Hi, I’m Elizabeth!

I believe once people learn to love themselves, they’ll be better able to love those around them.

I have long devoted my life to reminding those around me of the healing powers of love. Before I focused on yoga and bodywork, I sought to better understand and seek connection with the natural world. To that end, I earned a Bachelors of Science in Natural Resources from Colorado State University and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines.  

In 2003 I completed my first massage and Reiki course at the Gate Key Institute of Mind-Body Therapy. I also completed my first yoga teacher training at Kalani on the Big Island of Hawaii. In Hawaii, I also finished trainings in Polarity Therapy and Thai massage. In the years since I have become an RYT E-500, which means I have over 500 hours of professional training, in addition to having taught over 3000 hours of classes, served as a workshop and retreat leader, and facilitated Yoga Teacher Trainings with 3 Oms Yoga and my own SomaYoga school in Bellingham, Washington. Combined with additional extensive training at the Soma Institute of Neuromuscular Integration, I love to consider the whole person through the lines of fascia and the multi-faceted Yogic approach of the persons mind, body and spirit.

Today, I focus on a practice that helps people experience long lasting relief from pain and greater joy in life. I am co-owner of Shanti Center, a healing arts center in Bellingham, Washington. There, I engage in my Soma bodywork practice, mentor new practitioners and facilitate community outreach. I also teach group yoga classes and workshops at 3 Oms Yoga. And, as much as possible, I play with my two kids and partner outside, enjoying all the mountain biking, hiking and skiing that I can in Bellingham, Washington.