Kelly is a graduate of The New School for Massage for Massage, Bodywork & Healing, and is fertility massage certified through the Integrative Care for Fertility Institute. As a massage therapist and Reiki master, Kelly brings a sense of magic and intention to every session. She creates a welcoming space for clients to focus on self care, and deep relaxation, drawing on her deep connection to energy work to provide a truly personalized healing experience.

Kelly’s passion for women’s health and fertility care comes from a place of intention. She believes in empowering women and providing support during what can be a deeply personal and challenging time. She wants to help women feel nurtured and cared for every step of the way, and considers it an honor to be a part of their journey toward well-being and wholeness.

When she’s not working, Kelly can be found outdoors, immersed in nature and enjoying time with her loved ones.

Modalities: fertility massage, therapeutic massage, reiki, prenatal massage, reflexology

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Christine is a Licensed Acupuncturist and the Acupuncture Director at Pulling Down the Moon, a fertility-focused integrative complementary medicine center in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Christine holds a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She has been a Board Certified practicing acupuncturist since 2004.

She has studied Chinese Tai Ji Quan at Wu Dang Mountain and Gong Fu at Shao Lin Temple in China. In addition, she studied Chinese herbology at the Beijing University of Traditional Medicine in 2003. She is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor in the Iyengar method and has been practicing for over 20 years.

Christine focuses on helping people achieve maximum, lasting wellness by giving them the tools to heal themselves. She believes that health can be improved by using traditional methods of moderation and balance. Christine has helped support many couples on their journey to conceive.

She believes it is important to address both the body as well as the mind and the spirit, especially while trying to conceive. When Christine is not treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sweet daughters, listening to all kinds of music, strolling through the Chicago Botanic Garden and reading. Christine@pullingdownthemoon.com

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Alece is inspired by the multidimensional benefits of yoga and the positive impact it has on her and her students.  She believes a yoga practice is your most supportive tool in navigating skillfully through any challenge or phase of life.  

In class, Alece aims to empower you through her alignment based, flowing practices. Her intention is to communicate the teachings of yoga with warm humor and contagious enthusiasm, so it resonates within your self and throughout your life.

Alece is a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level with certifications from Om Yoga (NYC) and Inner Peace Yoga Therapy (Chicago Cohort). She is specialized in serving pre and postnatal clients, with certifications from The Prenatal Yoga Center (NYC) and Amala School of Prenatal Yoga (Chicago). When not teaching students, she loves training teachers and leads 200 Yoga Teacher Trainings for Yoga Six. She is honored to be a part of the nurturing Pulling Down the Moon Team.

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Tanya Findlay (ERYT-200, RPYT) is driven by a passion to make yoga safe and accessible for everyone. Her style of teaching is dynamic and fun, making anatomy come to life through movement.

She began teaching in 2010 and has since undertaken extensive Hatha yoga teacher trainings, as well as many specialized trainings including the Amala School of Yoga’s Prenatal and Postnatal training. During this teacher training, Tanya met Beth Heller (of Pulling Down the Moon), who was facilitating a discussion and practice around Yoga for Fertility. It was as if her two worlds (yoga and infertility) had collided!

Tanya is a mother to 2 IVF miracles, a daughter and a son. She is especially grateful for the YFF series, which provided a first-time success rate for retrieval and transfer of her second born (compared to the 3 rounds it took to conceive her first, not having gone through YFF). She looks forward to supporting and empowering women to overcome their own fertility challenges at Pulling Down the Moon! Tanya@Pullingdownthemoon.com

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Hope Lutz Firsel is a Women’s Life Coach, with a deep expertise in guiding women through life’s unexpected.

Hope has her master’s degree from The London School of Economics in Organizational Behavior, is a certified Life Coach, and most recently, received training in Rapid Resolution Therapy.

In addition to her scholars, Hope offers wisdom from overcoming her own personal traumas; infertility, cancer and divorce.

