Energy medicine profoundly transformed my life, guiding me from a successful 25-year IT career to a heartfelt passion for healing others. It began as a search for meaning that led to deep self-work and healing. My journey has led to certifications in Peruvian Inca Shamanic Medicine, Quantum Hypnosis Healing Technique, Medicinal Plants, Celestial Star Light Healing, Sacred Passage Doula (Death Doula), and more. 

I have been honored to assist many people on their healing journey in Florida and online around the world. Now, I am excited to continue my journey as a healer in North Carolina.

I fell in love with yoga in 2008….after being an avid “gym rat” for years; I took my first yoga class and NEVER returned to a gym – NOT ONCE! It’s that feeling “within” that had me hooked. After practicing for five years I went a little deeper. I received my 230 RYT Certification in Vinyasa Flow in 2013 from Asheville Yoga Center where I trained with Stephanie Keach, Joe Taft and Sierra Hollister. I continue to further my education by attending workshops in various locations and an array of instructors. I also have a 30 hour certification in Kunga Yoga (which simply means “to serve”) which I received with Noelle Whittington at Wilmington Yoga Center.

I was born and raised in Gaston County and just recently moved to Belmont. This year I celebrate 35 years of marriage to an amazing man; I have two children totally grown and on their own whom I am very proud of! Being an avid walker brings me as much joy as being on my mat!! Teaching and “turning people on” to yoga is a true passion of mine and I sure hope to see you on your mat. Yoga is life changing for me in both mind and body and I hope to help you find that “Sweet Peace” as well.

I began studying comparative spiritual philosophies as an undergraduate at Stanford University. Initiated into Raja Yoga a few years after graduating, I continued my studies and practice of yoga and meditation. My research included readings in Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Kabala, Native American Spirituality, and Christian mysticism. I joined the Quakers and participated for years in group meditations at Friends Meetings in Washington State. Meanwhile, I worked as a public school teacher and Parks Manager and Horticulturist. In recent decades, I took an avid interest in Taoist philosophy. In 1998, at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, I began studying and practicing Chi Gong, Tai Chi, and Taoist Meditation techniques. I started teaching Chi Gong, Tai Chi, and Meditation in Big Sur in 2002 at Esalen Institute, Post Ranch Inn, and Ventana Inn. I continue my personal practice of Tai Chi, Chi Gong, and Meditation. I am also a student of the I Ching, an ancient Chinese book of wisdom, the Tarot, and Feng Shui. I studied Native American Spirituality for many years with Tom "Little Bear" Nason and the West Wolf Medicine Society. I am a Certified Massage Therapist with special interest in Reflexology, and Energy Work including Reiki and Matrix Energetics. I hold a Certificate to teach the Yang Style short form of Tai Chi Ch'uan.

I decided to start doing yoga as a way to improve my mental health as well as my physical health. I became passionate for yoga, and I have practiced yoga daily ever since. Yoga gives me a sense of peace and wellbeing in my life. My drive and willingness to learn led me off the mat with a deep desire to teach others. I completed my 200-hour YTT in 2020 accompanied by Maria Lages at Om Yoga in Fort Mill, SC. I received my 300 hour certification in 2021 at Practice Yoga Austin located in Austin, Texas under the teachings of Jenn Wooten, Iva Drtina-Hall, Shanti Kelley, Kiely Wolters and Shawn Kent. I do my best to make yoga accessible to anyone and will provide accommodations and modifications as needed. I am extremely grateful to have practiced under such great teachers. My mission is to share this knowledge I have learned and help others to heal and get back to feeling their absolute best. RYT 200. 

I began practicing Yoga seriously after the sudden loss of my mother in 2018. The practice was so transformative and therapeutic for me that I decided to become a teacher!  After completing my 200-hour training and beginning my teaching career in Belmont, NC, I co-founded QC Yoga, a heated studio in Charlotte that offered everything from Hot Power and Deep Stretch to restorative, unheated classes for students of all levels.  At the end of 2023, when QC Yoga closed, I chose to turn my attention toward continuing my teacher education and focusing on my personal practice.  I am happy to be joining the team at Sweet Peace! E-RYT 200, YACEP.

Josie and G are Charlotte natives and married for 18 years. Josie is a retired RN and firefighter and G is a retired plumber and baker. Josie is a certified Keys to Freedom Energy Practitioner, certified crystal healer, certified yoga instructor, and certified reiki practitioner at the master level. G has been working with music and sound his entire life. He is certified in Reiki through level 2.

