I began practicing yoga in 2009 as a means to relieve sciatic pain. Within a few weeks, the sciatic pain was gone, and the physical and mental well-being I felt after class kept me coming back for more. Yoga has helped me grow stronger, more flexible and inspires me to live each moment more mindfully. I became a registered yoga teacher in 2012 and I continue to be a student of yoga. I truly believe that yoga is a path to the fountain of youth, as well as a path to overall well-being. My hope is that students step off the mat feeling refreshed, happy and balanced.

Founder, Director and Lead Trainer of yoga teachers at Heal Me Yoga and Wellness Center classes. Learn to heal yourself through the science of yoga so that you can through your own experience help others to heal themselves.

Jackie was born and raised in South Africa, where her lifelong passion for movement began at the age of five through dance. After relocating to the United States in 1987, she continued her studies in dance, physical theatre, and the Alexander Technique. Since 1989, Jackie has been teaching creative movement, dance, aerobics, and yoga, sharing her deep understanding of the body and breath with students of all levels. A certified instructor in Hatha Yoga, Asanas, and Pranayama, Jackie integrates her diverse background into classes that are both enriching and accessible. Her teaching style reflects a harmonious blend of movement and mindfulness, inspired by over three decades of experience and her long-time practice of Jyoti Meditation, which she began in 1988. Jackie’s classes offer a gentle, introspective approach that encourages inner reflection and connection to the self. “The Secret Garden,” as she calls it, represents the place of love and complete bliss that resides within each of us , a sanctuary we can access at any time by stilling the mind and awakening the spirit.

Jackie was born and raised in South Africa, where her lifelong passion for movement began at the age of five through dance. After relocating to the United States in 1987, she continued her studies in dance, physical theatre, and the Alexander Technique. Since 1989, Jackie has been teaching creative movement, dance, aerobics, and yoga, sharing her deep understanding of the body and breath with students of all levels. A certified instructor in Hatha Yoga, Asanas, and Pranayama, Jackie integrates her diverse background into classes that are both enriching and accessible. Her teaching style reflects a harmonious blend of movement and mindfulness, inspired by over three decades of experience and her long-time practice of Jyoti Meditation, which she began in 1988. Jackie’s classes offer a gentle, introspective approach that encourages inner reflection and connection to the self. “The Secret Garden,” as she calls it, represents the place of love and complete bliss that resides within each of us , a sanctuary we can access at any time by stilling the mind and awakening the spirit.

Additional certifications in Accessible Yoga, Yoga for Osteoporosis, Yin, Pranayama, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and Yo-Chi. NASM Certified Senior Fitness Instructor, NASM/AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

Founder, Director and Lead Trainer of yoga teachers at Heal Me Yoga and Wellness Center classes. Learn to heal yourself through the science of yoga so that you can through your own experience help others to heal themselves.

Founder, Director and Lead Trainer of yoga teachers at Heal Me Yoga and Wellness Center classes. Learn to heal yourself through the science of yoga so that you can through your own experience help others to heal themselves.