caused excruciated nerve pain and limited strength and mobility. I had 3 more herniated discs throughout my spine and a fractured pelvis in 3 different spots. I went to dozens of doctors, all with different diagnonsenses, and just when I was about to give up, I, fortunately, found someone who helped. Ever since, I’ve devoted my entire life to healing. In 2004, I completed my massage therapy degree. Shortly after, I received my state medical board license and immediately began working as a full-time massage therapist. I immersed myself in every way possible in the industry, continuing education, helping everyone I could. I realized quickly though, due to the strenuous nature of the job, I was not going to be able to sustain my career unless I found a way to combat my own stress with a self-care routine, that’s when I started practicing yoga. I first tried yoga with a DVD. I did the same DVD for years before actually progressing to a “real” public yoga class. Through the DVD home practice, I was able to start at my own pace. I learned some basic foundations with no pressures of time. I held each pose for a significant length of time increasing my flexibility. When I began, I could not touch my toes and after completing 60-90 minutes of yoga my very first time, I was able to extend past a block in seated forward fold, beyond my toes! I was amazed with the results and I knew I wanted to continue this practice! I eventually attended my first public yoga class and that experience was a good one. The space itself was unique with stained glass windows and a dome-like ceiling that gave incredible acoustics and ambiance. My teacher was patient, communicated clearly and effectively, and I could tell he genuinely loved what he did. It was very inspiring. From then on, I learned a bit more about yogic philosophy, sequencing of poses and most importantly, I left each class feeling a better version of myself. I began practicing regularly and became a Registered Yoga Teacher in 2016.