Hope’s approach a blend from the strongest philosophies from both eastern and western cultures. In her sessions, she empowers her clients to find empowerment and clarity as they move through the fertility journey. She offers an innovative style that focuses on addressing the unconscious mind to improve feelings and emotions during the trying time of the fertility journey. She believes that you can overcome anything, you just need a plan, and a little Hope.

Let Hope help you with a 1:1 life coaching today! She provides private coaching via zoom or in person, at either Pulling Down the Moon Illinois locations.

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Hi, I’m Jen. It’s nice to meet you!

My journey into healthcare began in my teens after watching a family member struggle to find help in the western medical world. I knew there had to be a different way to find relief and move towards real healing.

My first love is Nutrition and I earned a Masters in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health. I am still a foodie and love to cook. I believe in the power of plants and food as medicine.

I am a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago. A rigorous program of over 3000 hours, with over 500 clinic hours. My background includes training not only in acupuncture, but in a wide array of Chinese medicine modalities. I am licensed by the state and recognized by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and a certified NCCAOM Herbalist.

I have enjoyed specializing in women’s health and fertility care in my private practice and I am thrilled to continue to support this community in this integrated group practice. I consider it an honor to walk alongside my patients’ on their journey towards better health.

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Beth is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Pulling Down the Moon, Inc., Integrative Care for Fertility (ICF ™). Beth earned her Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in 1999 and prior to founding PDtM, she spent four years working as a Nutrition Researcher for the Women’s Walking Program, a large National Institutes of Health-funded study that examined the impact of walking exercise on the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of menopausal women. As she witnessed women become stronger, less anxious and less depressed as a result of adding walking to their lives Beth had her first introduction to the powerful connection between mind and body.

Beth came to yoga in 1998 when she realized that a stressed out graduate student like herself was likely to have difficulty starting a family. After stumbling into a yoga class and loving it, Beth began a regular practice. Soon thereafter, her periods, which had been absent for four years, returned without change to her diet, body composition or exercise levels. Beth decided there was something unique about yoga that had helped to restore her reproductive function. In confirmation of this hunch, several months after her menses returned, Beth became pregnant. Unfortunately the pregnancy ended in miscarriage and it was back to the drawing board.

Still confident that yoga was a key element of reproductive health, Beth began trying to conceive again. As she struggled with this challenge, her interest in yoga and fertility grew and led her into deeper practices of breathing, meditation and the work of bringing yoga practice “off the mat” into daily living. She entered teacher training at Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago where she researched and wrote her thesis in 2001 on yoga practices to restore fertility. She also began work with an ayurvedic physician who suggested changes to her diet and life habits. Eighteen months after her first miscarriage Beth conceived again, had a wonderful, healthy pregnancy that ended with a sad surprise, the stillbirth of a daughter at 38 weeks due to unknown causes.

It was in that moment of loss that Beth learned the real value of the yoga she had been studying. In addition to calming and balancing her physical body, the practices of asana, breathing and meditation had provided her with an inner stability, or peace, that she had not recognized until that moment. This peace allowed Beth to grieve the loss of her daughter fully, keep an open heart and have hope for the future even in the darkest hours. Shortly after the loss of her daughter she founded Pulling Down the Moon with fellow yogi Tami Quinn.

Simultaneous to the “birth” of PDtM, Beth returned to the work of getting pregnant. This time she went directly into medical fertility treatment. After five rounds of clomid and another miscarriage she conceived the pregnancy that ended with the healthy birth of her son Jackson. At the age of 37, two years after Jack’s birth, Beth added acupuncture and herbs to her yoga regimen and conceived again after only one month of “trying.” With the birth of her second son, Calvin, her family is now complete.

Throughout every aspect of the journey, the teachings of yoga and the wisdom of traditional healing therapies were her guide and solace. Beth’s goal in founding Pulling Down the Moon was to teach the tools that allowed her to learn and grow through one of the most challenging times in her life. Beth is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She teaches yoga in classes and in one-on-one instruction throughout the Chicago-land area and is a creator, co-director and teacher for Pulling Down the Moon, Yoga for Fertility.

