Holly first discovered yoga after a life changing diagnosis at the age of 29. Having been sick for months after the birth of her son in 2015, it was discovered she had an autoimmune condition that left her pancreas unable to produce insulin - a hormone necessary for breaking down food into energy necessary to function. 

Learning how to live again with the help of synthetic insulin + 2 cyborg parts, exercise became a point of frustration. Holly began to look to different ways to move her body that would not create drastic swings in her blood sugars. Yoga not only provided a way to move physically again but also provided a new mindset to adjust to the hardships that came with a very overwhelming and often unforgiving invisible illness. 

Life would take another unexpected turn for Holly and her family as they dealt with the heartbreaking reality of the still birth of their 2nd child in December 2018. Holly turned to yoga & mindfulness as a way to ride the many waves of her grief that followed.

In April 2020 at the beginning of the global pandemic, Holly gave birth to their beautiful rainbow baby. Although the journey was not what she expected, using tools like yoga  and mindfulness helped her find her way through unprecedented times with an infant while she taught from home full time. 

With over 15 years experience as a middle school German teacher and 5 years experience as a Social Emotional Learning teacher, Holly has taken a leap to share her story, her experiences and love of something that has literally changed her life - hoping to provide guidance, support and strength for all ages in the area of wellness. 

Lebanon Valley College 2009 
B.A. in German + Education 

Greater Latrobe Junior High 2010 - present
German 7th - 12th grade + Social Emotional Learning (SEL) 

Greensburg Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School 2023-2024
                German 7th-12th grade Remote Learning Facilitator 

Breathe for Change 2021 - Present (RYT-500)
Wellness, SEL Facilitator & Yoga Certification + RYT-200
Restorative + Chair Yoga & TEACH Method Certification + RYT-300
Community Mentor for Breathe for Change*
*Interested in starting your own journey? Click my referral link here!

Life Passions & Experiences:

• Ballet student & instructor for 14 years

• Musician (Trombone  & Flute)

• Swimming, Soccer & Rugby 

• Trips to Germany, Austria & Switzerland as lead Organizer & Coordinator 

• T1Yinzer Support Group Co-Founder for adults living with Type 1 Diabetes

• Former Children's Hospital Volunteer for newly T1D diagnosed families 

• Receiver & Supporter of the Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas Services 

• Low carb + gluten free cooking 

Met her husband, Jared,  on an airplane overseas to study in Germany in 2006.
Mother to 3 beautiful children Logan (9), Lena (4) & "Baby Nugget" (who would be 5)