I am a retired Physical Educator with a deep background in anatomy and physiology. I developed, presented and taught various yoga based curriculums, including: Yoga for Athletes and Runners and Hip Mobility and Stability. Understanding that everyone learns differently, I adapt teaching strategies so students gain confidence in their practice. Asana variations and props help students achieve maximum gains while intelligently addressing their physical needs. I believe that yoga allows students to cultivate strength and flexibility within their bodies along with opening new spaces in their hearts and minds. Practicing yoga honors our authentic selves and helps to provide balance throughout the journey of life. Rooted in kindness, I offer a safe space for students to practice yoga. RYT 500, 

I received my 200 hour certification in 2018 from Yoga One. My practice and teaching has a strong foundation in the roots of Baptiste Methodology. My yoga practice emerged from a past of pain and redemption. Yoga philosophy quickly became my guiding light to inner peace. These practices have given me the tools to move throughout life with mindfulness, accept myself fully, and choose what thoughts will accompany me. I enjoy teaching a variety of styles ranging from vinyasa flow, aerial yoga, to therapeutics. My classes, at the core, are mindfully paced, focused on breath and integrated movement.  I have a passion to share these tools and guide others into the space of deep inner stillness. Outside of yoga, I am a nature lover, wildcrafter, horticulture specialist, plant and pet mom, and fantasy nerd. I hold certification as a RYT-200, Reiki Master, Thai Yoga Mobility Practitioner and Ayurveda Health Coach.

I received my 200 hour RYT Yoga Alliance certification from Nadi Body Yoga in July, 2020. I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years and was a dedicated student and barter staff at Simply Yoga, Belmont, before I began teaching yoga 2.5 years ago. I enjoy teaching deep stretch and gentle restorative classes. I appreciate how yoga brings restoration to the mind, body and spirit and want to share that with my students. I am the Gaston County Meals on Wheels director, and I coordinate nutritional services for the aging population in our county.  I lead with a servant’s heart and desire to enhance the quality of life for the older people in our communities. 

Hi!  My name is Dru Parker.  I am a native of Gaston County.  I have been teaching Pilates for nearly a decade and I am excited to share this amazing work with you all! In 2015, I became certified in Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Postural Analysis and All Populations Mat I with Pilates Academy International of New York. In 2019, I completed a "Classical Pilates" certification with Romana's Pilates International. Through this training I began learning the true Pilates method, and how to teach in the way Joseph Pilates taught his method of "Contrology."  Romana’s teacher training program requires over 600 hours of apprentice observations, lessons, practice teaching, and written and practical tests throughout the program. This certification has provided me with an understanding of how to effectively create workouts and choose exercises for every individual regardless of age, ability, fitness level, injury or special conditions.

I find great joy in helping my students see the potential they have within their own body to stand taller, sit better and move more efficiently. I hope that each student leaves class feeling energized, refreshed, strong and confident. I truly believe that Pilates is the perfect fitness choice for everyBODY.

My curiosity for Pilates began in 2015. I quickly fell in love with Joe Pilates’ classical method, “Contrology”. I became eager to share my passion for Pilates with others. In 2018 I received my first certification in Basic Mat. Since then I have completed over 200 hours of teacher training and observation, not only to understand how to safely and effectively teach others, but to advance my personal practice. Today I am certified through Power Pilates. 

In my spare time you can find me with my family! My husband Andrew and I welcomed our sweet baby in May 2022. We are also parents to a 12 year old Springer Spaniel named Boss. 

Why I Love Pilates Mat: Mat is the foundational starting point and is based on the original exercises Joseph Pilates developed before the creation of and Pilates equipment. It includes over 500 exercises that can be practiced anytime and anywhere. It is for any age, body or fitness level. You can always count on feeling restored, invigorated and refreshed!

I am committed to exposing as many people to the energy body, yoga, and reiki as we all have the possibility of connecting with universal life force energy to spread love and healing. I have 500 hours of yoga certification, along with certification in Yin Yoga, Chair Yoga and Yoga for Addiction and Recovery. I am certified in Biogeometry. I am a Reiki Master. I studied reiki with Diane Stein, the author of Essential Reiki. I also studied in a year-long program with the Ancestral Knowledge School in a program of self-discovery designed to awaken the shaman within. I have a Ph.D. in Sociology. I teach and conduct research on emotions, inequality, and education when I am not teaching yoga.  ERYT200, RYT500, YACEP