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Michelle Johann is the friendly and compassionate face that greets you at the door or on the phone, but also our “behind the scenes gal” that gets things done! She considers herself a planner, and “type A” who believes that hard work and determination always gets you through. Until it didn’t.

In Michelle’s words, “Community got me through my journey of infertility and loss. Community that I found at Pulling Down the Moon. That is why I am here–to outreach and connect others; to help you on your journey in whatever way I can.

My experience as a former fertility patient, counselor, director at our center for a decade, and working in healthcare for many years helps me navigate systems and provide support. I am a Patient Advocate here to help you on your get started.

When I am not at The Moon, this Pisces loves to be outdoors, to get my feet in the water, enjoy good food–especially brunch, and spend time with my husband Brian and Moon baby Gavin. I am grateful for this center and for the opportunity to make a difference as we can move mountains when women support other women.”

Michelle@pullingdownthemoon.com

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Iesha studied Massage Therapy at Soma Institute, and is also a licensed Esthetician through the Universal Spa Training Academy. She is prenatal massage certified through the American Massage Therapy Association, and became fertility massage certified through the Integrative Care for Fertility Institute.

Iesha loves combining deep, therapeutic touch with relaxing, zen vibes, for the ultimate healing experience. She is passionate about the power of massage therapy and its vital role in nurturing women’s health, reproductive health, endocrine balance and more.

In her spare time Iesha enjoys creating memories with her son Ama’re, painting, and making candles.

Modalities: deep tissue, swedish massage, sports massage, postpartum massage, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, prenatal massage, fertility massage

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Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified FEM Practitioner, Prenatal Massage Certification

Victoria studied Applied Sciences in Massage Therapy at Rasmussen College, where she earned her Associates in 2011. She’s gone on to become fertility massage certified through the Integrative Care for Fertility Institute, is certified in prenatal massage, and was voted Massage Envy’s Massage Therapist of the Year in 2018 (West Loop location). For over 10 years Victoria has brought deep tissue sensibilities to a clinical relaxation massage, and loves exploring new ways to profoundly impact the body. She is passionate about holistic medicine and the physiological benefits of massage, achieving the client’s goals (whether increasing pelvic blood flow, improving egg quality, or relieving pain), and making her clients feel amazing in the process. In her spare time, Victoria loves spending time with her Cavalier Spaniel, immersing herself in self-development, entrepreneurship, dance and dance ministry, and volunteering with her church. Modalities: deep tissue, sports massage, body mobilization/stretch, hot stones, prenatal massage, fertility massage. Victoria@Pullingdownthemoon.com

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Kelsi Karch (she/her) decided to become an acupuncturist after feeling a desire to help people in a more profound way. Kelsi has always been interested in the differences and similarities of humanity. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and she dreamed of a life in the spotlight. But years in the restaurant industry taught her that she genuinely loves helping people and she received her Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine in 2017 from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.

Kelsi has spent the past several years as a general practitioner and has experience treating numerous conditions. Throughout her career she has volunteered at a rehab facility, worked in community style acupuncture, and works with Pacific College supervising acupuncture students at the Chicago Women’s Health Center and Tapestry 360.

Additionally, women’s health and fertility has been an area of great interest to her and she marvels at how effective this medicine can be to treat and regulate a menstrual cycle. Kelsi utilizes acupuncture, moxibustion, diet and lifestyle suggestions to bring the body into balance.

After becoming a mother in 2015, she became more personally involved with how beneficial acupuncture and herbal medicine can be to experience a healthy pregnancy.

Kelsi hopes to someday perform on stage again and loves to sing Karaoke with friends. She also enjoys spending time with her daughter and volunteering at her school.

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Stephen Kelly, L.M.T., Massage Instructor

Stephen is a Vietnam veteran and became a Massage Therapist (after a long career in engineering) to help other veterans who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The fertility journey can be its own type of battle: stress, anxiety, fear, depression, and loss can all be very traumatic experiences. Just like he saw with Vietnam vets, he knew trauma could live in a fertility patient’s physical, mental and/or spiritual body creating uneasiness or “dis-ease.” Stephen believes a massage therapist can be a conduit to the healing energy in the universe that allows the body to work better and be at greater “ease.”

Along his journey as both a very experienced massage therapist and a teacher of massage at the Soma Institute (where he passes on the love and knowledge of massage therapy to his students), he felt called to help women by becoming certified in Mercier Therapy and prenatal massage.

Stephen has varied clinical skills to help those dealing with physical conditions, pain, injury, and mental health challenges.

Modalities include: Massage for PTSD/Anxiety/Depression, Prenatal Certified, Mercier Therapy Certified, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Orthopedic Massage with specialization in shoulder issues, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release.

In his free time, Stephen describes himself as in constant development of spirit, mind, and body and is an avid researcher. He enjoys community service, live theater, skiing, scuba diving, cooking, and participating in the National Veterans Golden Age Games.

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Meredith Nathan, L.M.T., Massage Director, graduated with honors from Northwestern University and Chicago School of Massage Therapy. Meredith has continued her education through the Upledger Institute as well as Mercier Training Institute, and is certified in Gynovisceral Manipulation, Lymphatic Drainage Technique, CranioSacral Therapy, and Prenatal Massage. Meredith created the Fertility Enhancing Massage (FEM) Protocol™ in 2008 after working with thousands of women seeking to improve their fertility since 2004.

In 2017, in partnership with Pulling Down the Moon, Meredith became an approved provider of Continuing Education in the field of Fertility Massage with the NCBTMB. Meredith was the esteemed recipient of the AMTA’s 2018 Pioneer Award, has been highlighted in Massage Magazine and Conceive Magazine, and was a contributing author to ‘Fully Fertile: A 12-Week Holistic Plan for Optimal Fertility’. Meredith@Pullingdownthemoon.com

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Tami is the Co-Founder of Pulling Down the Moon, a revolutionary holistic fertility center that has changed the standard of care for women experiencing infertility. Tami was called to this work after a 14-year career in the corporate world, most recently with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia where she spent 8-1/2 years in advertising and marketing. Struggling to find balance between career and family, Tami turned to yoga and discovered ancient healing techniques that not only helped with her stress, but also provided tools to help live a more balanced life. These tools also gave her the courage to leave the corporate world and the financial security it represented. Remembering her own difficulty in conceiving her twins, Tami knew these yoga tools would be meaningful for women experiencing similar challenges.

She became a registered yoga teacher (RYT) through Rod Stryker of the Para Yoga School based in Los Angeles, California. Her training includes in-depth study of the principles and practices of the mystical yogic tradition including Kriology and Ayurveda, which are considered to be yoga sciences as well as spiritual paths. Tami is a reiki master, a disciple of the Kriya yoga lineage through her guru Goswami Kriyananda, and an ordained Swami. Her studies have included the doctrine of karma, meditation or guided imagery, hatha yoga, breathing techniques, sacred texts, astrology, religions of the world, kriya yoga philosophy or psychology, dream interpretation, the language of symbols, and pastoral care.

Tami uses her training as a swami to create fertility specific rituals, clearings, meditations and yoga classes which help women struggling with disappointment, loss and the stresses associated with infertility. Many of these yoga techniques can be found in her book, “Fully Fertile, A 12-Week Plan to Optimal Fertility” which she co-authored with business partner, Beth Heller. Tami also completed Level 1 training in iRest, a restorative yoga technique that has been shown to help soldiers returning from Iraq with post traumatic stress disorder. Tami has a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio; is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Tami still considers herself a student, learning new spiritual lessons daily from her Guru and the life lessons of inspiration, hope and courage from her students.

Published Author

Tami Quinn is a respected thought-leader within the holistic health and fertility industries. Tami and Beth have published their insights in 2 unique books listed below:

Featured on: Inner Traditions & Bear Company

Fully Fertile - A Holistic 12-Week Plan for Optimal Fertility

The healing powers of traditional yoga, Oriental medicine, nutrition, and other mind/body techniques are accessible with this do-it-yourself manual for women who are struggling with infertility or just looking to improve their odds of conception. With more than 30 pages of new information, this updated edition also includes a study guide.

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Featured on: Simon & Schuster

The Infertility Cleanse - Detox, Diet and Dharma for Fertility

Three-part program of yoga, hypoallergenic and anti-inflammatory nutrition, and stress-reduction techniques cleanse the body, mind, and spirit in preparation for pregnancy. This program draws from traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda and has been designed for women who are trying naturally or with assisted-reproduction plans. Plan includes a DVD of yoga exercises.

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Tami and her insights have been featured in major publications including:

Featured on: The New York Times

A Business Ponders Whether Its Location Is Perfect, or a Disaster Chicago-based fertility support company Pulling Down the Moon overcame a 2010 office flood by swiftly relocating, supported by a well-prepared operations manual and insurance coverage. Despite subsequent challenges, including another flood, the company’s strategic location near a fertility clinic and a focus on its mission have contributed to its resilience.

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Featured on: Fox 32 Chicago

Study: Yoga could help women conceive In one of the largest controlled studies to date, the Fertility Centers of Illinois and Pulling Down the Moon analyzed the impact of yoga on anxiety in fertility patients. The study found after a six-week yoga program, there was a 20 percent reduction in anxiety and stress in the yoga group.

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Featured on: New York Times

Yoga’s Stress Relief: An Aid for Infertility? Yoga for fertility classes, like those offered at the New York University Fertility Center, are becoming increasingly popular as holistic support for women undergoing fertility treatments, providing stress reduction and emotional support. While no study has definitively proven a direct link between yoga and increased pregnancy rates, participants attest to the value of these classes. Organizations like Pulling Down the Moon, with holistic fertility centers in Chicagoland area, have also played a crucial role in creating supportive communities for women experiencing infertility challenges through yoga and other integrative care programs.

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Featured on: Yoga U

Pulling Down the Moon: Yoga for Fertility Women seeking natural fertility treatments, including yoga, are finding success, with about 75% becoming pregnant within six months after participating in Pulling Down the Moon’s Yoga for Fertility program. The practice’s focus on relaxation, meditation, and stress reduction aligns with increasing support from doctors and fertility patients who recognize the potential benefits of stress-reducing techniques and holistic approaches to fertility.

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Featured on: Yoga Chicago

Pulling Down the Moon’s Story On a stormy winter night at SoFunToDo in Wilmette, participants gathered for the Yoga for Fertility program, sharing stories of diverse fertility challenges. Born from the personal experiences of the instructors, the program integrates yoga to address both physiological and emotional aspects, gaining support from the medical community.

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Featured on: WGN

Pulling Down the Moon on WGN Tami and Beth share holistic fertility tips on WGN news.

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Patrick Riley (he/they), L.Ac., Dipl. OM, MSTOM, is a licensed Acupuncturist and NCCAOM board-certified Herbalist in Illinois and Wisconsin. He specializes in supporting both male and female fertility and has worked in conjunction with KindBody fertility clinic providing acupuncture treatments for people undergoing embryo transfers. In addition to helping people with their reproductive health, Patrick has particular interest in treating psycho-emotional well-being, chronic pain, digestion imbalances, auto-immune disorders, and men’s health.

Guided by an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, Patrick’s time at Chicago Women’s Health Center (during his 1000 clinical hour master’s program in acupuncture and herbal medicine), ignited a passion for aiding women, transgender, and nonbinary individuals on their reproductive health journeys.

In 2016 he earned the 500hr yoga teacher distinction (RYT) and taught classes throughout Chicago, with a focus on restorative and therapeutic yoga, hands on healing, and pranayama breath work. During this time, he also began working for various chiropractors in the city furthering his education in anatomy and kinesiology, postural alignment, structural integrity, and physical therapy regimes.

He is currently in a two-year post-grad mentorship studying classical herbal medicine with renowned doctor, Sharon Weizenbaum.

Prior to working in this field, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre from University of California, Santa Cruz and a master’s degree in acting from University of California, San Diego.

His diverse background of study and experience allows him to truly see and treat the whole person, in body, mind, and spirit.

In his free time he enjoys tending to various native plant restoration projects he stewarded in both Chicago and southern California, as well as practicing yoga, running, writing, engaging with music, and loving his friends and amazing wife.

Patrick@Pullingdownthemoon.com

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Sydney Stefanik, LMT (she/her/hers)

Sydney became a Licensed Massage Therapist through William Rainey Harper College, and went on to become fertility massage certified through the Integrative Care for Fertility Institute. Sydney’s warm and approachable personality helps create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can process life at their own pace, free of judgment and full of comfort.

Her primary focus is on providing individualized care tailored to each client’s unique needs while encouraging their goals. “I believe in fostering open communication, encouraging [everyone] to be their own advocates through introspection, and truly listening to their bodies. Each body holds its own truth, and I am honored to support my clients on their journeys in fertility, reproductive wellness and beyond!”

Having personal experience living with PCOS, Sydney understands how female reproductive health can impact daily life. Through her own journey and the challenges life presents, she has learned the importance of maintaining balance among emotional, physical, mental, social and spiritual health. With a passion for learning, she is excited to expand her expertise by completing training in prenatal and postpartum massage in the coming year.

When she’s not at work, Sydney cherishes time spent with loved ones and furry companions: Chip, her 11-year-old pitbull; Persephone, her 6-year-old long-haired diva cat; and Haineko, her very sassy 2-month-old kitten. Sydney also enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons with fellow TTRPG enthusiasts and indulging in her addiction to The Sims by exploring the latest expansion packs.

Modalities: Fertility Enhancement Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Friction Techniques, Joint Mobilizations, Trigger Point Therapy

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L’Oreal Thompson Payton is certified yoga instructor, wellness advocate and author. As a former Pulling Down the Moon client and proud IVF mom, L’Oreal knows firsthand the impact mindfulness can have on fertility and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic well-being through the transformative power of yoga.

Passionate about inclusivity and diversity within the wellness community, L’Oreal is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and empowerment in her classes. Her nurturing guidance enables students to develop a profound mind-body connection, while encouraging them to honor their individual journeys and embark on their own transformative paths toward self-discovery and inner peace.

In addition to her role as a yoga instructor, L’Oreal is an author and journalist, using her platform to advocate for wellness, self-care, and the importance of embracing one’s authentic self. Through her insightful articles and engaging workshops, she continues to make a meaningful impact in the wellness space, promoting self-acceptance and resilience.

When she isn’t writing or in the yoga studio, L’Oreal can usually be found reading, riding her Peloton or watching Real Housewives of Potomac. She lives with her very patient husband and vivacious daughter in Evanston, but will always be a Maryland girl at heart.

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Sadie is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified personal trainer with 20 years of experience specializing in women’s health, weight loss, gut health, and fertility including PCOS.

No matter how you are trying to conceive or how long you have been trying, Sadie will work with you to develop a customized road map and improve egg quality, sperm quality and reproductive environment to greatly optimize your fertility and increase your chances of taking home a healthy baby. Sadie’s mission is to show you how targeted nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes can really make a difference in your fertility journey. Sadie can also support patients through prenatal care and postnatal recovery.

Sadie holds a BS in Nutrition & Dietetics from Western Illinois University, is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer, has completed a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, and worked as a dietitian in 3 clinical trials for weight loss devices. Sadie@Pullingdownthemoon.com

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